THE BITE is a 22 minute high-energy sport fishing television show based out of South Florida and is known for its hard hitting, fast moving, quick cuts and dynamic soundtracks. 

THE BITE TV - Season One 

 

Episode 1 - Wahoo- Bimini, Bahamas
Big game Wahoo fishing, Big Sharks, Grouper, etc. aboard a 52' Hatteras in Bimini, Bahamas, shot and edited in SD in March 2004.           

Episode 2 - Sailfish/Dorado - Kite Fishing
This episode shows the basics on catching, presentation and suspending of bait from fishing kites, as we catch Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Kingfish and Sailfish. Instructional kite fishing episode shot in SD in 2004 out of Key Biscayne, Fl. aboard a brand new 39' Intrepid with triple 250-hp Yamahas.

Episode 2 - Miami Billfish Tournament - Ride along with the 1st Place winner host Matt Tambor as he wins the "Super Bowl of Sailfish Tournaments", the Miami Billfish Tournament. Drama abounds in this episode shot in SD off Miami, Fl. Multiple Sailfish.

Episode 4 - Tarpon/Tuna
Join host Matt Tambor and The Bite Babes aboard the "Down & Dirty" as they get down and dirty and catch monster Tarpon and Tuna. Shot in SD off Miami Beach, Florida.

Episode 5 - Big Blue Marlin
Join us we fly on our private "Bite Plane" to meet our boat the "Scatterbrain" for multiple Blue Marlin in the Turks & Caicos. This high energy, fast paced show is a favorite among our viewers.

Episode 6 - Big Blue Marlin/ Triple Tuna
The adventure continues as we travel from the Turks and Caicos thru the Bahamas chain, stopping along the way to catch monster Blue Marlin, large Yellowfin Tuna and many Snapper, Grouper, Trevally, etc. shot in SD.

Episode 7 - Sailfish on Fly
Join us as we travel to beautiful Los Suenos, Costa Rica to fish aboard a gorgeous custom Sportfish for large Pacific Sailfish "on fly". Unreal underwater videography on this 4 camera SD shoot.

Episode 8 - Roosterfish on the Rocks
We continue the adventure in Los Suenos, Costa Rica as we switch to a smaller boat to catch very large, beautiful Roosterfish on the rocks.

Episode 9 - 2005 Miami Billfish Tournament - Part 1 HD
Capt. Matt Tambor aboard the "Down &Dirty" defends his title against over 100 tournament teams catching many Sailfish, Dorado, Kingfish etc. This three camera shoot, is shot in High Definition.

Episode 10 - 2005 Miami Billfish Tournament - Part 2 HD
Part 2 of this high-energy,  action-packed shoot continues including "outboard wars" and team drama aboard three different boats. This is shot in High Definition.

Episode 11- Miami Raft Invitational - Part 1 HD
This is a one-of-a kind, first ever fishing tournament where ten professional tournament- winning captains are stripped of their hi-tech fishing machines and given one month to build a custom fishing raft from a truck tire inner-tube. Witness all the crazy raft designs and amazing fishing action as 13 Sailfish and many other species are caught and released. This amazing action includes 4 Sailfish caught and released at one time, truly unbelievable! All this action is shot in High Definition. Includes Helicopter aerial coverage.

Episode 12 - Miami Raft Invitational - Part 2 HD
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Episode 13 - Miami Raft Invitational - Part 3 HD
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THE BITE - Season Two

 

All episodes are shot in high definition and offer crystal clear non stop sport fishing action and hard hitting soundtracks.

Episode 1 - Bimini Bottoms - HD
Join Capt. Matt Tambor, Mrs. April and friends aboard the "Down & Dirty" as we catch big Black Grouper, Cubera Snapper and multiple Yellowtail and Mangrove Snapper in deep water and shallow water wrecks off Bimini, Bahamas. Shot in HD with underwater footage.

Episode 2 - Goliath Grouper - HD
This another TV first, features Capt. Matty and TV personality Capt. Rob Fordyce as wrestle with monster Goliath Grouper on handline. Another fan favorite shot in HD out of  Flamingo, Florida.

Episode 3 - Giant Blue Marlin - Bermuda Triangle Series - Bermuda Part 1- HD
Ride along with the Bacardi family, aboard the "RUM BUM" as we catch many monster Blue Marlin and large Yellowfin Tuna off the beautiful island of Bermuda. Multiple camera angles as well as a beautiful scenic tour of Bermuda.

