
Deep Color Claims Victory at the 2025 Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament
A wild week in Manteo ends with a thrilling showdown at the scales

A wild week in Manteo ends with a thrilling showdown at the scales

A massive blue marlin, tough weather, and big paydays headline the renowned tournament

A consistent showing of marlin releases and tuna weights earns Polarizer the top spot, while Jersey Nutz claims the tournament’s largest payout with a bigeye over 135 pounds

A 746.2-pound blue marlin delivers victory for Grocery Isle at the Blue Marlin Grand Championship, while Devotion tops the release leaderboard and clinches the coveted Gulf Coast Triple Crown

A dramatic finish and the largest purse in series history define the 2025 Bermuda Triple Crown, as Builder’s Choice reclaims the coveted title in unforgettable fashion

A celebration of Hawaiian lure-making history and modern-day tournaments sees strong fishing and tight competition

A red-hot bite and record payouts mark the second leg of the Bermuda Triple Crown, as Bree claims the release crown and Builder’s Choice lands a 650-pound blue marlin

Capt. Nick Durham and angler Jeffery Stafford receive massive payday, sit atop the 2025 HMTS as the series enters the final stretch

Topping 167 teams, Capt. Tom Francis leads Ultimate Lady to glory in the 2025 Blue Marlin World Cup, landing a record $1.3 million payout

The local boat’s 501‑lb blue marlin secured a stunning $643,450 prize, marking the largest single check in the Bermuda Triple Crown’s history

Family, fun, and tight competition highlight this Outer Banks classic as 56 teams gather for the iconic blue marlin release tournament

A tight leaderboard and strong competition defined this July 4th showdown in Kona

A wild week in Manteo ends with a thrilling showdown at the scales

A massive blue marlin, tough weather, and big paydays headline the renowned tournament

A consistent showing of marlin releases and tuna weights earns Polarizer the top spot, while Jersey Nutz claims the tournament’s largest payout with a bigeye over 135 pounds

A 746.2-pound blue marlin delivers victory for Grocery Isle at the Blue Marlin Grand Championship, while Devotion tops the release leaderboard and clinches the coveted Gulf Coast Triple Crown

A dramatic finish and the largest purse in series history define the 2025 Bermuda Triple Crown, as Builder’s Choice reclaims the coveted title in unforgettable fashion

A celebration of Hawaiian lure-making history and modern-day tournaments sees strong fishing and tight competition

A red-hot bite and record payouts mark the second leg of the Bermuda Triple Crown, as Bree claims the release crown and Builder’s Choice lands a 650-pound blue marlin

Capt. Nick Durham and angler Jeffery Stafford receive massive payday, sit atop the 2025 HMTS as the series enters the final stretch

Topping 167 teams, Capt. Tom Francis leads Ultimate Lady to glory in the 2025 Blue Marlin World Cup, landing a record $1.3 million payout

The local boat’s 501‑lb blue marlin secured a stunning $643,450 prize, marking the largest single check in the Bermuda Triple Crown’s history

Family, fun, and tight competition highlight this Outer Banks classic as 56 teams gather for the iconic blue marlin release tournament

A tight leaderboard and strong competition defined this July 4th showdown in Kona
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