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Sometimes the hardest part of catching a tournament-winning blue marlin is simply getting a bait in front of one.

Captain BJ Teems aboard the 64’ Viking Set A Course faced exactly that challenge during the Orange Beach Billfish Classic May 12-17, 2026, where thick grass conditions forced the crew to abandon traditional patterns and rely heavily on sonar and pitch-bait opportunities. The strategy ultimately paid off with a 595.8-pound blue marlin that now leads the Gulf Coast Division heaviest marlin category in the 2026 Captain of the Year race.

Read more about the fight using the 🔗 in bio.

Sometimes the hardest part of catching a tournament-winning blue marlin is simply getting a bait in front of one.

Captain BJ Teems aboard the 64’ Viking Set A Course faced exactly that challenge during the Orange Beach Billfish Classic May 12-17, 2026, where thick grass conditions forced the crew to abandon traditional patterns and rely heavily on sonar and pitch-bait opportunities. The strategy ultimately paid off with a 595.8-pound blue marlin that now leads the Gulf Coast Division heaviest marlin category in the 2026 Captain of the Year race.

Read more about the fight using the 🔗 in bio.

Sometimes the hardest part of catching a tournament-winning blue marlin is simply getting a bait in front of one.

Captain BJ Teems aboard the 64’ Viking Set A Course faced exactly that challenge during the Orange Beach Billfish Classic May 12-17, 2026, where thick grass conditions forced the crew to abandon traditional patterns and rely heavily on sonar and pitch-bait opportunities. The strategy ultimately paid off with a 595.8-pound blue marlin that now leads the Gulf Coast Division heaviest marlin category in the 2026 Captain of the Year race.

Read more about the fight using the 🔗 in bio.

Sometimes the hardest part of catching a tournament-winning blue marlin is simply getting a bait in front of one.

Captain BJ Teems aboard the 64’ Viking Set A Course faced exactly that challenge during the Orange Beach Billfish Classic May 12-17, 2026, where thick grass conditions forced the crew to abandon traditional patterns and rely heavily on sonar and pitch-bait opportunities. The strategy ultimately paid off with a 595.8-pound blue marlin that now leads the Gulf Coast Division heaviest marlin category in the 2026 Captain of the Year race.

Read more about the fight using the 🔗 in bio.

Sometimes the hardest part of catching a tournament-winning blue marlin is simply getting a bait in front of one.

Captain BJ Teems aboard the 64’ Viking Set A Course faced exactly that challenge during the Orange Beach Billfish Classic May 12-17, 2026, where thick grass conditions forced the crew to abandon traditional patterns and rely heavily on sonar and pitch-bait opportunities. The strategy ultimately paid off with a 595.8-pound blue marlin that now leads the Gulf Coast Division heaviest marlin category in the 2026 Captain of the Year race.

Read more about the fight using the 🔗 in bio.

Sometimes the hardest part of catching a tournament-winning blue marlin is simply getting a bait in front of one.

Captain BJ Teems aboard the 64’ Viking Set A Course faced exactly that challenge during the Orange Beach Billfish Classic May 12-17, 2026, where thick grass conditions forced the crew to abandon traditional patterns and rely heavily on sonar and pitch-bait opportunities. The strategy ultimately paid off with a 595.8-pound blue marlin that now leads the Gulf Coast Division heaviest marlin category in the 2026 Captain of the Year race.

Read more about the fight using the 🔗 in bio.

Sometimes the hardest part of catching a tournament-winning blue marlin is simply getting a bait in front of one.

Captain BJ Teems aboard the 64’ Viking Set A Course faced exactly that challenge during the Orange Beach Billfish Classic May 12-17, 2026, where thick grass conditions forced the crew to abandon traditional patterns and rely heavily on sonar and pitch-bait opportunities. The strategy ultimately paid off with a 595.8-pound blue marlin that now leads the Gulf Coast Division heaviest marlin category in the 2026 Captain of the Year race.

Read more about the fight using the 🔗 in bio.

Sometimes the hardest part of catching a tournament-winning blue marlin is simply getting a bait in front of one.

Captain BJ Teems aboard the 64’ Viking Set A Course faced exactly that challenge during the Orange Beach Billfish Classic May 12-17, 2026, where thick grass conditions forced the crew to abandon traditional patterns and rely heavily on sonar and pitch-bait opportunities. The strategy ultimately paid off with a 595.8-pound blue marlin that now leads the Gulf Coast Division heaviest marlin category in the 2026 Captain of the Year race.

Read more about the fight using the 🔗 in bio.

