State of Sportfishing - Billfish Group
This podcast is the first ever podcast created by and for fishermen and boating enthusiasts. Each episode features unique guests who share informative and entertaining information about topics related to fishing and boating. The show aims to provide valuable insights and stories for those passionate about the sportfishing lifestyle.
Episodes
EP 156: 29 Sailfish in 1 Day - Team 007
The gang is joined by Dylan Barley. Captain of the 61' Jamie Chadwick 'Double 07'. Dylan and his team just broke the South Carolina state record for most Billfish releases in 1 day with 1 Sailfish. The record was previously held by 'Glazed' with 25 Sailfish and 1 Blue Marlin. Dylan walks us through how he got started in the industry to ultimately running a sportfish progra
EP 155: 2027 77 Hatteras Predictions, Picking the right Boat and More!
The gang talks about choosing the right boat, mistakes to avoid and more. They also talked about Hatteras Yachts, their new 77' that they have coming out and more!
EP 154: Tex-Mex Sportfishing - Super Duper Panga!
We're joined by Mario Ruiz, the owner of the 'TEX-MEX' program. Mario and his team operate a tricked out Panga, equipped with more electronics than your average small sportfish. We talk about Mario's program, favorite tournaments and more!
EP 153: 54 Rybovich Refit - Cooper Capital Salvage
We're joined by Ron and Alex Milardo, proud owners of the 54 Rybovich 'Ricochet'. We deep dive into how the accident happened, their experience refitting boats and more!
EP 152: Omnisonar in South FL - Gamechanger Stories with Scott Fawcett
We're joined by Captain Scott Fawcett of Off The Chain Sportfishing based out of Stuart, FL. Scott has an awesome Contender 39ST paired with the Simray SY50 Omnisonar which has been working great for him! Stay tuned as Scott shares stories about him using the omnisonar and how he applies it to his charter program.
EP 151: 502 Blue Marlins in 138 Days of Fishing - Josh Goodson Cape Verde
We're joined by Captain Josh Goodson of Goody Shredding out of Cape Verde! Josh runs the 'Miss Angela II' and runs 150 charter days each year out of Cape Verde. We dive into his roots, his operation, his favorite lures and more!
EP 150: Heartbreaking Fish, Standup Tackle vs Chair, Dream Boats
The band is back together! Chase, Leo, and Mark tell the story about lost trophy fish in big money tournaments. They also discuss dink poles in big tournaments, standup tackle vs fighting chair and everyone's dream boat.
EP 149: Chasing Blue Marlin in Cape Verde - Trip Recap
We catch up with Bob Hovey who just got back from Cape Verde! He fished on the Miss Angela with captain Josh Goodson. They fished 6 days and caught 15 Blue Marlin... We chat about the experience, the flight, the food, the fish and everything that comes with traveling half way across the world in pursuit of Blue Marlin
EP 148: 56 Freeman Season XIV Check In
We catch up with Lancen Halbert who's running the 56 Freeman Hull #2 'Season XIV' - they just wrapped up the 2026 White Marlin Open and are currently preparing for the Mid Atlantic 500, Tune in as we discuss how the boat's been performing so far!
EP 147: How we all got started
The band is back together! Chase, Leo, Mark and Bob tell the story about how they started their respective busniesses and what it's like to operate a business in the marine industry.
EP 146: Come fish with us in Venice!
Bob and Leo discuss Billfish's first in person event, an invitational trip down to Venice, LA to fish on 3 Freeman Boats in search of Yellowfin Tuna and Blue Marlin!
EP 145: PE ruining Boat Brands? 550lbs Bluefin and Annual Venice Trip!
Is Private Equity ruining boat brands? Bob is back from his Cape Cod trip and updates us on how it went, we discuss Private Equity buying Center Console brands, The Sargassum problem and more!
EP 144: Dewey Weaver - 64' Bayliss 'Is That So'
The boys are joined by Dewey Weaver of the 64' Bayliss 'Is That So'. They talk about how Dewey got started up in NC, Shipping nightmares, Mexico and more!
EP 143: Mike Able of Haddrell's Point Tackle
The boys are joined by Captain Mike Able of Hadrell's Point Tackle - no script, just a bunch of fishermen chatting it up! Enjoy!
