Team Fender Bender Pulls our 2nd Place at The Big Rock

With just 12 minutes to spare The 55 Jarrett Bay, Fender Bender hooks a 514.3 lb Blue Marlin. Fender Bender’s Big Rock Military Guest, Lt. Col TJ “Bucket” Dunne reels in the Marlin. Below is a video of our experience: Thank you Bobby Whelan Carl Beale, Greg Fulcher, Paul Coury & Frank Riganto, Scott Moore,Continue reading “Team Fender Bender Pulls our 2nd Place at The Big Rock”

The 30 Jupiter Hybrid heading to the Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament 

Here are some shots of the Jupiter 30 Hybrid heading to the VBTT. It will be on display at by the tent during the Tournament this week:  More information:  2016 Jupiter 30 Hybrid Bluewater Yacht Sales Special Running shots provided by the crew of Little Fender Bender. Thanks the great shots and ride home! 

Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament Leaderboard

    species weight angler address caught method captures releases AMBERJACK – – – – – – 33 BLACK DRUM 85 lbs Otis Ricks Jr. Virginia Beach Inner Middle Grounds Bait fishing 2 75 BLUE MARLIN – – – – – – 105 BLUEFISH – – – – – – 10 BLUELINE TILEFISH 20 lbsContinue reading “Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament Leaderboard”

Marlin Bait Ball Video from the 2013 Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament

This underwater Marlin Cutter Video was taken during the VBBT. Blake Michael jumps off the Evelyn Kennedy with a IPhone in a Lifeproof Cases to capture this Video. What a Great Job Blake!! Had. Great Time at the Tournament! http://www.vbbt.com

10th Annual Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament Day 3 Unofficial Results

Wow what a Finish for the 3rd Day Daily: Grand Slam had 5 releases through 2:00pm til Hunter worked to tie them. The last 15 minutes of the tournament Grand Slam releases its fish for the Win. Then…..with 4 minutes to go, Hunter starts with a double hook-up that turns to a triple with 2Continue reading “10th Annual Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament Day 3 Unofficial Results”

10th Annual VBBT Day 2 Unofficial Results

13 Releases: Tarheel 12 Releases Stream Weaver 10 Releases Smoker 9 Releases Bi Op Sea 7 Releases Chasin Tail Frayed Knot 6 Releases Delta Dawn Obsession Poor Girl Sniper Victory Lap Viking 52 Waste Knot 5 Releases Alexis Bench Mark Desperado Manteo Qualifier Summer Girl 068 Tipple canoe 4 Releases Canyon Blues Canyon Express CoverageContinue reading “10th Annual VBBT Day 2 Unofficial Results”

10th Annual VIRGINIA BEACH BlLLFISH TOURNAMENT DAY 1

Approx 235 Fish Caught Today! Unofficial Top Boats: 9 Releases Tarheel Sea Toy Skiligal 8 Releases Waterman Stream Weaver 7 Releases: Alexis Backlash Bi-Op-Sea Chasin Tail 6 Realeases: Hazer Rigged Up Sensation Skirt Chaser 5 Releases: A-Salt Weapon Delta Dawn Obsession Qualifier Reelin N Dealin Summer Girl 068 Viking 52 Waste Knot 4 Releases: CanyonContinue reading “10th Annual VIRGINIA BEACH BlLLFISH TOURNAMENT DAY 1”

Big Rock Dispute Settled Out Of Court

  Big Rock Dispute Settled Out Of Court Big Rock Dispute Settled Out Of Court The ongoing legal battle over who really won the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament and its nearly $1 million purse in 2010 is over. The case has been settled out of court, according to a statement from E. Brad Evans,Continue reading “Big Rock Dispute Settled Out Of Court”

46th Annual Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament Day 1 Results

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50th Annual Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Release Tournament 10th Annual Florida Fish for Life Billfish Tournament Palm Beach, Florida ~ January 23-26, 2013

  Twenty three boats slugged it out over three days of fun in the sun during the Palm Beach Double Shot. This unique event is comprised of two tournaments; the Buccaneer Cup and the Florida Fish for Life. This year the tournament quickly became a duel between top dead bait trollers and top live baitContinue reading “50th Annual Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Release Tournament 10th Annual Florida Fish for Life Billfish Tournament Palm Beach, Florida ~ January 23-26, 2013”

