InTheBite Magazine

17/06/2026

Two boats. Two owners. Two completely different styles.

At Frigate Outfitters, we don’t pull from a catalog of stock boats. We draw yours. The hull lines, the tower, the outriggers, the name on the transom, the home port underneath. Want a full-color illustration or a clean single-line rendering, we will make it happen. Either way, the artwork starts and ends with your rig.

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16/06/2026

Time is running out to get your next oil change on Ace Marine Diesel.

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12/06/2026

Captain of the Year Update — Gulf Coast Division presented by Galati Yacht Sales

Capt. Jason Buck / A Work of Art / 1,000 pts.
➡️ Orange Beach Billfish Classic, 1st Place, 500 pts.
➡️ MBGFC Gulf Coast Masters, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Landon Bell / Metal Masher / 800 pts.
➡️ Orange Beach Billfish Classic, 2nd Place
➡️ Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic, 1st Place

Capt. Louis “Scooter” Porto / Nikki Bella / 600 pts.
➡️ Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic, 2nd Place
➡️ Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, 2nd Place

Capt. Billy Teems / Set a Course / 500 pts.
➡️ Orange Beach Billfish Classic, Heaviest Marlin, 595.8 lbs.

Capt. Hunter Smith / Boujee Marlin / 500 pts.
➡️ Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, 1st Place

Capt. Rusty Smith / Fleur de Lis / 500 pts.
➡️ Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, Heaviest Marlin 631.2 lbs.

🔗 Check out all of the division leaderboards here: https://inthebite.com/captain-of-the-year-cup-standings/

12/06/2026

Father’s Day Special – Buy One Year, Get One Year FREE!

Our latest issue is hitting the docks now, and we’re celebrating Father’s Day early with a special 2-for-1 subscription offer.

Buy a one-year subscription to InTheBite and receive a second year FREE—all for just $26.

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12/06/2026

When you’re miles offshore, every drop matters.

A reliable watermaker gives you the freedom to stay out longer, travel farther, and keep your crew supplied with fresh water wherever the adventure takes you.

Install a reliable watermaker and make every drop count.

Learn More: https://www.parker.com/us/en/divisions/water-purification/industries/leisure-marine.html

Whether you use it to drink, for cooking, to shower, for washing clothing or dishes, or to wash down your yacht, using a Parker reverse osmosis (R.O.) watermaker system will offer more than enough potable water for any crew, big or small. Having a watermaker on board will provide unlimited possibili...

10/06/2026

Rudder Design: How Modern Sportfishing Boats Balance Lift, Drag, and Control

Most medium-to-large-sized sportfishing machines employ submerged propellers on inclined shafts, with or without prop tunnels. Read more about specific rudder selections and some new technology now available: https://inthebite.com/2026/05/sportfishing-boat-rudder-design/

06/06/2026

Back in the early 1990s, famed sportfishing photographer Richard Gibson decided he wanted to add another dimension to his photography, an underwater one. “I thought I’d try my luck with underwater offshore photography, and the Yucatan Peninsula and its gin-clear waters seemed a natural place to begin,” says Gibson, who founded Hi-Seas Photography in 1980, kicking off a four-decade-plus career as a professional billfish shooter.

🔗Read about Gibson’s adventures—from evading sharks to meeting Muhammad Ali— here: https://inthebite.com/2026/05/richard-gibson-sportfishing-photographer/

03/06/2026

It was a huge weekend in the InTheBite Captain of the Year race as three captains posted 500-point performances to shake up the standings.

🏆 Capt. Landon Bell aboard Metal Masher claimed the Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic title, adding to his second place in the Orange Beach Billfish Classic for a total of 800 points in the Galati Gulf Coast Division.

🏆 Capt. Victor “Bubba” Roof aboard Game On captured 1st Place at the HMY Lowcountry Cup Billfish Tournament for 500 points in the AIRMAR East Coast Division.

🏆 Capt. James Breen aboard Outnumbered earned 500 points with a 1st Place finish at the Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament in the AIRMAR East Coast Division.

Check out the leaderboards: https://inthebite.com/captain-of-the-year-cup-standings/

03/06/2026

YOUR SUMMER BITE STARTS HERE

Dock where the captains do.

This summer, make Stock Island Marina your home port in Key West. Located just minutes from legendary offshore, reef, wreck, and backcountry fishing, our marina offers the ideal destination for transient and month-to-month boaters looking to spend the season where the fishing is hot and the amenities are unmatched.

Perfectly positioned between the Gulf and Atlantic waters — and only 90 miles from Cuba — Key West is known for producing some of the best sportfishing in the world. Whether you’re targeting mahi, tuna, marlin, sailfish, swordfish, tarpon, grouper, or snapper, you’ll spend less time running and more time fishing.

At Stock Island Marina, you’ll find everything you need for a comfortable and productive stay all summer long, including:
• Deep-water dockage for vessels of all sizes
• Transient and monthly slip availability
• Fuel dock and in-slip pump-outs
• Complimentary ice daily
• 24-hour security
• Resort-style pool and private beach access
• Gym, sauna, and captain’s lounge
• Tiki hut lounge and waterfront dining nearby
• Easy access to both Gulf and Atlantic fishing grounds

After a long day on the water, relax dockside with all the comforts of a resort while staying close to the action that makes Key West one of the most sought-after fishing destinations anywhere.

Whether you’re running charters, tournament fishing, cruising through the Keys, or looking for a summer basecamp in South Florida, Stock Island Marina is ready to welcome you.

Stay where fishing meets comfort this summer.

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01/06/2026

Sometimes the biggest fish of the tournament starts with a move that could just as easily go wrong.

Captain Jonathan Henry aboard the 64’ Valentine made a big move during the Production vs. Custom Shootout, leaving an area southeast of the lighthouse and making a rough run north toward Guana Cay looking for better water and cleaner conditions. The gamble paid off with a 566.2-pound blue marlin, the heaviest fish of the tournament and a valuable 500-point addition to the Captain of the Year standings.

Read more about the fight here: https://inthebite.com/2026/05/captain-jonathan-henrys-566-lbs-bahamas-blue/