EP 142: FishCBC Recap
The boys are back - no guest this week, just shooting the shit! Chase takes the wheel to recap his recent run in the Carolina Billfish Classic, highlighting the team's tournament winnings and a wild day on the water chasing meat. The crew also hits on the point scaling debate between blues and sailfish, the corporate buyout of Los Suenos Marina, and some legendary off-the-water antics—from co
EP 141: Big Rock 2026 Recap and More
The boys are back - no guest this week, just shooting the shit! The crew breaks down Marlin Fever’s record-breaking $6.5 million Big Rock payout before diving into the realities of running a sportfish boat. They also briefly swap stories about rookie fishing mistakes, review the latest sea-surface temperature apps, and share advice on making the jump from mate to captain.
EP 140: 75 Scarborough ‘Skin Deep’
The boys are joined by Chris Haley, owner of the 2026 75 Scarborough Boatworks “Skin Deep”. Team ‘Skin Deep’ is captained by Kyle Smith. Chris walks us through the process of designing the new boat, why he went with certain options, their travel and tournament plans and moreTune in on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5fI9XxC4gJDbeJzpWDK5eIWatch full episode to our YouTube channel:https://www.
EP 139: 46 Sparks, Dream Center Console Build
The boys are joined by Michael Grandonico, owner of the 46 Sparks Boatworks “Roll out”. Mike grew up fishing his whole life tournament fishing and was fortunate enough to get to build his dream Center Console. No Buggy Top, Tower Legs as thick as Sportfish yachts, Remote control teaser reels and more. Hear the story behind the build and how he’s been using the boat since taking delivery.Tune in on
EP 138 Barker Boatworks, 40' Cat and More!
Today we're joined by Kevin Basirico, CEO at Barker Boatworks. Kevin has wore many hats during his time at Barker until ultimately buying the company and taking on the role of CEO. Kevin gives us an inside look into what it's like to operate a boat brand, what makes the Barker difference. Tune in on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5fI9XxC4gJDbeJzpWDK5eIWatch full episode to our You
EP 137: Building 56 Freeman Hull #2
The boys are joined by Lancen Halbert, who will be running the 56 Freeman Hull #2! Lancen is managing the build closely as they prepare to hit the ground running this tournament season. They plan on fishing the White Marlin Open and several other tournaments as soon as she’s done. Please enjoy the the inside story of what it’s like to build a Freeman Boatworks 56!Tune in on Spotify:https://open.sp
EP136 - Team Rising Sons, The Gulf Circuit and Female Anglers
The boys are joined by Toby Berthelot and Jacelyn Berthelot of team Rising Sons. Toby tells us how their program got started, carrying bladders in the back of a Proline Center Console all the way to the team competing in the Sportfishing Championship and winning BIG in the Bisbee’s down in Mexico. Hope y’all love it!
EP135 - Reputation, Firing Customers, Charleston Billfish Invitational, Elite Charter Operation Insights
Leo, Chase and Bob sit down to discuss The Charleston Billfish Invitational, Fishing with the Rising Sons, What it takes to run a startup and scaleups, Firing Clients and awesome experiences with clients.
EP 134: John Floyd of F&S Yachts joins the pod!
Legendary boat builder John Floyd and his team join the podcast to discuss their latest build, the 82’ F&S “You Never Know”. They previously had a 72’ F&S and are now in the process of taking delivery of their new 82. John talks about the challenges involving boatbuilding in an inflationary environment, the ins and outs of boat building and more!
EP 133: 56 Freeman, Distributing Tournament Winnings and More
The pod is back! Leo, Chase and Bob are joined by Chase Edgren. Chase runs the Triple Net, a 48 Viking out of Charleston, SC. The guys discuss the new 56 Freeman, Distributing Tournament Winnings and more!
