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Bayliss B16 84-foot Orion
Our first look at the Bayliss B16 84-foot Orion
Electric Purple
Lightning stalks. And stalks. And strikes.
Sunreef Power 75
First impression of the Sunreef Power 75. A tri-deck cat outfitted for serious sportfishing.
Cold-Molded Carolina
By Carolina boat, did you mean a jig-built battlewagon?
Middle-Aged Man & the Sea
Battling Black Marlin And Other Unstoppable Forces Off Costa Rica’s Coast.
Sea Force IX 91.5
Sometimes a fishing boat is more than just a fishing boat.
The Mayor Of Saltwater City
Lefty Kreh changed saltwater fly fishing with his innovative casting and lures.
Conch 44
He who possesses the conch possesses the power.
Book Review: A Passion for Tarpon
Handmade Lures
Knowing who designed and made your fishing gear can be rather alluring.
Hemingway’s beloved Pilar: then and now.
Two serendipitous (but very different) meetings with the most famous sportfishing vessel of all time—Hemingway’s Pilar.
Shimano Tekota 500
Here’s a Swiss Army knife of rod and reel combos.
On Greatness and Agony
Memories of a long-held grudge against a lure-stealing marlin.
Cabo 44 Hardtop Express
Taking her out to fish proves the seaworthiness of Cabo’s 44 Hardtop Express.
Just Do It
When this owner decided to run and fish his battlewagon himself, nothing was going to stop him, not even muscular dystrophy.
Titan 75
One man put his money where his mouth was to create the Titan 75, which you can now enjoy as well.
The Fish Bucket List
Ten must-do events for serious big-game anglers.
A Tuna Story
How many anglers does it take to catch one 70-pound yellowfin? On some days, it takes all of them.
Make A Call, Save Some Cash
Onboard satcom is now cheaper than cellphone service.
American Custom Yachts 90
Twenty years ago, American Custom Yachts built the world's fastest sportfisherman. Can it repeat that feat?
Un-Belizeable
If you want to fish till your arms fall off, this country should be on your must-visit list.
A Boat Is Born
Part one of our series introduces you to a new sportfishing builder that plans to turn the industry on its ear.
A Boat Is Born, Part II
In our exclusive series about the birth of a new battlewagon, the design begins to take shape.
Azimut Magellano 74
Azimut takes a look at the past and steps into the future.
Making It Her Way
Cindy Garrison never let adversity keep her down.
Montauk Calling
Good fishing isn't this destination's sole allure. It's got a real past, too.
Send a Strong Signal
If you’re looking for maximum underwater detail and data, your boat needs a sounder module.
Angler accessories
Show your love for the sport.
Vicem 63 Sportfisherman
This 63-foot Turkish import wants to be a player in the custom-build sportfisherman market.
Patience in Paradise
Tricky fly-fishing or easy deep-sea trolling? Why not both?
The Woes of the White Marlin
While lawyers and legislators debate whether they're "endangered" or merely "threatened," the numbers of white marlin are waning.
Quantum Leap
Reels have come a long way in 900 years.
Fishing by Satellite
Subscribing to sea-surface temperature charts can cost big bucks or nothing at all. Either way, the payoff's big for anglers.
A Rybovich Family Portrait
How the Rybovich clan changed sportfishing forever.
The Brett Tylor Bailey Mako Rodeo
Ten Years After 9/11, The Btb Mako Rodeo Keeps Alive The Memory Of One Victim.



2011 Big Game Tournament Guide



Are you ready to wet a line? Is your crew prepared to compete against the best? If the answer is yes, then we have a tournament here for your team. Actually, we have about 50 events to choose from. Everywhere from the marlin-rich waters of Cabo San Lucas to the Mid-Atlantic’s tuna-filled canyons, we have included a big payout event for you. Gentlemen, start fishing.

From The Tackle Box
A set of strange-looking lures and a fateful day offshore create a fishing fanatic for life.
Conservation Corner
Science has shown that bluefin tuna have been decimated, but why is the data being ignored by policy makers?
2011 Big Game Tournament Guide Listings
Two editors fish head-to-head at the Bertram-Hatteras Shootout.
Two anglers go head-to-head at the Bertram-Hatteras Shootout and offer the final tally as they see it.
Fishing with Technology
This expert gives you the skinny on how to dial in your onboard electronics to find fish.
Grander Country
Since 2008, three 1,000-plus-pound blue marlin have been pulled from the waters off the mid-Atlantic. Is it coincidence?
Back In The Day
For decades giant bluefin tuna were the favored tournament game fish for Northeast anglers.
Chasing Snaggletooth
The South Jersey Shark Tournament gives anglers an introduction to biggame competition and impressive paydays too.
You heard it from Hamlin
We go one-on-one with Capt. Ron Hamlin.
Viking 66 Convertible
The 66 Convertible, which will debut at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, is the company’s fifth new model introduced over the past several months.

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