Captain Billy Black is well-known among the sportfishing community, especially along the Treasure Coast and the Bahamas. With a wealth of experience, and an interesting history to boot, Black is one of those captains who can truly say that he's 'been there and done that.' We stopped by to chat with
Hope Town United Sailfish Tournament First Place: Native Son with Capt. Art Sapp Second Place: No Regrets with Capt. Garrett Graue Third Place: No Choos with Capt. George Brittain [caption id="attachment_66018" align="alignnone" width="1440"] Photo courtesy Light Tackle Sailfish Tournament[/caption] 67th Annual Light Tackle Sailfish Tournament First Place: Vintage with Capt. Hans Kraaz Second Place: Game Changer with
Bayliss Boatworks”In late November, Bayliss Boatworks delivered its most recent build to its owners, the 62-foot Seven; the first owners to enjoy two BBW christenings. She was a product of over 42,000 man-hours and nearly 19 months of labor; Seven is geared to fish efficiently as possible. Seven hull will
If there is one thing about fishing that is for sure, it that not everything will always go your way”even if you are the best captain, crewman or angler in the world. But what if the thing that goes south on you happens on the biggest of stages, with millions
You may have seen it or been a part of it but despite a turbulent year there has been a jump in the number of consumers dipping their toes into the boating market. The upward tick in boat sales was especially prominent during the Summer months.The NMMA reported that new
Fish Heads of Stuart The Quickie 1st Place: Champagne Lady with Capt. Josh Chaney 2nd Place: Lo Que Sea with Capt. Mike Brady 3rd Place: Game Changer with Capt. Bryce Garvey [caption id="attachment_65948" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Ty Me Up. Photo courtesy Pirate's Cove Sailfish Classic[/caption] Pirate's Cove Sailfish Classic 1st Place: Ty Me
North Carolina anglers take note”starting January 1, 2020, anyone recreationally fishing off the state's Atlantic coast will now be required to use circle hooks when fishing for striped bass with natural bait. The Division of Marine Fisheries announced this will apply to coastal fishing waters in the Atlantic of North Carolina
Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, Islamorada Sailfish Tournament”The 57th Annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament kicked off at the Whale Harbor seafood buffet all with social distancing and covid restrictions in place. The sailfish action started on Friday morning and continued over the next two days concluding on December 6th. Captain Brian Cone aboard
Live baiting is founded on a very simple biological concept. Since the very first time two fish swam in the ocean, the big ones have been trying to eat the little ones. In spite of the simplicity of the precept, live bait fishermen represent one of fishing most secret of
Im certain the glaring reason that many of us chose this profession was for the opportunity to fish and travel to new and different locations. Though we must always be ready to deal with unexpected obstacles, fishing and traveling should be the easiest and most welcomed qualities of the job.