Record-Breaking Sailfish Challenge Bite - State of Sportfishing EP132
This episode of State of Sportfishing Podcast dives into the excitement of competitive sailfishing, focusing on the recent Sailfish Challenge. Hosts Dave, Danny, Brandon, and Mark discuss the record-breaking event, which saw 1,467 sailfish caught over two days. Brandon shares his experience fishing with Liquidated, while Danny explains how weather conditions contributed to the explosive bite. The
High-Stakes Fishing and Boating: Adventures, Costs, and Insights from the Gulf - State of Sportfishing EP131
In this episode of the *State of Sport Fishing Podcast*, we dive into the thrilling world of sport fishing with Mark and Captain Bob Hovey, sharing stories from Venice, Louisiana. The episode kicks off with a humorous recount of a chaotic fishing trip filled with equipment failures and lost catches—blamed, in part, on “too much alcohol.” Bob also provides exciting updates on the fishing season, hi
200 Pound Yellowfin chokes on a Live Bait - State of Sportfishing EP130
In this episode, we dive into an exhilarating fishing trip I took with Bob in Venice, Louisiana, a unique fishing destination known for its vibrant fishing culture and stunning scenery. We kick things off with some light-hearted banter about the energy that comes with hooking a fish, which is always a game-changer for our podcast vibe.Bob shares his insights on the fishing conditions during my vis
Hooked & Prepared: Epic Catches, Tournament Tactics, and Offshore Survival Tips - State of Sportfishing EP129
In this podcast episode, the hosts dive into thrilling fishing adventures, tournament insights, and essential boat safety tips. They discuss a harrowing fishing day filled with lost catches, the dynamics of fishing tournaments like the White Marlin Open, and the importance of proper gear and teamwork. The conversation also touches on innovative fishing technologies, such as Starlink for offshore c
Free gaffing a Swordfish After Pulling the Hook Ft. Bob Hovey - State of Sportfishing EP128
Today, we are excited to bring back the State of Sportfishing podcast with an incredible episode featuring Mark Spurgeon, Leo Chapman, Danny Clinton, and Bob Hovey. In this episode, everyone catches up and shares their fascinating experiences on the water, from their thrilling marlin fishing adventures and first encounters with sonar to transitioning from the Coast Guard to owning a charter busine
Winning Nearly every Fishing Category Ft.Taylor Sanford - State of Sportfishing EP127
In this episode of the State of Sportfishing podcast, host James LeGrone talks to Taylor Sanford to discuss their recent victory in a fishing competition. They reflect on his boss's bragging rights and the origins of their team. The conversation delves into the purpose of fiberglass boats and the beauty of the sport. Taylor Sanford, who shares his background in fishing and his experiences ru
From Key West to Pacific: Exploring the Fishing World Ft. Eric Leech - State of Sportfishing EP126
In this episode of the State of Sportfishing podcast, host James LeGrone is joined by Eric Leach to discuss all things fishing. They start by talking about the current weather conditions in Florida and then dive into the topic of Eric's boat, the Miss Elizabeth. Eric shares that he has been running this 61 Viking for two years now and also mentions his 27 Kong bait boat. They discuss the popu
Winning the White Marlin Open Ft. Dave Waren - State of Sportfishing EP125
In this episode of the Bill Fish podcast, Captain Big Wave shares his journey from being a bottom fishing mate on head boats to becoming a successful captain. He talks about starting in Daytona Beach and how his love for fishing began at a young age. He also discusses his time in college and a surf trip to Hatteras that led him to discover the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Tune in to hear more abou
The Process with Giant Marlin #throwback FT. Daniel Klein - State of Sportfishing EP87
In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Daniel Klein, he runs the boat “Deploy” a custom 58 assegai. He is based on the east coast of Australia, you can check him out at the pursuit of giants game fishing, where you can find a bunch of his awesome marlin adventures. Daniel Klein explains the process and what goes into fighting a giant fish, how to leader the fish, and how to fight the fish so you don&
The Billfish Royal Slam Ft. Laura Russell - State of Sportfishing EP124
In this episode, host Leo Chapman is joined by Laura Russell, a guest who recently completed the Royal Slam. The Royal Slam is a fishing achievement that involves catching all of the billfish species in both oceans. Laura completed this impressive feat in just und 6 months, visiting different countries along the way. She shares her experience and the motivation behind her pursuit of the Royal Slam
Insights from a 28-Year Veteran of the Fishing Industry Ft. Willie Zimmerman - State of Sportfishing EP123
In this episode of the State of Sport Fishing Podcast, hosts James and Willie Zimmerman dive into Willie's journey in the fishing industry. Willie shares how he got started at a young age, fishing with his dad and friends. From his first tuna catch to growing up with boats and fishing every weekend, Willie's passion for fishing shines through. Join James and Willie as they have a casual