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.

For ITB readers: use code ITB2026 at checkout and your custom artwork is on us — free with your order.

Start your shirt using the link in bio.

Full-Time Mate Needed for Multi-Boat Program – Northeast & South Florida  

Seeking a full-time mate for a multi-boat program on Viking Sportfish 56 and Mussel Ridge Down East 42 in the Northeast from mid-May through mid-November, and in South Florida from mid-November through mid-May.

Preferred Experience
➡️ Sailfishing – live-bait and dead-bait
➡️ Bluewater fishing in the Northeast and Bahamas
➡️ Giant bluefin tuna fishing
➡️ Inshore fishing in the Northeast
➡️ Terminal tackle rigging
➡️ Dead-bait rigging
➡️ Ability to operate a center console vessel
➡️ General vessel maintenance and detailing
➡️ Maintain and organize tackle
➡️ Trip preparation and provisioning
➡️ Owner and guest support

Prerequisites
➡️ Valid driver’s license
➡️ Valid passport, or willingness to obtain one
➡️ Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Qualifications
➡️ Self-motivated
➡️ Organized
➡️ Strong communication skills
➡️ Professional demeanor
➡️ Positive attitude

Compensation based on experience. Benefits available for the right candidate.

🔗 Apply using the link in bio!

Big Game Tackle Shop – Experienced Help Needed

We’re looking for an experienced, motivated team member to join our big game tackle shop in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Requirements & Skills:
➡️ Ability to work most Saturdays (not all)
➡️ Experience with rod building, tackle rigging, and related shop work
➡️ E-commerce and social media experience is a plus

Position Details:
➡️ $20/hour
➡️ Up to 40 hours per week to start
➡️ Closed Sundays and all major holidays

If you’re passionate about fishing and know your way around big game tackle, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, use the link in bio or email your resume to info@lmrtackle.com

From the bridge to the deck, every command is heard—clearly, instantly, and securely.
Upgrade your operation with encrypted, hands-free Eartec Pro16 Wireless communication.

#CrewCommunication #CaptainLife #MarineHeadsets #Eartec #BoatOperations

From the bridge to the deck, every command is heard—clearly, instantly, and securely.
Upgrade your operation with encrypted, hands-free Eartec Pro16 Wireless communication.

#CrewCommunication #CaptainLife #MarineHeadsets #Eartec #BoatOperations

Full-Time Mate Wanted | New 58’ Viking

We are looking for a full-time mate on a brand-new 58’ Viking that will be head to the Pacific as part of a mothership program.

Requirements:
➡️ Experience dredge fishing for marlin and sailfish
➡️ Minimum of 2 years’ experience on a sportfish
➡️ Strong attention to detail — we maintain our boats to a very high standard
➡️ Willingness to help in all aspects of the operation as needed, as this is part of a mothership program

What We Offer:
➡️ 60 guaranteed days of leave per year
➡️ Not a charter operation — laid-back environment focused on fishing, teamwork, and enjoying time on the water

🔗 Apply using the link in bio!

Meet the new Sparks 46 Center Console:

Knowledgeable South Florida fishermen know the name Bob Sparks well, since he’s been the driving force behind the creation of some of the most sought-after, center console brands ever built. Over the past 30 years, Sparks and various partners have produced iconic brands like Venture Marine, followed by Bahama Boat Works, both still considered milestones of center console development.

Sparks has put his 32 years of expertise to use and designed this new state-of-the-art hull, and he’s constantly thinking about how to make the next one better. After designing and creating two of the finest sportfishing boats, he knows how to make this one the best yet. Sparks’ knowledge and mastery of manufacturing using composite materials to build his vessels has led him to bring his ultimate manifestation of the large center console boat to the marine market.

🔗Learn more about the Sparks 46 Center Console using the link in bio.

Meet the new Sparks 46 Center Console:

Knowledgeable South Florida fishermen know the name Bob Sparks well, since he’s been the driving force behind the creation of some of the most sought-after, center console brands ever built. Over the past 30 years, Sparks and various partners have produced iconic brands like Venture Marine, followed by Bahama Boat Works, both still considered milestones of center console development.

Sparks has put his 32 years of expertise to use and designed this new state-of-the-art hull, and he’s constantly thinking about how to make the next one better. After designing and creating two of the finest sportfishing boats, he knows how to make this one the best yet. Sparks’ knowledge and mastery of manufacturing using composite materials to build his vessels has led him to bring his ultimate manifestation of the large center console boat to the marine market.

🔗Learn more about the Sparks 46 Center Console using the link in bio.

