Want to follow the Fathom Offshore team boat "CLICK THROUGH" during the 2011 tournament season in real time? Well the SPOT HUG has arrived and is being installed as we speak. Be sure to check back soon and follow "CLICK THROUGH" as it heads to Crooked Island Bahamas to start training for the upcoming season.

Well after months of planning and uploading we have finally arrived. Now we still have a few bugs to work out, so please bare with us over the next few days; and be sure to check back often.

The all new online store features the full line of Fathom Offshore products and dozens of customizable options from 16 new film and exotic dyed shell colors, to getting your lures delivered pre-rigged and ready to fish. Making sure you get the lure you want, the way you want it. Are you a fan of Fathom on Facebook? GREAT, Good news! Promo codes and fan only specials will periodically pop up so stay sharp.

Want to track the Fathom Offshore team boat “Click Through” in real time? You got it. The on board SPOT Hug tracking device is being installed and almost ready to be followed. Track our good buddy and underwater photographer Marc Montocchio in the meantime.

When the clock chimed twelve on December 31st, people all over the world cheered and wished each other a very Happy New Year. For some, this event was no more than a change of a calendar. For others, the New Year symbolizes the beginning for a better tomorrow.

As we at Fathom turn the page from 2010 to 2011, we wanted to give you just a little hint into the future of Fathom Offshore for the New Year. Over the course of the next few months we are excited to announce the launch of the updated FathomOffshore.com website, featuring a new and improved format and additional features such as tips and tricks and “The Mate’s Minute”. Of course we have been working hard on developing several new head shapes (including a XXL teaser) and several other exciting new products that will be getting added to the 2011 line up. Fathom’s all new Artist series shirts and fine art prints, featuring custom artwork by Marine Artist Steve Goione and under water photographer Marc Montocchio will hit the shelves. The addition of the Fathom Offshore Facebook page; we will be running a lot of promotions and giveaway’s so be sure to check back often! And last but not least, Fathom Offshore has increased its tournament schedule this year, so please don’t forget to look for us and say hi at many of your local tournaments and events.

We are excited for 2011 and feel we still have many great things left to accomplish. We also can’t help but offer thanks to all of you who are members of the Fathom Offshore family and will be along for the ride in the New Year. Please take time today and reflect on all of your many blessings and enjoy time with your family, friends and loved ones…

Wishing everyone much success, happiness, and tight lines in 2011!

Be sure to stop by a news stand and grab a copy of the December issue of MARLIN magazine. This month’s issue features the underwater photography of Marc Montocchio, showcasing a monster blue marlin viciously striking the new Fathom Offshore "ALIVE" series lure in St. Thomas aboard "Click Through". For more info and the full story check out the video named "getting the shot." You can also read about it in the February March issue of MARLIN that will feature an additional 6 page spread on the story; not to mention a product review by Marlin Magazines Dave Ferrell on Fathom Offshore Lures.

On September 10th 2010, Fathom team Capt. Harvey Shiflet (mate: Drew Wilkinson) and crew, caught and released 42 White Marlin in a single day to set a new Virginia release record.

Read about the white hot marlin bite in this months issue of "InTheBite"

Here at Fathom, we are proud to be associated with the absolute best in the business.

Thanks to everyone on Team Cacique for continuing to use and support Fathom Offshore Lures; and congratulations on your amazing accomplishment!

We have to admit that the folks at the “VBBT” simply put: run one of the best put together tournaments on the east coast in just 7 short years. We are excited that the tournament is growing every year and it’s no surprise. The Fishing, Food, Music, Décor, Venue, Boats, People are all top notch. A big thanks to all the folks at VBBT and Fathom Offshore looks forward to attending again next year!

Final Numbers

• 188 billfish were released:
• 170 white marlin, 12 blue marlin, 3 sailfish, 3 spearfish

Final Standings
Top 5 Boats

• 1st: Gee Daddy - 7 wm, 2 sf/630 pts (on time)
• 2nd: Sea Toy - 9 wm/630 pts
• 3rd: Caroline - 8 wm/560 pts
• 4th: Triflin - 1 bm, 6 wm/490 pts (on time)
• 5th: Point Runner - 1 bm, 6 wm/490 pts

Top Dolphin
Juggernaut / Jack Owens - 38.6 lbs.

Top TUNA
Outer Limits / Peter McCambridge - 68.4 lbs.

Top WAHOO
Triflin / Allen Palmer - 52.0 lbs.

Top JUNIOR ANGLER
Points North / Danielle Michael - 2wm/140 pts

Top Lady & Top Overall Angler
Smoker / Heather Brennan- 5 wm/350 pts

Additional Tournament Photos Below:

4:45 am can’t come soon enough when you’re heading out to sea with recent “Band the Billfish” tournament winner and Fathom pro-staffer Captain Shane Brafford of the Carolina Time in Morehead City. Along for the ride was world renowned photo artist, Marc Montocchio, that not only fishes for deep water trophies that win tournaments and decorate walls, he is fishing for fine art and the endless pursuit of the next cover shot.

No sooner than 6:00 am, we are heading through the Oregon Inlet crack just in time to watch the sun rise over another beautiful day on the Carolina coast.  As we sneak through the crack and head for blue water, Capt. Shane leads us to our first spot to pre-fish for the Pirate’s Cove Big Game Tournament opening this week in Manteo, NC.

Just minutes after lines out, Capt. Shane sweeps through a large bait ball only to find out it was simply a teaser meant to prepare us for the White Marlin soon upon us.  After about 45 minutes of trolling, we raised our first white in the spread.  In less than 10 minutes, this 65 pounder was pulled in by Dylan Jeffery’s of Island Tackle in Carolina Beach. Dylan’s first white flew through the spread short striking the bridge pole, only to hit the shot gun to be hooked up on a small Fathom Double 0’ blue and white.  Once leaderd and subsequently free spooled, Marc jumps over board with hopes of his own photo catch. After dehooking the fish Marc swims the white back to strength sending it back with a strong kick off.

After welcoming Marc and his camera back on board, we spent the next part of our afternoon listening to his tales of fishing and filming all over the world.  Each of us on board felt blessed to be in such an intimate setting taking witness to Marc’s unique adventures with some of the greatest fisherman in the world.

Around 12:30 pm, less than 30 minutes before heading back, we are quickly introduced to our second marlin bite.  The White came up hot on a red and white Queen Anne’s Revenge teaser, then dropping back to hook up on a dink bait.  Fathom Offshore’s Andy Holcomb picked up the rod and got the 80 plus pounder to the boat no sooner than Marc jumps back in the water with our own Brandon Carter right behind him.  As the White is released and heads home, we do the same.  All in all, great seas, great crew and two cooperative whites, can’t complain for a quick half day on the Carolina coast.

Be sure to check out Marc Montocchio's amazing underwater photgraphy at www.Occhioinc.com or his 6 page Sailfish spread in the Sept 2010 Marlin Magazine.