Episode 4 -Bermuda Triangle Series Part II - St. Thomas, USVI - HD
Continue the adventures of the "Rum Bum" as Bacardi's boat travels from Bermuda to St. Thomas to participate in the Super Bowl of Blue Marlin tournaments, "The Boy Scouts". The action is red hot with multiple Blue Marlin in Hi-def including travels to the beautiful British Virgin Islands in hi-def.

Episode 5 - BlueFin Tuna - HD
Join Capt Matty aboard the Owl's Nest a brand new 58' Rosciolli as they catch many Bluefin Tuna with beautiful women. This episode includes some of the best video ever seen of giant humpback whales breaching high out of the water right next to the boat. This was shot in Hi-definition out of Nantucket, Mass.

Episode 6 - Bahamas Billfish Championships Part 1 Boat Harbor - HD
Join us as we fish with the best of the best in this series of 5 tournaments throughout the beautiful Islands of the Bahamas. We shot with 4 of the top teams as they catch Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Wahoo, Dorado, Mako Sharks, etc. in high definition. Great scenic footage of the Bahamas included.

Episode 7 -Bahamas Billfish Championships - Part II- Harbour Island - HD
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Episode 8 - Bahamas Billfish Championships Part III - HD
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Episode 9 - Bahamas Billfish Championships Part IV - HD
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Episode 10 - 2005 Miami Swordfish Tournament  - HD
Our first ever Swordfish Tournament shot in high definition as we ride with the tournament series winning team. The Get Lit has the knowledge and Capt. Ray Rosher talks about the history of the fishery from the 1970's. See the monster 409lb. Swordfish that wins the tournament.

Episode 11 - Blue Marlin- Golfito, Costa Rica - HD
This another fan favorite, has some of the best high definition video of planes side by side as we fly over the rich lush rainforests of Costa Rica. Once settled, in the quaint town of Golfito, Costa Rica just a few miles from the Panama border we fish with Capt. McGuiness, who holds over 85 World Records and catch Sailfish and Blue Marlin on light tackle. Great hi-def surfing and scnenic shots of Costa Rica included.

Episode 12 - Roosterfish on the Fly - Golfito, Costa Rica  - HD
The adventure continues as we switch tactics and travel down to Panama to fish for a World Record. We do catch World Record Mullet Snapper and big Roosterfish all on fly again with Capt. Bobby McGuiness on the Sweetdreams. Great underwater footage included.

Episode 13 - 2006 Miami Dolphins Fishing Tournament -  HD
Catch the fun and excitement as we take you along as we fish for charity in the10th Annual Miami Dolphins Fishing Tournament presented by Hooter's. We ride with defending champions Thomas Flyer as they defend their championship and win this years celebrity studded event. Many celebrities and professional athletes.

 

THE BITE - Season Three

 

The following episodes are shot in high definition.

Episode 1- 2006 Mercury SeaVee Grove Slam - HD
Ride along with a cast of characters as they slam their way thru the most fun tournament around. This episodes has many Sailfish and Dorado. Great bikini contests and helicopter footage included in this fun packed show.

Episode 2 - 2006 Miami Billfish Tournament Part I - HD
Once again ride with the best of the best in billfishing as we compete in the 2006 "Super Bowl" of Sailfish Tournaments. Multiple Sailfish, Dorado, Kingfish on this three-boat shoot, all in high definition.

Episode 3 - 2006 Miami Billfish Tournament Part II - HD
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Episode 4 - Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament - HD
Ride along with past tournament winners of this Port Lucaya, Bahamas tournament all taking place in the heart of Spring Break. This big money and big fun tournament will be a fan favorite. Multiple Blue Marlin, Wahoo and Dorado all captured in high definition.

Episode 5 - 2006 Miami Raft Invitational - Part I - HD
This is the 2nd Annual, one-of-a kind, fishing tournament where twenty professional tournament winning captains are stripped of their hi-tech fishing machines and given one month to build a custom fishing raft from a truck tire inner-tube. Witness all the crazy raft designs and amazing fishing action as multiple Sailfish and many other species are caught and released.
This amazing action includes, truly unbelievable underwater footage, all in high definition

Episode 6 - 2006 Miami Raft Invitational - Part II - HD
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Episode 7 - 2006 Miami Raft Invitational- Part III - HD
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Episode 8 - Guatemala-Presidential Challenge - HD
This action packed episode shows why Guatemala is known as the "Sailfish Capital of the World". Multiple hookups and numerous high flying Sailfish on 3 different boats, all caught in high definition.

