South Carolina blue marlin invitational Ft. Chuck Moore - State of Sportfishing Podcast EP108
Apr 18, 2023
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Chuck Moore, who runs the Artemis Express boat, discusses his experience in the South Carolina Blue Marlin Invitational and the challenges they faced after the boat was hit by lightning. They talk about the responsibilities of a captain, the layout and features of the boat, and the abundance of blue marlins in Charleston. They also discuss organizing a tuna fishing tournament and the importance of conservation and hard work in the sportfishing industry.
Having the right fishing technique and staying focused on the task at hand is crucial for success.
Running a sport fishing boat requires working with skilled individuals, learning from them, and utilizing advanced features such as sonar technology and control from the tower.
Deep dives
The Importance of Fishing Technique and Focus
The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of having the right fishing technique and staying focused on the task at hand. The speaker highlights the difference in approaches people have when it comes to targeting fish, stressing the need to have all aspects of fishing together in order to not miss any opportunities. The speaker mentions the importance of being attentive to the sonar and having full control of the boat from the tower. They discuss how focusing on everything that is happening around them and being aware of the fish and targets leads to better results in fishing.
The Artemis Program and Boat Refit
In this part of the podcast, the discussion revolves around the Artemis program, a sport fishing boat that underwent a significant refit. The speaker shares their experience of running the boat and the challenges that come with it. They mention working with skilled individuals in the industry, learning from them, and progressing in their career. The speaker describes the boat's features, including a raised center pod steering area and redesigned cushions. They also highlight the advantage of having control from the tower and using sonar technology.
The South Carolina Blue Marlin Invitational
The podcast episode introduces the South Carolina Blue Marlin Invitational tournament as a strictly blue marlin tournament. The speaker explains the tournament's premise and how it aims to provide opportunities for all participants, regardless of resources, such as not requiring specific equipment or schedules. They discuss the fishing season in Charleston during May, known for its blue marlin fishing potential. The speaker shares the growing interest in the tournament, the number of boats signed up, and the increasing prize money. They mention the floating benchmark system employed to ensure fair competition and conservation efforts with proceeds going towards creating artificial reefs.
Running a Tournament and Future Plans
The final segment of the podcast focuses on organizing and running a tournament. The speaker talks about the challenges they faced while planning the South Carolina Blue Marlin Invitational and the importance of sponsors and support. They express their desire to continue growing the tournament, providing more prizes, better venues, and an enhanced overall experience. The speaker acknowledges the hard work and dedication required to organize and run a tournament. They discuss the satisfaction of seeing the tournament gaining traction with increasing boat sign-ups and expectations for the future.
In today's podcast, we are joined by Chuck Moore runs the Artemis Express boat, that got fully refitted after being hit by lightning they added the game-changing Omni Sonar one of the few serious Express boats out there. Chuck has been on the Artemis for the past 5 years, he always wanted to fish with them as he fished with some of the o family in the past. Chuck has won a couple of t running the Artemis.
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