Pat Ford’s Vigilance and Ron Hamlin’s Sternness Pay Off For a White Marlin Record on Fly

Photo Credit: Pat Ford Here’s the story behind one of many of Pat Ford’s IGFA fly-fishing records for white marlin, as told by Release Boatworks founder Jim Turner. Yesterday my friends Herb Rosell, Chris Sheeder and I were able to spend the day peacock bass fishing on the “world famous” E-Lake in Miami. We were hosted by our friend Pat …

2020 Big Rock Tournament: Coronavirus Update

The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament Board of Directors is hopeful that coronavirus conditions improve in time for the 62nd annual event. The tournament will take place as scheduled June 8th-13th, but has determined an alternative tournament week as July 5th-12th, 2020. Their concern remains the health and safety of their staff, volunteers and participants and as a result, they …

Showtime Fishing Team’s 46’ Release Boatworks Walkaround

Release Boatworks is currently building Showtime Fishing Team’s next boat, a 46’ Walkaround. Well known for their South Florida sailfishing prowess and their commitment to success, Showtime began their plans for a custom sportfish through the representation of Rey Navarro of RNC Yacht Group in 2019. Among other accomplishments, Showtime Fishing Team earned 1st place in the Dust ‘Em Off …

Release Boatworks Introduces New 42’ Dayboat Flybridge

Drum Roll Please! Release Boatworks has introduced a new model, the 42’ Dayboat Flybridge! Another collaboration with renowned naval architect Erwin Gerards, the Release Boatworks 42’ Custom Sportfish was designed in true RBW fashion around a large cockpit equipped for serious sportfishing, but will offer lofty sleeping accommodations for three in a queen plus over/under bunk below deck. While the …