DOCK TALK

Mid-Atlantic $500,000 kicks off on Sunday August 16, 2009

Summer is passing by faster than a 40-plus knot sportfishing battlewagon headed for The Rip. But, not to fear, the best of the bluewater fishing season is upon us and with it comes the most eagerly awaited big game tournament of the Atlantic season - the Mid-Atlantic $500,000! 

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Professional speckled trout tournament series to launch this fall

Salwater Fishing Association was created to form a professional speckled trout tournament series across the Gulf Coast.  They will also be launching the "SFA Pro Speck Series" in March 2010.

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Red Snapper World Championships Begin June 1

Orange Beach Alabama is the home of the 2009 Red Snapper World Championship Saltwater Series Tournament where anglers can compete to win over $200,000 in cash and prizes.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 2012

Sailfish Challenge
From: 2/23/2012
To: 2/26/2012
Location: South Florida, FL

Back Country Fly Championship
From: 2/23/2012
To: 2/25/2012
Location: Islamorada, FL

March 2012

Presidential Challenge of Costa Rica
From: 3/1/2012
To: 3/4/2012
Location: Villa Playa Samara, IT

Gridiron Greats Billfish Bowl
From: 3/1/2012
To: 3/3/2012
Location: Florida Keys, FL

Capt. Leon Shell Memorial Billfish Tournament 11th Anniversary
From: 3/2/2012
To: 3/4/2012
Location: Marathon, FL

Capt. Bob Lewis Billfish Challenge
From: 3/3/2012
To: 3/3/2012
Location: Miami, FL

Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament
From: 3/11/2012
To: 3/16/2012
Location: Grand Bahama Island, IT

March Merkin Permit Invitational Tournament
From: 3/11/2012
To: 3/15/2012
Location: Key West, FL

Bahamas Wahoo Championship - Leg 3
From: 3/11/2012
To: 3/16/2012
Location: Port Lucaya,

Key West Fishing Tournament Kickoff
From: 3/16/2012
To: 3/18/2012
Location: Key West, FL

Los Suenos Signature Billfish Series, Leg 2
From: 3/21/2012
To: 3/24/2012
Location: Costa Rica, IT

Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament
From: 3/22/2012
To: 3/24/2012
Location: Miami Beach, FL

Kids Count Inshore Fishing Tournament
From: 3/24/2012
To: 3/24/2012
Location: Jacksonville, FL, FL

Ft. Pierce Saltwater Classic
From: 3/30/2012
To: 3/31/2012
Location: Ft. Pierce, FL

April 2012

Bokor All-Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament
From: 4/10/2012
To: 4/13/2012
Location: Islamorada, FL

Baker’s Bay Marsh Harbour Bonefish Classic
From: 4/12/2012
To: 4/15/2012
Location: Abaco, Bahamas, IT

Greater Palm Beach Offshore 440
From: 4/13/2012
To: 4/15/2012
Location: Palm Beach, FL

World Sailfish Championship
From: 4/17/2012
To: 4/21/2012
Location: Key West, FL

Redbone Sunrise/Sunset Tarpon Tourney
From: 4/20/2012
To: 4/24/2012
Location: Islamorada, FL

Annual Gators Suncoast Kingfish Classic
From: 4/20/2012
To: 4/21/2012
Location: Treasure Island, FL

Hawk's Nest 1st Annual Hang'Em High Tournament
From: 4/22/2012
To: 4/25/2012
Location: Cat Island, Bahamas, IT

Bahamas Billfish Championship (Central Abaco)
From: 4/24/2012
To: 4/28/2012
Location: Treasure Cay, Bahamas, IT

15th Annual “Get the Net” Big Game Fishing Tournament
From: 4/25/2012
To: 4/29/2012
Location: Islamorada, FL

Tarponian Tournament
From: 4/29/2012
To: 5/2/2012
Location: Key West, FL

May 2012

Bertram/Hatteras Shootout
From: 5/1/2012
To: 5/5/2012
Location: Boat Harbor, Bahamas, IT

