State of Sportfishing - Billfish Group

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 in 2017. The Allens purchased the Walker Cay island i...

In todays episode we sit down and talk to Mark DeCabia current captain of the 'Rebel'. Mark started off as a commercial fisherman he loves catching him some Tuna. If you have any requests or awesome guest for the podcast let us know via: podcast@billfish.site If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest products, especially the Performance Pants, on Check...

In todays episode we sit down with Newt Cagle the Captain of the 'Big Oh'. Newt is originally from South Carolina, Started fishing with his dad on a 53 foot Jarret Bay. He knew he wanted to travel and fish, so today we speak to him about his successful trips & the insane amount of hours he's put in. If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest pr...

Deane Lambros started off fishing with his step dad. Before he went offshore fishing in the canyon runner. He started running his first boat at age 22. 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=stateofsp...

In todays episode were joined by Jose de Veer we get to hear some stories of fishing in Venezuela and fishing in the DR. We also hear about how he won the Big Rock Tournament. 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&am...

In todays episode we talk with Raul Gonzales & Shay Danzig about they're products from EZ Bait Rigging. How they balance they're time working as Captain & Mate for the Bar South & Marlin Darlin with their time building EZ Bait Rigging. If you like the podcast, please support us by checking out some of our latest products, especially the Performance Pants, on Check out our gea...

In todays episode we talk about how the Tournament season has been going for Nick & Anthony. We also talk about switching Boats and finding new Mates. 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=stateo...

Evan Salvay is the captain of the Stella June, a 45’ Seahunter and now also a 42’ Freeman. Evan and his team have a PHD in California’s fishery as well as veterans of the amazing striped marlin bite that Cabo MX offers. 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_sou...

In Todays Podcast we sit down and talk to Bryan Ramos a Team member of the Boat Dona Lucy. It's a Brand new F&S Build that's in the DR Cap Cana. We talk about the White Marlin Fishery in the DR and the best times to go after them.

Jon Duffie with his legendary moment catching 57 White Marlin in Day that was actually a mis calculation it was actually 58 White Marlin in a day, Growing up on the Docs in Ocean City Maryland.

Steve and the guys at Ac Unleashed design some of the most famous hulls on the water: F&S, Spencer, Daniels, Garlington to name a few. We pick his brain on what makes a sportfish look good and what the future of sportfishing yachts look like. 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:...

Scott is the captain of OffTheChain, a 32’ Contender Center Console boat based out of Stuart. Scott has been running charters and crushing it for a while, we’ve admired his work from a distance but today we pick his brain. 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_...

Today we sit down with Peter Chaibongsai, director of conservation programs at The Billfish Foundation. We sit down today to talk all things conservation.

We’re sitting down with Captain Ross Finlayson this week to talk about the brand new 63’ Ricky Scarborough “Sea Weez”, Big Game Fishing in Australia and a lot more! 

This week hosts Nick, Anthony, and Chase go over what it takes to prepare from dead baiting to live baiting; the differences and the similarities between the two and the prep work from captains to mates.

David is the owner of the 71’ Garlington Hull #1. He’s owned a 61’ in the past which was very well known for putting up numbers in Costa Rica. Today we sit down with him to talk about his new build. 

This podcast Billfish hosts Nick Carullo and Anthony Pino discuss what it takes to put together a competitive tournament team. From team chemistry, to keeping a positive attitude to the rest of the team, and making big decisions even when you seem out of contention. 

Today we sit down with Captain VJ Bell, captain of the ‘Unbelievable’. VJ has been fishing around the world for a long time and has been crushing it, especially in the DR. We pick his brain on best practises and his favourite destinations and memories.

On this episode we sit down with Steve Momot, the man behind 360fishingnation and @sportfishtrader. Momot is a photographer that takes photos of sport fishing boats and has grown his page tremendously the last few years. We sit down with him and talk about his talent, how he started out in this industry and what advice he would have for someone trying to do the same. 

Today we sit down with Captain Bubba Carter, an absolute legend in our industry. It’s a privilege to have him on and I hope you take notes while listening to this podcast because it doesn’t happen often that the masses get to hear from a generational pioneer.

Today we sit down with Tim Winters, a custom boat builder based in Apex, North Carolina. Tim has become well known for building immaculate boats, especially express and walk around boats under 50 feet. Today we pick his brain on his boats and building methods.

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 plus releases in a sin...

“We sat down with DA Hughes, a professional mate, husband and father. DA has fished on numerous boats and has a made a name for himself especially in Texas, absolutely crushing it on the 70’ Spencer “Quantified”. Enjoy!

On this episode we sit down with Captain Ricky Wheeler, Captain of the “Euphoria”. Ricky has been in the industry for a long time, spending many years fishing out of Grenada on his previous boat, a 65’ Paul Mann “Exile”. We pick his brain on his favourite destinations, why he was based out of Grenada and the future of “Euphoria”

Today we bring on two boat builders, one who does it for pleasure and built his dream boat and one who’s been doing it professionally his entire life. Chris van Grieken, who hadn’t built a 40’ express boat picks John Floyd (F&S Boatworks) brain on the processes and technicalities to build the best sport fishing boats on the planet.