InTheBite

If you were alive and, in any way, involved in boating during the mid-80s, then you were a witness to one of the biggest boating booms of all time. Contender Boats fueled that growth like no other. After graduating from the University of Florida, Miami native Joe Neber, took a summer job at Sea-Vee “that turned into a career.” “I... [Read More...]

Join Valhalla Boatworks’ Justin Healey on the V-37 for an in-depth walk-through showcasing the high-performance luxury center console’s vast array of features and options. Along the way, Justin points out examples of her build quality, attention to detail and high-level engineering. V-37 Walk-through from Valhalla Boatworks on Vimeo. For more  information on Valhalla Boats please submit the form below and our InTheBite concierge... [Read More...]

By Dave Ferrell I’ve been lucky enough to poke my head into some pretty famous boat sheds over the years. Every time I do, I come away with a greater respect for the art of boat building and the men who create these incredible fishing machines. You’ve got to have more than just a little bit of confidence to take... [Read More...]

Delivered to South Florida, the FULL TIME is one of the latest offerings from Paul Mann. When tested for its final performance numbers, the boat (with tower attached and with 16 crew aboard) went 45 kt (52 MPH) WOT. [% oiopub-banner-15-center %] Even at 1250 RPMs tests showed over 18 kt. She’s equipped with state-of-the-art 16-cylinder Tier 3 MTU Series 2000 M96 engines. These... [Read More...]

By Capt. Jeff Waxman Owner: Dr. Pasquale Petrera, MD Boatyard: Worton Creek Marina – Chestertown, Maryland Docked: Indian River North Shore Marina – Indian River, Delaware Everyone, everywhere in our world knows the 31’ Bertram. Most of us have an opinion (usually a very strong one) about this iconic boat. The universal opinions stem from the boat’s impact. The 31... [Read More...]

By Dave Ferrell 2019 Sea Genie II Hawaii Division Captain of the Year Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana, 1,900 Points 1st Place Release Points, Skins, 500 Pts. 1st Place Release Points, Lure Maker, 500 Pts. 3rd Place Release Points, Marlin Magic, 100 Pts. 2nd Place Release Points, BIMT, 300 Pts. 1st Place Points, It’s a Wrap, 500 Pts. There are few places... [Read More...]

Captain Greg DiStefano, El Suertudo, 80-foot Weaver Homeport: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 900 points include: Bisbee’s Black and Blue, 1st Place Release Division; Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament, 3rd Place Release Division; Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place Release Division Captain Greg DiStefano is no stranger to either tournament victory or magazine write ups. In addition to his skill catching... [Read More...]

AIRMAR Technology Corporation, the leader in the manufacture of transducers, is a proud sponsor of the Captain of the Year East Coast Division.  When it comes to transducers, there is much more to it than meets the eye. In this edition of InTheBite Dock Talk, Airmar's Marketing Director Craig Cushman provides an overview of how to determine the best package... [Read More...]

The kick off to the Furuno Gulf Coast Division— the Orange Beach Billfish Classic— is officially underway.  Check out InTheBite.com for updates... Source: Gulf Coast Triple Crown Enews — Grander Marine & Invincible Boats Present The 2019 Gulf Coast Triple Crown Championship Celebrating its ninth season in 2019, the Gulf Coast Triple Crown Championship, The Most Sought After Championship in... [Read More...]

Congratulations to Captain Greg Distefano, mate Balin Oswaldo and El Suertudo owner Guy Yocom! The InTheBite Captain of the Year award for the Los Sueños International Division was presented to Capt. Greg in Latina Miguel, California February 16th. [Read More...]