LIQUID FIRE FROM BILOXI, MS

What a cool catch!!  An 85# wahoo we caught during the 2012 SKA National Championship!!

 

Crockett with a 35# dolphing caught while pre-fishing in Biloxi, MS.



 

Our Intrepid 375TE CC Open was really good to
us this tournament and fishing season!!

 

 



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SARASOTA, FL, VIDEO PRODUCED!!

 

 

We hope you enjoy the most recent video of our Liquid Fire Fishing Team's adventures.  This production is from our win in Sarasota, FL, earlier this year.  Thank you for spending time with our team.

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TEAM FINISHES 5th - CROCKETT WINS JR. TITLE IN FT. PIERCE, FL

 

Our Liquid Fire Fishing Team traveled to one of our favorite destinations, Ft. Pierce, FL, during Labor Day week, 2012.  We had the pleasure of fishing the Ft. Pierce Summer Slam King Mackerel Tournament while experiencing one of the finest weeks of weather we've seen in a very long time.

The 33.47# kingfish we caught during tournament day was good enough to place us 5th in the tournament and helped Crockett claim the SKA and tournament 1st place Junior Angler title!!

Our next event will be the Atlantic Beach KMT this coming weekend.

Stay tuned...

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ANGLER'S ENVY CUSTOM RODS JOIN WITH OUR LIQUID FIRE FISHING TEAM

Our Liquid Fire Fishing Team would like to welcome our newest sponsor/partner, Angler's Envy Custom Rods. Kevin Knox is the owner and creator of the most beautiful custom-made offshore rods on the market. If you want a quality, one-of-a-kind offshore rod set, contact Kevin at:

http://www.anglersenvy.com/

ANGLER'S ENVY

CUSTOM BUILT OFFSHORE FISHING RODS

"While fishing in the offshore blue water, searching for lurking pelagic species such as tuna, mahi-mahi, marlin, wahoo and many other species, equipment can and likely will be pushed to the limit. A fisherman and their offshore equipment will be tested at each and every opportunity. Why travel many miles and spend top dollar, only to have your fishing rod fail while fighting that one special fish of a lifetime? Top offshore anglers choose Angler's Envy Custom Rods for the ultimate in precision craftsmanship, quality, and durability.

Whether you are trolling for yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, blackfin tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, or marlin with I.G.F.A. regulation tackle, or chunking for tuna with our stand-up tuna rods, Angler's Envy custom offshore fishing rods will definitely set you apart on the water. Merging beauty and durability, they use the finest craftsmanship and most durable components to create offshore fishing rods that far outclass any mass produced equipment."

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2012 EAST COAST GOT-EM-ON KMT

Our Liquid Fire Fishing Team had the pleasure of landing and releasing this 55" sailfish about three miles off the beach near Bogue Inlet, NC.  Our team was fishing the East Coast Got-Em-On King Mackerel Tournament in Carolina Beach.

We were only able to weigh a 17.50# king during the event, but we had a great day and collected a few needed points in SKA Division 9.

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NBOA MARINE INSURANCE EDUCATES ON BOAT DEATHS AND THEIR CAUSES

Annual Boat Related Deaths

and their Causes Infographic

by NBOA MARINE INSURANCE

www.nboat.com

http://pinterest.com/pin/229402174739667285/

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8th IN FOURCHON - 1st JUNIOR ANGLER

JOSHUA, CROCKETT AND MARK WEIGH IN A 43 and 47.38# KING

Our Liquid Fire Fishing Team traveled to Fourchon, LA, during the week of June 11-16 to compete in the Kajun Sportsman King Classic.  Not only did the event produce an 8th place finish for the team and Crockett's second straight 1st place Junior Angler title; it also provided our family with a freezer full of American Red Snapper fillets!!  YUMMY!!