The Shootout
From: 5/1/2012
To: 5/5/2012
Location: Abaco, Bahamas, IT

Raymond James Boca Grande Classic
From: 5/2/2012
To: 5/5/2012
Location: Boca Grande, FL

Cayman Islands International Billfish Tournament
From: 5/3/2012
To: 5/6/2012
Location: Cayman Islands, IT

Marathon Bull and Cow Offshore Dolphin tournament
From: 5/4/2012
To: 5/6/2012
Location: Marathon, FL, FL

Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo
From: 5/4/2012
To: 5/6/2012
Location: Islamorada, FL

NBOA Gulf Coast Classic
From: 5/4/2012
To: 5/6/2012
Location: Sarasota, FL

The Gene Doyle Backcountry Release Fishing Tournament
From: 5/5/2012
To: 5/6/2012
Location: Collier County, FL, FL

Keymorada Invitational Fly-Spin Tournament
From: 5/8/2012
To: 5/12/2012
Location: Key West, FL

25th Annual Green Turtle Club Fishing Tournament
From: 5/8/2012
To: 5/11/2012
Location: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, IT

Bahamas Billfish Championship, Leg 3
From: 5/8/2012
To: 5/12/2012
Location: Harbour Island, Bahamas, IT

Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout
From: 5/10/2012
To: 5/13/2012
Location: Pompano Beach, FL

Grand Slam/Castaways KDW Tournament
From: 5/11/2012
To: 5/12/2012
Location: Jupiter, FL

8th Annual Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic
From: 5/11/2012
To: 5/11/2012
Location: Jacksonville, FL

Mad Dog Manduch Fishing Classic
From: 5/11/2012
To: 5/12/2012
Location: Miami Beach, FL

Captain Hook Invitational
From: 5/12/2012
To: 5/12/2012
Location: Daulphin Island, AL

Stuart Sailfish Club Ladies Tournament
From: 5/12/2012
To: 5/12/2012
Location: Stuart, FL

Hawk's Nest 12th Annual Billfish Blast
From: 5/13/2012
To: 5/16/2012
Location: Cat Island, Bahamas, IT

IGFA World Championship
From: 5/13/2012
To: 5/18/2012
Location: Cabo San Luca, Mexico, IT

Custom Shootout
From: 5/16/2012
To: 5/19/2012
Location: Harbour Island, Bahamas, IT

Mike Schmidt Winner's Circle Invitational
From: 5/17/2012
To: 5/19/2012
Location: Old Bahama Bay at West End, Bahmas, IT

The North Carolina Offshore Inshore Challenge
From: 5/18/2012
To: 5/20/2012
Location: Hatteras and Morehead City, NC

Frances Langford Memorial Fishing Tournament
From: 5/18/2012
To: 5/19/2012
Location: Jensen Beach, FL

Annual Coconuts Dolphin Tournament
From: 5/18/2012
To: 5/20/2012
Location: Key Largo FL, FL

Annual Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament
From: 5/23/2012
To: 5/26/2012
Location: Georgetown, SC

9th Annual New Smyrna Beach Fishstock Challenge
From: 5/24/2012
To: 5/27/2012
Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL

Boat Harbour Round Up, Leg 1
From: 5/27/2012
To: 6/1/2012
Location: Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour, IT

Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic
From: 5/29/2012
To: 6/3/2012
Location: Venice, LA

2012 Billfish Invitational hosted by Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts at the Bimini Big Game Club
From: 5/30/2012
To: 6/2/2012
Location: Bimini Big Game Club, IT

7th Annual Tuna Round Up
From: 5/31/2012
To: 6/2/2012
Location: Pirate's Cove Marina, Manteo, NC, NC

June 2012

Islamorada Dolphin Tournament
From: 6/1/2012
To: 6/3/2012
Location: Islamorada, FL

Kajun Sportsman
From: 6/1/2012
To: 6/16/2012
Location: Port Fourchon, LA

Palm Beach County KDW Classic
From: 6/2/2012
To: 6/2/2012
Location: Riviera Beach, FL

Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Tournament
From: 6/3/2012
To: 6/8/2012
Location: Islamorada, FL

Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
From: 6/4/2012
To: 6/12/2012
Location: Biloxi, MS

