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
As a current owner or prospective owner of a high-performance center console, hiring a captain may not be something that has been a consideration for the term of your boat ownership. After all, one of the main benefits of owning a center console is the relative ease of operation of
Manning the helm of a sleek sportfisher while hunting big billfish and lots of ˜em is a living-the-dream job come true. Every morning, the horizon the limit on what might bite that bait or be teased in by that lure. Likewise, every day is a bucket list adventure, and every
Gulf Coast DivisionCapt. Landon BellSouthern Charm // 1,800 pointsLouisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic 3rd Place 100 pts. New Orleans Invitational Tournament 2nd Place 300 pts. Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic 1st Place 500 pts. Blue Marlin Grand Championship 2nd Place 300 pts. White Marlin Shootout 3rd Place 100 pts. MBGFC Labor Day Tournament 1st Place
By Captain John CrupiDo you motivate and manage those around you? Do you inspire others to care and take pride in their work? Do you lead by example? I believe one of my greatest accomplishments and rewards is seeing those that have worked under me move forward and thrive in
There are many "good," but far fewer "great," captains and mates floating around the industry. The age-old question from owners, captains, and aspiring captains is how to make it to the top echelon, make a name for yourself and maintain that status as a great captain or a great crewmate.
Photos by Richard Gibson Capt. Randy Jendersee spent the first two decades of his life in the dark about the world of saltwater fishing. It no wonder. The television in the Jendersee family farmhouse in the tiny town of Corsica, South Dakota, some 90 miles west of Sioux Falls, only received
"Im sanding my own teak to save the boss money," says Capt. Andresen from the deck of the 78-foot Rybovich and Sons Persistence. For a captain new to the luxury of teak decks, a DIY attempt at sanding them without a little guidance and know-how can easily turn into a
Harry Garrecht has had his eyes turned to the wide open blue for a very long time. He started bluefin tuna fishing off Montauk at the age of six and was running out to the canyons with his father by the time he turned 10 years old. On the days he
As much as we'd like to take credit for a great idea, longtime subscriber and boat owner Mr. Saeed Almaktoum provided the inspiration for this article. Saeed sent us a note suggesting such an editorial regarding role ambiguity after reading the 2019 Captain & Owner's Guide. I have a background in
