The Company
From one of the first fishing booking systems to today’s full-service solutions.Our purpose has always been simple. Help our clients grow their business, deliver real return on their investment, and take the weight of managing their online presence off their shoulders so they can focus on what they actually love doing.
That means building websites that convert, search presence that gets them found, and booking software that runs without them having to think about it. When it all works together, operators stop worrying about where the next booking is coming from and start focusing on delivering the experience they built their business around.
Over 20 years working exclusively with charter and tour operators, we have built every tool they need in-house. The booking software started as Fishing RMS in 2004, evolved into RS Pro, then BrightCalendar. The marketing services grew from basic web design into full search presence covering SEO, GEO, and AEO. TrustedFish was built to help customers find vetted operators they can trust.
Everything we have built has been for the same reason. To make it easier for operators to run their business and harder for customers to find anyone else.
Timeline
2003 — The Beginning
Incorporated as Malaya Inc. in Florida, providing web design and online services to local South Florida charter operators at a time when most bookings were still taken by phone.
2004 — Fishing RMS
Developed Fishing RMS, one of the first online booking systems built specifically for fishing charters. Operators could now accept bookings and payments online 24 hours a day.
2005 — BlueClaw Launch
Launched BlueClaw and took our services nationwide. Fishing RMS, website design, internet marketing, and hosting, all built for charter and tour operators.
2006 — Going International
Expanded internationally, serving clients in Central America, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Australia.
2007 — NACO Partnership
Became an exclusive partner of the National Charter Boat Association (NACO). Launched the GlobalAnglers directory prototype.
2009 — BlueClaw RS Pro
Released RS Pro, an upgraded booking system built to handle the growing demand for online bookings. Expanded into the tour operator sector.
2012 — BrightCalendar
RS Pro evolved into BrightCalendar, expanding into government, education, and tourism alongside our core charter and tour operator clients. Began transitioning our web services brand to BrightClient.
2014 — A New Chapter
Sold BrightCalendar. Continued operating BrightClient and maintained web services for charter and tour operator clients.
2018 — TravelFish
TravelFish, an invite-only global directory connecting anglers with fishing lodges, marinas, dining, and charter operators worldwide. Development began in partnership with Capt. Brad Grost of Gulfstream Charters, Clearwater, FL.
2020 — Six One Media LLC
Formed Six One Media LLC as the parent company, consolidating our web services and software operations under a single entity.
2021 — BrightCalendar Returns
Reacquired BrightCalendar. Serving the charter and tour industry has always been where our heart is.
2024 — TrustedFish
Rebranded TravelFish to TrustedFish, focusing on vetted captains and operators. Still active today.
2025 — BlueClaw Returns
Relaunched BlueClaw with modern services: SEO, GEO, AEO, custom WordPress design, and BrightCalendar, still serving clients from our earliest years.
2026 — What's Next
New BrightCalendar release coming soon. Major TrustedFish upgrade coming soon.