Viking 55 Finishes 2nd At the 2013 Sailfish Club Gold Cup

Viking 55 2nd at 2013 Sailfish Gold Cup The Viking 55 is a first class high performance sport fishing boat with luxury accommodations that can do up to 43 kts in complete comfort. Here the Viking 55 finishes second place at the 2013 Sailfish Club’s Gold Cup. The team consists of Viking Yachts owner, PatContinue reading “Viking 55 Finishes 2nd At the 2013 Sailfish Club Gold Cup”

Miss Susie II wins the Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout with the only Fish Caught all Weekend

30.55 Pound Striper Wins The Shotout! After almost three days of fishing in the 10th annual Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout everybody was tied for first place. Nothing at all had been caught. Most fish were well outside of the three mile limits, where they are illegal to keep. So the scenario made Saturday, the final dayContinue reading “Miss Susie II wins the Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout with the only Fish Caught all Weekend”

Bluewater Yacht Sales has the 2013 Regulator 34 at The Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout

Come See out Regulator 34 Center Console on display in front of Waterman’s Restaurant for the 10th Annual Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout. We will have the Regulator on display throughout the entire Weekend! Call Hank at (804) 337-1945 Hsibley@bluewateryachtsales.com Bluewater Yacht Sales Stock 34 Regulator http://www.midatlanticrockfishshootout.com/Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout

2012 Current Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament Leaderboard

  Category 1 – Team Award Place Boats Name Points Prize 1st Safari Kevin Gaylord (Captain) 630 $67,172 2nd Bi-Op-Sea Jesse Granitzki (Captain) 630 $40,303 3rd Bid Time Matthew Carter (Captain) 490 $26,869 Category 1 – Most Points Each Day Day Boats Name Points Prize Tuesday Tarheel John Bayliss (Captain) 350 $11,063 Wednesday Bi-Op-Sea JesseContinue reading “2012 Current Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament Leaderboard”

It is Official: Team Right Hook is 2012 White Marlin Open Tuna Winners!!

08/08 Right Hook Heathsville, VA Norman Pulliam Yorktown, VA 238.0 $324,516.00 Photos 08/07 Canyon Runner Point Pleasant, NJ Dave Dunton Milford, OH 236.0 $253,825.00 Photos 08/08 Tra Sea Ann Brielle, NJ Christian Manetta Brick, NJ 229.0 $24,758.00 Photos 08/09 Fish Whistle Ocean City, MD Stephen Schwing Catonsville, MD 58.5 $55,460.00 Photos

Viking 70 Breaks All-Time Record in Billfish Tournament

The New Gretna boat released 26 white marlin in the contest sponsored by the Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club. The 35th annual Overnight Billfish Tournament is complete and the event included 114 billfish caught and released by 36 boats competing for more than $60,000 in cash and prizes. The 2012 tournament started July 29 and endedContinue reading “Viking 70 Breaks All-Time Record in Billfish Tournament”

2012 Dare County Boat Builders Foundation Tournament Results

Fishing Tournament Leaderboard 2012 BOAT BUILDER FISHING DAY 1 FISHING DAY 2 FISHING DAY 3 TOTAL POINTS LAST CAUGHT FISH A-SALT WEAPON  PAUL MANN  LAY DAY 3 sailfish 2 white marlin and 1 sailfish 600 12:35(Sunday) BI-OP SEA  SPENCER  LAY DAY 1 white marlin 2 white marlin and 2 sailfish 500 2:30(Sunday) DASEA  PAUL MANNContinue reading “2012 Dare County Boat Builders Foundation Tournament Results”

2012 Dare Marina Flounder Bowl Results

Flounder Bowl Results and Photos Flounder Bowl 2012 This was the 4th Flounder Bowl and there are now four different Flounder Bowl Champions. The event began on Friday evening with a captains meeting and a barbecue. It finished Saturday evening with the awards presentations and a seafood party. In between these two, there was aContinue reading “2012 Dare Marina Flounder Bowl Results”

2012 Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament Final Results

Official Tuna Tournament Results Posted on June 30, 2012 by Bob 1. Marlin Maniac 445.02. Sikiligal 400.63. Bay Custom 254.04. Water Shed Three 248.35. Just Right 222.06. Hazer 206.07. Backlash 204.08. Sea Trader 198.29. Juggernaut 185.910. Bootlegger 166.6 Largest Single TunaBay Custom 254.0 Largest DolphinMad Jak 39.4 Largest WahooReel Estate 25.6

2012 Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament Day 2 Results

We had some boats come in late, so here are the results after day 2: 1. Marlin Maniac 445.0 2. Bay Custom 254.0 3. Just Right 222.0 4. Backlash 204.0 5. Sea Trader 198.2 6. Boot Legger 166.0 7. Reel Hot 136.0 8. Team Sand Man 132.1 9. Virginian 119.0 10. Fishin Magician 83.6 11.Continue reading “2012 Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament Day 2 Results”

