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Gary Caputi

Outdoor writer/photographer Gary Caputi specializes in fishing and boating. From his home in New Jersey he fishes inshore and offshore, and he has challenged gamefish throughout North, Central and South America. He has worked on conservation and recreational fishing rights issues with the Recreational Fishing Alliance. 

Jumping marlin in Kona, Hawaii.

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Kona, Hawaii native Capt. Kevin Nakamaru has spent his life chasing giant billfish, resulting in an impressive list of marlin over 1,000 pounds.

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New Boat Report: Regulator 30XO

The 30XO is the latest addition to the North Carolina builder’s growing fleet of crossovers.

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Boat Report: Grady-White Adventure 218

Grady-White’s smallest walkaround comes full circle with the Adventure 218

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New Boat Report: Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

The flagship of the builder’s bayboat series is loaded with innovative features, including a helm bench that converts to mezzanine seating.

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New Boat Report: Mystique 48 CC

This custom Carolina center console is breaking the mold when it comes to speed and styling.

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Boat Report: Contender 44CB

Contender Boats offers another version of its proven 44-foot hull to accommodate anglers who want a cabin that doesn’t sacrifice fishing space.

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New Boat Report: Jarrett Bay 56

The multi-station layout on the Jarrett Bay 56 makes it a one-of-a-kind sportfishing boat.

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New Boat Report: Hewes Redfisher 21

A reimagined classic offers more space, more power and more angling options.

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New Boat: Boston Whaler 360 Outrage

The latest Outrage offers creature comforts galore in a very fishy package.

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New Boat: Invincible 33 Catamaran

If you’re a hard-core angler, the Florida builder’s smallest power cat offers a stout platform that is up to the task.

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New Boat Profile: Duffie 64 Convertible

Marlin captain Jon Duffie combined his fishing experiences with his knowledge of boats to build a custom sportfish ready for the tournament circuit.

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New Boat Report: Pursuit S 358

Pursuit’s latest Sport series center console fishes hard but doesn’t spare the comforts.

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New Boat Report: Albemarle 53 Spencer Edition

Two legendary North Carolina builders join forces to create a new sportfish convertible.

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Bigeye Tuna: Unmatched Stamina

So which fish is strongest relative to its weight? Our last of six contenders is the bigeye tuna, which has a well-deserved reputation for breaking the backs of those who tangle with them.

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The Artist's Eye

Savio Mizzi says if he put as much time into his work as he did fishing, he'd be rich of purse but not of spirit.

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New Boat Report: Viking 64C

Viking’s latest convertible carries with it decades of sportfish design and building expertise.

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New Boat Report: Cape Horn 34XS

The Florida builder’s latest center console is sleek, fast and set up to chase big fish far offshore.

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New Boat Report: Everglades 455cc

Everglades’ largest build rides a deep-vee hull and includes yacht-like comforts and loads of fishing features.

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New Boat Report: Scarborough Boatworks 67

Scarborough’s latest custom sportfish was built to travel the world in search of big gamefish.

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New Boat Report: Regulator 37

Regulator introduces a new digital control suite with its latest offshore center console.

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New Boat Report: Robalo R360

Robalo’s flagship packs potent performance and a seakindly ride for serious offshore anglers.

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New Boat Report: Twin Vee 400 GFX

Twin Vee’s flagship has quad outboards, rugged build quality and a ride to run far offshore and back in comfort.

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New Boat Report: Yellowfin 54 Offshore

Yellowfin’s flagship is fast and equipped for serious fishing.

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New Boat Report: Bonadeo 45 Walkaround

The Florida builder’s new flagship blends fishability and comfort with quad-outboard speed.

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The Cult of the Tog

This hard-fighting bottom dweller with a face only a hard-core devotee could love draws the faithful offshore in fall and dead of winter.

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New Boat Report: Albemarle 30 Express

The builder’s latest model is a “performance-oriented, hardcore fishing boat” with a top end that nudges 60 mph.

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New Boat Report: Everglades 235cc

A refresh of this family-friendly center console may be the best version yet

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New Boat Report: Viking 54C

The sportfisherman builds on the company’s decades of experience building offshore battlewagons.

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New Boat Report: Jarrett Bay 84

The North Carolina builder’s latest custom sportfish was built to probe the world’s oceans for billfish in luxury and comfort.

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New Boat Report: Sea Vee 450Z

Sea Vee’s flagship 450z is the builder’s largest center console.

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New Boat Report: Valhalla Boatworks V-46

The builder’s new flagship center console has yacht-quality comforts, impressive performance and, of course, plenty of fishing features.

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The Accidental Boatbuilder

Once an ordinary fishing kid from a quiet part of Central Florida, Scott Deal today oversees as many as 1,700 fishboat builds every year

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New Boat Report: NorthCoast 315 HT

A deep-vee hull, 500-mile range and tons of fishing features make this pilothouse boat an offshore performer.

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Suzuki Redesigns its Midrange Outboards

Features include drive-by-wire, a high-output alternator and an updated look.

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Yamaha Launches Helm Master EX

The newest version of the joystick control system works with a single outboard

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New Boat Report: Pathfinder 2700 Open

Pathfinder’s newest model combines elements of bayboat and center console designs

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A Pair of 24s from Pair Marine

The center consoles are available with a modified-vee hull or a deep-vee and can be outfitted to your specifications

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New Boat Report: Judge 265CC

Boatbuilder Bill Judge prides himself on delivering a boat tailored to the wants and needs of his customers.

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New Boat Report: Pursuit S 378 Sport

The Pursuit S 378 Sport combines performance with plenty of comfort and fishing features.

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New Boat Report: Regulator 24XO

Regulator’s latest crossover boat is designed to take on skinny-water and offshore angling.

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New Boat Report: Cobia 350 CC

The builder’s flagship center console combines performance and fishing features in a handsome design.

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New Boat Report: Hatteras Yachts GT45X

The new boat from the legendary North Carolina builder is offered in four configurations.

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New Boat Report: Winter Custom Yachts 38 Center Console

Tim Winter's latest creation is a custom, cold-molded center console with both Carolina sportfishing heritage and luxury baked into every nook and cranny.

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New Boat Report: Grady-White Canyon 326

The Grady-White Canyon 326 has a hull that tracks straight, cuts a sea like a knife, has a soft entry and a dry ride, and sports a deck plan that is packed with angling and comfort features

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New Boat Report: Viking 46 Billfish

The New Jersey builder’s latest Billfish model lends speed and agility to the hunt for big fish

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New Boat Report: Onslow Bay 41 TE

Onslow Bay Boatworks is one of the best-kept secrets in high-performance tournament fishing.

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New Boat Report: NorthCoast 255 HT Cabin

The builder’s latest model is not a standard cabin fishing boat.

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My Boat My Life: Gary Caputi

A lifelong love affair with a Mako 231

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New Boat Report: Blue Wave Makaira

An offshore bay boat might sound like a contradiction, but not to the folks at Blue Wave Boats.