The Blackwell Boatworks 50XL marks a new era for the storied custom builder, blending timeless Carolina lines with modern innovation. Designed by Jeff Blackwell and Bow Hesse, the 50XL delivers ...

Ultimate Lady made history in the 2025 Blue Marlin World Cup, landing a 689-pound blue marlin off Tahiti to claim the title and a record $1.3 million payout. The one-day global event drew 167 teams ...

Local team Overproof claimed victory at the 2025 Bermuda Billfish Blast with a 501-pound blue marlin, earning $643,450. The event hosted 51 teams and awarded over $1.4 million. Kickin’ Tires topped ...

Cheryl Ann topped the leaderboard at the 66th Hatteras Marlin Club Invitational, releasing one blue marlin, two white marlin, and eight sailfish for 1,820 points. The five-day event featured 56 teams, ...

Maryland’s Pachanga took top honors at the 2025 South Carolina Blue Marlin Invitational with a 517.9-pound blue, earning $210,000 and holding the lead for three weeks. The 34-boat fleet logged 46 blue ...

Learn how ocean currents and warm-core eddies drive big-game sport fisheries worldwide. Discover how real-time satellite data, bathymetric features, and boundary currents shape ideal conditions for ...

The global teak supply chain is unraveling amid trade bans and political turmoil in Myanmar, forcing boatbuilders to choose between costly scarcity, lower-quality substitutes, or synthetic solutions.

Discover how Treasure Coast Propellers and Wildcat Propellers are pushing the boundaries of marine technology, from precision tuning to groundbreaking 3D-printed props, keeping sport-fishing boats at ...

Discover how video technology revolutionized billfish tournaments, replacing the honor system with verified releases, ensuring fair competition, and unlocking new prize-winning opportunities for ...

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 ...

Join an angler’s journey from childhood fishing in South Florida to bucket list destinations like the Azores, Cape Verde, and Costa Rica. Discover the thrill of chasing billfish across the globe in ...

Learn expert tips on catching, storing, and presenting bait, perfecting your kite-fishing setup, and safely handling billfish at the boat. A guide to making the most of your time on the water and ...