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  January 14 – 16, 2022 – Marina Pez Vela, Quepos Costa Rica – Excitement and anticipation was in the air as 83 of the world’s top sport fishing teams assembled in Quepos, Costa Rica for the 6th annual Pelagic Rock Star Offshore Tournament. Located on the Pacific coast of central Costa Rica, Marina Pez Vela and the surrounding area of Manuel Antonio National Park is known as one of the most biologically diverse places anywhere in the world, and the fishing is second to none.  Open to the public, Marina Pez Vela is a super clean, modern, world-class yacht...

A strong second day performance propels Top Angler, Kim Bullman, and Team Laguna Madre to the winner’s circle and the largest payout in event history - $131,000! Cloud Nine takes second place and $111,800. June 10-12, 2021 – Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico – The Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing Tournament made its triumphant return to Cabo as it once again kicked-off Baja California’s big game fishing season after a year’s hiatus (due to the coronavirus pandemic) with its seventh annual tournament extravaganza. Fifty teams with anglers from all reaches of the United States, Mexico, and beyond ventured to Cabo excited and ready to vie for...

Great weather and willing fish welcomed a festive fleet at the third annual St. Paddy’s Day-themed sport fishing tournament extravaganza. “May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it.” – Irish Blessing; Author: Unknown March 12-13, 2021 – Sailfish Marina [Palm Beach, FL] – In the theme of St. Paddy’s Day, Pelagic once again brought the fun to South Florida with its Third Annual Shamrock Shootout that featured concerts, parties, and a fishing tournament extravaganza. Iconic Sailfish Marina [Palm Beach, FL] - home of the Pelagic Shamrock Shootout Held annually at Sailfish Marina [Singer Island – Palm...

A Day One Sweep of All Billfish Jackpot Categories & First Place Finish in ‘Central America’s Largest & Richest Fishing Tournament’ Earns Team CABANA with Captain Eddie Wheeler a $296,440 Cash Prize; GAME PLAN Earns Second Place with a Day Two Billfish Sweep worth $268,600. January 16-17, 2021 – Marina Pez Vela [Quepos, Costa Rica] – The unmistakable howls of heavy metal electric guitar filled the morning air of picturesque Marina Pez Vela, accompanied by the rhythmic beats and deep bass of synchronized percussion as sixty-seven teams, anglers, and crews departed by vessel eager to engage in battle amongst competitive angling comrades....

47 teams competed for nearly $150,000 in cash prizes with Team CHUMP CHANGE besting fleet with a 197.8-lb. bluefin tuna to win $97,238.