COMING TO THE SCALES IN THE NEW INTREPID 375TE CC OPEN





Our Intrepid 375TE CC Open performed beautifully during the week, and we can't wait to get back to the area to experience some of the greatest fishing on the planet!!!

Our team collected 1596 points during the event in the Southern Kingfish Association's (SKA) Yamaha Professional Kingfish Tour.  We currently sit 6th in the points race with only three out of eight days fished.  Crockett took over first place in the Junior Angler category as well.



JOSHUA PREPARES THE 45.38# KING FOR THE FISH BOX!

Our next tournament is the Jolly Mon KMT our of Ocean Isle, NC, this weekend (6/22-24/12).

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LIQUID FIRE CLAIMS VICTORY AT NBOA MARINE INSURANCE GULF COAST OPEN



Joshua, Crockett and Mark show their winning 47.93# king mackerel

Our Liquid Fire Fishing Team could not have written a better script to the beginning of the 2012 king mackerel tournament fishing season.  The advent of a new model from Intrepid Powerboats and development of relationships with numerous sponsors was enhanced when our team of;  Joshua, Crockett, Audrey and Mark Henderson, traveled 750 miles from Cape Carteret, NC, to Sarasota, FL, on May 5, 2012, to participate in the 2^nd Annual NBOA Gulf Coast Open King Mackerel Tournament.

Outfitted with the finest products in the industry, our team claimed the top spot in the prestigious, Southern Kingfish Association event with a 47.96-pound king mackerel.   In addition to the team’s victory, Crockett Henderson was the event’s top Junior Angler.  Our team was awarded $12,000, a $10,000 voucher towards a new Contender and a GOST Nav-Tracker.

“Winning a respected event like the NBOA Gulf Coast Open was truly special for our Liquid Fire Fishing Team,” said Mark Henderson captain of Liquid Fire. “Our new Intrepid 375TE CC Open performed flawlessly! The Sarasota area is home to some of the greatest king mackerel fishing teams in the world, and it was an honor and pleasure to be able to compete with them.”

“We are so fortunate to have such great sponsors who have helped us with this amazing boat,” said Henderson.  “The technology that our new Simrad NSS12’s provide is unbelievable!  We used the structure scan feature to help us target an area we thought would hold fish.  It lead us directly to the spot, and big mama was there!!”

“Using the Simrad Sirius satellite weather system helped us make a really good decision to fish a certain area during tournament day.  We were able to pull up the conditions at our targeted location, 180 miles from check-out, and found that it wasn’t conducive to our plans.  We turned toward an area we found using the detailed charting system early in the week and located a great class of fish.”

The victory was a great start for the Liquid Fire Fishing Team in the quest for its second Angler of the Year and third Top Pro Junior Angler titles. 

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NEW INTREPID POWERBOATS 375CC OPEN!!

The 2012 tournament season almost here, and our new Intrepid 375CC Open is nearly ready!  This is hull #1 of this new model for Intrepid Powerboats, and we are honored to be part of this new design with such a great company!

The custom fabrication that Intrepid Powerboats offers in indicated with the new 375CC Open's t-top and under-top rod holder design.

Visit our Liquid Fire Fishing Team Facebook page  -

www.facebook.com/liquidfirefishing

to view many more photos of this awesome boat!

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ICOM AMERICA JOINS LIQUID FIRE TEAM

ICOM AMERICA - VHF PROTECTION YOU CAN COUNT ON

We are proud to be able to call ICOM AMERICA a new sponsor/partner with the Liquid Fire Fishing Team!!

WHY ICOM MARINE PRODUCTS?
... “Without question the Marine VHF Radio is one of the most valuable pieces of safety equipment on board. With channel 16 (for voice) and channel 70 (for digital DSC) being monitored 24 hours a day by the US Coast Guard, the VHF Radio can deliver a call for assistance, allow you to listen to the latest weather report, or simply keep you in touch with other boats on the water. ICOM’s reputation is for setting the standards for everyone else to follow. Standards like Submersible construction, and Military Spec. Come on in and take a look at the industry's first FLOATING Hand Held radio.”

http://www.icomamerica.com/en/marine/

Our team is thrilled to be able to outfit our Intrepid Powerboats 375CC Open and Key West 246BR bay boat with the iconic IC-M504A and IC-M34 Hand-Held VHF units.

