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June 3-7, 2015 Tournament Updates

June 3, 2015 By InTheBite Editor

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Abaco_bch_resort3rd Annual Abaco Beach Blue Marlin Invitational June 3-6, 2015 24 Teams Competing

After a week break, the Skip’s Tournaments Committee returned to the Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina, Bahamas to host their final tournament of the 2015 season on June 3-6.

Gorgeous weather prevailed as the 1961 model Rybovich MISS BUDWEISER defended her overall title as winners of the Abaco Beach Blue Marlin Invitational – proving yet again the old girl’s still got it.  Of the 15 blue marlin released during the three days’ fishing, Captain Bill Davis managed to capture three of them, and also released a sailfish for good measure netting Michael Flannigan’s team 1,300 points at the call of lines out on Saturday.

The First Place trophy, sculpted by artist Kent Ullberg and a framed original painted chart by Craig Smith were presented to the MISS BUDWEISER team of Michael Flannigan, Mike Wilcox, and Bill Kimball, as well as a check for $107,550.  The Top Captain and Crew award went to none other than Mr. Flannigan’s top-notch crew Captain Bill Davis and mates Jeff Binkle and Blake Champlin, who deservingly left the stage with their $9,500 check. Mr. Wally Whitley’s crew consisting of Captain Travis Butters, Tyler Valles, Donny Lange and Robert Helm of the QUE MAS was happy to accept their $77,310 check for Second overall and Captain Shawn Truesdale on Mr. William Zelaya’s Viking KRAKEN walked away with an outstanding payout of $17,280 for their Third Place finish.

However, on day one it was Captain Sean Young on the COMMITTED that edged out the Island Boatworks COWPOKE by just 50 points to collect a cool $53,550 for owner John Lee and his team. COWPOKE Captain Mike Brady evened that score just 5 minutes after lines in on day two and quickly both those teams were playing catch up to the MISS BUDWEISER who released her only blue marlin for the day just ten minutes later – good enough to hang on to the daily win.

With the moon high and still practically full, the fishing on day three slowed and reports of big fish getting away upped the ante to bring one to the scales.  The fleet had a good scare when the Paul Mann MA SHEILA, who had recently weighed a 628 pounder the week prior, called in her hook-up and was not heard from the rest of the fishing day.  The fleet picked away at releases until the final call and Wally Whitley’s American QUE MAS with Captain Travis Butters took their early morning blue marlin release to the bank for the day three win.

At the candlelit awards banquet, tournament director Captain Skip Smith and assistant Jen Copeland recognized with commemorative plaques their sponsors: SatCom, Dex Media, HMY Yacht Sales, XL Insurance, Smith-Merritt Insurance, Costa, Diamond Fishing Line, and Shimano to name a few.  Captain Smith was sure to graciously thank Ms. Kevie Thomas of the Abaco Beach Resort and her staff, which quickly became a standing ovation by the crowd for all the Resort’s hard work, wonderful food, and long hours.

The Committee and the IGFA would like to thank the 58’ Merritt boat COMMITTED for their tenacity in landing a SAT tag in their blue marlin, and the Committee would also like to congratulate COWPOKE, A-FORD-ABLE, and KATHY JO for winning the game fish division.

Captain Smith was very pleased with the showing of teams and the comradery displayed at the Abaco Beach Blue Marlin Invitational this year and is looking forward to seeing them all in 2016.

Fishing Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m

Final Results

7.46.33 PMLive Tournament Results Click Here


 

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Fishing Schedule is June 3-6, 2015

For results look at Saint-Martin Billfish Tournament Facebook Page Click Here 


EAST COAST DIVISION

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Fishing Schedule is June 4-6, 2015

Bohicket Marina Invitational Billfish Tournament Day 3 Official Results:

1st Place – Reel Passion: 2 Blue Marlin, 1 White Marlin Released- 1500 points
Owner Bill Ingram
Captain Gary Richardson

2nd Place – My Three Sons: 2 Blue Marlin Released – 1200 Points
Owner Hunter Edwards
Captain Michael Mattson

3rd Place – Mutts & Jeff: 2 Blue Marlin Released – 1200 Points
Owner / Captain Tom Stanek

Outstanding Meatfish:

Dolphin – Summer Girl 36.0 Pounds
Angler Danny O’Quinn
Owner Mike Jackson / Stevie Leasure
Captain Stevie Leasure

Tuna – None Weighed In

Wahoo – Legal Holiday 55.6 Pounds
Angler Fred Bergen Jr.
Owner Fred Bergen
Captain Shelby Myreck

Outstanding Lady Angler:
First Place
Holly McAlhany – Syked Out
1 Blue Marlin, 1 Sailfish Released – 800 points
Owner David Sykes
Captain Dan Woody

Second Place
Jennifer Haugen – Mutts & Jeff
1 Blue Marlin Released – 600 Points
Owner / Captain Tom Stanek

Third Place
Hope Bentley – Home Run
1 White Marlin Released – 300 Points
Owner Steve Mungo
Captain Grant Bentley

Outstanding Youth Angler:

Brian Ingram , Age 10
Dolphin – 10.0 Pounds
Owner Bill Ingram
Captain Gary Richardson


 

GULF COAST DIVISION

 

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Fishing begins June 4-7, 2015

Done Deal wins top marlin with 583.7 lber.

Saturday a.m update: A couple of fish have been boated and 2014 Gulf Coast #captoftheyear Jason Buck and the Done Deal crew have a nice one on the deck. Katie Gonsoulin caught a blue marlin measuring 114 inches LJFL. (Release Ruler estimates the fish in the 500 lb range) Stay tuned to see who will rack up some Cup points for 2015.

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