As a boat builder, it a true testament to how far youve come when your first build was constructed off a state highway in your buddy lawn and youre now building tournament-winning yachts found up and down coastlines. But that exactly the road that led Mark Willis of Willis Custom
Dania Beach, FL”The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) today announced its 2023 Tommy Gifford Award winners, an annually bestowed accolade that recognizes captains, guides or crew members who have made extraordinary contributions to recreational angling through innovation, leadership or outstanding accomplishments in their trade. Named for one of the greatest saltwater
Quepos, Costa Rica”The 7th Annual Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament makes Costa Rican and Central American sportfishing history two years running! With a record-setting 94 teams and 553 anglers catching and releasing 1,131 billfish for more than $1.3 million in prize money, the Pelagic Rockstar solidified its place in tournament fishing
Blue water and blue crabs. These two things pair beautifully in the case of this blue crab claw roll. The rolls are light, sweet, savory and just a little bit spicy. This makes them the perfect lunchtime pick-me-up in the cockpit. Blue crabs are the most consumed crab species on
Costa Rica never disappoints; calm seas, a world class fleet and fast billfishing for 30 Master Anglers who gathered together at Los Suenos on January 24th for the annual boat draw. Veteran anglers welcomed five "freshmen" into the club and after greeting old friends, the Rules Committee reviewed a new
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The same reason water floats our boats also slows them down. Water is dense. Pushing a hull through the water, and maintaining planing speeds, requires an appreciable amount of power. The resistance profile of a hull is easily predicted. And the magnitude of thrust is eye-opening when compared to, say,
It Not Over! The Viking Yacht Company and the marine industry grassroots campaign to stop the advancement of a proposed 10-knot restriction along the Eastern Seaboard continues into 2023. And now, thanks to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), we have a tool at our disposal that makes it super easy to make your
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkEV8LKCO5U The speed and precision of the sailfish has captivated anglers for centuries, and as one of the world's most iconic gamefish, sailfish have spawned a fishing subculture unlike any other. Hooked On: Sailfish from Costa Sunglasses takes you on a journey from the Central American sailfish mecca to the competitive tournament
KENNESAW, Ga., Jan. 17, 2023”Yamaha Marine kicks off 2023 with new product offerings, including an updated XTO Offshore outboard which delivers greater convenience, enhanced technology and 450 horsepower. Featuring the same 5.6-liter of big block displacement and long list of features as the original XTO 425, the updated XTO 450
