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Top Boats of the Atlantic
Each year, a few boats rise to the top of the pack on the tournament trail, or through an individual, spectacular catch. These crews get there because of intense preparation, organization and dedication, with a bit of luck thrown in. There has been some amazing fishing in the Atlantic the past couple of years, and here are 17 of the boats who have consistently succeeded..
Richard Gibson
Alina
Port of Call: Willemstad, ArubaManufacturer: 58-foot, Paul MannOwner and Captain: Eric Mansur Sr.Accomplishments:2015 - 1st Place, International Cap Cana Billfish Shootout - 2nd Place, Curacao Blue Marlin Release Tournament2014 - 2nd Place, Venezuela Super Slam - 3rd Place, Presidential Aruba2010 - 2nd Place, Presidential Aruba
Betsy
Manufacturer: 87-foot, SpencerOwner: Michael BrauserCaptain: Tim PopfingerAccomplishments:2015 - 3rd Place, Casa de Campo Blue Marlin Classic - Mike Brauser caught his 1,000th blue marlin at Casa de Campo.
Courtesy of Big Oh
Big Oh
Manufacturer: 68-foot, ScarboroughOwner: Gray IngramCaptain: Ronnie FieldsAccomplishments2015 - Owner Gray Ingram caught his 1,000th blue marlin - Caught a 1,254-pound blue marlin off Cape Verde - Caught 17 blue marlin in one day out of 25 bites2012 - Jupiter Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place2011 - Cap Cana International Billfish Shootout, 1st Place - Megadock Billfishing Tournament, 5th Place - Carolina Boatbuilders Tournament, 1st Place - Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament, 4th Place - Finest Kind Quickie Sailfish Tournament, 4th Place - Pirates Cove Tournament, 3rd Place - Stuart Sailfish Club Light tackle Tournament, 1st Place2010 - International Cap Cana Shootout, 1st Place - Virgin Islands July Open Marlin Tournament, 1st Place - USVI Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament (Boy Scout), 2nd Place - Los Suenos Marlin Invitational, 1st Place - Spanish Main Series, Leg I, 1st Place - Spanish Main Series, Leg II, 1st Place - Spanish Main Series, Leg III, BVI Open, 1st Place - Spanish Main Series: Overall Winner
Courtesy of Bi-Op-Sea
Bi-Op-Sea
Port of Call: Oregon Inlet, North CarolinaManufacturer: 58-foot, SpencerOwner: Dell Dembosky and Craig JohnsonCaptain: Jesse GranitzkiAccomplishments:2014 - 2nd Place, Carolina Boat Builders Tournament2013 - 3rd Place, Virginia Beach Invitational Tournament - 2nd Place, Alice Kelly Ladies Tournament - 3rd Place, Overall Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament - 1st Place, Overall Oregon Inlet Billfish Roundup2012 - 2nd Place, Virginia Beach Invitational Tournament - 1st Place, Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament - 3rd Place, Oregon Inlet Billfish Roundup2011 - 3rd Place, Carolina Boat Builders Tournament - 1st Place, Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament - 2nd Place, Virginia Beach Billfish tournament
Black Gold
Port of Call: Boca Raton, FloridaManufacturer: 65-foot, American Custom YachtOwner: Harry SargeantCaptain: Keith BokenhagenAccomplishments:2015 -2nd Place, Cap Cana White Marlin Classic2014 - 4th Place Boat, Cap Cana White Marlin Classic - 2nd Place, Cap Cana Classic Blue Marlin2013 - 1st Place, Fish For Haiti Tournament St. Thomas - 2nd Place, Team Shootout Cap Cana2012 - 1st Place, July Open St Thomas - 1st Place, BVI Blue Marlin Tournament Bitter End Yacht Club Virgin Gorda2011 - 1st Place, July Open Tournament St. Thomas2010 - 2nd Place, Team Shootout Cap Cana
Blank Check
Port of Call: Tampa, FloridaManufacturer: 84-foot, Jarrett Bay BoatworksOwner: Dan Doyle Sr.Captain: Danny HearnAccomplishments:2013 - 1st Place, Billfish Release Cup - Won the Blue Marlin World Cup with a 668-pound blue marlin
Fa-La-Me
Port of Call: Jupiter, FloridaManufacturer: 70-foot, Viking YachtOwner: Frank RodriguezCaptain: Rob MooreAccomplishments:2015 - 1st Place, Offshore World Championships - 1st Place, Bermuda Seahorse Anglers - 3rd Place, Bermuda Triple Crown Series * Only team ever to win both the Bahamas Billfish Championship Series and the Bermuda Triple Crown Series in the same year ** Only Team ever to win the Bermuda Triple Crown two times *** Only Team ever to win the Bermuda Seahorse Anglers 3 times2014 - Dead Bait 1st Place, Buccaneer Cup - 1st Place, Buccaneer Cup Overall - 1st Place, Casa de Campo Blue Marlin Classic - 2nd Place, Treasure Cay Championship - 3rd Place, Marsh Harbour Championship - 3rd Place, Bahamas Billfish Championship Series - 1st Place ***, Bermuda Seahorse Anglers - 1st Place **, Bermuda Triple Crown Series - 1st Place, Fish for Haiti St. Thomas2013 - 1st Place Dead Bait, Buccaneer Cup - 2nd Place, Treasure Cay Championship - 2nd largest Blue Marlin 507 pounds, Abaco Blue Marlin Invitation2012 - 2nd Place, Hawk’s Nest Billfish Blast - 1st Place, Harbour Island Championship - 3rd Place, Marsh Harbour Championship - 3rd Place, Treasure Cay Championship - 1st Place *, Bahamas Billfish Championship Series - 1st Place, Bermuda Release Cup - 1st Place, Bermuda Big Game Classic - 2nd Place, Bermuda Seahorse Anglers - 1st Place, Bermuda Manufactures Cuo - 1st Place *, Bermuda Triple Crown Series2010 - 2nd Place, Buccaneer Cup Overall - 3rd Place, USVI July Open
