Bermuda Billfish Blast
There were a total of 49 teams releasing 69 billfish including 34 blues, 33 whites and 2 spearfish at the 2014 Bermuda Billfish Blast.
Hard Luck Award — Game On, Trey McMillian
Ocean Blue Graphics Top Lady Angler — Laura Russell, 900-points with one blue and two whites on Hit & Run.
Steve Goione Top Junior Angler — Jake Estis on Triple Play
ARGO GROUP DAILY BILLFISH RELEASE JACKPOTS
Georgie Girl — Two blue marlin releases: Capt. Bryce Garvey, George Ballou, Mark Brennan, Colin Murphy, Brian Vaughn, Don Boys, and Amber Garvey
King Sailfish Level 1 Day 1 Release Jackpot: $14,100
Pompanette Level 2 Day 1 Release Jackpot $25,200
Day One Release Jackpots Total winnings: $39,300
Mattanza — Two blue marlin: Captain Brooks Rans, mate Lee Kerbel, Elliot Thompson, Evan Thompson, Eric Thompson, and Edwin Thompson.
King Sailfish Level 1 Day 2 Release Jackpot: $14,100
Pompanette Level 2 Day 2 Release Jackpot: $25,200
Day Two Release Jackpots Total Winnings: $39,300.
Swagger — 1200-points: Captain George McElveen, mate Shay Danziy, owner Daniel Hassan, Robert Collins, Kyle Bohannon,
Garmin Third Place Team: $14,100.
CAT Engines Largest Marlin Level 1 & 2 Third Place: $22,320
Total winnings: $37,020
Over Budget — 1200 – points: Captain Ricky Sousa Jr, Mate Nick Cabral, Owner Ricky Sousa Sr., Hamish Burns, Kevin Fox, and David Catherley.
Miles Market Second Place Team $29,400
CAT Engines Largest Marlin Level 1 & 2 Second Place $33,480
Total Winnings $62,880
PW Marine High-Point Angler Ricky Sousa Sr. 1200-points from two blues and a white.
Sea Toy — 1400-points: Capt. Bull Tolson, mate D.J. Dejarnet, Tommy Fowler, Larry McKinley, Gregory Jones, Deacon Burke, Bobby Kitchen.
Bermuda Tourism Authority First Place Team $51,400
King Sailfish Level 1 Day 3 Release Jackpot $14,100
Pompanette Level 2 Day 3 Release Jackpot $25,200
CAT Engines Largest Marlin Level 1 & 2 First Place $55,800
Total Winnings – $146,550