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- Long Range, High Performance: The Modern Center Console
- A Master Class on Hawaiian Lure Fishing
- Color Me Wow: Turn Heads and blow minds with Paint and Varnish Tech
- White Marlin Open to Host 47th Annual Offshore Fishing Tournament this August
- Splash Report: Caison Yachts 60' Cold Motion, Hull #15
- Protect Customers Against Cooling System and A/C Failures
- Successful Haul for Quantified Team out of Port Aransas
- "Pearl" Wins the Orange Beach Billfish Classic
- New 54 Yellowfin
- How the New Texas State Record Bluefin Came to Be
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Captain of the Year Cup Presented by Hatteras
Airmar East Coast Division
Captain of the Year Home 2020 Results Coming Soon.... 2019 AIRMAR East Coast Division Captain of the … [Read More]
Furuno Gulf Division
Captain of the Year Home Capt. Myles Colley, Born … [Read More]
Release Marine International Division
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Hawaii Division
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Dock Talk
Ceramic Coating a Freshly Painted Hull
Captain Chase Lake from Destin, Florida discusses ceramic coating the newly painted hull of a 76’ Viking sportfisher. [% oiopub-banner-21-center %] Do you have any comments or questions for … [Read More...]
Galápagos: The Art of Ceviche at The Lobster Shack
During InTheBite's recent trip to the Galápagos Islands, we were treated to an inside look at how Sous Chef Raquel Mora makes … [Read More...]
How to: Rupp’s New Boltless Rod Holder Cap
Ron Karpanty, president of Rupp Marine, shows us the new rod holder line, an all stainless steel product that's boltless, meaning … [Read More...]
Tournament Results
BLACKHAWK Wins 4th Annual Marina Casa de Campo Open
With a hot start, BLACKHAWK, a 76 Viking, won the 4th Annual Marina Casa de Campo Open based on time. The team released four blue marlin the first day before adding one more release to capture the top trophy. Mama Who, a 77 Jarrett Bay, also released five blues overall, followed by Princess Lily, a 66 Viking with four marlin... [Read More...]
Sandman Takes first in 2020 Jimmy Johnson's Quest for the Ring
South Florida (January 16, 2020) – Brought to you by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., the 9th Annual Jimmy Johnson’s “Quest for the Ring” Championship Fishing Week (JJFISHWEEK) expanded its boundaries and took over all of South Florida, March 3-7, 2020, with fishing options available in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Key Largo spanning over 112 miles,... [Read More...]
Team Galati Wins Leg II of Los Sueños Signature Triple Crown
Los Sueños Resort and Marina — The second leg of the seventh annual Signature Triple Crown billfish series, presented jointly by Los Sueños Resort and Marina and Chantilly Air, was held at Los Sueños February 26-29, 2020. Forty one team comprised of two hundred two individual anglers worked through the heat and the adrenaline of competition to release a three-day... [Read More...]
Reelestate/ShellYeah Wins Their 1st Quest for the Crest Tournament
Pompano Beach, Fla. (Feb 25, 2020) – The 17th Annual Sailfish Challenge was one for the history books in many ways. 55 teams were treated to an amazing kick-off party hosted for the first time by “Oceanic” at Pompano Beach Pier, a premier new seafood and steak restaurant located on the beach in Pompano. The tournament partnered with Costa and... [Read More...]
Big Oh Takes First at Pescadora Billfish Championship
After two days of fishing the Big Oh team took first place in the 2020 Pescadora Billfish Championship with 27 sailfish. Vaquero came in second with 16 sailfish and one marlin. Grand Slam followed in third with 17 sailfish. The 300th fish of the tournament—a blue marlin—was caught at 1:42 p.m. by Morgan Welch on the Outage! Official score for tournament is 180 sailfish and six marlin.... [Read More...]
Tackle Tips
A Day on the 72-foot Viking Krazy Salts
Krazy Salts — Capt. Keith Greenberg Custom Rods by Dru and Shimano reels keep Krazy Salt’s anglers connected to the fish. The 72-foot Viking’s bridge command center features Garmin 3X touch screens. A lunchtime appetizer features succulent Jersey shrimp and a popular crab dip. You can be sure that all the food on board is seasoned to perfection—with just the right... [Read More...]
