With 1,000 points, the Cotton Picker team was named the 2020 Virginia Beach Invitational winner. The fleet ended the tournament with 105 total releases (98 whites, 4 blues, 3 sails), and a total payout of $92,355.
Results:
1st Place- Cotton Picker 1000 points
2nd Place- Sea Trader 900 points
3rd Place- Victory Lap 800 points
Photo courtesy Virginia Beach Invitational
Top Junior angler- Adam Kilby (age 14), 6 white marlin releases on
Mama C
Top Lady angler- Wendy Brockenbrough, 8 white marlin releases on
Sea Trader
Day 1 daily –
Victory Lap (grand slam)
Day 2 daily-
Reelin N Dealin (6 releases)
Day 3 daily-
Cotton Picker (7 releases)
Photo courtesy Virginia Beach Invitational
Top tuna- 50.6 pounds on
Cotton Picker
Top dolphin- 34.0 pounds on
Juggernaut
There were, of course, notable catches from junior anglers”Gavin Cowan (age 13) with 4 releases, and R.B. Brown (age15) with 3 releases.
Results:
1st Place- Cotton Picker 1000 points
2nd Place- Sea Trader 900 points
3rd Place- Victory Lap 800 points