From Fun to Business: The Journey of a Charter Boat Captain Ft. Marty Lewis - State of Sportfishing EP122
In this episode of the State of Sportfishing podcast, Leo interviews Marty from Main Attraction, a charter boat captain in the Florida Keys. Marty shares his fascinating story of how he got into the charter business, starting from his childhood experiences of fishing for fun during summer vacations. He also talks about taking over the company and the challenges he faced when Hurricane Irma hit. Th
From Childhood to Boatbuilding Journey Ft.Ryan Higgins - State of Sportfishing EP121
In this episode, Leo from State of Sportfishing podcast interviews the legendary Ryan Higgins, a respected figure in the fishing industry. They discuss how Ryan ordered a shirt from Billfish and the mutual respect between the brand and experienced anglers. Ryan shares his fishing background, including his 20-year tenure with Viking Yachts and his current involvement with Valhalla Boat Works and Va
Rules and Regulations in the Fishing Industry Ft. Wallis Higginbotham - State of Sportfishing EP120
In this episode of the State of Sportfishing podcast, Leo Chapman from the Billfish Group is joined by previous guest Wallis to discuss their successful fishing season. They start by talking about their move to the Bahamas after a good season in Costa Rica, where they won a daily. In the Bahamas, they won the White Marlin Roundup tournament and had great fishing, catching a lot of Blue Marlins and
BlacktipH From Fishing to AI Ft. Josh Jorgensen - State of Sportfishing EP119
In today's episode of the State of Sportfishing Podcast, host Leo talks with Josh Jorgensen about how Josh started out, what he has done, his experiences, AI, and touches on Josh's recent illness and upcoming surgeries. Tune in for an engaging conversation about fishing and personal challenges.If you have any requests or awesome guest for the podcast let us know via: podcast@billfish.sit
Front Runner #Throwback Ft. Phill Mahn - State of Sportfishing EP53
Phill Mahn was Born In NJ, but has spent his whole life in Florida. Together with Mark his business Partner he always joked around about starting a boat dealership company and now he does Custom Boats with vilano & FrontrRunner.Subscribe to get notifications as soon as we upload a new podcast!Spotify: https://Spotify/State/of/SportfishingPodcast: https://Podcasst/State/of/SportfishingIf you ha
Working with Your Spouse in the Fishing Industry Ft. Katie Coeckelenbergh - State of Sportfishing EP118
In today's episode of the State of Sportfishing Podcast, host James LaGround talks with guests Nicole and Katie about what made them love fishing. Katie left her entire life behind to live in Costa Rica with her spouse for fishing. Nicole shares her story of falling in love with swordfishing in high school and keeping a detailed log of her experiences. She also reveals that she used to babysi
Making a Name for Yourself in the World of Sportfishing Ft. Tye Lalik - State of Sportfishing EP117
In today's episode of the State of Sportfishing Podcast, host James LaGround talks with Tye Lalik to discuss how Tye got his start in the fishing industry. Starting with bass fishing in ponds while growing up in Virginia, Tye eventually moved on to fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and offshore. After borrowing some 50s and catching a few tunas offshore, nowadays Tye works on various sportfishing
Walker's Cay Island #Throwback Ft. Carl Allen - State of Sportfishing EP47
In today's Podcast we are joined by Carl Allen, Carl Allen was born in Rochester, NY, and received a degree in business. After college, Mr. Allen began working for Heritage Bag Company in a production capacity. Throughout his career he worked in nearly every department within the company, eventually becoming President/CEO. In 2005, Mr. Allen acquired Heritage Bag Company. He sold the company
World Tour Fishing Bad Company Ft. Anthony Hsieh & Steve Lassley - State of Sportfishing EP116
In this episode of the State of Sportfishing podcast, Leo is joined by the legendary team, Bad Company, who hold the record for the most billfish releases in one day. They discuss their world tour and how it's been working out for them, including traveling to northern and southern hemispheres and multiple oceans. They also talk about their recent move from Brazil to Cape Verde, fishing the sa
Marlin fishing from Trailer Boats in Australia Ft. Al McGlashan - State of Sportfishing EP115
Today we are joined by a legend Al McGlashan to talk about his fishery in Australia and share random facts. Crazy to hear how and why Al got the motivation to start filming and taking pictures of his experiences offshore and how he catches fewer fish now because he is fully focused on getting the Shot of the fish.If you have any requests or awesome guest for the podcast let us know via: podcast@bi
113-Pound Wahoo on 20-Pound Test Ft. Mike Bell - State of Sportfishing EP114
