Tarheel Takes the 2026 Pirate’s Cove
Capt. John Bayliss and crew surge late to best the 94-boat fleet and win a highly competitive 2026 Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament
Capt. John Bayliss and crew surge late to best the 94-boat fleet and win a highly competitive 2026 Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament
A tournament-record fleet of 75 boats competed for more than $2.1 million in this showcase of the Gulf
American sport fishing pioneered innovations in boat, tackle, tournaments and conservation that transformed big-game fishing worldwide
A fog-shrouded January trip off Virginia Beach marks a new Virginia state record and highlighting the region’s booming bluefin resurgence
Now in its 46th year, the Pelican Yacht Club Billfish Invitational once again blended high-level competition, dockside camaraderie and early-season sailfish action in Fort Pierce
Capt. Art Sapp outperforms competitive fleet for prestigious title
Home to elite crews, iconic tournaments, and world-class bluewater action, The Outer Banks is a top offshore fishing destination
From the pioneering days of the sport to today’s revived scene, Southern California’s waters are a world-class stage for offshore adventure
On a calm summer morning, a captain brings his wife and daughters offshore for the first time
Fleet of 39 boats releases 420 billfish in a weather-shortened contest
Teams battle through rough weather for incredible fishing and a chance at the $3.2 million payout
A wild week in Manteo ends with a thrilling showdown at the scales
Capt. John Bayliss and crew surge late to best the 94-boat fleet and win a highly competitive 2026 Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament
A tournament-record fleet of 75 boats competed for more than $2.1 million in this showcase of the Gulf
American sport fishing pioneered innovations in boat, tackle, tournaments and conservation that transformed big-game fishing worldwide
A fog-shrouded January trip off Virginia Beach marks a new Virginia state record and highlighting the region’s booming bluefin resurgence
Now in its 46th year, the Pelican Yacht Club Billfish Invitational once again blended high-level competition, dockside camaraderie and early-season sailfish action in Fort Pierce
Capt. Art Sapp outperforms competitive fleet for prestigious title
Home to elite crews, iconic tournaments, and world-class bluewater action, The Outer Banks is a top offshore fishing destination
From the pioneering days of the sport to today’s revived scene, Southern California’s waters are a world-class stage for offshore adventure
On a calm summer morning, a captain brings his wife and daughters offshore for the first time
Fleet of 39 boats releases 420 billfish in a weather-shortened contest
Teams battle through rough weather for incredible fishing and a chance at the $3.2 million payout
A wild week in Manteo ends with a thrilling showdown at the scales
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