The 2025 Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament in Manteo featured 88 boats, over $1.26 million in payouts, and 292 releases. Marsh Madness stole the spotlight with an 878-pound blue marlin for the ...

From the biggest marlin and heftiest paydays to the best parties and the toughest competition, there’s a billfish tournament to suit just about anyone. Here is our comprehensive guide to fishing ...

With more IGFA world records than any other location in the world, Bud N' Mary's Marina in Islamorada, Florida, has a rich history indeed.

Elite sport-fishing teams like Team Supreme, Mama C, and Lo Que Sea weigh in on what it takes to build a successful sport-fishing team. Learn how their unique traditions, teamwork, and meticulous ...

It’s difficult to even quantify the importance of a reliable marine diesel engine. Sport-fishing boats around the world simply wouldn’t have the legs to do what they do without these expertly and ...

Omnidirectional sonars are transforming sport fishing by providing a competitive edge. As their popularity grows, debates on fairness and installation costs challenge the sport.

Technology is rapidly advancing across all fronts in the marine industry, from boats and construction techniques to electronics, propulsion, accessories and much more. Chris Rabil Special delivery: ...

The Circle Hook Revolution Richard Gibson Between intense recreational-fishing pressure, big-money tournaments and commercial-longline bycatch, the East Coast white marlin fishery was near collapse in ...

The 2024 South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series saw 106 boats competing in five tournaments along the Palmetto State’s coast. Amidst the fierce competition, Buddy Rowe emerged as the series ...

Founded in 1987 by Capt. Jody Bright, the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series is Hawaii’s preeminent billfishing competition, pitting the top Kona crews against one another for a season-long quest to be ...

Explore the rich tradition of lure-making in Hawaii, where the concept of mana infuses artistry with spirituality. Discover how modern techniques evolve from ancient practices, balancing innovation ...

Discover the legendary anglers and tournament founders who shaped the Gulf Coast’s sport-fishing scene. From Bay Point to Biloxi and beyond, meet the visionaries behind the region’s rise to big-game ...