Mark, Liquid Fire Fishing Team

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FUSION ELECTRONICS SPONSORS TEAM!!

FUSION ELECTRONICS
THE MARINE INDUSTRY STANDARD

...is the newest sponsor of the Liquid Fire Fishing Team!!

FUSION TRUE MARINE - "True Marine Products Designed and Engineered for the Marine Environment"

Recognized as the worldwide leaders in marine entertainment and innovation, FUSION True Marine products combine cutting edge technology and high quality materials, with a clear focus on ease of use.

The new FUSION MS-IP700 represents the perfect mix of innovation, functionality and ease of use, driven by feedback from the marketplace direct to your vessel. Nominated for a DAME design award for marine innovation, the 700 Series is not just a step ahead - it's light years ahead.

Visit them at: http://www.fusionelectronics.com/marine

We are ecstatic that our new Intrepid Powerboats 375CC Open will be equipped with absolute BEST marine sound system available in the marine industry!!

Mark, Liquid Fire Fishing Team

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QUALITY COMPANIES - FISH HARD GEAR... & MATE SERIES JOIN OUR TEAM!

Our Liquid Fire Fishing Team would like to welcome two highly respected and quality companies as our newest sponsors:

...where Offshore fishing is our way of life!

 

 

FISH HARD GEAR... - We are proud to be representatives of the finest quality offshore/inshore/nearshore apparel on the saltwater market!

The new Quick Release shirts and shorts set the standard for comfort and functionality, making them the industry leader in offshore apparel.

Check out all of the FISH HARD GEAR... products at - http://www.fishhardfearnothing.com/

COMBINATION ROD & CUP HOLDER

MATE SERIES COMBINATION ROD & CUP HOLDER is the official rod holder sponsor of the Liquid Fire Fishing Team and our Intrepid Powerboats 375CC Open.

MATE SERIES is a trend-setter in rod holder design in the marine industry. The innovative product that blends two vital items on your boat will make your days on the water more enjoyable!

Learn more about the MATE SERIES products at http://www.mateseries.com/

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BLUE WATER CANDY LURES SPONSORS TEAM!!

Our Liquid Fire Fishing Team would like to welcome our newest team sponsor... BLUE WATER CANDY LURES!!

http://www.bluewatercandylures.com/
...
Captain Jodie Gay, wife, Terry and daughter, Jessica, have produced tournament-winning product for king mackerel fishermen for the last eight years. The company's commitment to developing the best American made product in the industry is unsurpassed.

Not only has Blue Water Candy Lures had great success in the fishing lures industry, it has also tasted a tremendous amount of tournament success as well by claiming the SKA 23' and Under National Championship in 2009.

Welcome Blue Water Candy Lures!! We look forward to many wonderful days on the water with your product!

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MANY TEAM SPONSORS ATTEND BOAT SHOW

VISIT THESE GREAT COMPANIES AT THE

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

FEBRUARY 16-20, 2012

SPONSOR LOCATION / INFORMATION IN MIAMI SHOW

For those planning on attending the Miami International Boat Show, check out these awesome companies when you're there. This link will give you a quick preview of their BOOTH # and CONTACT INFORMATION!!

Tell them you saw it on the Liquid Fire Fishing Team websiteF, acebook page and this Google Blog.

Thanks for checking it out! Mark

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TACO METALS OFFERS DISCOUNTED ADMISSION TO ATLANTIC CITY SHOW!

TACO METALS OFFERS DISCOUNTED ADMISSION TO: Atlantic City Boat Show - 2/1-5/12 - Tell them you saw this on the Liquid Fire Fishing Team Google Blog!

