Release Marine International Captain of the Year Division Captain Rudy Arguedos – Pura Vida Leads the Division Early With 600 Points The 2026 season is off to a fast start for Captain Rudy Arguedos and his crew aboard the 62-foot Paul Mann Pura Vida. Kicking off the year in dominant fashion, Arguedos claimed a commanding victory
The "Captain of the Year" page celebrates outstanding achievements in sportfishing, spotlighting exemplary captains who have demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and success in big game bluewater fishing. It serves as a prestigious honor roll, commemorating the talents and contributions of past winners who have set high standards in the sportfishing
Explore Capt. Chase Lake's triumphant 2023 season in the Gulf of Mexico, as he leads Team Supreme to victory in several tournaments. Discover the strategies, teamwork, and dedication behind their unparalleled success in sportfishing.
Discover how Captain Teddy Hoogs and the Bwana crew claimed victory in InTheBite's prestigious Hawaii Division Captain of the Year Cup, overcoming challenges and securing historic wins with skill and teamwork.
InTheBite's 2022 Captain of the YEar Division winners and summary.
Three divisions down, two to go. As the year is wrapping up, so is the Champion's Cup and Captain of the Year sanctioned tournaments. Already, Capt. Shane O'Brien and the Wild Hooker team have taken first place for the Hawaii Division Most Points as well as Hawaii Largest Blue for their 600.5-pound
Sept. 27, 2021”It's a Wrap! The sanctioned Hawaii tournaments have wrapped up with Capt. Shane OBrien on Strong Persuader winning the most points with five tags at the It's a Wrap Tournament. Capt. Tracy Epstein and the Last Chance team brought in a 565-pound blue winning them biggest marlin. This
The InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup is the championship of sportfishing. The Cup is the world only quantifiable way to recognize the tournament success of professional sportfishermen. Comprised of 90-sanctioned events that span the world, there is nothing else like it. Winning an InTheBite Captain of the Year Award
Quepos Billfish Cup1st place: HattadreamCaptain: Johnny Martinez2nd place: BradassCaptain: Ronald Mejias3rd place: Spit or SwallowCaptain: Oscar villalobosPelagic Shamrock Shootout Results coming soon
Jimmy Johnson Quest for the RingJichi, Capt. Luis Isaias Native Son, Capt. Art Sapp Hell Reyzer, Capt. Ryan Alexander Champion's Cup Native Son's second-place win also puts them in second for overall most points within the Florida Division Category. Lunatico2 is currently in first place for Champion's Cup Florida Division Most Points. Captain of the Year Capt. Ryan Alexander,
