Multigenerational fishing families run deep in Kona, Hawaii. The Big Island breeds good fishermen because the well-worn skills are handed down from captain to son (or daughter). Once inherited, fishing ability is modified, improved upon rinsed and repeated. Thirty-year-old Captain Shane OBrien is definitely part of that tradition. Shane father,
Captain Shane Jarvis story is one of the meeting of opportunity, passion and hard work. Jarvis and his father have transformed a remote island in Panama into a first-class fishing operation from the ground up. Here is his story. Think running a charter boat in Miami or the Outer Banks
Kite Fishing Weighted Slip FloatCourtesy of Captain Scott Fawcett(2016 Florida Division Captain of the Year)Off the Chain Charters, 32-foot ContenderSkill Level: Here Capt. Scott Fawcett shares one of his live bait kite fishing tips. This rig, using a float, a 3/8-ounce sinker and a section of a rubber band
Engineered for the angler who demands more, the 45EX Sportfish offers the legendary Hatteras experience in a versatile Express edition. 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
Looking for that last minute gift? InTheBite Publisher Dale Wills created a new line of Release Ruler belts. The latest creation is the Marlin Release Ruler belt. "They are just another way to show one's passion for marlin fishing. In addition to a useful true-to-scale ruler, which captains and mates
A Better Way to Dock Box: The Front Loading TR2Dock boxes are wonderfully practical, but hefting tall or heavy equipment in and out can be a struggle. With Better Way Products TR2, loading and unloading is as easy as raising the lid and swinging open the hinged front door. It ideal for everything from a 40-gallon trash bin to a standard scuba
It's time to gear up because early entry for the first leg of the Quest for the Crest Series, the "Operation Sailfish" tournament ends this Friday 12/20/19. Get your registration in before Friday to save $500. Click here to log into your account and register now before it's too late.Operation Sailfish, January 15-19, 2020, is
The 44ST is the largest, and perhaps most anticipated, offering in Contender 35-year history. With a beam of 12 and coming in at 44 feet long, the 44ST is perfectly stationed for serious bluewater application. With a maximum horsepower rating of 2,000 and a 600-gallon fuel capacity, the 44ST delivers
December 11 - December 14, 2019 First Place Intents, Capt. Rhett Bailey with 5 releases Second Place JT, Capt. Mark Mcdevitt with 5 releases Third Place Catch, Capt. Stetson Turney with 4 releases Upcoming Tournament: 6th Annual Fish Heads of Stuart Sailfish Invitational December 18 - December 21
When you are fishing against some of the best captains and teams in the world, tournament fishing demands discipline and commitment. Some may think that fishing means putting baits in the water with a few teasers and cracking a beer on the air-conditioned mezzanine while watching the ballyhoo swim behind the boat in the clip with the clickers