"It’s a New Year and it’s Show time! TACO Metals, Inc. will be showcasing its Sport Fishing products, tried-n-true as well as new and we’d love ...for your to drop by our booth and say HI! We’re in Booth No. 608. And, to further demonstrate our appreciation for your ongoing support, we are offering you a special discount admission to the 2012 Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show from February 1-5.

These discounts can be redeemed by ordering tickets online. Just click on the link below and enter the special promotional code. You’ll save up to $4 off adult tickets! So, we hope we’ll see you sometime between February 1st and 5th! Click Here http://www.nmma.net/assets/cabinets/Cabinet209/7075_AC12_Exhibitor_Coupon.pdf for Discounted Tickets."

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AMERICAN FISHING WIRE & RIGID-INDUSTRIES - LED LIGHTING ALIGN WITH LIQUID FIRE

Our Liquid Fire Fishing Team would like to welcome our two newest partners/sponsors… American Fishing Wire (AFW) and Rigid Industries – LED Lighting.  We consider it an honor to be aligned with and entrusted to represent such respected companies and their products.

RIGID INDUSTRIES

Your Source for Side by Side Solutions. "Home of the Brightest, Most Efficient LED Light. Period."

"Rigid Industries, located in Mesa Arizona, is the industry leader and originator of the most efficient LED lighting solutions. Our patented Hybrid and Spector Optics systems and state of the art electronics technology makes our LED products second to none. While providing the best product on the market, we still maintain class leading affordability with a US made product. Rigid Industries is the pioneer of the forward projecting high intensity LED light bars. Out patented technology allows our lights to project up to 40% more Lux while drawing up to 50% less power than any competitor.

Unmatched customer service along with developing one of a kind lighting products is a staple of what Rigid Industries is about. Whether it be designing custom lights or offering solutions to new projects. Rigid Industries is able to meet your needs in our 15,000 square foot location. Our flagship LED light bars are made in the U.S.A. where we are able to remain hands on, expand, design and adapt to current and future needs of clients."

Thank you Rigid Industries - LED Lighting. We can't wait to post photos of our new Intrepid Powerboats 375CC Open, powered with triple Yamaha Outboard 350s.  The boat will be equipped with the most amazing underwater and above-deck lighting package on the water!! She should be ready to make a "splash" in April...

Visit this ground-breaking company at: http://www.rigidindustries.com

AMERICAN FISHING WIRE

Line and leader are the critical link between you and the fish. For over 28 years we’ve been providing serious freshwater and saltwater anglers like you with the finest quality line, leader, and rigging products.

"Our AFW range is the largest selection of wire line and leader products in the industry. We still produce all of our own wire, strand, and cable at our factory in the United States. Our quality exceeds our competition and our products are proven to withstand the powerful, unsympathetic bite of toothy fish like Barracuda, Bluefish, King Mackerel, Pike, Shark, and Wahoo. Whether you’re in a stream or on a boat, our range of wires are tailored to suit your specific needs - from the stealthy 6 lb. test of knottable Surflon Micro Ultra, to the whopping 900 lb. test of the mighty 49 Strand cable.

New this season, we are excited to introduce AFW Titanium Leaders in both single strand and 1x7 constructions. These stealthy black leaders stretch and recover on hook set and can be fished over and over without kinking . And be sure to check out our new AFW Mighty Mini 100% Stainless Steel Swivels and Snap Swivels. These technologically advanced swivels are smaller and 3x’s stronger than brass swivels. These new products are so revolutionary, they will likely change the way you fish."

Be sure to visit this historic company at: http://www.americanfishingwire.com

Our team has been a long-time supporter of AFW, the finest leader wire on the market!  In route to winning the 2008 SKA Yamaha Kingfish Tour Angler of the Year title, every fish we caught was with AFW 60#, 1x7 Surfstrand.  We are truly thankful to be considered to represent them as a pro-staff team.

