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2022 Final Standings

1 2017 In the Bite COTY

Overview // Sanctioned Tournaments // Rules

Divisions: East Coast Florida / Gulf Coast / International / Hawaii 

Past Standings: 2022 // 2021 // 2020 // 2019 // 2018 // 2017  //  2016  //  2015 & Earlier //  InTheBite Champion’s Cup

The CHAMPIONSHIP OF SPORTFISHING.

The InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup is the world’s foremost competition for professional sportfishermen. The world’s only quantifiable metric for comparing the tournament success of captains, winning an InTheBite Captain of the Year Award is a major achievement. The Cup is composed of five divisions that span the sportfishing world: East CoastFloridaGulf CoastHawaii and International. It is comprised of 90-sanctioned tournaments. The SCORING SYSTEM is: 1st Place: 500 points, 2nd Place: 300 points, 3rd Place: 100 points. Heaviest Marlin: 500 points. Overall Championship: 250 points. 12 Boat Tournament Minimum for points.

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AIRMAR EAST COAST DIVISION

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Capt. Jay Weaver // Blue Sky // 1,450 pts.

  • Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Carolina Billfish Classic, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Edisto Marina Billfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • South Carolina Governor’s Cup Series Champion, 250 pts.
  • Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Mike King // Frequent Flyer, Blue Bell // 1,100 pts.

  • Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Hatteras Blue Marlin Release Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Jon Duffie // Billfisher // 800 pts.

  • White Marlin Open, 2nd Place Release, 300 pts.
  • White Marlin Open, Heaviest White 77.5 lbs, 500 pts.

Capt. Dale Britt // Welder’s Ark // 650 pts.

  • Swansboro Rotary Memorial Day Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • North Carolina Billfish Series Champion, 250 pts.
  • Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Stuart Lackey // Reel Hook Up // 600 pts.

  • Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Edisto Marina Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Jimmie Horning // Hog Wild // 500 pts.

  • Hatteras Village Offshore Open, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Hunter Blount // Saving Grace // 500 pts. 

  • Swansboro Rotary Memorial Day Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Matt Bierley // Hydrosphere // 500 pts.

  • Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament, Heaviest Marlin 533 lbs, 500 pts.

Capt. Neil Sykes // Mercenaria // 500 pts.

  • The Big Rock, 1st Place Heaviest Marlin 572.6 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Rodney Crossman // Safari // 500 pts.

  • The Big Rock, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Hook Leconey // Reelin Feelin // 500 pts.

  • Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City Quest for the Ring, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. John Thompson // TLC // 500 pts.

  • Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City Quest for the Ring, Heaviest Blue Marlin 437 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. John Dougherty // Outrage // 500 pts.

  • Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City Quest for the Ring, Heaviest White Marlin 64.1 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Mike Glaesner // Sportin’ Life // 500 pts.

  • Edisto Marina Billfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Tom Krauss // Sandra D // 500 pts.

  • Dare County Boat Builders Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Dan Devine // Sea Flame // 500 pts.

  • HUK Big Fish Classic, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. John Griffith // Gret’s Three J’s // 500 pts. 

  • HUK Big Fish Classic, Heaviest Marlin 436 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Jesse Granitzki // Bi-Op-Sea // 500 pts.

  • Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Rob Mahoney // Mama C // 500 pts.

  • White Marlin Open, 1st Place Release, 500 pts.

Capt. Eddie Wheeler // Cabana // 500 pts.

  • White Marlin Open, Heaviest Blue 511 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Charles Foreman // Country Girl // 500 pts. 

  • Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Bobby Dunn // Code Blu // 500 pts.

  • Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Joe Trainor // Low Profile // 500 pts.

  • MidAtlantic, 1st Place Blue Marlin 657 lbs, 500 pts.

Capt. Steve Castellini // Kaarmaa // 500 pts.

  • MidAtlantic, 1st Place White Marlin 75 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Austin Robins // Max Bet // 500 pts.

  • MidAtlantic, 1st Place Points, 500 pts.

