The Billfish
7th Annual Fishin' Blues Tournament
This 6-day trip features 3 days of amazing sailfish and marlin angling competition. The billfishing is all catch and release with circle hooks to keep the fish happy and healthy. During this season, 80-100 lb sailfish are plentiful with boats averaging 20-40 bites per day. As an average, while targeting sailfish every Casa Vieja boat will encounter a marlin every third day during the year. These waters are also home to yellow fin tuna and 20-40 lb dorado.
Prizes are awarded for Sportsmanship, Most Sailfish and Biggest Fish. We will fish 2-4 anglers to each expertly captained 37-43 ft. boat, all tackle and fishing gear provided. All captains are fluent in English. Check out the fleet and the fishing reports.
Congratulations to all of the anglers that competed in the 6th Annual Fishin' Blues Tournament at The Zanudo Lodge in Playa Zancudo, Costa Rica!
The winning anglers were:
- Most Sailfish: Bill Boone and Willy Suter
- Biggest Fish: Alex Marshall and Alan Mayfield
- Sportsmanship Award: Rebecca Nardulli
We had three great days of sportsfishing releasing sailfish and black marlin back to their beautiful home in the Pacific. The Blues has been spectacular with performances by Big Ron Hunter, Albert White, Adolphus Bell and Fishin' Blues legend – Mudcat! Our deepest appreciation to everyone at The Zancudo Lodge and Trek Safaris for working so hard to show us such a terrific time. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the people of Playa Zancudo for their warm welcome and for loving the Blues!!!
- Monday: Alex Marshall and Alan Mayfield with 3 pts. for a black marlin
- Tuesday: Tied with 2 pts each: Sean Sullivan and Scott Field, Rebecca and Mike Nardulli, and Hank and Henry Slyker
- Wednesday: Bill Boone with 2 pts
- Overall: Bill Boone with 5 pts
Thanks to all the Calcuta winners that donated their winnings back to MMRF!
The competitors in this year's Tournament were:
Charlie Adams, Bill Boone, Joe Capeletti, Ed Carson, Timothy Doyle, Scott Field, Tom Fisher, Jeff Kilroy, Alex Marshall, Alan Mayfield, Brian McBride, Mike Nardulli, Rebecca Nardulli, Henry Slyker, Hank Slyker, Sean Sullivan, Willy Suter, Steve Sweitzer, Hal White, and Terry Woodruff
Congratulations to the winners of the 5th Annual Fishin’ Blues Tournament!
- Biggest Fish to Steve Sweitzer of Columbia, MO
- Most Sailfish to David White of Houston, TX with 14 sailfish
- The Sportsmanship Award to Charlie Adams of Greenville, NC
Lifetime Achievement Award to Willy Suter of Manassas, VA for his 5 years of competition in the Tournament.