Captain’s Cup Dolphin Tournament
From: 6/6/2012
To: 6/7/2012
Location: Islamorada, FL

Bohicket Marina Invitational Billfish Tournament
From: 6/6/2012
To: 6/9/2012
Location: Johns Island, SC

Presidential Papagayo Cup
From: 6/6/2012
To: 6/9/2012
Location: Marina Papgayo, Costa Rica, IT

Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament
From: 6/7/2012
To: 6/10/2012
Location: Cape May, NJ

Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam
From: 6/7/2012
To: 6/10/2012
Location: Pompano Beach, FL

Annual Big Pine & Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament
From: 6/8/2012
To: 6/10/2012
Location: Big Pine Key, FL

The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
From: 6/8/2012
To: 6/16/2012
Location: Morehead City, NC

Grand Slam/Castaways Jupiter Kids Fishing Day
From: 6/9/2012
To: 6/9/2012
Location: Jupiter, FL, FL

27th Annual Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament
From: 6/10/2012
To: 6/15/2012
Location: Treasure Cay, Abacos, Bahamas, IT

14th Annual Kona Classic
From: 6/12/2012
To: 6/12/2012
Location: Kona, HI

Inaugral Big Money Tournament at Abaco Beach Resort
From: 6/12/2012
To: 6/16/2012
Location: Abaco Beach Resort, IT

New Orleans Invitational Billfish Tournament
From: 6/14/2012
To: 6/16/2012
Location: Venice, LA, LA

25th Annual Star Island Shark Tournament
From: 6/15/2012
To: 6/16/2012
Location: Montauk, NY, NY

Island Grill Blue Water Dolphin Tournament
From: 6/15/2012
To: 6/16/2012
Location: Islamorada, FL

The 4th Annual BUZZ/WIRK Fishing Tournament
From: 6/16/2012
To: 6/16/2012
Location: Carlin Park in Jupiter, FL, FL

Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament
From: 6/17/2012
To: 6/22/2012
Location: Islamorada, FL

Bahamas Billfish Championship
From: 6/19/2012
To: 6/23/2012
Location: Treasure Cay, Bahamas, IT

Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
From: 6/20/2012
To: 6/24/2012
Location: Sandestin, FL

Keep'n It Reel Fish'n Chips 2010 Tournament
From: 6/21/2012
To: 6/23/2012
Location: East Cape Mexico, Mexico, IT

Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby
From: 6/22/2012
To: 6/24/2012
Location: Key West, FL

Caicos Classic Release Tournament
From: 6/22/2012
To: 6/25/2012
Location: Turks and Caicos, IT

Ocean City Marlin Club's 33rd Annual Small Boat Tournament
From: 6/23/2012
To: 6/24/2012
Location: Ocean City, MD, MD

Burdines Waterfront Dolphin & Blackfin Fun Fishing Tournament
From: 6/23/2012
To: 6/24/2012
Location: Marathon, FL

Houston Big Game Fishing Club's Lonestar Shootout
From: 6/24/2012
To: 6/29/2012
Location: Port O'Connor, TX, TX

Boat Harbour Round Up, Leg 2
From: 6/26/2012
To: 6/30/2012
Location: Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbor, IT

Carolina Billfish Classic
From: 6/27/2012
To: 6/30/2012
Location: My Pleasant, SC

Montauk Marine Basin Shark Tournament
From: 6/28/2012
To: 6/30/2012
Location: Montauk, NY

Firecracker Open
From: 6/29/2012
To: 7/1/2012
Location: Kona, HI

Bermuda Billfish Release Cup
From: 6/29/2012
To: 7/1/2012
Location: Bermuda, IT

Virgin Islands July Open Marlin Tournament
From: 6/30/2012
To: 7/2/2012
Location: VIrgin Islands, IT

July 2012

Bermuda Billfish Blast
From: 7/3/2012
To: 7/7/2012
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda, IT

World Cup Blue Marlin Championship
From: 7/4/2012
To: 7/4/2012
Location: Worldwide,

