It seems like everyone wants to drive the boat these days. The mentality of a lot of crews is that the captain has the easy job. So why not get a captain license and be the captain? It an easy piece of paper to obtain in the USA. No experience
by Dave Ferrell Magazine articles, TV shows, and social media posts continually bombard your owner with the news of tremendous action, amazing catches and/or incredible numbers in some far-off place on the globe. Cape Verde, Madeira, Australia, Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Tahiti, Papeete, Canary Islands, Panama, Azores even the Mediterranean Sea;
InTheBite's Editor-in-Chief Steve Dougherty takes a quick break from working on our latest October/November issue to answer a round of questions that are part fishing, part backstory and mainly just fun. You can also see more of what Steve's been up to by checking out the Oct/Nov issue by subscribing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7AXUuOh5q4
Recent evolution in the sportfishing industry is creating opportunities for younger, level-headed, smart captains. These days, many of the owners are younger and many of the boats are faster with more range. For many operations, young captains provide the perfect fit between experience and confidence that allow today sportfishing programs
Ive talked with many dealers and salesmen recently because Ive been in the market for a boat. I just wanted a 25- to 28-foot outboard platform but come to find out there isnt much to choose from. I had no interest in a boat until all my summer plans came
Story & Images By Steve Dougherty Upon receiving the invitation to ride along with the Eight Eights team on their 72 Viking to document the final week of their 2020 Atlantic tagging expedition in the Dominican Republic, InTheBite publisher Dale Wills and I immediately formulated an itinerary and trip timeline. Eager to exit
For the most part, the playing field is pretty even, states pro skipper Captain Andy Kubiak, the one difference is bait. Dock talk and the internet spread new techniques and tackle like wildfire; secrets dont stay secrets for long. Today professional crews are seasoned, synchronized and sober. So, victory or
As a traveling mate, you never know when and where fishing will take you. You can be releasing 35-pound sailfish one day and get the call to go to Bermuda the next. Even for those with a wealth of experience, leadering big fish on heavy leader can be a dangerous
The latest 70 Weaver Boatworks Southern Pride”splashed August 2020”could easily be called Rocket Ship. Simply put, she hauls ass! InTheBite recently had the opportunity to jump aboard and go for a ride. The very first thing I noticed was how very quiet the boat was. Both underway and idling. Clearing
Last year's Pelican Yacht Club Invitational Billfish Tournament was one for the books. The fleet of 30 boats caught and released a tournament record 969 sailfish in three out of four fishing days. The event also set records for the daily total boat catch and daily fleet catch of 712. And