Mike Reynolds
Mama Who
Port of Call: Kiln, MississippiManufacturer: 77-foot, Jarrett Bay BoatworksOwner: Elaine JonesCaptain: Ronnie BurbageAccomplishments:2015 - 1st Place, Bermuda Triple Crown
Naira
Port of Call: Willemstad, ArubaManufacturer: 57-foot, Paul MannOwner: Bincho MansurCaptain: Jimmy MarinAccomplishments:2015 - 1st Place, Bonaire International Fishing Tournament - 1st Place, Curacao Blue Marlin Release Tournament - 3rd Place, Cap Cana White Marlin Tournament2014 - 1st Place, Bucuti Billfish Tournament of Aruba - 3rd Place, Cap Cana Blue Marlin Classic2013 - 1st Place, Presidential Challenge of Aruba - 1st Place, Curacao Blue Marlin Release Tournament - 2nd Place, Bonaire International Fishing Tournament
Que Mas
Port of Call: Islamorada, FloridaManufacturer: 70-foot, American Custom YachtOwner: Wally WhitleyCaptain: Travis ButtersAccomplishments:2015 - 2nd Place, 3rd Annual Abaco Beach Blue Marlin Invitational2014 - 1st Place, Bermuda Big Game Classic2010 - 1st Place, Bermuda Big Game Classic
Courtesy of 51st Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
Relentless
Port of Call: Islamorada, FloridaManufacturer: 48-foot, Marine ManagementOwner and Captain: Paul RossAccomplishments:2015 - 1st Place, Cheeca Presidential Sailfish Tournament2014 - 1st Place, Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship - 2nd Place, Presidential Sailfish Tournament - 3rd Place, Islamorada Fishing Club 2012 - 2nd Place, Islamorada Sailfish Tournament2011 - 1st Place, Poorgirls Sailfish - 2nd Place, Sailfly2010 - 1st Place, IFC Sailfish - 2nd Place, Sailfly - 1st Place, Poorgirls Sailfish
Sandman
Port of Call: Ft. Lauderdale, FloridaManufacturer: 60-foot, SpencerOwner: Sandra MacMillanCaptain: Darren IsaacsAccomplishments:2014 - 1st Place, Cap Cana International Billfish Shootout2012 - 1st Place, Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Tournament - 1st Place, Fish For Life - 1st Place, World Sailfish Tournament2011 - 1st Place, Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Tournament - 1st Place, World Sailfish Tournament - 1st Place, Pro Series2010 - 1st Place, Custom Boat Shootout - 1st Place, Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament/Boy Scout
Sea Toy
Port of Call: Pirates Cove, North CarolinaManufacturer: 59-foot, SpencerOwner: Dave WoodCaptain: Bull TolsonAccomplishments:2015 - 1st Place, 42nd Annual Sea Horse Anglers Billfish Tournament2014 - 1st Place (Top Boat), White Marlin Open - 1st Place (Top Boat), Bermuda Billfish Blast2013 - 1st Place, Bermuda Billfish Blast
Courtesy of Stream Weaver
Stream Weaver
Port of Call Wilmington, North CarolinaManufacturer: 60-foot, SpencerOwner: Rusty CarverCaptain: Michael KingAccomplishments:2015 - 2nd Place, Hatteras Grandslam - 1st Place, Dare County Boat Builders Tournament - Triple Grand Slam Caught in Atlantic (three blue marlin, three white marlin and three sailfish)2014 - MidAtlantic 500, Most Points and Most White Marlin - 2nd Place, Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament2013 - 2nd Place, Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament - 1st Place, MegaDock - 1st Place, North Carolina's Governors Cup - 1st Place, Hatteras Village Offshore Open
Uno Mas
Port of Call: Boca Raton, FloridaManufacturer: 68-foot, Bayliss BoatworksOwner: Brooks SmithCaptain: Tommy LynskeyAccomplishments:2015 - 3rd Place, Cap Cana Shootout2014 - 2nd Place, Bermuda Big Game Classic2013 - 1st Place, Cap Cana Shootout - 2nd Place, Bermuda Big Game Classic - 1st Place, Cayman Island2012 - 3rd Place, Boy Scout2011 - 2nd Place, Bermuda Big Game Classic2008 - 2nd Place, Boy Scout
Courtesy of Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina Shootout
Wave Paver
Port of Call: Port Canaveral, FloridaManufacturer: 61-foot, GarlingtonOwner: Junior DavisCaptain: Rusell SinclairAccomplishments:2015 - 1st Place, Bahamas Billfish Championship2014 - 1st Place, Bahamas Billfish Championship2013 - 1st Place, Boy Scout
Weez in the Keys
Port of Call: Islamorada, FloridaManufacturer: 58-foot, MerrittOwner: Scott RobinsCaptain: Chris ZielinskiAccomplishments:2015 - Top Boat Honors, Jimmy Johnson National Billfish Championship2010 - 1st Place, Bermuda Big Game Classic2014 - 1st Place, Bermuda Release Cup - 2nd Place, Sea Horse Anglers Club Billfish Tournament2012 - 2nd Place, Buccaneer Sailfish Tournamnet - Caught 44 sailfish in one day2011 - 2nd Place, Silver Sailfish Derby - 2nd Place, Buccaneer Cup - 2nd Place, Fish for Life Tournament
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