Skins Marlin Derby
From: 7/5/2012
To: 7/8/2012
Location: Kona, HI

HMY-Viking Megadock Billfishing Tournament
From: 7/11/2012
To: 7/14/2012
Location: Charleston, SC

Viking/Ocean Showdown
From: 7/11/2012
To: 7/15/2012
Location: Cape May, NJ

Deep Sea Roundup
From: 7/12/2012
To: 7/15/2012
Location: Port Aransas, TX

Maui Jim Series Championship
From: 7/12/2012
To: 7/15/2012
Location: Kona, HI

Captain Hap’s Kingfish Bash on the Bluff
From: 7/13/2012
To: 7/14/2012
Location: Darien, GA

Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament
From: 7/13/2012
To: 7/15/2012
Location: Ocean City, MD

Del Brown Permit Torunament
From: 7/15/2012
To: 7/18/2012
Location: Key West, FL

Annual AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tourn.
From: 7/16/2012
To: 7/21/2012
Location: Jacksonville, FL

Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament
From: 7/18/2012
To: 7/21/2012
Location: Key West, FL

Annual Mid-Atlantic Tuna Tournament
From: 7/18/2012
To: 7/21/2012
Location: Cape May, NJ

Sea Horse Anglers Club Billfish Tournament
From: 7/18/2012
To: 7/22/2012
Location: Bermuda, IT

Annual Alabama Deep Sea Rodeo
From: 7/19/2012
To: 7/23/2012
Location: Dauphin Island, AL

Rockport Offshore Challenge
From: 7/20/2012
To: 7/24/2012
Location: Rockport, TX

Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament
From: 7/24/2012
To: 7/28/2012
Location: Mexico, IT

Annual Virginia Beach Invitational Marlin Tourn.
From: 7/26/2012
To: 7/28/2012
Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Edisto Marina Billfish Tournament
From: 7/26/2012
To: 7/28/2012
Location: Edisto Beach, SC

TOURNAMENT RESULTS AND WRAP UPS

2009 Mid-Atlantic $500,000 - FINAL Results


For the third consecutive year the final day of the Mid-Atlantic $500,000 produced a tournament record in the white marlin category! As predicted the weather began to deteriorate with the initial effect of Hurricane Bill’s far reaching wind starting to impact the east coast as the tournament drew to a close. 

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2009 White Marlin Open makes a splash with Grander Blue Marlin


The obvious lead story from the 2009 White Marlin Open is Robert Farris of Charlotte, North Carolina aboard the No Problem out of Fenwick Island, Delaware setting a tournament and a state record with his blue marlin at 1,062 lbs.  

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East Cape Offshore upholds "Grand Finale" Tradition


In what is becoming Bisbee's tradition, it was the last fish on the last day that won the even as fifty-three boats and 254 anglers competed for $274,350 in prize money. 

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2009 Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament


Kona Game Fishing Club-Bellhope of Japan captured the prestigious HIBT championship beating out Old South Marlin Club #4 by 93 points.

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Bermuda Triangle Crown Series


A total of 188 billfish were caught; 180 were photographed and released with eight blues boated over the 500-pound minimum weight coming to the scales throughout the three tournament series.

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LEADER BOARD

Florida-Georgia Salwater Classic - SKA Event

Jacksonville, FL & St. Mary's, GA

August 6-8, 2009

Place Team Weight Captain
1 Yeah Right 36.63 Sean Henner
2 Mr. Magoo 34.01 Pete Harper
3 Wanda's Diamonds 33.86 Leroy Kinlaw
4 Cajyen Con 33.77 Charles McGarity

Sarasota Slam

Sarasota, FL 

August 4 - 8, 2009

Place Team Points / Weight Division
1 Whiskey Tango 900 pts Billfish
1 Miss Lona 172.75 lbs Swordfish Weight
1 Reel Screamer 128.20 lbs Tuna
1 Team Galati 30.80 lbs Dolphin

25 th Annual Raleigh Saltwater Sportfishing Club KMT 

Atlantic Beach, NC 

July 31 - August 2, 2009

Place Team Weight
1 Logans Run

52.92
2 Mister Stanman

36.96
3 Hot Rod 29.82
4 Sea Drag'N 27.88

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