SFC Media Day Live Updates from SFC Insider
First-thought takeaways from interviews with the angling clubs at the Dallas Studio HQ
SFC Insider is on the ground in Dallas, Texas for Media Days to start the 2026 season. The league’s studio headquarters will play host to hours of photoshoots, hype videos, tv interviews, podcasts and other social media segments to use throughout the year.
The next two weeks will see nearly every angling club stop through for us to catch up with them on their offseasons, what outlooks they have for the new year of competition and what changes, if any have been made to set them up for success.
Half of the league will be coming in this week for their media obligations, including:
Gulf Coast Cowboys
Lights Out Boston
Texas Lone Stars
East Coast Remix
Mississippi Blues
South Carolina Outcast
Third Coast Renegades
SFC Insider Rudy Tomarchio will be running TV interviews for the first week before giving way to SFC play-by-play host Robbie Floyd. Mark Farag will also record episodes of his Science of Fishing podcast, with Tomarchio hosting an SFC Insider Podcast the second week.
Follow @SFC Insider on Instagram for reactions from each day of Media Day, but feel free to check back here as well for takeaways and observations as in between interviews.
March 12, 2026
Three Teams, Major Moves: Key Takeaways from Day One of SFC Media Days
Day one of Sport Fishing Championship Media Days brought early-season insight from three teams preparing for the 2026 campaign: the Gulf Coast Cowboys, Lights Out Boston, and the defending 2025 champion Texas Lone Stars.
Gulf Coast Cowboys Ready for a Strong Start
After a challenging 2025 season plagued by mechanical issues, the Gulf Coast Cowboys appear ready to turn the page.
According to the team, the technical problems that slowed them last season have been fully resolved, and confidence around the program is high heading into 2026. The Cowboys are also entering the season with an additional boat in their arsenal, BK’s 52’ Spencer Brittany Marie providing added flexibility and depth as they prepare for the year ahead.
Lone Stars off to Isla
The Texas Lone Stars, fresh off their 2025 SFC Championship victory, are currently in the process of bringing their boat back to the United States.
The vessel is set to be picked up in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, before making its return north as preparations ramp up for the season opener. Their movement marks one of two notable boat migrations taking place in the weeks leading into the new season.
Lights Out Boston Navigating an International Journey
The second major migration involves Lights Out Boston, captained this year by Rob Carmichael.
Their boat has been operating internationally since September, when it was shipped to Cabo San Lucas for the Zane Grey Championship Playoffs. Most recently, the vessel was competing in a tournament in Quepos, Costa Rica.
From there, the journey continues south to Panama, where the boat will transit the Panama Canal before beginning its return north. Current plans call for a stop Grand Cayman, followed by a run to Key West.
Before the season opener, Lights Out Boston is also expected to compete in the Viking Invitational, just one week prior to the Key West Classic.
More Clubs Arriving for Day Two
Media Days continue tomorrow in Fort Worth, with several more teams scheduled to appear, including:
East Coast Remix
South Carolina Outcast
Mississippi Blues
With the Key West Classic fast approaching, Media Days are providing a first look at how teams are preparing for what promises to be another competitive SFC season.
Stay tuned to SFC Insider for more updates from Media Days.