State of Sportfishing - Billfish Group

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...

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.site If you like the podcast, p...

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...

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...

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...

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, on Check out our gear at https://billfishgear.com/?utm_source=... Billfish Group specializes in e...

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, on Check out our gear at https://billfishg...

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 vi...

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...

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...

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&...

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: podc...

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...

In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Eduardo Maldonado. Eduardo Maldonado is a self-taught 4th generation fisherman, from Tuscan in Mexico. Starting fishing on a 23-foot Robalo learning and trying everything. He talks about how it was hard to start in Tuscan because there are barely any Blue Marlin bites compared to other places, but the sword-fishing is fantastic. If you like the podcast, please s...

In today’s podcast, Nick & Anthony talk about Anthony’s recent trip to Guatemala and then get into some debate questions about which boats catch more fish, inboard VS outboard, bottom paint, sounds, and vibrations. They share their opinions and then tell stories of others who would lose all confidence if they heard any micro sound or vibration.  If you like the podcast, please support us by ch...

We’re joined by Matthew DeAmbrose & Matt Perachio in today’s podcast. Matthew DeAmbrose & Matt Perachio talk about how they got into fishing and started fishing together and now run a top water blue fin fishing charter “Tighten Up Charters”. If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest products, especially the Performance Pants, on Check out our gear at htt...

We’re joined by Jack Carlson in today’s podcast. Jack Carlson is the Owner of the Two Conchs fishing charters, with a fleet of around 25 boats. As well as featured on the “Two Conches Sportfishing TV” reality show. If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest products, especially the Performance Pants, on Check out our gear at https://billfishgear.com/?utm_source=p...

Today’s podcast we are joined by Ian Weber Captain of the Frigate a part of the Carl Allen fleet. We get to know how he started working for Allen, Different trips, and upgrading from a smaller 52 to an 80 Viking now. Ian Weber also talks a little about what the future is to come & Treasure hunting. If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest products, especial...

Today’s podcast starts with no guest, and then Bill Pino comes on and we talk about a couple of questions on the Instagram page. If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest products, especially the Performance Pants, on Check out our gear at https://billfishgear.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=poddescription&utm_campaign=stateofsportfishing&utm_id=s...

Today’s podcast were joined by Cody Puller talking about how he started being a mate and how he got fel in love with Billfishing, and also on Winning The MidAtlantic with a 75-Pound White Marlin and not even gaffing the fish aboard the Kaarmaa.

In today’s podcast, There are no guests it is just Nick Carullo & Anthony Pino on an update talking about the state of fishing Anthony goes on A trip and gets some good fishing seeing Blue’s & White’s. Nick has to deal with hurricanes and what they did in the DR to keep the boats safe. As well as talk about future Tournaments & Boats for Nick. If you like the podcast, please support us...

Today’s podcast were joined by Jay Weaver captain of the Blue Sky, we talk about were Jay has traveled Venezuela & Pacific. how he started fishing, and what he hopes to do in the future with fishing. If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest products, especially the Performance Pants, on Check out our gear at https://billfishgear.com/?utm_source=podcast&...

Today’s podcast were joined by Mike Gleasner captain of the Sportin’life. Based out of Charleston. If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest products, especially the Performance Pants, on Check out our gear at https://billfishgear.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=poddescription&utm_campaign=stateofsportfishing&utm_id=stateofsportfishing Billfish Gr...

Today’s podcast were joined by Dr. Bruce Pohlot  & Zack Bellapigna from IGFA The International Game Fishing Association. Where we talk about the tracking of different species of Marlin, on record catches, and the rules applied to them. If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest products, especially the Performance Pants, on Check out our gear at https://billf...

In today’s podcast, There are no guests it is just Nick Carullo & Anthony Pino on an update talking about the state of fishing in OceanCity Maryland, and How it has been its worst for the last 15-20 years. Awel as Nick talks about his trip to the DR on the Wire Transfer. If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest products, especially the Performance Pants, on...