In today's podcast, we are joined by Mike Bell an team Hells Bells. Running a 33 Frontrunner Catching everything from Kingfish and Wahoo to Swordfish and Marlin. Recently winning a Wahoo Tournament rocking some Billfish Custom gear. Listen or watch the whole podcast to hear about the massive 113 pounder on 20 pound test or the 900 pound+ Marlin that broke their rod.If you have any requests or
Tsutomu Hawaii Fishing Lures Ft. Garrett Lee - State of Sportfishing EP113
In today's podcast, we are joined by Garrett Lee, living in Hawaii and owner of Tsutomu Hawaii handcrafted Lures, today we talk about Lures fishing different Lures in different conditions, and why Garret started making and assembling Lures.If you have any requests or awesome guest for the podcast let us know via: podcast@billfish.siteIf you like the podcast, please support us by checking out
Marlin fishing from Trailer Boats in Australia Ft. Al McGlashan - State of Sportfishing EP115
Today we are joined by a legend Al McGlashan to talk about his fishery in Australia and share random facts. Crazy to hear how and why Al got the motivation to start filming and taking pictures of his experiences offshore and how he catches fewer fish now because he is fully focused on getting the Shot of the fish.If you have any requests or awesome guest for the podcast let us know via: podcast@bi
The BILLFISHER, Catching 57 White Marlin In Ft. Jon Duffie - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP112
In today's podcast, we Re upload a podcast we did last year with Jon Duffie to appreciate his legendary moment catching 57 White Marlin in Day that was actually a miscalculation it was actually 58 White Marlin in a day, Growing up on the Docs in Ocean City Maryland.If you have any requests or awesome guest for the podcast let us know via: podcast@billfish.siteIf you like the podcast, please s
Captains For Clean Water Ft. Matt & Benny- State of Sportfishing Podcast EP111
In today's podcast were joined by Matt and Benny they explain what Captains For Clean Water is and why and how we can take action. Be part of captains for clean water so that our Inshore and Offshore fisheries don't disappear because of the action we are taking on land that affects the structure of the inshore that then doesn't hold bait and fish anymore.If you have any requests or
Isla Mujeres With Keen M Ft. Anthony Mendillo- State of Sportfishing Podcast EP110
Today we have Anthony Mendillo from the Keen M Charters in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Anthony has been in Isla Mujeres for over 25 years. Growing up in Rhode Island moved to Florida after school to fish on a 43 Merritt which eventually brought him to Isla Mujeres to finally settled down in the Isla Mujeres.Anthony is to be found every day of the season outside on the Ocean, where he says the Winter sea
Analyzing the Science Behind Fishing Ft. Anthony Burns - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP109
In today's podcast, we are joined by Anthony Burns. Anthony Burns was on talking about analyzing the current, ocean temperatures and all the date we collect to go out fishing using satellites, learn what eddies are how they form and why they hold fish and where they hold fish. Anthony is with the company ROFSS you can contact them for date and information on where you should go fishing next
South Carolina blue marlin invitational Ft. Chuck Moore - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP108
In today's podcast, we are joined by Chuck Moore runs the Artemis Express boat, that got fully refitted after being hit by lightning they added the game-changing Omni Sonar one of the few serious Express boats out there. Chuck has been on the Artemis for the past 5 years, he always wanted to fish with them as he fished with some of the o family in the past. Chuck has won a couple of t runnin
Big Eye Caught on four rods at the same time Ft. Mark DeBlasio - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP107
In today's podcast, we are joined by Mark Deblasio, Legend Mark Deblasio joins us today his specialty catching Bluefin Tuna and Big Eye Tuna. Mark DeBlasio won his first tournament in the Wahoo category and many other Tuna categories later on. Mark Runs the Blue-runner. Canyon runs is something Mark has been doing really early on and talks on some stories here in the podcast.If you have any r
Miami Legend Captain Quinton Dieterle #throwback - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP26
We have a #throwback today we had the pleasure to talk with Capt. Q. Owner and operator of the Miami charter boat "The Cutting Edge" and Capt. of the south Florida tournament boat Contender One. Also formally Capt. of the famous "Get Lit" who has won countless amounts of sailfish tournaments from Palm Beach to Key West and putting up record numbers on tournament days with 30 p
Jarrett Bay "WATERTIGHT" Sportfishing Ft. Alex Gallaher - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP106
In today's podcast, we are joined by Alex Gallaher, a family that loves to fish, they also have a family-owned roofing company. On the boat Alex his brother is the Captain he does his part raising the fish, only the team needs to gain some more experience pitching to the marlins.If you have any requests or awesome guest for the podcast let us know via: podcast@billfish.siteIf you like the pod
