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  Bayliss Boatworks, Sept. 1, 2021—Old Reliable is a name long associated with the Bayliss Boatworks family. In 2003, offshore fly-fishing legend Nick Smith, set out to build 64’ Hull 5 Old Reliable. Smith, with an already impressive fishing history, set new records and achieved great milestones with Hull 5. In 2019 he set the world record for the largest... [Read More...]

72' Bayliss Boatworks Old Reliable Join us as we take you aboard the 72-foot Bayliss Old Reliable with exclusive pictures of Nick Smith and his new boat. After splashing in July of 2021, this highly customized craft was purpose built for chasing billfish on fly and prepped for a multi-year Pacific tour. And the day before Old Reliable shipped out,... [Read More...]

Beaufort, NC (July 30, 2021) - In late July, Jarrett Bay Boatworks delivered their latest custom sportfish to a seasoned owner with grand fishing destinations on his offshore agenda. Custom hull 66, a 67-foot open bridge convertible named Sea Wish, boasts advanced electronics, a surplus of systems, luxurious finishes, and high-strength, lightweight composite construction. Sea Wish was commissioned by an experienced owner who has been... [Read More...]

Beaufort, NC (July 30, 2021) - In late July, Jarrett Bay Boatworks delivered their latest custom sportfish to a seasoned owner with grand fishing destinations on his offshore agenda. Custom hull 66, a 67-foot open bridge convertible named Sea Wish, boasts advanced electronics, a surplus of systems, luxurious finishes, and high-strength, lightweight composite construction. Sea Wish was commissioned by an experienced owner who has been... [Read More...]

By Steve Dougherty For more than 35 years, Contender has built boats with a clear focus on performance through innovation, getting tournament anglers offshore faster than anybody else. However, gone are the days when their first 25-footer was the chalk horse. Today, the 44ST with four 425 hp outboards lining the transom delivers all of the advantages top teams need... [Read More...]

September 14, 2021—It's a Wrap! The sanctioned Hawaii tournaments have wrapped up with Capt. Shane O’Brien on Strong Persuader winning the most points with five tags at the It's a Wrap Tournament. Capt. Tracy Epstein and the Last Chance team brought in a 565-pound blue winning them biggest marlin. This means O'Brien and the Wild Hooker team have won the... [Read More...]

The InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup is the championship of sportfishing. The Cup is the world’s only quantifiable way to recognize the tournament success of professional sportfishermen. Comprised of 90-sanctioned events that span the world, there is nothing else like it. Winning an InTheBite Captain of the Year Award is a major achievement. From the winners to the Cup’s... [Read More...]

Auspicious // 1,350 points Bermuda Billfish Blast 2nd Place – 300 pts. Bermuda Big Game Classic 1st Place – 500 pts. Sea Horse Anglers Club 2nd Place – 300 pts. Bermuda Triple Crown Overall Champions – 250 pts. A hook-shaped island approximately 650 miles east of Cape Hatteras, Bermuda truly is the land of giants. However, as the summer months typically... [Read More...]

White Marlin Open, 1st Place Release – 500 pts. MidAtlantic, Most Points Overall – 500 pts. It never hurts to have a former champ in the driver’s seat and for the third time in five years, Capt. Russell Sinclair of Merritt Island, Florida, has earned a coveted Captain of the Year Cup. And with his 2020 showing, Sinclair is the... [Read More...]

We've got a short intermission before the next round of sanctioned tournaments kick off and the Champion's Cup is gearing up for another couple of weeks of tough competition. Currently, 13 teams are fighting for the top prize among the Florida, Gulf Coast, East Coast, International and Hawaii Divisions. Check out the competition below, and if you feel like you're... [Read More...]