Sarah Jean Breaks Through in Virginia Beach
Ten billfish releases propel Capt. Kurt Ward and crew to the top of a 61-boat fleet and the largest purse in tournament history
Ten billfish releases propel Capt. Kurt Ward and crew to the top of a 61-boat fleet and the largest purse in tournament history
Capt. John Bayliss and crew surge late to best the 94-boat fleet and win a highly competitive 2026 Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament
Mister Pete’s white marlin leads a week of blockbuster payouts during the 53rd White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland
Fifty-four boats competed in Hatteras, North Carolina, with Simple Mann claiming overall release honors after a five-day event that produced 59 billfish releases.
A single 458.2-pound blue marlin delivered a record $290,400 payday for the Georgetown-based team.
Record-Breaking Blue Headlines Another Landmark Year in Morehead City
42-boat fleet battles it out in Charleston during fourth annual event
A fog-shrouded January trip off Virginia Beach marks a new Virginia state record and highlighting the region’s booming bluefin resurgence
Home to elite crews, iconic tournaments, and world-class bluewater action, The Outer Banks is a top offshore fishing destination
Fleet of 39 boats releases 420 billfish in a weather-shortened contest
Teams battle through rough weather for incredible fishing and a chance at the $3.2 million payout
A wild week in Manteo ends with a thrilling showdown at the scales
Ten billfish releases propel Capt. Kurt Ward and crew to the top of a 61-boat fleet and the largest purse in tournament history
Capt. John Bayliss and crew surge late to best the 94-boat fleet and win a highly competitive 2026 Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament
Mister Pete’s white marlin leads a week of blockbuster payouts during the 53rd White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland
Fifty-four boats competed in Hatteras, North Carolina, with Simple Mann claiming overall release honors after a five-day event that produced 59 billfish releases.
A single 458.2-pound blue marlin delivered a record $290,400 payday for the Georgetown-based team.
Record-Breaking Blue Headlines Another Landmark Year in Morehead City
42-boat fleet battles it out in Charleston during fourth annual event
A fog-shrouded January trip off Virginia Beach marks a new Virginia state record and highlighting the region’s booming bluefin resurgence
Home to elite crews, iconic tournaments, and world-class bluewater action, The Outer Banks is a top offshore fishing destination
Fleet of 39 boats releases 420 billfish in a weather-shortened contest
Teams battle through rough weather for incredible fishing and a chance at the $3.2 million payout
A wild week in Manteo ends with a thrilling showdown at the scales
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