When I head offshore for a day of fishing my wife, Cadence, almost always says, I hope you catch a big one today! Catching a big fish is probably every captain and angler goal on any given fishing trip. We obsess over gear, baits, weather, moon phase, lucky shirts and
HOMESTEAD, FL June 29, 2021 ” Since its inception in 1984, Contender Boats has led the industry in building semi-custom sportfishing boats ” for fisherman by fisherman. That mission has only grown stronger over the years. Today, in a market trending toward brand consolidation, Joe Neber, president and owner of Contender
Here in the Northern Gulf of Mexico, we are fortunate to have an excellent marlin fishery. Whether live baiting blue marlin, pulling an all-around spread for pelagics, or targeting white marlin during the late summer with naked ballyhoo, there are plenty of options to get connected with a feisty billfish. [%
We headed out on the water with Owner Ryan Davis to learn more about his new Contender 44ST, Reel Synergy. The 44ST is the largest, and perhaps most anticipated, offering in Contender 35-year history. With a beam of 12 and coming in at 44 feet long, the 44ST is perfectly stationed
Contender Boats, Saint Lucie County, FL,”Joe Neber, President and Founder of Contender Boats, announced the acquisition of a 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Saint Lucie County, FL. Contender Boats plans to complement their current Homestead, FL manufacturing facility by moving the production of the 22-32 foot product line to Saint Lucie County. This
Following in the wake of the 44ST and built from the same hull mold, Contender's 44FA is made for the angler who knows where they want to go and in record time. With a fish around liner, the boat features a berth with queen-sized bed, enclosed head with shower, galley
SARASOTA, FL: OCT. 26, 2020”The all-new 54-foot center console from Yellowfin will make its public debut this week in Fort Lauderdale. The new queen of the Yellowfin fleet comes with everything discriminating buyers have come to expect from previous Yellowfin models, including top quality fit-and-finish and state-of-the-art construction. It also
There was a time, not too long ago, that blue water marlin tournaments were the exclusive province of inboard powered sportfishers. Center consoles that fished saltwater tournaments were either targeting kingfish or viewed as an intrepid novelty”hardcore fishing teams who ran around on boats that, while seaworthy, lacked many of the
Designed with the fishing capabilities of the 44ST, Contender has now given anglers another way to escape the elements with the 44CB. Equipped with a console berth, the 44CB combines both comfort and functionality needed for long canyon runs while also providing a maximum power rating of 2000HP, getting you to
The new 54-foot model from Yellowfin Yachts raises the bar in terms of what buyers can expect from a center console boat. Available with quad or quint outboard power, the 54 will provide the same exemplary level of stepped-hull performance that has made Yellowfin an industry leader with previous models. However,
