Governor Nikki Haley hosts Governor’s Cup Awards

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The 23rd annual S.C. Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series reached its completion with an awards ceremony hosted by Governor Nikki Haley on September 25. The annual awards reception is held in downtown Columbia at the Governor’s Mansion and demonstrates how excellence in billfish conservation is highly regarded by the state’s top politician....Read More

Author Hiaasen Wins Islamorada Invitatonal Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament

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ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — For the sixth time, prolific Miami Herald editorial columnist and book author Carl Hiaasen was named grand champion angler at the Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament that ended Sept. 16....Read More

Reel Passion Shows Its Passion by Winning South Carolina's 23rd Edisto Marina Governor's Cup

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The crew of The Crystal Blue all had our game faces on. This was a last day of the tournament and we were serious about catching some fish! We decided to go South considering our previous fishing day on Thursday and eliminating our Northern bound options through trial and error. We came across some cooler waters and the beautiful blue waters that you find with the Gulf Stream currents running through the Atlantic. Signs of life were everywhere with flying fish the size of a small mouth bass.  ...Read More

23rd Annual Edisto Marina Governor's Cup - July 27-30, 2011

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The Edisto Marina Billfish Tournament is the fifth leg in the South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series, bringing anglers, families and friends to the Edisto Marina which means good fishing, camaraderie, fun, food and entertainment for the anglers. Also, the anglers and their families enjoy Edisto Island’s history of hospitality, its scenic waterfront and marsh views and unspoiled beaches. ...Read More

Full Pull Wins the Megadock Billfish Tournament in Charleston SC

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The 2011 Megadock Billfish Series was one to remember. I was fishing The Ballistic, a 58- foot Viking owned by Hutch Holesberg, President of Key West Boats. We woke up early at 3:30 am to discover that the conditions were not favorable for any of us and it was supposed to be our alternate fishing day. At 3:45 am the fishing day was called off due to a small craft advisory. Not a good feelling! I remained in my cabin, sucking my thumb and rocked myself back to sleep. "There is no crying in fishing," I said to myself. That happened to be the case for somewhere in the neighborhood of 26 boats. We were stuck at the dock, sulking a little, but picked ourselves up by our boot straps and celebrated at the awards ceremony for the ones who deserved the win and that happened to Full Pull....Read More

Megadock Billfish 2nd Day "Size Doesn't Always Matter"

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Well this has been an interesting 2nd day of the Megadock Billfish Tournament. Changes in the leader board took place today as expected. What was not expected was for a 33' Freeman Catamaran to reak so much havoc amongst all these larger vessels. Gotta love a CAT in turbulent waters. "Frenzy" Captained by Trey Sires took the place of Artemis in 4th place billfish, battled the rough seas today and came home with 4 tagged and released sailfish. With 25's and 30 TLD's this experienced crew of five did an amazing job and took 4th on the leader board with a total of 4 sails today....Read More

First Day of Fishing The Megadock Billfish Tournament

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The first day of fishing The Megadock Billfish Tournament began at 4:30 a.m. for most of us. I am fishing "The Ballistic," as the Lady Angler on a 58' foot Viking owned by Hutch Holseberg, President of Key West Boats and an interesting crew of 10. We are on a mission to catch a "BIG BLUE" and are rigged up solely for that catch with 50's and 130's. Hutch's mentality is to "go big or not at all!" We are being Captained by one of the best, Jimmy McCormic, a long time veteran of these waters, and Hutch's fishing partner for 15 years. They have competed in Billfish tournaments throughout St. Thomas and the Bahamas and have been crew mates in Guatemala and Venezuela....Read More

Registration Begins for The Megadock with Lowcountry Flair

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The first day of registration began for the Governor's Cup Billfish Series Megadock Tournament in Charleston, SC today. The Megadock is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Charleston with gorgeous views of The Cooper River Bridge. We had 48 registrants with 22 new registrants this year. The Variety Restaurant which is nestled right in the midst of the docking area was extremely hospitable at lunch time and served me a whole fried flounder with Jamaican Relish, collard greens, red rice and hush puppies that was to die for! Nothing like down home Charleston cooking....Read More