Capt. Nick Jones // Cutting Up // 500 pts.

  • Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Lee Smith // Carterican // 2nd Place, 300 pts.

  • Hatteras Village Offshore Open, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Tom Peel // Bangarang // 300 pts.

  • Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Russell Sinclar // Wave Paver // 300 pts.

  • The Big Rock, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Jon Meade // Showtime // 300 pts.

  • Carolina Billfish Classic, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Timmy Kidwell // Stream Weaver // 300 pts.

  • Hatteras Blue Marlin Release Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. TBA // Bullwinkle // 300 pts.

  • Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City Quest for the Ring, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Jason Krahenbill // Sally Girl // 300 pts.

  • Dare County Boat Builders Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Steve Moore // Absolut Pleasure // 300 pts.

  • HUK Big Fish Classic, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. John Bayliss // Tarheel // 300 pts.

  • Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Stephen Draughon // Bill Collector // 300 pts.

  • Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Bull Tulson // Sea Toy // 300 pts.

  • Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Harry Smith // Double B // 100 pts.

  • Hatteras Village Offshore Open, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Brent Gaskill // Builders Choice // 100 pts.

  • Swansboro Rotary Memorial Day Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Jed Galloway // John Boat // 100 pts.

  • Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Bobby Garmany // Bench Mark // 100 pts.

  • The Big Rock, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Cords Lucas // Buddy Rowe // 100 pts.

  • Carolina Billfish Classic, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Rob Warren // Honey Hush // 100 pts.

  • Hatteras Blue Marlin Release Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Danny Prettyman // Roll Groove // 100 pts.

  • Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City Quest for the Ring, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Charles Haywood // Rigged Up // 100 pts.

  • Dare County Boat Builders Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Anthony Pino // Blood Money // 100 pts.

  • HUK Big Fish Classic, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Britton Shackleford // Doghouse // 100 pts.

  • Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Chester Simms // Lights Out // 100 pts.

  • White Marlin Open, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

RELEASE MARINE INTERNATIONAL DIVISION

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Capt. Pete Zook // Sea Striker // 1,050 pts. 

  • Bermuda Billfish Blast, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Sea Horse Billfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Bermuda Triple Crown Series Champions, 250 pts.

Capt. Evan Salvay // Stella June // 1,000 pts.

  • Pelagic Triple Crown, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore, Heaviest Black Marlin, 375 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Cory Gillespie // Lunatico // 900 pts.

  • White Marlin Roundup, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Custom Shootout, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Bermuda Billfish Blast, 1st Place Heaviest Marlin 682 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Spencer Johnson // Freebird // 900 pts.

  • Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Chris Kaulen // Marlin Darlin // 800 pts.

  • White Marlin Roundup, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • The Shootout, Production vs. Custom, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Myles Doley // Pescaria // 800 pts.

  • Custom Shootout, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Bakers Bay Invitational, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Joe Crawford // Sea Angel on Rum Runner // 750 pts.

  • Los Suenos Triple Crown, Leg 2, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Los Suenos Triple Crown Champion, 250 pts.

Capt. Lance Hightower // Vaquero // 600 pts.

  • Pelagic Rockstar Offshore, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Los Suenos Triple Crown, Leg 2, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Austin Robins // Max Bet // 600 pts.

  • Los Suenos Triple Crown, Leg 1, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Los Suenos Triple Crown, Leg 3, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Tony Carrizosa // Team Galati // 600 pts.

  • Los Suenos Triple Crown, Leg 1,  2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Los Suenos Triple Crown, Leg 3, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Greg DiStefano // El Suertudo // 600 pts.

  • Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Rob Mahoney // Miss AC // 500 pts.

  • Los Suenos Triple Crown, Leg 1, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Keith Greenburg // Krazy Salts // 500 pts.

  • Chub Cay Invitational, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Brent Gaskill // Builder’s Choice // 500 pts. 

  • The Shootout, Production vs. Custom, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Mark McDevitt // Electric Bill // 500 pts.

