
Astra Sails Claims the Ring
South Florida team tops stacked field at 15th annual Jimmy Johnson “Quest for the Ring” Championship
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South Florida team tops stacked field at 15th annual Jimmy Johnson “Quest for the Ring” Championship

Record numbers and red-hot sailfish action define the second annual IGFA Open at Marina Pez Vela

Michelle Gaylord named Atlantic tournament director and a revamped Offshore World Championship format introduced

The 43-boat fleet releases an incredible 1,579 sailfish and 14 marlin in an action packed second leg of the series

This world-class even in Quepos, Costa Rica, is the largest and most prestigious sportfishing tournament series in the world.

For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue giant Atlantic blue marlin as well as a host of other species.

Fish the iconic North Drop while enjoying the luxurious Scrub Island Resort and Marina in the British Virgin Islands.

Fantastic fishing for blue and striped marlin draws the top teams in sport fishing to the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula each fall to compete in the prestigious Los Cabos Billfish Tournament.
From the biggest marlin and heftiest paydays to the best parties and the toughest competition, there’s a billfish tournament to suit just about anyone. Here is our comprehensive guide to fishing tournaments for marlin and sailfish worldwide.

An elite, invite-only fleet converges for the 2026 Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament of Champions

A last-minute triple release seals the deal for Priceless at the 23rd Annual Sailfish Challenge

Max Bet rallies past Team Galati to win a dramatic first leg

Pura Vida tops 117-boat fleet to win the 2026 Pelagic Rockstar Tournament

Reel Deal wins Operation Sailfish amidst tough fishing in South Florida

Now in its 46th year, the Pelican Yacht Club Billfish Invitational once again blended high-level competition, dockside camaraderie and early-season sailfish action in Fort Pierce

Capt. Art Sapp outperforms competitive fleet for prestigious title

Two days of high-energy fishing cap a milestone celebration at Marina Pez Vela

Rising participation, record payouts, and legendary performances highlight a transformative season as The Marlin Group ushers the HMTS into its next chapter
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