By Mark Johnston Lightning strikes twice, as Captain Kerwin Masunaga wins InTheBites Captain of Year Hawaii Division for the second year in a row. To say his repeat performance is an impressive feat would be a major understatement. Not only is the competition in these tournaments is fierce, but they feature
Captain Harvey Shiflet runs the Anticipation, a 61 Spencer (hull number 2). TheAnticipation splits time between Virginia Beach (its hailing port), South Carolina, and Florida. The team, consisting of Shiflet, mate Frank Riganto, owner Paul Coury and a core group of angler that includes Coury, Chris Gepford and Frank Pohanka,
It that time of year again. Football season has started. The tournament season is winding down for some, getting ready to ramp up for others. As the Gulf Coast transitions from live baiting every weekend to watching the SEC on Saturdays, we have the chance to look more closely at
Capt. Art Sapp, Liquid Homeport: Hillsboro, Florida Boat/Power: 39-foot Sea Vee/Quad Mercury Verado 350 hp Wins to Date: Silver Sailfish Derby, 1st Place, 500 Pts. Tackle: Rods Custom aide by Leeward, 20 pound class; Spinning Reels”Okuma Azores; Conventional Reels”Okuma Andros Like most boats fishing the South Florida sailfish series, Captain Art Sapp and the Liquid
June 20, 20162016 Captain of the Year Cup Mid Year UpdateSCORING SYSTEM 1st Place: 500 points 2nd Place: 300 points 3rd Place: 100 points Heaviest Marlin: 500 points Overall Championship: 250 points The Big Game tournament scene is in high gear as we approach the mid summer point. So who is lighting up the tournament scoreboards so far? Below
May 20, 2016 Orange Beach, Alabama: For the second straight year the Gulf Coast Captain of the Year Award was presented by Publisher Dale Wills during the Orange Beach Billfish Classic kick-off dinner party. Captain Robbie Doggett, who runs the 95-foot Jim Smith Relentless Pursuit, gladly accepted his 2015 Captain
Congratulations to Ronnie Fields, winner of the 2015 Top Tagging Captain, Atlantic Blue Marlin & Top Release Captain, Atlantic Blue Marlin! Ronnie has reported billfish tags and releases from around the world. This past year, he spent raking in big numbers on "Big Oh" in Cape Verde, amazing work! Record your
InTheBite is proud to present Captain Russell Sinclair of the Wave Paver with the 2015 Captain of the Year Cup award for the International Division. The reception was held on Saturday March 5th at the Ocean Club Marina in Port Canaveral, Florida. Growing up in Port Canaveral, Sinclair was able
February 29, 2016: Following the win in the Los Suenos Triple Crown Series Leg II event (Feb 24-27,2016), Captain Jon Duffie is the new International Division Captain of the Year Cup points leader for the first time this year. Capt. Ben Horning (600 pts) on Fish Tank was knocked of
February 9, 2016 Update Cup News: Captain Ben Horning on Fish Tank took over the lead in the International Division this week. He is ahead on time after winning the Quepos Billfish Cup this past weekend. Next event- Los Suenos Leg 2. INTERNATIONAL DIVISION 2014 Capt. Rob Moore 1st 2015 Capt. Russell Sinclair 1st Capt.