Qualified Captain Ft. Aaron Stasiak - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP105
In today's podcast, we are joined by Aaron Stasiak, Aaron the one behind the Instagram page QualifiedCaptain, even tho it may look from the outside that QualifiedCaptain is just a para to make fun of boaters who make mistakes. It isn't just that it also helps people and make people aware of boating safety and what to do in situations of distress.If you have any requests or awesome guest
"Jaruco" 90-foot Jarret Bay Ft. James Brown - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP104
In today's podcast, we are joined by James Brown, James Brown is the Captain of the "Jaruco" a 90ft Jarrett Bay build with carbon fiber seats and outriggers with titanium shafts to cut the weight down. James is originally from New Zeeland, he got into it just like most because of their father. New Zeeland had an extensive charter fleet but that was declining slowly. James got an opp
300+ Marlin In A Day as an Artist Ft. Carey Chen - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP103
In today's podcast, we are joined by Carey Chen he is an Artist and Angler fishing and drawing around the world, chances are you have seen his work. He makes a lot of art for tournaments and shirt designs for some boats. Carey doesn't just draw he is also active in the cockpit trying to catch some Marlin. There was a time he would go to 50-60 fishing events every year to make artwork for
The Love For Billfishing Team "Puravida" - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP102
In today's podcast, we are joined by the owner of "Puravida" and a couple of the anglers on the team. The anglers and owner of "Puravida" a 55 Viking haven't been fishing for long but they sure love it, they got into it because they saw the videos of the Los Sueños triple crown and they knew they had to get down there, and now they are going to sell the 55 and receiv
Losing Against your Old Mate Ft. James Cleare - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP101
In today's podcast, we are joined by James Cleare. James Cleare joined us after his big win for the sailfish tournament , James used to fish with nick for 15 years, last year they separated Nick moved to the Frontrunner and James went on to run a contender doing charters and the Tournaments. James Dominated the Tournament all through from start to end.If you have any requests or awesome gues
Our First Live Event - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP100
For the 100th Episode of the State of Sportfishing, we held a live podcast at the Miami Boat show with two Miami Legends which we already have had on the podcast Art Sap & Quinten Dieterle. Today Anthony asks questions to start the Miami guys at Miami. Some topics they discussed are what the guys think of the new fishing technology, Stories on Tournaments, the sharks and a Q&A with the gue
Black Marlin in The Atlantic/Mediterranean Ft. Hook Harmeling - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP99
In today's podcast, we are joined by Hook Harmeling. Hook Harmeling is the one behind Billfish Reports, we talk about how much the reports help a fishing program to choose where they want to go next and to collect data from how after years the fishery has changed, certain locations where they used to catch double-digit billfish and now they catch bigger billfish in single digits. Hook also re
Process of Darting Blue Finn Tuna with SeaBros Ft. Bryan & Taylor - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP98
In today's podcast, we are joined by Bryan and Taylor they run the SeaBros Podcast, Bryan and Taylor are some brother who grew up fishing and now do Charter Fishing for Gian Blue Fin tuna and Striped bass. Today we talk about their experiences as charter Captains, what has gotten them to their current succes as Captains, and what they find most important in getting repeating clients.If you ha
Miami's Sailfishing Season Isn't What It Used To Be - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP96
Today Nick & Anthony run the podcast themselves as there is no guest joining, they talk about how the tournament season is going for nick, and how he's liking the New frontrunner boat he is running in Florida how inconsistent the sail fishing has been catching 6-7 one half day and the next day he goes a full day and they just release 1. Anthony talks about his performance in the Leg One o
Nautical Networks & Boat buddies wipes Ft. Marco Bonaiuto - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP97
In today's podcast, we are joined by Marco Bonaiuto, Co-founder of Boat Buddies and now works full time for Nautical networks going around taking pictures and videos of boats, making a short 30-60sec video for the brokers to have good quality footage to post on the boat.If you have any requests or awesome guest for the podcast let us know via: podcast@billfish.siteIf you like the podcast, ple
Light Tackle Bluefin Tuna fishery, Mola Mola on a Lure Ft. Capt. Dom Petrarca - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP95