  • Custom Shootout, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Chris Workman // Reel Pushy // 500 pts.

  • Walkers Cay Invitational, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Marc Noakes // My Victoria // 500 pts. 

  • World Cup Blue Marlin Tournament, 1st Place 950 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Peter Rans // Overproof //500 pts.

  • Bermuda Billfish Blast, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Paul Alderman // El Cazador // 500 pts.

  • The Shootout, Production vs. Custom, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Walker Cay Invitational, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Bermuda Billfish Blast, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Bull Tolson // Sea Toy // 500 pts.

  • Bermuda Big Game Classic, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Allan Bean // Paradise One // 500 pts.

  • Bermuda Big Game Classic, 1st Heaviest Marlin 713 lbs, 500 pts.

Capt. Ricky Sousa, Jr. // Game Changer // 500 pts.

  • Sea Horse Billfish Tournament, Heaviest Marlin 610 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Nicholas Moreno // Will 2 Win 2 // 500 pts.

  • Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Hector Davila // Sari Victoria // 500 pts.

  • San Juan International Billfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Zach Morrow // Reel Cast // 500 pts.

  • Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Juan Carlos Lopez // Toreros // 500 pts.

  • Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Roberto Beltran // Fellin Azul // 500 pts.

  • Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore, Heaviest Marlin 555 lb., 500 pts.

Capt. TBA // El Mexicano // 500 pts.

  • Bisbee’s Black & Blue, 1st Place Marlin 461. lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Ronnie Fields // Big Stick // 400 pts.

  • Chub Cay Invitational, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Walkers Cay Invitational, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Eddie Wheeler // Cabana // 300 pts.

  • Pelagic Rockstar Offshore // 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Billy Gerlach // Billfisher // 300 pts.

  • Los Suenos Triple Crown, Leg 2, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Topher Wightman // Rainmaker // 300 pts.

  • Bakers Bay Invitational, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Javier “Perico” Sanchez Alarcon // Cloud Nine // 300 pts.

  • Pelagic Triple Crown, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Chris Weeks // Plane Simple // 300 pts.

  • Bermuda Big Game Classic, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Edward “Cookie” Murray // Auspicious // 300 pts.

  • Sea Horse Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Jose Ramon // Drill Hound // 300 pts.

  • San Juan International Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Ramon Agundez // Karma // 300 pts. 

  • Bisbee’s Black & Blue, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. John Brennan // Game Plan // 100 pts.

  • Pelagic Rockstar Offshore, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Ben Horning // Fish Tank // 100 pts.

  • Los Suenos Triple Crown, Leg 3, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Kyle Liane // Bree // 100 pts.

  • Chub Cay Invitational, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Greg Eklund // Cloud Nine // 100 pts.

  • White Marlin Roundup, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Danny Hearn // Blank Check // 100 pts.

  • Bakers Bay Invitational, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Julian Liquidano Garcia // Tailchaser // 100 pts.

  • Pelagic Triple Crown, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Kevin Fox // Gladys Fox // 100 pts.

  • Bermuda Gig Game Classic, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. KJ Zeher // De-Bait-Able // 100 pts.

  • Sea Horse Billfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Santiago Javier Marey // Picara // 100 pts.

  • San Juan International Billfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Keith Hilton // Salty K // 100 pts. 

  • Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Devin Silas // SHOE // 100 pts.

  • Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Pablo Pino // Chupacabra // 100 pts. 

  • Bisbee’s Black & Blue, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

FURUNO GULF COAST DIVISION

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Capt. Landon Bell // Southern Charm // 1,800 pts.

  • Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • New Orleans Invitational, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Blue Marlin Grand Championship, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • White Marlin Shootout, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • MBGFC Labor Day Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Terrell Miller // Sigsbee Deep // 1,550 pts.

  • Texas International Fishing Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Texas Legends Billfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Texas Triple Crown Champion, 250 ps.
  • Texas Women Anglers Tournament, 2nd Place Release, 300 pts.