2012 Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout Open Division Final Results

img title=”2012_First-Place_Live-1024×830.jpg” class=”alignnone” alt=”image” src=”https://bigboyfishing.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/wpid-2012_first-place_live-1024×8301.jpg” / 2 Live Category winners, Lady S II, brought in a combined weight of their top three fish of 107.00 lbs. Total Payout was $7,684.00! LIVE BAIT CATEGORY WINNERS 1st: Lady S II, $7,684, 107.00 lbs. 2nd: Reel Dirty III, $4,842, 106.85 3rd: Murphy’s Irish Pub II, $2,122.24, 106.50 lbs.Continue reading “2012 Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout Open Division Final Results”

2012 Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout Artificial Final Results

img title=”2012_First-Place_Artificial1-1024×746.gif” class=”alignnone” alt=”image” src=”https://bigboyfishing.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/wpid-2012_first-place_artificial1-1024×746.gif” / 2012 1st Place Winners in the Artificial Category, Fishing Fever II bringing in a combined weight of their top three fish of 128.30. Total Payout: $49,745!!! ARTIFICIAL CATEGORY WINNERS 1st: Fishing Fever II, $49,745.00, 128.30 lbs. 2nd: Mackenzie Rae Fish Bomb II, $17,231.60, 125.20 lbs. 3rd: Fin Finder II,Continue reading “2012 Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout Artificial Final Results”

Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout Day 2 Results

Leaders at the end of day 2: Artificial: Fishing Fever 1: 128.30, Fish Bomb II: 125.20, Finfinder II: 124.55, Nearwater: 122.95, Hot Rod 2: 122.85, Legacy I: 122.65, Instigator 1: 122.40 Live: YMurphy’s Irish Pub II: 106.50, Pit Crew II: 106.15, Max King’s Marine I: 100.65, Lady S: 97.55, Coastal Builders: 97.20, Atlas Lucky stripesContinue reading “Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout Day 2 Results”

Rockfish tourney makes a big catch – a 265-pound tuna

As striped-bass anglers shuffled their catches in wheelbarrows to the weigh-ins for the ninth annual Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout, most of the crowd descended on a boom straining to lift a huge bluefin tuna onto another set of scales about a hundred yards down the dock. J.T. Holt of Virginia Beach was on Team Pimp FishContinue reading “Rockfish tourney makes a big catch – a 265-pound tuna”

2012 Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout Day 1 Results

Leaders so far: Artificial: Absolute Pleasure 1 109.85, Hot Rod Fishing Team 1: 104.35, Right Hook 1: 101.00, Stoney’s Kingfisher 1: 100.60, Game On 1: 100.45, Pit Crew: 97.00, Maddie Jane 1: 96.65 Live: Max King’s Marine 1: 100.65 Tuna: Pimpfish Pirates: 265 lbs http://www.midatlanticrockfishshootout.com/

2011 Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association 22nd Annual TUNA-MENT Results

22nd Annual TUNA-MENT ResultsJune 24-26 Above is Team Right Hook on Day 2 Top PayoutsSam Fisher (Right Hook) – $10,854Tommy Baldwin (Lady Luck V) – $5,213Tony Tolbard – $675Dale Dirks – $648 Main Tournament1st Place – $4,050.00 – Sam Fisher (Right Hook) – 111.4 lb BFT 2nd Place – $2,025.00 – Tommy Baldwin (Lady LuckContinue reading “2011 Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association 22nd Annual TUNA-MENT Results”

2011 Flounder Bowl Results

Some of the areas best flounder anglers gathered together to determine who would be crowned this year’s Flounder Bowl Champion. They also came to have a good time. The event began on Friday, June 24th at Dare Marina and Yacht Sales with registration and a big barbeque. The event ended Saturday night with a seafoodContinue reading “2011 Flounder Bowl Results”

Jesus Freak Gets Lead on Release at Big Rock!!

2011 Tournament Leaderboard Blue Marlin Division Boat Weight Captain Angler Prize Money DOUBLE B 652.8 Kenny Sexton Travis Stephenson   BLUE WATER 580.6 Gray Hall Jeffrey Gregg   SUSHI 467.4 Tim Day Kevin Travis     Release Division Boat Fish Total Points Prize Money JESUS FREAK 2 BM, 2 WM 1080 GALOT 3 2 BM,Continue reading “Jesus Freak Gets Lead on Release at Big Rock!!”