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NBOA MARINE INSURANCE AND LIQUID FIRE FISHING TEAM JOIN FORCES!



NBOA MARINE INSURANCE -
THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS

Our Liquid Fire Fishing Team would like to welcome our newest partner/sponsor, NBOA MARINE INSURANCE!!  After being an NBOA customer for the last few years, we are excited to be able to work with such a great organization to help spread the word about the quality of their services.

“A great boat deserves great boat insurance, and at National Boat Owners Association (NBOA), we strive to provide every boater with the best marine insurance available, while also accommodating every aspect of the boating lifestyle.”

NBOA Marine Insurance not only provides the highest standard of marine coverage in the industry.  The company has been a sponsor and supporter of the Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) and king mackerel tournament fishing for the past few years as well.  NBOA works hard to protect our sport, its fishermen and their property.

Not only does NBOA support the SKA as a sponsor, the company also produces one of the FINEST tournaments on the trail.  The NBOA Gulf Coast Open Fishing Tournament set the standard for king mackerel tournaments with its inaugural 2011 event in Sarasota, FL.  This event was the “Cadillac” of all events with an AMAZING captain’s party and well-orchestrated list of events for the participating teams.

When you get the chance, visit their interactive website, www.nboat.com to get a quote and learn more about the ADDITIONAL COVERAGE you get with your policy!!  The NBOA Members Club offers benefits you just will not get with other insurance policies.

In addition to their website, NBOA can be reached any time, toll-free at 800-248-3512, or:

4404 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234-3864
Phone: 941-360-6777
Fax: 941-360-6888

NBOA is not just another insurance company; they will be your partner during all of your “on the water” adventures!!  You will be very happy with your choice of NBOA and its staff.

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TACO METALS DISPLAYS PRODUCTS AT MAJOR EVENTS!

I want to make sure that everyone remembers two awesome industry shows coming up very soon. One of our Liquid Fire Fishing Team's newest sponsors, TACO METALS, will be representing their top-of-the-line products at the following shows:

HENRY'S BIG ROCK EAST - Raleigh, NC - January 12-15http://www.bigrocksports.com/support/html-pages/dealer-shows.html
TACO METALS BOOTH #1141

ATLANTIC CITY BOAT SHOW - Atlantic City, NJ - February 1-5
http://www.acboatshow.com/exhibitors/resources/promotional.aspx
TACO METALS BOOTH #608

Make sure you stop by and check out their great products. Please make sure you let them know you saw this on our Facebook page!! Mark

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KMT JOURNALS - BRASS BANDS AND SCREAMING DRAGS… FIGHT SONGS OF THE SPORTS WORLD!

http://www.liquidfirefishing.com/journals/brass-bands.php

Most all institutions of higher education have a “fight song” that is bellowed by a thundering brass band during a celebration of each of its team’s touchdowns! The sport of king mackerel tournament fishing is not unlike these schools of higher education; the thundering, high-pitched, screaming clicker from a cast-aluminum conventional fishing reel bellowing the arrival of a welcome visitor…

…rewind to the 20th Annual Sneads Ferry Rotary King Mackerel Tournament on Saturday, August 20, 2011. This event has been one of our favorite stops among the numerous sanctioned events by the Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) for years.

Our day began with any early morning 45-mile run to a known big king mackerel fishing spot out of Drum Inlet, NC. After deploying our spread of live blue fish and menhaden at 7:00 a.m., we fished the area for over three hours and caught one small king. Although the area looked very “fishy,” with a lot of bait and good water temperature, we decided to try another location in about 90-feet of water over 20 miles away.

Once we arrived at the new chosen grounds, it didn’t take long for us to hear the king mackerel tournament “fight song”… a screaming clicker from one of our Accurate BX600-X reels!!! The long, blistering run indicated that we were chasing down our targeted species, until… the speedy creature appeared and the iridescent glow of vertical blue stripes showed just before Joshua planted the gaff behind the dorsal fin. Never had we been more disappointed to pull a 25# wahoo over the gunwale!

