MTU powers the season-long championship across 83 sanctioned tournaments Celebrating the sport’s top-performing tournament captains Winners honored at the Marlin Awards, Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) June 26, 2026 —Jupiter, FL — InTheBite is excited to announce MTU, a Rolls-Royce Solutions business and one of the marine industry's most respected propulsion brands, as the Presenting
While the Captain of the Year Presented by MTU race rewards season-long consistency, another battle is unfolding across every division: the race to land the largest blue marlin of 2026. [qsm quiz=2] Current Leader Marlin Fever / Capt. Cameron Guthrie / The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament / 919.9 pounds Image Credit: The Big
How a quick trip to the Bahamas shed light on a budding new chapter in this popular destination By Jack Vitek Although winters in South Florida are anything but brutal, following a busy 2026 Miami International Boat Show, I found myself with a serious case of cabin fever. Between the holidays, family
Keep Moisture Under Control Offshore Humidity is one of the most overlooked threats aboard any sportfishing boat. While saltwater often gets the blame for corrosion and equipment failures, excessive moisture inside cabins, engine rooms, and enclosed spaces can quietly damage electronics, promote mold growth, and shorten the lifespan of expensive onboard
For Those Who Throw The Steel Sometimes the fish that matter most are the ones that arrive after heartbreak. For Captain Rusty Smith and the crew aboard the 63' Hatteras Fleur De Lis, the heaviest blue marlin of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic wasn't simply another tournament-winning catch. It was redemption. Only
Learning a New Role While Building a Winning Team At just 28 years old, Capt. Hunter Smith finds himself in unfamiliar territory this season—not because he's new to tournament fishing, but because he's now the one calling the shots. After spending four years alongside 2025 Gulf Captain of the Year Capt. Chase
Designed for serious offshore anglers, Seaguar Big Game Gold Label combines abrasion resistance, knot strength, and low visibility for targeting marlin, tuna, swordfish, and other hard-fighting gamefish.
The Rybovich 42 Scout brings the builder's legendary craftsmanship to the 42-foot class, combining luxury, performance, and custom design in a versatile yacht tender platform.
Today’s sportfish captains operate in an environment saturated with information. Modern boats generate a constant stream of data from engines, generators, stabilization systems, pumps, batteries, and onboard electronics. At the same time, the fundamentals of seamanship—walking the boat, checking bilges, listening for changes—remain as important as ever. From engine room