Swansboro Rotary Bluewater Tournament

  Capt. Mike Taylor, Dustan Tilley, Jon Wood, Bob Townsend, and John Roberts–the “Weldor’s Ark” crew–won the Swansboro Rotary Blue Water Tournament with a pair of blue marlin releases they tallied over the course of the two-day event. Photo courtesy of Lew McCloud. After both releasing a blue marlin and experiencing motor troubles on theContinue reading “Swansboro Rotary Bluewater Tournament”

Team ‘In Hot Pursuit’ wins Cape Charles black drum tourney

  Greg Etheridge and Don Miles pose with the winning 74-pounder from Team “In Hot Pursuit.” Filed Under Eastern Shore News ESN-Sports Zoom Team “In Hot Pursuit” members were, from left, Tyler Ames, Greg Etheridge, Ryan Horner, Jeff Horner and Don Miles. The team won the Lower Shore Black Drum Classic. CAPE CHARLES — OnContinue reading “Team ‘In Hot Pursuit’ wins Cape Charles black drum tourney”

Police on the trail of rockfish poachers again

They pulled and they heaved and even employed a crane, but the crew members of the M/V A.V. Sandusky couldn’t haul in their bounty yesterday: a huge string of illegal fishing nets filled with rotting, stinking fish. Pamela Wood — The CapitalEngineer Ben Gillis of Kent Island, in hat, and mate Jordan Melvin of Grasonville,Continue reading “Police on the trail of rockfish poachers again”

Team Right Hook makes it on the Sea Tow Board at the 2011 MSSA Championship on The Chesapeake

Congratulations to Captain Sammy Fisher and Team Right Hook for their 4th & 6th place Rockfish for the Sea Tow award this weekend. The fish were 31.90 lbs on Friday and 30.60 on Sunday. They accomplished over 60 plus releases which gives them a great shot on winning the Catch & Release Division! 

2011 MSSA Championship on the Chesapeake 28th Annual Spring Tournament

  Home » 2011 Championship on the Chesapeake 28th Annual Spring Tournament Leaderboard Championship on the Chesapeake Starts: Apr 29, 2011 12:00PM Ends: May 1, 2011 4:30PM Description: 28th Annual Championship on the Chesapeake Automated text message leaderboard updates were available during this event. Weigh Station Legend: Bay Bridge Boat Show=BB, Breezy Point=BP, Calvert Marina=CM,Continue reading “2011 MSSA Championship on the Chesapeake 28th Annual Spring Tournament”

2011 Rod & Reel Results

2011 Tournament Results – Unofficial     Boat names are listed after Tournament Registration Numbers.  Weights in pounds.   Friday April 29, 2011 Saturday April 30, 2011 Sunday May 1, 2011 1.   124 No Name 43.85   143 Back Draft 38.64 107 Miss Demeanor 45.18 2.   105 Semper Fidelis III 43.50   080Continue reading “2011 Rod & Reel Results”

Tourney names three locations: Cape Charles, Norfolk, Hampton to host this year’s Black Drum Classic May 20-22 2011

  From left are J.E. Smith, Fred Smith, Mark Smith and Jimmy Smith, who were previous winners in the Black Drum World Champion-ship. Now called the Lower Chesapeake Bay Black Drum Classic, it will be held May 20-22. CAPE CHARLES — The Northampton County Chamber of Commerce presents the inaugural Lower Chesapeake Bay Black DrumContinue reading “Tourney names three locations: Cape Charles, Norfolk, Hampton to host this year’s Black Drum Classic May 20-22 2011”

Anglers lose court ruling on $900,000 prize

  A superior court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the owners of the fishing vessel “Citation” challenging the team’s disqualification from the 2010 Big Rock Tournament. WNCT-TV reports the judge concluded that tournament officials were right to disqualify the boat after discovering one of the crew members did not have a state fishingContinue reading “Anglers lose court ruling on $900,000 prize”

Money hasn’t changed humble Bass Pro founder

  Bill Dance stood in a sea of well-wishers at one of last week’s weigh-ins for the eighth annual Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout – his celebrity punctuated by his signature white hat with the orange “T” of his home state of Tennessee. Johnny Morris stood on the outside, unassumingly shaking a few hands and talking toContinue reading “Money hasn’t changed humble Bass Pro founder”

