
How to Build the Perfect Dredge Rig for Billfish Tournaments
Learn how top captains rig dredges for the ideal combination of depth, motion, profile and scent to raise more marlin, sailfish and other billfish

Learn how top captains rig dredges for the ideal combination of depth, motion, profile and scent to raise more marlin, sailfish and other billfish

Captains from the Mid-Atlantic, Caribbean, and South Florida share the bait strategies, rigging techniques, and preparation methods

In the modern age of high-tech sport fishing, it’s easy to be distracted from the main goal—having fun

Breaking down the costs of operating a competitive sport-fishing program

Learn how leader length, tournament regulations, and the right mono or fluorocarbon setup can improve shock absorption, abrasion resistance, and landing ratios offshore

How the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, shifting ocean conditions, and new satellite forecasting are reshaping the offshore game for captains and crews

How modern bridling methods, band selection, and proper tension can transform your offshore bait rigging success

From historic 55-gallon drums to modern fuel bladders, here’s how captains safely extend their range for big offshore runs

From ballyhoo to bullet bonito and squid, this is the story behind the bait fueling today’s offshore success

Learn how to properly maintain, upgrade, and protect your fishing reels to ensure peak performance and extended lifespan

Anglers debate the challenge of catching blue and black marlin—from wild fights to remote habitats and unpredictable behaviors

Pro strategies for keeping your catch heavy from deck to scale

Learn how top captains rig dredges for the ideal combination of depth, motion, profile and scent to raise more marlin, sailfish and other billfish

Captains from the Mid-Atlantic, Caribbean, and South Florida share the bait strategies, rigging techniques, and preparation methods

In the modern age of high-tech sport fishing, it’s easy to be distracted from the main goal—having fun

Breaking down the costs of operating a competitive sport-fishing program

Learn how leader length, tournament regulations, and the right mono or fluorocarbon setup can improve shock absorption, abrasion resistance, and landing ratios offshore

How the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, shifting ocean conditions, and new satellite forecasting are reshaping the offshore game for captains and crews

How modern bridling methods, band selection, and proper tension can transform your offshore bait rigging success

From historic 55-gallon drums to modern fuel bladders, here’s how captains safely extend their range for big offshore runs

From ballyhoo to bullet bonito and squid, this is the story behind the bait fueling today’s offshore success

Learn how to properly maintain, upgrade, and protect your fishing reels to ensure peak performance and extended lifespan

Anglers debate the challenge of catching blue and black marlin—from wild fights to remote habitats and unpredictable behaviors

Pro strategies for keeping your catch heavy from deck to scale
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