Meet the new Sparks 46 Center Console:

Knowledgeable South Florida fishermen know the name Bob Sparks well, since he’s been the driving force behind the creation of some of the most sought-after, center console brands ever built. Over the past 30 years, Sparks and various partners have produced iconic brands like Venture Marine, followed by Bahama Boat Works, both still considered milestones of center console development.

Sparks has put his 32 years of expertise to use and designed this new state-of-the-art hull, and he’s constantly thinking about how to make the next one better. After designing and creating two of the finest sportfishing boats, he knows how to make this one the best yet. Sparks’ knowledge and mastery of manufacturing using composite materials to build his vessels has led him to bring his ultimate manifestation of the large center console boat to the marine market.

🔗Learn more about the Sparks 46 Center Console using the link in bio.

Meet the new Sparks 46 Center Console:

Knowledgeable South Florida fishermen know the name Bob Sparks well, since he’s been the driving force behind the creation of some of the most sought-after, center console brands ever built. Over the past 30 years, Sparks and various partners have produced iconic brands like Venture Marine, followed by Bahama Boat Works, both still considered milestones of center console development.

Sparks has put his 32 years of expertise to use and designed this new state-of-the-art hull, and he’s constantly thinking about how to make the next one better. After designing and creating two of the finest sportfishing boats, he knows how to make this one the best yet. Sparks’ knowledge and mastery of manufacturing using composite materials to build his vessels has led him to bring his ultimate manifestation of the large center console boat to the marine market.

🔗Learn more about the Sparks 46 Center Console using the link in bio.

Meet the new Sparks 46 Center Console:

Knowledgeable South Florida fishermen know the name Bob Sparks well, since he’s been the driving force behind the creation of some of the most sought-after, center console brands ever built. Over the past 30 years, Sparks and various partners have produced iconic brands like Venture Marine, followed by Bahama Boat Works, both still considered milestones of center console development.

Sparks has put his 32 years of expertise to use and designed this new state-of-the-art hull, and he’s constantly thinking about how to make the next one better. After designing and creating two of the finest sportfishing boats, he knows how to make this one the best yet. Sparks’ knowledge and mastery of manufacturing using composite materials to build his vessels has led him to bring his ultimate manifestation of the large center console boat to the marine market.

🔗Learn more about the Sparks 46 Center Console using the link in bio.

Meet the new Sparks 46 Center Console:

Knowledgeable South Florida fishermen know the name Bob Sparks well, since he’s been the driving force behind the creation of some of the most sought-after, center console brands ever built. Over the past 30 years, Sparks and various partners have produced iconic brands like Venture Marine, followed by Bahama Boat Works, both still considered milestones of center console development.

Sparks has put his 32 years of expertise to use and designed this new state-of-the-art hull, and he’s constantly thinking about how to make the next one better. After designing and creating two of the finest sportfishing boats, he knows how to make this one the best yet. Sparks’ knowledge and mastery of manufacturing using composite materials to build his vessels has led him to bring his ultimate manifestation of the large center console boat to the marine market.

🔗Learn more about the Sparks 46 Center Console using the link in bio.

Meet the new Sparks 46 Center Console:

Knowledgeable South Florida fishermen know the name Bob Sparks well, since he’s been the driving force behind the creation of some of the most sought-after, center console brands ever built. Over the past 30 years, Sparks and various partners have produced iconic brands like Venture Marine, followed by Bahama Boat Works, both still considered milestones of center console development.

Sparks has put his 32 years of expertise to use and designed this new state-of-the-art hull, and he’s constantly thinking about how to make the next one better. After designing and creating two of the finest sportfishing boats, he knows how to make this one the best yet. Sparks’ knowledge and mastery of manufacturing using composite materials to build his vessels has led him to bring his ultimate manifestation of the large center console boat to the marine market.

🔗Learn more about the Sparks 46 Center Console using the link in bio.

Meet the new Sparks 46 Center Console:

Knowledgeable South Florida fishermen know the name Bob Sparks well, since he’s been the driving force behind the creation of some of the most sought-after, center console brands ever built. Over the past 30 years, Sparks and various partners have produced iconic brands like Venture Marine, followed by Bahama Boat Works, both still considered milestones of center console development.

Sparks has put his 32 years of expertise to use and designed this new state-of-the-art hull, and he’s constantly thinking about how to make the next one better. After designing and creating two of the finest sportfishing boats, he knows how to make this one the best yet. Sparks’ knowledge and mastery of manufacturing using composite materials to build his vessels has led him to bring his ultimate manifestation of the large center console boat to the marine market.