After pouting for a while, we sent our six-bait spread back out, hoping to capture the interest of our intended razor-toothed target this time. Shortly, we noticed the long bait dragging on the surface. Once we got it to the boat, we found that it had been sliced into three pieces by a sneaky predator. I immediately launched another blue fish on the medium line; Joshua skillfully turned our vessel back on the same trolling pattern.

Within 10 minutes, the long-lined pogy was hit by a slow-moving "bus." A couple minutes into the fight the bait thief showed itself, and as we suspected, a seven-foot shark appeared on the surface attached to our line.

Not to be discouraged, I floated the medium-lined blue fish back long, and Joshua made a third pass through the active spot. In a matter of moments the blue was attacked, and Crockett grabbed the rod in time to hear the KMT fight song once again!! After the fish made short work of exhausting our Accurate of about 250 yards of Yo-Zuri Hybrid smoke purple line, I placed the boat on top of the fish less than five minutes into the fight, and Joshua was able to identify it as “a good one.” Indicating that it was a king mackerel we would be proud to have.

That’s when the fun and excitement of hearing a long, spine-tingling run turn to shear anxiety and tension. The big girl decided that she wanted to make our efforts daunting… she dove deep and stayed there for over 30 minutes! The normal king mackerel fight for our team is generally from about eight to 20 minutes. Thus, once the fish hit at 12:40 p.m., the ensuing tussle seemed an eternity as the minutes clicked by from our GPS.

After Crockett patiently worked the big girl close to the surface, our team was able to see her size, and it gave us an opportunity to get really concerned because of her perceived innate ability to stay just out of Joshua’s range with our Aftco 12-foot gaff. Finally at 1:13 p.m., she came close enough to the starboard bow, and Joshua plunged the hook eight-feet into the water, made the short but smooth gaffing motion, and pandemonium broke out!!

Even after the 33-minute fight, she still had enough spunk in her to try to pull the gaff from Joshua’s grip. However, he was up to the task and brought the 42.51# beast over the gunwale for a resounding THUD! When putting the big girl in the fish box, the three-hook rig fell from her mouth without having to be removed, which indicated a true professional angling effort by Crockett. , our prized smoker was a welcome passenger once Joshua placed her in the fish box after a skillful gaff shot!

After setting another three-bait spread while we got the boat cleaned and straightened, Joshua took the helm at 2:30 p.m., powered up the twin Yamaha F350s and proceeded to New River Inlet and the weigh-in at New River Marina and Power Marine Outfitters for an early end to our fishing day. We collected nearly $1,700.00 for our daily efforts, and the king placed us 4th in the event's overall standings, as Crockett claimed his FOURTH JUNIOR ANGLER TITLE of 2011. He also took home third place in another event earlier this fishing season.

As we began our hour-long drive to our home in Cape Carteret following the awards ceremony, I’m almost positive I heard the faint melody from across the intra-coastal waterway of a brass band bellowing the KMT “fight song” of a screaming drag from a cast-aluminum reel... In a year that was as tough for catching king mackerel as we can remember, we have a family memory that will last forever… and a “fight song” that will not soon be forgotten!

Mark Henderson is the captain of the Cape Carteret, NC-based Liquid Fire Fishing Team sponsored by: Intreptid Powerboats, Yamaha Outboards, Cannon Downriggers, Accurate Fishing Products, AmeraTrail Custom Trailers, Simrad, Best Buy Marine, Optima Batteries, Yo-Zuri, Ocean-Tamer Bean Bags, Sportsman’s Toy Store, Crystal Coast Graphics, SPRO/Gamakatsu, Pro Chips, Columbia Sportswear, Costa Del Mar, Lee’s Livebait and Stevenson Automotive Group.

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