In today's podcast, we are joined by Captain Dom Petrarca. captain Dom Petrarca from Coastal Charters Sportfishing he focuses on light tackle fishing for bluefin tuna, using popping and jigging techniques to get the hook up on some giants. Capt. Dom hunts the bluefin tuna from the land he says, he trailers to where the fish are to go after them. For his boat Capt. Dom runs a 29' SeaVee w
Galati in Los Sueños Costa Rica Ft. John LaGrone - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP94
In today's podcast, we are joined by John LaGrone, Captain John LaGrone leads yacht sales in sport fishing and maintenance teams at Galati at the beautiful Los Sueños Resort in Costa Rica. Captain John is an icon in the sport fishing industry. His impressive global fishing experience, IGFA world records, and tournament victories speak for themselves.If you have any requests or awesome guest f
Quad Blue Marlins in DR Ft. James David - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP93
In today's podcast, we are joined by James David a 23-year-old mate who started on the 46' L&H Charter boat out of Miami, James grew up fishing with his family and has seen more than most by being a world record holder. James has focused most of his fishing career as a freelance mate and record holder, after graduating and has seen many places most just dream of going to.If you have
Catching multiple Grander Ft. Jay Househam - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP92
In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Jay Househam. Captain of the little audrie an 82 Viking. Jay talks about the new rig how he started of fishing to where he is as a captain now. If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest products, especially the Performance Pants, onCheck out our gear at https://billfishgear.com/?utm_source=...Billfish Group specializes in enha
120 Wahoo in a single day Ft. Joe von Thron - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP91
In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Joe von Thron he has his own YouTube channel with around 50k subscribers where he posts on his fishing trips, his favorite type of fishery being bottom fishing. Tune in to learn from Joe von Thron.If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest products, especially the Performance Pants, onCheck out our gear at https://billfishgea
Giant Bluefin Tuna of small Center Console - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP90
In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Michael Zammito and Christos Karplus two young fisherman out of Cape Cod going out for Bluefin Tuna on their small center Console boats, fighting a blue fin and being 20 feet away from a different boat. Micheal & Christos talk about the fishery the sustainability and how they started. If you have any requests or awesome guest for the podcast let us know via
EP89 Running the “Max Bet” FT. Capt. Austin Robins
In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Austin Robins, captain of a 66 Spencer “Max Bet” which travels between Maryland and Costa Rica. Austin Robins goes head to head with some of the best teams, and we hear some crazy stories about Austin leading his team to 3rd place in Costa Rica, Los Sueños. Pretty cool how Austin started working as a fisherman it was never his childhood dream, Austin kind of jus
EP88 recently struck by lightning, commercial fishing, marine zone FT. Jens van der Lubbe
In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Jens van der Lubbe located in Curacao, Jens has a fleet with a 39 Seavee he uses more commercial-style fishing fads for tuna with live bait and Jigs. Jens recently added a 44 Merritt "La Hechicera" to his fleet, which he uses more as a pleasure Sportfishing boat try's to fish Marlin on it as much as possible. Jens also owns the largest Marina in t
EP87 The Process with Giant Marlin FT. Daniel Klein
In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Daniel Klein, he runs the boat “Deploy” a custom 58 assegai. He is based on the east coast of Australia, you can check him out at the pursuit of giants game fishing, where you can find a bunch of his awesome marlin adventures. Daniel Klein explains the process and what goes into fighting a giant fish, how to leader the fish, and how to fight the fish so you don&
EP86 20 Blues, 1 White, and 1 Sail out of Saint Lucia FT. Micheal de Freitas
In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Micheal de Freitas, captain of the Magic Lady. Located in the Caribbean. We've recently seen Micheal catch over 20 billfish out of Saint Lucia, and we wanted to bring him on to talk about his, crew where he usually fishes, and what he was doing to catch double-digits of marlins.If you have any requests or awesome guest for the podcast let us know via: podca
EP85 The 63rd annual Big Rock champions FT.Capt. Jay Watson
In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Captain Jay Watson. Jay Watson is Captain and runs charters thru summer and winter. Jay shares his story of how he started fishing to how much time he dedicates to fishing massive marlin. Also winning the 63rd annual big rock tournament with the youngest to do it in a major event Luke, Cole and Conner are the only 3 teenage brothers to kill a fish in major event
EP84 Tuscan in Mexico FT.Eduardo Maldonado
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