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Sailfishing is the dominant sportfishing attraction during South Florida winters, and while some tournaments have been around for decades, many more are sprouting up each year with increase in demand as well as preference for different competition and prize structures. From November through May, here’s a list of the upcoming 2022/2023 South Florida Sailfish and Billfish Tournaments, including some notable …
Release Boatworks is a proud sponsor of next week’s Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, June 6-12th, 2022. Last year, over $1.8 million in payouts were awarded, with IT JUST TAKES TIME awarded $418,775 alone for their 723lb Blue Marlin. This tournament has been growing for almost 30 years, and consists of a week of the best fishing and best teams …
We’re proud to have been a sponsor of the 2022 Gulf Coast Masters in Orange Beach, Alabama, this past week! 48 teams registered for a total of 239 anglers, and over $726,000 in payouts were awarded. The largest blue marlin weighed was 702 lbs by angler Jack Donald on SKIN DEEP, and team QUANTIFIED earned first in the catch and …
This month, we’re a proud sponsor of the 2022 Gulf Coast Masters taking place in Orange Beach, Alabama May 23rd-29th, run by tournament director Robbie Carter and his awesome team! This year, the tournament is also part of the recently formed “Sport Fishing Championship” (SFC), and will be the very first tournament of the series televised live on CBS Sports. …
There are only 158 people in history who’ve accomplished a Billfish Royal Slam on conventional tackle. Only 4 people exist who have done it on fly. There is only ONE person who has done it more than once. His name is Roy Cronacher, IGFA trustee, and he’s achieved this feat 3 times. Very dedicated, persistent, pretty work Roy! Thank you to …
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 …