How To: A Guide to Outrigger Tune-Up & Service
Brenden and Preston Ziemba, of Coastal Rigging, take us through a step-by-step tutorial on how to keep outriggers tuned with maintenance and preventative measures. Rubbing Layout Arm Fix For more information on Coastal Rigging please e-mail info@inthebite.com or fill out the form below and our InTheBite concierge service will be happy to assist you. [Read More...]
Tackle Tip Showcase: Captain Jeff Donahue, Hatterascal Hatteras 59 GT
The Hatterascal became Hatteras Yachts’ demo boat in 2019. The finely appointed 59 GT set out with Captain Jeff Donahue at the helm and mate Tyler Davis running the cockpit. Fishing aboard a factory boat requires a diverse skillset — from kite fishing in Florida, live baiting in the Gulf and dredge fishing in the Northeast — not to mention... [Read More...]
Bait Rigging Tips
Guatemala Ballyhoo Rig Enio and Julio Morales Allure II Skill Level 3 star Step 1. Secure your hook with floss as pictured. Make sure you leave 12-16 inches of floss to work with. Step 2. (Not pictured) Secure your ½ ounce sinker to your ballyhoo. Step 3. With a rigging needle, pierce the nose of the ballyhoo as pictured. The... [Read More...]
How To: The Easy Way To Tie A Cat’s Paw Knot
Simply put the Cat’s Paw knot is used to connect a wind-on leader to your main line. In this video demonstration, Captain Kieran Pullman, a professional Big Game fisherman, connects the dacron wind-on loop to the double-line loop of a bimini twist. What is unique in this demonstration is the way Capt. Pullman retains the wind-on leader in a coiled... [Read More...]
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Splash Report: Caison Yachts 60' Cold Motion, Hull #15
[% oiopub-banner-25-center %] Specifications Splashed: November 2018 Hull # 15 LOA: 60’4” BEAM: 17’8” DRAFT: 4’6” POWER: CAT C32s 1700hp TOP SPEED: 41 knots CRUISE SPEED: 36 knots FUEL: 1600 gallons WATER: 225 gallons DISPLACEMENT: 65,000 lbs. For more information on Caison Yachts, please visit Caison Yachts www.caisonyachts.com or call 910-270-6394. Do you have any comments or questions for... [Read More...]
New 54 Yellowfin
The new 54-foot model from Yellowfin Yachts raises the bar in terms of what buyers can expect from a center console boat. Available with quad or quint outboard power, the 54 will provide the same exemplary level of stepped-hull performance that has made Yellowfin an industry leader with previous models, but the 54 takes things to a new level. A spacious... [Read More...]
The Weaver 41 Center Console
Designed for the offshore lifestyle, the new Weaver 41 Center Console is a highly-anticipated addition to the Weaver Boatworks family. The 41 is a high-performance center console that caters to the offshore sportfishing world for longer trips in a shorter amount of time. Work on the boat started in November 2019 and with a new paint job recently completed, the... [Read More...]
Harrison 41 – A Modern Sportfisher That Tips Its Hat to The Classics
The Harrison Boatworks 41 was designed by Patrick Harrison in his yard in Wanchese, North Carolina. Inspired by the boats of Capt. Warren O'Neal and Omie Tillett, the 41 was envisioned to be the ultimate modern sportfishing cruiser while reflecting Dare County boatbuilding heritage. [% oiopub-banner-24-center %] The boat has the look of a traditional, old school North Carolina boat... [Read More...]
Hatteras 45 Express Sportfish
Engineered for the angler who demands more, the 45EX Sportfish offers the legendary Hatteras experience in a versatile Express edition. [% oiopub-banner-23-center %] Outfitted to be an imposing, yet nimble tournament-style force on the water, the 45EX offers outriggers, an arsenal of amenities and the choice of tower/bridge options. The vessel combines a spacious platform for entertainment, with its many... [Read More...]
Captain of The Year
The 2019 Captains of the Year
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...]
Capt. Greg DiStefano: What it Takes to Make Captain of the Year
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...]
Transducer Breakdown and Awards From AIRMAR
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...]
Orange Beach Billfish Classic Kicks Off the Furuno Gulf Coast Division
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...]
2018 Captain of the Year Awards Presentation - Los Sueños International Division
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...]