Capt. Justin Drummond // Quantified // 1,400 pts.

  • Gulf Coast Masters, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Billfish Pachanga, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Texas International Fishing Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Cricket Crochet // Rising Son’s // 1,300 pts.

  • Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • MBGFC Ladies Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • MBGFC Labor Day Tournament, Heaviest Marlin 785 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Jason Buck // A Work of Art // 1,050 pts.

  • Orange Beach Billfish Classic, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, Heaviest Marlin 638.7 lbs, 500 pts.
  • Gulf Coast Triple Crown Champions, 250 pts.

Capt. Chris Hood // It Just Takes Time // 1,000 pts.

  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, Heaviest Marlin 763.6 lbs, 500 pts.
  • Blue Marlin Grand Championship, Heaviest Marlin 568.4 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Clinton Clark // Rebecca // 900 pts.

  • Texas International Fishing Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Texas Legends Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Texas Billfish Classic, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Matt Coppoletta // Mon Chari // 800 pts.

  • Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Kevin Deerman // Draggin’ Up // 800 pts. 

  • Lone Star Shootout, Heaviest Marlin 680.5 lbs., 500 pts.
  • Texas Billfish Classic, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Myles Colley // Quicktime // 800 pts.

  • Pensacola International Billfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • MBGFC Labor Day Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Devin Potts // C-Ya // 600 pts.

  • Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic , 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Blue Marlin Grand Championship, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Marlin Brown // Second Wind // 500 pts.

  • New Orleans Invitational, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. David Phung // Hooks Deep // 500 pts.

  • Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, Heaviest Marlin 622 lbs, 500 pts.

Capt. Alan Legge // High Cotton // 500 pts.

  • Orange Beach Billfish Classic, Heaviest Marlin 642 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. George Crenshaw // CE // 500 pts.

  • Orange Beach Billfish Classic, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Kyle Smith // Skin Deep // 500 pts.

  • Gulf Coast Masters, Heaviest Marlin 702 lbs, 500 pts.

Capt. Erik Chandler // Crawgator // 500 pts.

  • Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic, Heaviest Marlin 492.6 lbs, 500 pts.

Capt. Shannon Allman // Ramble On // 500 pts.

  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Marin Clement III // Vamanos // 500 pts.

  • Billfish Panchanga, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Clayton Martignoni // El Patron // 500 pts.

  • Lone Star Shootout, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Ryan Reagan // Buck-n-Bills // 500 pts.

  • Texas Legends Billfish Tournaments, Heaviest Marlin 469 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Travis Dorland // Dirt Pitt // 500  pts.

  • White Marlin Shootout, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Patrick Somerville // Blue Rush // 500 pts.

  • Texas Women Anglers Tournament, 1st Place Release, 500 pts.

Capt. Patrick Ivy // Breath Easy // 400 pts.

  • Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • MBGFC Ladies Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Bobby Wade // Bandito // 300 pts.

  • Gulf Coast Masters, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Shane Toole // Necessity // 300 pts.

  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Blake Bridge // All in Fishing // 300 pts.

  • Pensacola International Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Nate Forbes // Poured Out // 300 pts.

  • Billfish Panchanga, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Todd Penick // Why Knot // 300 pts.

  • Lone Star Shootout, 2nd Place 300 pts.

Capt. Ryan Easterling // Cold Motion // 300 pts.

  • MBGFC Ladies Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Luis Perez // Snafu // 300 pts.

  • White Marlin Shootout,  3rd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Nick Millsap // Panhandler // 100 pts.

  • Orange Beach Billfish Classic, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Jeff Shoults // Mollie // 100 pts. 

  • Gulf Coast Masters, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Matt Abraham // Contrapption // 100 pts.

  • New Orleans Invitational, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Brad Schoenfeld // Amigo // 100 pts.

  • Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Billy Blount // Sunrise // 100 pts.

  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Drew Holk // La Posada // 100 pts.