2011 Rockfish Shootout .. money totals are in

  And they are pretty impressive for a striped bass fishing tournament. Eighth-annual Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout overall winner Daddy’s Dream 3, which edged Wave Runner by less than a pound, banked $73,453. Wave Runner’s runner-up take of $34,833 wasn’t too shabby either. Third place Bay Custom 3 walked away with $20,596. The total payout forContinue reading “2011 Rockfish Shootout .. money totals are in”

Conditions bode well for 2011 Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout

  Today’s registration for the ninth annual Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout could be a busy affair. Weather forecasts and catches from previous days determine interest, with many potential competitors waiting until the last minute to register. Bad weather and no fish usually mean a small field. That shouldn’t be the case for this year’s event, whichContinue reading “Conditions bode well for 2011 Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout”

Zwirko wins ASA Angler of Year

  Capt. Ken Zwirko of Union won the 2010 American Striper Association Angler of the Year Award with his Team Bunker Down, sponsored by Atlas Reels. His six-bass total of 226.65-pounds during the year won by 27 pounds. Zwirko took the spring ASA Sandy Hook event, and was second at Cape May. Greg Nunn ofContinue reading “Zwirko wins ASA Angler of Year”

Chefs battle for top honors in rockfish competition

Rockfish are at the center of angler attention these days, as two of the three biggest striper tournaments of the year currently are taking place. The inaugural Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge concludes today out of Marina Shores inside Lynnhaven Inlet. The Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout starts this week out of Rudee Inlet. With all this fishContinue reading “Chefs battle for top honors in rockfish competition”

Rockfish Challenge … final day | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

  After an opening day in the inaugural Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge saw some of the best catches in weeks, looks like the action hit a wall. All of the top teams on the day one leaderboard continue to sit where they did after the first day. The teams are back on the water forContinue reading “Rockfish Challenge … final day | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com”

Jeffrey Earnhardt competes in rockfish tourney opener

  Jeffrey Earnhardt decided to take a turn north before starting his first full NASCAR season. Jeffrey Earnhardt holds a striped bass he caught on the opening day of the Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge. (Lee Tolliver | The Virginian-Pilot He ended up on a boat in Virginia Beach, spending a day on the water competingContinue reading “Jeffrey Earnhardt competes in rockfish tourney opener”

Water too cold for fishing tournament

http://www.wavy.com/video/videoplayer.swf?dppversion=6994 Cold water for fishing tournament: wavy.com   A high-stakes fishing challenge is now underway in the waters off Virginia and North Carolina. The tournament was supposed to begin over the weekend, but the storm delayed its start. Registration began in Virginia Beach Wednesday for the Million Dollar Rockfish Fish Challenge, and the tournament gotContinue reading “Water too cold for fishing tournament”

Rockfish Challenge….Day One

Here’s the lowdown on the first day of the inaugural Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge taking place out of Marina Shores: Team Handyman sits in first place with a two-fish total of 73.85 pounds, followed closely by Team Right Hook – featuring professional largemouth bass fisherman Roland Martin – in second, a pound back. Team AshtonContinue reading “Rockfish Challenge….Day One”

Popular tourney sticks to standards in 2011

The 54th annual Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament, which opens Jan. 1, 2011 and runs throughout the year, will see no modifications in its popular citation program. “The Tournament Committee felt the current citation standards were at appropriate levels, but did discuss lowering the citation weight minimum for spadefish. After a careful discussion, the committee requestedContinue reading “Popular tourney sticks to standards in 2011”

Rockfish Tournament Date Change Update: Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge – Virginia Beach

  Please pay close attention to the schedule update and the tournament payout rules updated below. Due the severe weather received here in Virginia Beach yesterday, the Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge Registration and Captain’s Meeting will be moved to Wednesday, December 29th at Marina Shores Marina. Registration will begin at 3pm with the rules meetingContinue reading “Rockfish Tournament Date Change Update: Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge – Virginia Beach”

HRL TV Show Covers – Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge December 26th–December 30th 2010

    Hampton Roads LIVE Host Chance Wilson took viewers on a behind the scenes look at the Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge. As he spoke to challenge founder Gale Higgs and the tournament organizers, viewers were truly given an understanding of what it takes to put together such a huge tournament. The Tournament will beContinue reading “HRL TV Show Covers – Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge December 26th–December 30th 2010”

