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
Explore the intricacies of a mate's pay in the sportfishing industry. Learn about factors influencing compensation and the importance of fair pay for mates on fishing vessels.
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.
ITB Staff It been called ˜the toughest job youll ever love: being a world-class mate on a top-flight sportfishing boat. These guys are the unsung heroes of the team”while the captain and anglers can take all the fame and glory they can handle for a tournament win or running 250 charters
Seeking the Perfect Sportfishing MateThe Integral Role of a MateEvolution of the Mate's ResponsibilitiesVeteran Captains on Finding Reliable MatesCharacteristics of a Good MateCreative Solutions in Mate RecruitmentThe Bottom Line Seeking the Perfect Sportfishing Mate WANTED: In search of the ideal mate. Past partnerships haven't quite hit the mark. I’m on the lookout
As a traveling mate, you never know when and where fishing will take you. You can be releasing 35-pound sailfish one day and get the call to go to Bermuda the next. Even for those with a wealth of experience, leadering big fish on heavy leader can be a dangerous
Like almost every industry, the current sportfishing landscape looks completely different than it did 40 years ago. While time changes everything all of the time, in the last five years alone advances in technology and equipment have inspired the development of outcome-driven techniques, altering the state of the mate in
It really a thing of beauty to see a top-shelf mate (or a couple of them) set up a spread and work it throughout the day when the fish are really snapping. Whether snatching perfectly-rigged ballyhoo out of the cooler and threading them back through the dredges and shorts with
You know them: the seasoned, fish-where-I-want, when-I-want types seen at all the top spots. The ones who get the absolute best out of every fishing experience while making a career of it without being tied down essentially having their cake and eating it, too. But for these rock
Enjoy an InTheBite exclusive look into the World Class Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch in Corsicana, Texas.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V0gLAWjl4w&w=560&h=315 A family run business for the past 33 years, owners Robert and Stephen Gegenheimer, have produced some of the top whitetail and exotics in the State of Texas. The ranch includes an 8000 square foot lodge that features six