  • Pensacola International Billfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Tyler Maxwell // Pearl // 100 pts.

  • Blue Marlin Grand Championship, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Richard Weischwill // Mi Novia // 100 pts. 

  • Lone Star Shootout, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Reid Low // Miss Catherine // 100 pts.

  • Texas Legends Billfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Steven Carusell // She Gone // 100 pts.

  • Texas Billfish Classic, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Corbin Plumlee // Instigator // 100 pts.

  • Texas Women Anglers Tournament, 3rd Place Release, 100 pts.

Capt. Corey Hurst // Breathe Easy // 100 pts.

  • MBGFC Labor Day Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

CONTENDER FLORIDA DIVISION

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Capt. Quinton Dieterle // Contender One // 1,050 pts.

  • Sailfish Challenge, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Final Sail, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Quest for the Crest Series Champion, 250 pts.

Capt. Josh Chaney // Champagne Lady // 1,000 pts.

  • Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Fishs Heads “The Quickie” Sailfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. John Dougherty // Outrage // 800 pts.

  • Pelican Yacht Club Billfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Brian Cone // Contagious, Trophy Hunter // 700 pts.

  • Islamorada Fishing Club’s Sailfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Jimmy Johnson’s Quest for the Ring, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. James “JC” Cleare // Remix // 650 pts. 

  • Islamorada Fishing Club’s Sailfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Florida Keys Gold Series Champion, 250 pts.
  • Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Garrett Yarbourough // Lo Que Sea // 600 pts.

  • Pelican Yacht Club Billfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Buccaneer Cup, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Nick Carullo // Goombay, Remix // 500 pts.

  • Silver Sailfish Derby, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Jon Meade // Showtime! // 500 pts.

  • Gold Cup Team Fishing Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Andrew Rhonehouse // Jolene // 500 pts.

  • Operation Sailfish, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Roy Lindback // Tiki // 500 pts.

  • Islamorada Fishing Club’s Sailfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Greg Eklund // Cloud Nine // 500 pts.

  • Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Colin Page // Lunatico // 500 pts.

  • Jimmy Johnson’s Quest for the Ring

Capt. Scott Stoky // Still Right // 500 pts.

  • Final Sail, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. John McInTyre // Reel Easy // 500 pts.

  • Dust ‘Em Off Sailfish Warmup, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Mike Brady // Cowpoke // 400 pts.

  • Pelican Yacht Club Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Buccaneer Cup, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Luke Davis // Off Course // 300 pts.

  • Silver Sailfish Derby, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Jimmy Hardee // Seven // 300 pts.

  • Gold Cup Team Fishing Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Ricky Linder // Fish Tales // 300 pts.

  • Operation Sailfish, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Richard Peeples // Seraphim // 300 pts.

  • Buccaneer Cup, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Raymond Baiz // My Sea Cin // 300 pts. 

  • Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Stetson Turney // Catch 23 // 300 pts.

  • Sailfish Challenge, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Chris Ware // Executive Decision // 300 pts. 

  • Jimmy Johnson’s Quest for the Ring, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Jacques Paul-Hus // Skipjac2 // 300 pts. 

  • Dust ‘Em Off Sailfish Warmup, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Trevor Frins // Hillbilly Deluxe // 300 pts.

  • Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Chris Martin // Retribution // 300 pts.

  • Fish Heads “The Quickie” Sailfish Tournament

Capt. Ryan McBride // Gator One // 100 pts.

  • Silver Sailfish Derby, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. David Berard // Tami Ann // 100 pts.

  • Gold Cup Team Fishing Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Art Sapp // Native Son // 100 pts.

  • Operation Sailfish, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Paul Ross // Relentless // 100 pts.

  • Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Nat Nason // On Sail // 100 pts.

  • Sailfish Challenge, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. John Dudas // Sandman // 100 pts.

  • Final Sail, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Jamie Ralph // Old No. 7 // 100 pts.

  • Dust ‘Em Off Sailfish Warmup, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Ian Weber // Frigate // 100  pts. 

  • Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. TBA // J Hook // 100 pts.

  • Fish Heads “The Quickie” Sailfish Tournament

RELEASE RULER HAWAII DIVISION

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Capt. Teddy Hoogs // Bwana // 2,200 pts.

  • Rock n Reel Tournament, 1st Place 500 pts.
  • Kona Kickoff, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Skins Marlin Derby, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Big Island Invitational Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • It’s a Wrap Tournament, 1st Place Heaviest Marlin, 468 lbs, 500 pts.
  • It’s a Wrap Tournament, 2nd Place Release, 300 pts.

Capt. Tracy Epstien // Last Chance // 2,100 pts.

  • Lazy Marlin Hunt, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Kona Kick Off, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Marlin Magic Lure Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Kona Throw Down, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Skins Marlin Derby, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Keith Robinson // Sea Genie II // 1,500 pts.

  • Lazy Marlin Hunt, Heaviest Marlin, 942.5 lbs., 500 pts.
  • Fire Cracker Open, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Kona Throw Down, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Jason Holtz // Pursuit // 1,100 pts.

  • Fire Cracker Open, 2nd Place Heaviest Marlin 474 lbs., 300 pts.
  • Big Island Invitational Tournament, 2nd Place Heaviest Marlin 626.5 lbs., 300 pts.
  • Big Island Invitational Tournament, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Carlton Taniyama // Five Star // 1,100 pts.

  • Rock n Reel Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Marlin Magic Lure Tournament, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • It’s a Wrap, 1st Place, 500 pts.

Capt. Marlin Parker // Marlin Magic // 1,100 pts.

  • Fire Cracker Open, 1st Place Heaviest Marlin 747 lbs., 500 pts.
  • Big Island Invitational Tournament, 1st Place Heaviest Marlin 653. lbs., 500 pts.
  • It’s a Wrap, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Chris Choy // Sapo // 800 pts. 

  • Fire Cracker Open, 2nd Place, 300 pts.
  • Lure Maker Challenge, 1st Place Heaviest Marlin 688 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Shane O’Brien // Wild Hooker // 800 pts. 

  • Lure Maker Challenge, 1st Place, 500 pts.
  • Lure Maker Challenge, 2nd Place Heaviest Marlin 544.5 lbs., 300 pts.

Capt. Kai Hoover // Sea Baby III // 500 pts.

  • Skins Marlin Derby, Heaviest Marlin 558.5 lbs., 500 pts.

Capt. Tony Clark // Mauna Kea // 300 pts.

  • Lazy Marlin Hunter, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Nate Figueroa // Kila Kila // 300 pts.

  • Kona Kickoff, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Joe Thrasher // Mauna Loa // 300 pts.

  • Lure Maker Challenge, 2nd Place, 300 pts.

Capt. Cyrus Widhalm // Apex // 300 pts.

  • Fire Cracker Open, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Skins Marlin Derby, 3rd Place, 100 pts.
  • Fire Cracker Open, 3rd Place Heaviest Marlin 409 lbs., 100 pts.

Capt. Mat Bowman // Sweet Sadie // 100 pts.

  • Lazy Marlin Hunt, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Chuck Wigzell // EZ Pickens // 100 pts.

  • Rock n Reel Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. James Bach // Maverick // 100 pts.

  • Marlin Magic Lure Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Randy Parker // Legend // 100 pts.

  • Kona Throw Down, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Chris Donato // Benchmark // 100 pts.

  • Lure Maker Challenge, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Jeff Kahl // Piper // 100 pts.

  • Big Island Invitational Tournament, 3rd Place, 100 pts.

Capt. Kevin Nakamaru // Northern Lights // 100 pts.

  • Lure Maker Challenger, 3rd Place Heaviest Marlin 497 lbs., 100 pts.

Capt. Jeff Fay // Humdinger // 100 pts.

  • Big Island Invitational Tournament, 3rd Place Heaviest Marlin 576 lbs., 100 pts.