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32nd Annual Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament

An unbelievable flurry of fishing activity and billfish releases highlights the Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament.

'Zues', a Dean Johnson 58' sport fisherman owned by Sandy Smith and Captained by Glenn Cameron from Ft. Pierce, Florida won the 32nd Annual Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament held on Grand Bahama Island. 'Zues' accumulated a grand total of 2,025 points , releasing a record number of billfish- 3 blues, 4 whites and 4 sails, a new record for release for the Bacardi Rum Billfish tournament.

They were followed closely in the standings by 'Juel Marie' a 54' Hatteras owned by Dugan McLaughlin of Knoxville, Tennessee. 'Juel Marie' ended up releasing 1 blue, 4 whites and 3 sails to earn second place. They also accomplished the first 'Grand Slam' in the 32 year history of the Bacardi, releasing 1 Blue, 1 White and a Sailfish on the last day of fishing.

Third place went to last year's winner of the event. 'Divine Intervention', a 57' Bertram owned by Jack Widmer from Boca Raton, Florida. They released 2 Blues and 1 White Marlin

The world famous Bacardi Rum drink competition was won by Lars Vinjerud 'On Ice', and the Culinary Competition was won by William Pope Langdale on 'Venture Out'. A good time was had by all!

Heaviest Wahoo 'Chasin Tail' 64.5 pounds
Heaviest Tuna 'Ticket' 28.5 pounds
Heaviest Dolphin 'Ticket' 48 pounds

 

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