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The stage is set for the 2026–2027 InTheBite Captain of the Year Presented by MTU Florida Division sponsored by Lindgren-Pitman. With an expanded 16-event schedule, legendary captain rivalries, and thousands of points on the line, the upcoming sportfishing season promises high-stakes competition across Florida’s top billfish waters.

Read more about the scoring breakdown and 2026 standings at the link in bio. taken in Florida by @inthebite

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3 days ago

As the afternoon ticked away, doubt crept in. Keenan had traveled all the way from Charleston, South Carolina, fished for three days, and was about to head into her junior year of college. Summer 2026 would be a memory the moment the plane left the ground. It didn’t look like the odds were going to break her way.

Read more about InTheBite Publisher Dale Wills’ trip to Panama with Seakeeper using the link in bio. taken in Panama by @inthebite

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6 days ago

From Hot Spots to Ghost Spots

As Gulf oil and gas platforms are removed, so are decades-old marine habitats that support fish, coral, and countless other species. Chris Horton of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation explores the ecological value of these underwater habitats, the Rigs-to-Reefs program, and proposed legislation that could help preserve them for generations to come.

Read the full story at the link in bio. by @inthebite

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Long before Capt. Nick Durham called Kona home, he was fascinated by Hawaiian lures from halfway around the world.

That fascination would eventually inspire the creation of Tantrum Lures and the Large Bandit, one of Durham’s signature shapes.

🔗 Read more about the story behind Tantrum Tackle Solutions at the link in bio. taken in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii by @inthebite

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13 days ago

Few fisheries in America have sparked more frustration than South Atlantic red snapper. Jeff Angers, President of the Center for Sportfishing Policy, wrote about the federal and state-wide regulation of South Atlantic red snapper.

🔗 Read more using the link in bio. by @inthebite

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19 days ago

Already running Zipwake? You can go PRO without starting over.

Captain Nick Stanczyk recently upgraded the Zipwake system aboard his Freeman Boatworks 28 to Zipwake PRO, bringing next-generation dynamic trim control to a system he already had onboard.

👉 Zipwake PRO Upgrade Kits and complete systems are available from Imtra. (Link in bio) by @inthebite

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19 days ago

Full-Time Mate Wanted

📍 New Jersey, Charleston, South Florida, Bahamas, and Caribbean

Private sportfishing program seeking an experienced and professional mate to join a well-maintained, family-oriented operation. Vessel details and additional information regarding the program will be disclosed during further discussions with qualified candidates.

Experience:
Applicants should have a minimum of 3+ years of sportfishing experience, including strong experience with:
➡️ Dead-bait trolling for billfish
➡️ Offshore tackle preparation and rigging
➡️ General sportfishing boat operations
➡️ Billfish and tournament experience are strongly preferred.
➡️ Optional kite fishing experience

Use the link in bio to apply and learn more. by @inthebite

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20 days ago

The crew aboard Dixie, a 65-foot Donzi-Roscioli, has enjoyed an impressive summer of billfishing out of San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, recording two Grand Slams in less than a month.

Capt. Mitch Pierson and the Zierfuss family and friends recorded their first Grand Slam on July 10, 2026, followed by another on August 3. Fishing the Gordo Bank, roughly 17 miles from Los Cabos Marina, the trips featured flat-calm conditions and a group of young anglers—many of whom were catching their first marlin or billfish.

Read more about their action packed summer using the link in bio. taken in San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur by @inthebite

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20 days ago

Barton & Gray Mariners Club – Seeking Crew, Captains, and Marine Maintenance Professionals!

📍Crew Positions: Location: Naples, FL

Barton & Gray Mariners Club is currently hiring for Harbor Support Crew Members to join our team in Naples, FL! This full time, seasonal position will support day-to-day operations and assist B&G Captains during the 2026-2027 Winter Season. You’ll gain hands-on luxury yachting experience while enjoying the perks of a land-based role. Harbor Support positions are expected to start November 1st, 2026.

Open Positions with The Club – All Locations:
➡️ Captains
➡️ Marine Technicians
➡️ General Yard Operations

We offer a competitive pay & benefits package, paid vacation time, company paid travel expenses, and additional company perks for our tenured employees’ career milestones.

Interested applicants may inquire about current job openings via careers@bartonandgray.com or apply directly through our B&G job website at https://www.bartonandgray.com/jobs. by @inthebite

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21 days ago

Few figures have reshaped the competitive big-game fishing landscape quite like Jamie Bunn. Over three decades, he has helped define South Florida’s modern tournament culture — not simply by running events, but by building experiences that anglers trust. What started as a small tackle-shop experiment has evolved into Bluewater Movements, a platform that now spans meat-fish classics, elite sailfish competition, and a growing push into international marlin territory.

Read more about the @fishbluewater founder using the link in bio. by @inthebite

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21 days ago

Mate Wanted

Seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Mate to join the team onboard a 35m newbuild sportfish. The position requires a proactive, hands-on Mate with extensive game fishing and navigation experience, capable of maintaining the vessel’s high operational standards. The successful candidate will join the build ahead of the vessel’s launch 2027. The vessel will have a fulltime crew of 6.

Start Date: Within 2/3 months
Location: New Zealand, Worldwide itinerary.
Employment Type: Permanent/Rotation: 2 months on / 2 months off (Paid salary during 2 months off).

🔗 Learn More and Apply using the link in bio. by @inthebite

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Capt. Teddy Hoogs grew up fishing alongside his father, absorbing lessons he admits he didn’t fully appreciate at the time. Today, those lessons remain part of how he approaches one of the world’s most challenging blue marlin fisheries. And this season, the circle has gotten a little wider with Hoogs’ 12-year-old son, Landon, joining the crew and beginning to collect some of those same experiences himself.

🔗Read more about Hoogs season fishing alongside his son using the link in bio. taken in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii by @inthebite

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