Mathews Virginia Rotary Rockfish Tournament December 11th, 2010

1st $3,0002nd $2,0003rd $1,0001 Senior (65) $4001 Lady $4001 Youth(15) $200$150 per Boat for 4 Anglers, $25 per Additional AnglerOne Fish Per Division Per BoatWeigh In by Boat or Road.Weight Station at Morningstar Marina \Gwynn’s Island .$7,000 INCASH PRIZESSchedule of Events Registration & Raffle —Friday 12/10/10, from 4-8pm at PiankatankRuritan Club on Rte 198, FoodContinue reading “Mathews Virginia Rotary Rockfish Tournament December 11th, 2010”

GA. Angler & Pals net $254,905

  Bill Donahue reeled in a massive return on his investment. Richmond Hill resident Bill Donahue (left of the marlin and behind a bucket) poses after he and his friends caught a 560-pound black marlin during the 30th annual Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Tournament in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Oct. 20, 2010. DonahueContinue reading “GA. Angler & Pals net $254,905”

Daily Shep on Fishing report: LBI Surf Classic announces winners

  The 2010 Long Beach Island Surf Classic made it official Wednesday: Raymond Sullivan Jr. of Brant Beach and Richard Crosta of Beach Haven are $1,000 grand prize winners. Sullivan topped striped bass with a 56.44 entry and Crosta took bluefish with a 16.06-pounder. They both added $150 to their haul because they were theContinue reading “Daily Shep on Fishing report: LBI Surf Classic announces winners”

Sport Fishing – Virginia Beach lures anglers to its waters this winter with four tournaments

  Virginia Beach, Va. – Anglers visiting Virginia Beach this winter will still find a firestorm of activity in the waters of the mighty Atlantic Ocean and food-rich Chesapeake Bay. Virginia Beach is famous for being home to enormous schools of striped bass, also known as rockfish.  About 80 percent of East Coast rockfish areContinue reading “Sport Fishing – Virginia Beach lures anglers to its waters this winter with four tournaments”

The Atlantic Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will host the 5th Annual Rockfish Derby on Dec. 4-5

  ATLANTIC — The Atlantic Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will host the 5th Annual Rockfish Derby on Dec. 4-5. This derby is a fundraiser for the fire company. All prizes have been doubled this year, with the top cash prize of $1,000 to be awarded for the heaviest rockfish caught in the adult division.Continue reading “The Atlantic Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will host the 5th Annual Rockfish Derby on Dec. 4-5”

New rockfish tournament Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge offers big money

  There’s no shortage of striped bass fishing tournaments between now and early next year. But a new one that will take place between Christmas and New Year’s is poised to become the big daddy of them all. That’s a lofty statement, with the Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout in January and the Toys for Tots eventContinue reading “New rockfish tournament Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge offers big money”

Rockfish Tournament benefits kids with life-threatening illnesses–December 11th, 2010

  Toby’s Dream Foundation will host its first Rockfish Tournament Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. Boats will take off from Marina Shores in Virginia Beach. The foundation provides dreams for children with life-threatening illnesses in Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore. “Each dream costs roughly $5,500 and with this tournament, we hope to give every childContinue reading “Rockfish Tournament benefits kids with life-threatening illnesses–December 11th, 2010”

7th Annual Casey Neal Rogers Memorial Rockfish Tournament- November 20th, 2010

  The CNR Memorial Rockfish Tournament is held in honor of Casey Neal Rogers.  On August 22, 2003 Casey passed away from a tragic automobile accident.  Family and friends wanted Casey to be remembered in a special way, so the CNR Tournament committee was formed.  Knowing Casey’s passion for fishing and sports, the CNR MemorialContinue reading “7th Annual Casey Neal Rogers Memorial Rockfish Tournament- November 20th, 2010”

Fishing Tournament Results

  SOUTHERN KINGFISH ASSOCIATION SKA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP N.C. teams took two of the top four places in the Open Division and three of the top four places in the Class of 23 Division for boats 23 feet and shorter at the Southern Kingfish Association National Championships held Nov. 5 at Fort Pierce, Fla. The ReelContinue reading “Fishing Tournament Results”

Monster Rockfish Tournament Results

  The inaugural Monster Rockfish Tournament on the Chesapeake Bay attracted more than 700 professional and amateur anglers and handed out more than $30,000 in winnings late last month. Anglers reeled in some big fish, but not a state record, which would have been worth $100,000. The event divided the bay into two regions, withContinue reading “Monster Rockfish Tournament Results”

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Drum Tournament –

  The tournament begins at 12 a.m. on Thursday and ends at 4 p.m, on Saturday. Many anglers fish the whole 64 hours of the event and many more only take short naps during low tide or daylight hours. Red drum favor night time and, of the winning fish, every one was taken in theContinue reading “North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Drum Tournament –”