🔗Learn more about the Sparks 46 Center Console using the link in bio.

This edition of the Furuno Captain on a Run highlights Captain Tracy Epstein of Last Chance in the Release Ruler Hawaii Division.

Captain Tracy is already on the board with an early win at the Lure Maker Challenge in March, putting his team in a strong position heading into the heart of the season.

🔗 Read more about Capt. Tracy Epstein’s start to the season using the link in bio.

This edition of the Furuno Captain on a Run highlights Captain Tracy Epstein of Last Chance in the Release Ruler Hawaii Division.

Captain Tracy is already on the board with an early win at the Lure Maker Challenge in March, putting his team in a strong position heading into the heart of the season.

🔗 Read more about Capt. Tracy Epstein’s start to the season using the link in bio.

This edition of the Furuno Captain on a Run highlights Captain Tracy Epstein of Last Chance in the Release Ruler Hawaii Division.

Captain Tracy is already on the board with an early win at the Lure Maker Challenge in March, putting his team in a strong position heading into the heart of the season.

🔗 Read more about Capt. Tracy Epstein’s start to the season using the link in bio.

This edition of the Furuno Captain on a Run highlights Captain Tracy Epstein of Last Chance in the Release Ruler Hawaii Division.

Captain Tracy is already on the board with an early win at the Lure Maker Challenge in March, putting his team in a strong position heading into the heart of the season.

🔗 Read more about Capt. Tracy Epstein’s start to the season using the link in bio.

A Gulf Coast tradition, the Bay Point Billfish Open brings top anglers, large crowds and nonstop action to PCB. Register now for the 2026 BPBO on catchstat.com 🎣

#bpbo2026 #reelfunfishing #visitpcb

A Gulf Coast tradition, the Bay Point Billfish Open brings top anglers, large crowds and nonstop action to PCB. Register now for the 2026 BPBO on catchstat.com 🎣

#bpbo2026 #reelfunfishing #visitpcb

Get ready for BIG bites and even bigger catches.

The Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic returns May 26–31, 2026 at Cypress Cove Marina & Lodge!

Join us for an unforgettable week of competition, camaraderie, and coastal Louisiana culture.

Venice, LA
Contact Casey Cox: 504.420.0424

#CajunCanyons #BillfishClassic #VeniceLA #OffshoreFishing #Sportfishing

Zipwake PRO’s active pitch control improves acceleration, extends planing
range, and enhances visibility – for smoother, smarter cruising.

Learn more using the link in bio.

#imtra #zipwake #zipwakePRO

This edition of Furuno Captain on a Run highlights one of the tightest finishes in the history of the Florida Division, as Captain Jorge “Tito” Sanchez of Miami, Florida, aboard the Priceless, edges out the competition to claim the Lindgren-Pitman Florida Division Captain of the Year title.

In a season defined by consistency, pressure, and razor-thin margins, Sanchez secured the win by just 50 points.

🔗 Learn more about Captain Jorge “Tito” Sanchez and Priceless’ finish at the link in bio.

This edition of Furuno Captain on a Run highlights one of the tightest finishes in the history of the Florida Division, as Captain Jorge “Tito” Sanchez of Miami, Florida, aboard the Priceless, edges out the competition to claim the Lindgren-Pitman Florida Division Captain of the Year title.

In a season defined by consistency, pressure, and razor-thin margins, Sanchez secured the win by just 50 points.

🔗 Learn more about Captain Jorge “Tito” Sanchez and Priceless’ finish at the link in bio.

This edition of Furuno Captain on a Run highlights one of the tightest finishes in the history of the Florida Division, as Captain Jorge “Tito” Sanchez of Miami, Florida, aboard the Priceless, edges out the competition to claim the Lindgren-Pitman Florida Division Captain of the Year title.

In a season defined by consistency, pressure, and razor-thin margins, Sanchez secured the win by just 50 points.

🔗 Learn more about Captain Jorge “Tito” Sanchez and Priceless’ finish at the link in bio.

This edition of Furuno Captain on a Run highlights one of the tightest finishes in the history of the Florida Division, as Captain Jorge “Tito” Sanchez of Miami, Florida, aboard the Priceless, edges out the competition to claim the Lindgren-Pitman Florida Division Captain of the Year title.

In a season defined by consistency, pressure, and razor-thin margins, Sanchez secured the win by just 50 points.

🔗 Learn more about Captain Jorge “Tito” Sanchez and Priceless’ finish at the link in bio.