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- High Atop Blue Marlin Mountain- A Story About Pacific Sea Mounts
- COTY: The Most Prestigious Award in the History of Tournament Sportfishing
- New Pending Alabama State Record for Blue Marlin Caught in the Mongo Offshore Challenge
- Capt. Ronnie Riebe and the HT Hook
- 964-Pound Fish Caught in Cape Verde Islands Wins the 2020 Blue Marlin World Cup
- Pro Tips on Buying a Used Boat
- How the New Texas State Record Bluefin Came to Be
- Steering You Straight: The Scoop on Steering
- Tying Up Your Rig
- 54' Sport Fisher Meets Oregon Inlet Bar
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Captain of the Year Cup Presented by Hatteras
Airmar East Coast Division
Captain of the Year Home Capt. Garrett Yarbrough, Lo Que Sea, 500 Points Big Rock, 1st Place, 500 … [Read More]
Furuno Gulf Division
Captain of the Year Home Capt. Jeff Shoults, … [Read More]
Release Marine International Division
Captain of the Year Home Capt. Rudy Arguedas, Top Fly, 500 Points Pelagic Rockstar Offshore … [Read More]
Hawaii Division
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Dock Talk
Behind the Scenes at Black Bart Lures
Ceramic Coating a Freshly Painted Hull
Captain Chase Lake from Destin, Florida discusses ceramic coating the newly painted hull of a 76’ Viking sportfisher. [% o … [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 c … [Read More...]
Tournament Results
New Pending Alabama State Record for Blue Marlin Caught in the Mongo Offshore Challenge
New Pending Alabama State Record for Blue Marlin Caught this Weekend in the Mongo Offshore Challenge. Anglers and crew onboard the Fleur-de-lis, a 72’ Viking out of Grand Isle, Louisiana, owned by Keith and Ginger Myers had quite an epic weekend resulting in a new Alabama state record for blue marlin. Ginger Myers caught an 851.9-pound blue marlin making her... [Read More...]
964-Pound Fish Caught in Cape Verde Islands Wins the 2020 Blue Marlin World Cup
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, 116 teams competed in the 2020 Blue Marlin World Cup Tournament, a one-day event held around the world. Blue marlin weighing more than 500 pounds are the only eligible species and competing teams fish in their respective time zones from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Entries are weighed on certified government scales at... [Read More...]
Fabricator Wins 2020 Pensacola International Billfish Tournament
Capt. Matt Dearing and the Fabricator team brought home first place at the 2020 Pensacola International Billfish Tournament with a total of 722.4 points. Team PANHANDLER and Double Down followed in second and third place. TOURNAMENT CHAMPION Rank Team Points 1 Fabricator 722.4 2 PANHANDLER 700 3 Double Down 700 4 SUNRISE 662.8 5 TEAM QUEST 608.8 6 Pipe Dream... [Read More...]
Grander Brings Home First Place at Carolina Billfish Classic
CBC Tournament Results June 17-20, 2020 | 47 Boats $264,500 Cash Awards TOP BILLFISH BOATS GRANDER | Captain Sean Dooley | 1600 points | released 1 blue marlin, 4 sails MISTER PETE | Captain Allen Nieford | 1200 points | released 6 sails REEL HOOKUP | Captain Randy Ragland | 1200 points | released 6 sails TOP DOLPHIN LIGHTS OUT | Captain... [Read More...]
Born2Run Releases 10 billfish during MGCBC
When it came to billfish releases during the 2020 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, the Born2Run team was on fire. The crew received the top release score for 10 blue marlin releases worth 6,000 points. There were a total of 107 billfish releases during the two-and-a-half-day tournament with more than 50 boats entered. The team that was out on the... [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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Adios – The Last G&S
The Adios, a 52’, would be the last G&S boat ever splashed. The boat’s owner, Mr. Clint Hixson of Lake Charles, Louisiana, purchased the hull from the Campbell family in 2015. The boat was commissioned by multiple world record holder Stewart Campbell, though he would pass before its completion. Hixson purchased the hull and set out to build the boat... [Read More...]
64' Bayliss Is That So (Lor-A-Di)
Bayliss Boatworks delivered the 64’ Lor-A-Di—now renamed the Is That So—in February of 2018. The product of 49,900 man-hours, this Bayliss was purpose-built for fishing and entertaining. Built the cold-molded way – with a triple layer of planks and 100 percent epoxy resins, the cabin, bridge and all bulkheads are built with Okoume plywood and Core-Cell A-500 foam. The boat's cloud... [Read More...]
Blank Check — The Top Secret 75' Bayliss
Most sportfishers wait until they are splashed to begin making great stories. The 75-foot Bayliss Blank Check, however, was a notable exception. Not only was the Blank Check the result of over 68,000-man hours – nearly 26 months of labor, she was built in total secrecy. Upon delivery, she was given to the owner’s father as a gift. Built for... [Read More...]
Builder Spotlight: Caison Yachts
Boat builder Donnie Caison loves building boats. When asked what makes him different from other builders, “I’m completely involved in the build process from start to finish. I do all the original drawings, designs, all the testing, including the weight study, I help layup the hull and get involved in the final paint process. I’m as hands-on as I can... [Read More...]
On The Drawing Board: 39 Center Console from Bertram
Bertram Yachts proudly boasts as influential a history in the sportfishing landscape as you will find. Though the all-new Bertram 39 CC debuts at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in October 2020, this is far from Bertram’s first foray into the center console market. In the 1960s the company produced stern drive 20’ and 25’ models. In the 1970s, Bertram... [Read More...]
Captain of The Year
COTY: The Most Prestigious Award in the History of Tournament Sportfishing
Capt. Nick Carullo, Showtime Final Sail, 1st Place, 500 Pts. Quest for the Crest Champion, 250 Pts. Dust ‘Em Off Sailfish Warmup, 1st Place, 500 Pts. Like many of the South Florida tournament headliners, Captain Nick Carullo takes bait fishing and preparation nearly as seriously as he does catching sailfish. Leading a high powered team that cruises around on a boat powered... [Read More...]
The Most Prestigious Award in the History of Tournament Sportfishing
Furuno Gulf Coast Division Capt. Jason Buck, Done Deal, 2100 Total Points Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic, 2nd Place, 300 Pts. Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, 2nd Place, 300 Pts. Texas Billfish Classic, 1st Place, 500 Pts. Lone Star Shootout, 1st Place, 500 Pts. New Orleans Invitational, 1st Place, 500 Pts. *This represents Buck’s 4th win in the Furuno Gulf Coast Captain... [Read More...]
Captain of the Year: The Most Prestigious Award in the History of Tournament Sportfishing
We take a look back at InTheBite’s Captain of the Year winners… 2019 International Division Captain of the Year Capt. Jason Parker, Reel Steel, 1550 Total Points Bermuda Billfish Blast, 1st Place, 500 Pts. Bermuda Big Game Classic, 2nd Place, 300 Pts. Sea Horse Anglers Club Tournament, 1st Place, 500 Pts. Bermuda Triple Crown Champion, 250 Pts. Everybody loves Bermuda. It’s just that Capt.... [Read More...]
Captain of the Year: The Most Prestigious Award in the History of Tournament Sportfishing
We take a look back at InTheBite's Captain of the Year winners... 2019 AIRMAR East Coast Division Captain of the Year: Capt. Ryan Knapp, Top Dog, 1000 Total Points Hatteras Village Offshore Open, 1st Place, 500 Pts. The Big Rock, Heaviest Marlin 914-pounds, 500 Pts. Just a young pup at 29, Capt. Ryan Knapp has packed a lot of experience into his... [Read More...]
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...]
