Pioneering Real-World Innovation Since developing its first water strainer in 1968, VETUS has remained focused on building marine systems engineered for real-world offshore performance. From introducing recreational bow thrusters in 1982 to launching the world’s first automatic rope/chain windlass in the mid-1990s, the company has continued pushing innovation forward. Today, that commitment is reflected
AIRMAR CHIRP transducers deliver wide-beam coverage, deep-water detection, and layered sonar performance for serious offshore anglers.
How a 19th-Century Record-Keeping Process Became the Most Versatile Fishing Art Form “It was this big!” Every angler has been there — arms stretched wide, grin growing just as wide — showing the length of the monster that barely fit in the net. As we all know, there are more whopper stories
Captain on a Run Powered by Furuno Marine Electronics Team Chemistry Propells Darbie and the Killbox With three events remaining in the newly formatted Florida Division of the InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup, Captain Cody Darbie aboard the 47’ Freeman Killbox has the lead. Darbie sits atop the standings with 1,150 points — 50 points ahead
Congratulations to our own Pat Healey on his induction into the 2026 International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame, the organization’s highest distinction. The IGFA recognized Healey, President and CEO of Viking Yacht Company, for exemplifying leadership “at the intersection of sportfishing, conservation and industry advancement,” and for his steadfast commitment to sustainable fisheries and angler access. We
Vessel integrity and operational readiness are critical for sportfishing operations. The dock goes beyond being a mooring point, as it serves as vital shoreside infrastructure. While hull performance and electronics are essential, finger docks deserve the same level of scrutiny. The demand has led elite teams to partner with specialized
The Most Important Part of Redoing an Older Boat Is Deciding Where to Stop Maintenance vs. Refit: Where the Line Blurs There’s a difference between maintenance and a refit, although it can be a little hazy in terms of definition at times. Common maintenance items like oil and filter changes and bottom
Winter 66, Triple Tail is Hull No. 38 from Winter Custom Yachts, a 66-foot sportfisher delivering 42-knot performance, refined interiors, and tournament-ready systems.
ElectroSea SeaStrong Silver Bullet Pumps feature patented Run-Dry Protection and are now standard equipment across Viking Yachts and select Valhalla models.
From Bullet Lures to Buckets First, he made bullet lures. Then came the bucket. “It was in the early 1970s that I fished with a friend on his boat,” says Gary S. Yamamoto, who founded Magic Lure Enterprises in Kailua, Hawaii, in 1973. “We ran my bullet, which back then didn’t have eyes, on his
