Fish Bluewater

Today, and everyday, we honor all the brave men and women who have served to protect and defend our freedom. 🇺🇸 Your courage, sacrifice and dedication will never go overlooked and will never be forgotten! This Veterans Day, as you thank the heroes in your life, invite them to participate in our ‘Take a Hero Fishing’ event on January 16th at Sailfish Marina during Operation Sailfish. 🇺🇸 Operation Homefront For those veterans interested in participating, see our application 🔗 here https://lnkd.in/essUianB #floridafishing #sportfishing #tournamentfishing #sailfish #billfish #veteransday #america

New name, same game 🤙🏼 We’re proud to announce our rebrand to Fish Bluewater – delivering Florida’s most prestigious Fishing Tournaments and content!

Team Overkill Lives Up to Their Name "It's not the size of the dog in the fight; it's the size of the fight in the dog." That saying couldn’t be more fitting for the 26th Annual Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Showdown. Facing off against seasoned veterans with the resources for bigger boats, more power, and cutting-edge electronics might seem intimidating. While those things can be bought, the tenacious crew of series rookies on Overkill, aboard their 2000 29’ Sea Vee Boats proved that heart and determination are priceless. With top-five finishes in Legs 1 & 2, they stayed in the mix all season long — their collective resilience and willpower of a team driven to win finally came to light at the Saltwater Showdown. The team reeled in four kingfish and a tuna for an aggregate weight of 137.5 lbs beating the MacDaddy crew by a narrow margin of six ounces. The victory earned them a laundry list of awards for a total payout of $31,334. Read the full tournament recap from the Saltwater Showdown in the link below https://lnkd.in/em7kZyF2

The South Florida angling community is alive with anticipation as they prepare for The Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Showdown, the main event of the series where teams battle it out for a generous cash prize and the coveted Showdown Crown, accompanied by custom championship rings. From August 8-11th, families and seasoned anglers alike will come together to enjoy the thrill of summer fishing in sunny South Florida and the chance to win big. Follow the link below to read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/efzkbahq

Expecting Nothing Less From Slob City Charters It’s rare for Capt. Carl Torresson and the crew of Slob City to finish outside the top 10 in any leg of the PBSC tournament trail. However, that uncommon occurrence took place last month in the Saltwater Shootout. Expecting anything less than a stellar performance from them in the upcoming Saltwater Slam would be an understatement and their showing in the Saltwater Slam proved it. Team Slob City hit the scales at Sailfish Marina in Palm Beach with four kingfish and four tuna for an aggregate weight of 183.6lbs earning the team 3rd in the Heaviest Tuna Division, and 1st Bluewater Bonanza, Ante Up, Charity, and Fish & Chips Calcuttas for a total Payout of $26,248. Congratulations, Slob City, on earning the well-deserved title of 2024 Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam Champions. Read the full tournament recap from the Saltwater Slam in the link below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e8MRsAa3

Miami Dolphins Celebrate 25th Annual Fins Weekend with Record-Breaking Blackfin Tuna Catch. The Miami Dolphins recently concluded the 25th edition of Fins Weekend in Coconut Grove, uniting NFL players, coaches, alumni, cheerleaders, and fans for an unforgettable two-day celebration and fundraiser. The standout moment this year was an unofficial world record-breaking catch of a 50.1-pound blackfin tuna, certified by an IGFA biologist—marking a first in the tournament's history. Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Dolphins head coach Jimmy Johnson, who played a pivotal role in launching the event in 1997, was on hand to commemorate this historic achievement. Follow the link below to read the full press release ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d2KqYGXP

$80,000 KDW Jackpot Up For Grabs In The 29th Annual Saltwater Slam The South Florida angling community is abuzz with excitement as they gear up for The Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam, a family-friendly event that fosters a sense of camaraderie and competition. From June 13-16th, families and seasoned anglers alike will come together to enjoy the thrill of summer fishing in sunny South Florida and the chance to win big. Read the full press release in the link below: https://lnkd.in/edbvSnAq

Seapremacy Breaks a Ten-Year Tournament Record to Win The 26th Annual Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout! Not even 48 hours after the Showdown Crown rings were presented to the 2023 Series Champions, Seapremacy, a bold text from Johan Bennett, an angler on the team, came through to tournament director Jamie Bunn hours before lines out. The message read, "Send the champagne up to Palm Beach." At that moment, we knew a heavy fish bag was bound to hit the scales at Sailfish Marina in Palm Beach. After lines out, committee members watched as the tournament fleet pulled up to the docks at The Cove Waterfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar in Deerfield. To our surprise, team Seapremacy, led by Capt. Alex Burgess was one of the boats leading the charge. It was clear that we were in for a spectacle. Spectators crowded the stage as the team hit the scales with four kingfish, four tuna, and a wahoo for an aggregate weight of 288.4 lbs, breaking a ten-year tournament record by 35.7 lbs. The team’s haul earned them a laundry list of awards for a total payout of $46,665. Read the full tournament recap in 🔗 below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/esx_tBjY

Liquidated: 2024 Champions of the Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series Presented By Raymarine In the annals of achievement, stories abound of overcoming obstacles to achieve greatness. From humble beginnings to monumental victories, these narratives inspire us all. But what if a rookie team from Lighthouse Point, FL, rewrote this narrative entirely? Unbelievable, right? Enter the journey of Liquidated, a crew of fishermen who defied expectations to conquer the pinnacle of competitive sailfishing. This is where legends are made. Congratulations, Liquidated, the title of Quest for the Crest Champions is now yours to hold forever. Read the full story in the 🔗⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eJgCijrb

The 2024 sailfish season in South Florida has proven that no one does it better than John Dudas and the crew on Sandman. Their journey unfolded following a less-than-stellar performance at Operation Sailfish in January, setting the stage for a remarkable resurgence by the 2017 Series Champions. The turning point for the crew came during the Sailfish Challenge in February when the Sandman crew rallied to release four sailfish in the final 20 minutes of the tournament, catapulting them from 3rd to 1st place. The message was sent: “Don’t count out John Dudas.” Their momentum continued with another triumphant 1st place finish a week later. Finally, as the South Florida Sailfish season culminated with Final Sail, the tone had been set as the team finished the season with their third victory in three straight tournaments to solidify a well earned reputation as the best in the game! Congratulations to Sandman, the title of 2024 Final Sail Champions is now yours to hold forever!  Read the full recap from Final Sail 🔗⬇️  https://lnkd.in/eSQvkEga