Episode 9 - El Salvador w/ Capt. Bart Miller- Part I - HD
This episode is truly unique as we get the opportunity to fish with a true legend, Capt. Bart Miller who has caught the 2nd largest Blue Marlin on rod and reel in history. We have large Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Wahoo and this multi-camera shoot with exceptional underwater footage, all in high definition. Great spear-fishing and scenic shots of El Salvador included.

Episode 10 - El Salvador w/ Capt. Bart Miller- Part II - HD
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Episode 11 - Panama- Grand Slam - HD
Ride along as we take our boat, THE BITE from Los Suenos, Costa Rica to the most fertile marlin fishery known worldwide, Pinas Bay, Panama to fish for giant blue marlin, black marlin and yellowfin tuna. This show has fantastic scenery shots of lush rainforests and incredible underwater footage all in high definition.

Episode 12 - Tarpon/Permit - HD
We travel to Key West, Florida for some of the best Tarpon/Permit action from anywhere in the world.            We fish with legends, Rob Hammer and Rob Trosset (R.T.) and capture the lifestyle of the real Key West.

Episode 13 - Grouper/ Snapper - Dry Tortugas - HD
Come along as we head west out of "The Keys" to a truly one-of-a kind fishery. Capt. Rob Hammer shows off some of his best spots off of Fort Jefferson as we catch monster Grouper, Snapper, Sharks, etc.

 

THE BITE - Season Four

 

The following episodes are shot in high definition.

Episode 1- 2007 Mayor's Cup - HD
Ride along with a cast of characters as they slam their way thru the most fun tournament around. Great bikini contests and helicopter footage included in this fun packed show.

Episode 2 - 2007 Miami Billfish Tournament - HD
Once again ride with the best of the best in Billfishing as we compete in the 2006 "Super Bowl" of Sailfish Tournaments. Multiple Sailfish, Dorado, Kingfish on this three Boat shoot all in high definition during this exciting event.  

Episode 3 - Gator Hunt - with Capt. Buckley - HD
Another truly unique episode, as we take Capt. Buckley off his 65' Hatteras and put him and Capt. Matty nose to nose with large Alligators on the edge of the Florida Everglades. Alligator control at its craziest.

Episode 4 - Guatemala Revisted - HD
Ride along with Mr. Bacardi and World Record Holder for most Billfish releases in a year, Capt. Brad Phillips as we target large numbers of Sailfish and Marlin. See the ins and outs of the famed Fins n' Feathers resort.

Episode 5 - 2007 Miami Raft Invitational - Part I - HD
This is the 3rd Annual, one-of-a kind, fishing tournament where twenty professional tournament winning captains are stripped of their hi-tech fishing machines and given one month to build a custom fishing raft from a truck tire inner-tube. Witness all the crazy raft designs and amazing fishing action as multiple Sailfish and many other species are caught and released. This amazing action includes, truly unbelievable underwater footage and aerial footage, all in high definition.

Episode 6 - 2007 Miami Raft Invitational - Part II - HD
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Episode 7 - 2007 Miami Raft Invitational- Part III - HD
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Episode 8 - Los Suenos, Costa Rica - HD
See the beautiful seaside village of Los Suenos, Costa Rica as we catch multiple Sailfish on fly and target Blue Marlin on fly. We fish on a spectacular custom sportfish, the Contendress.

Episode 9 - Bonefish at Night - HD
Explore Key Biscayne, Fl. flats at night, as Capt. Matt Tambor takes cameramen to places they have never seen. Spectacular footage as the Miami skyline shimmers on the water.

Episode 10 - Lost City of Atlantis - HD
Come along as we explore the newly deployed lost city of Atlantis off of Miami, Fl.  The Atlantis reef project is a one of a kind project that spans many acres of crystal clear shallow water near Cape Florida. High definition underwater footage included.

Episode 11 - Fishin' the ABC's - HD
Come along to the Abaco's as we fish alphabet style. The Abaco Billfish Championships will be one to remember. Big blue marlin, white marlin, wahoo and Dorado.

Episode 12 - Government Cut Tarpon - HD
Some of the best Tarpon action in the world is in Florida. We fish with legend Capt. Bouncer Smith right off of South Beach with our BITE women.

Episode 13 -Free-diving Bahamas - HD
Come along as we head out to the Bahamas to a truly unforgettable underwater adventure. Spectacular high definition footage above and below.