State of Sportfishing - Billfish Group

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  EP 152: Omnisonar in South FL - Gamechanger Stories with Scott Fawcett 15.09.2026 52min

  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.
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  EP 151: 502 Blue Marlins in 138 Days of Fishing - Josh Goodson Cape Verde 08.09.2026 1t 11min

  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!
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  EP 150: Heartbreaking Fish, Standup Tackle vs Chair, Dream Boats 01.09.2026 49min

  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.
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  EP 149: Chasing Blue Marlin in Cape Verde - Trip Recap 25.08.2026 1t 9min

  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
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  EP 148: 56 Freeman Season XIV Check In 18.08.2026 56min

  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!
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  EP 147: How we all got started 11.08.2026 1t 1min

  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.
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  EP 146: Come fish with us in Venice! 04.08.2026 47min

  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!
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  EP 145: PE ruining Boat Brands? 550lbs Bluefin and Annual Venice Trip! 28.07.2026 1t 6min

  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!
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  EP 144: Dewey Weaver - 64' Bayliss 'Is That So' 21.07.2026 1t 4min

  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!
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  EP 143: Mike Able of Haddrell's Point Tackle 14.07.2026 1t 5min

  The boys are joined by Captain Mike Able of Hadrell's Point Tackle - no script, just a bunch of fishermen chatting it up! Enjoy!
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  EP 142: FishCBC Recap 07.07.2026 38min

  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 cooking fresh wahoo on deck to an aggressive post-tournament paintball showdown.
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  EP 141: Big Rock 2026 Recap and More 30.06.2026 54min

  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.
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  EP 140: 75 Scarborough ‘Skin Deep’ 23.06.2026 1t

  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 more Tune in on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fI9XxC4gJDbeJzpWDK5eI Watch full episode to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BillfishTV Check out our gear at: https://billfishgear.com/ To our socials,...
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  EP 139: 46 Sparks, Dream Center Console Build 16.06.2026 1t 2min

  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 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fI9XxC4gJDbeJzpWDK5eI Watch full episode to our Yo...
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  EP 138 Barker Boatworks, 40' Cat and More! 09.06.2026 1t 11min

  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/5fI9XxC4gJDbeJzpWDK5eI Watch full episode to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BillfishTV Check out our gear at: https://billfishgear.c...
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  EP 137: Building 56 Freeman Hull #2 02.06.2026 58min

  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.spotify.com/show/5fI9XxC4gJDbeJzpWDK5eI Watch full episode to our YouTube channel: https://www....
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  EP136 - Team Rising Sons, The Gulf Circuit and Female Anglers 26.05.2026 1t 25min

  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!
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  EP135 - Reputation, Firing Customers, Charleston Billfish Invitational, Elite Charter Operation Insights 19.05.2026 1t 11min

  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.
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  EP 134: John Floyd of F&S Yachts joins the pod! 12.05.2026 1t 10min

  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!
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  EP 133: 56 Freeman, Distributing Tournament Winnings and More 06.05.2026 1t 1min

  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!