Hall of Fame

Congratulations to our Tournament Champions! These are the men, women and teams who placed 1st in each division. Be sure to check out the Gallery page where you can see photos of winners and tournament record fish.

First Place Winners

YearBoatCaptainAnglerSpeciesWeight/
Points
2022A Work of Art, 68' VikingJason BuckChristian Fast | Prairieville, ALBlue Marlin638.7
2022Soul Candy, 61' F&SJordan WhitemenSmith Reaves| Santa Rosa Beach, FLDolphin38.9
2022Quantified, 64' Spencer YachtsJustin Drummond2 blue marlin, 7 white marlin, 3 sailfishRelease2925
2022Salt Shaker, 58' VikingDennis BennettJeff Singleton | Albany, GAWahoo64.7
2022Salt Shaker, 58' VikingChris HatcherChris Hatcher | Miramar Beach, FLYellowfin192.4
2021High Cotton, 92' VikingAllan LeggeCliff Mountain| Tiki Island, TXBlue Marlin681
2021Bandito, 68' Jim SmithChad SolomonRonald Thomas | Satsuma, ALDolphin35.9
2021Breathe Easy, 72' VikingPatrick Ivie4 blue marlin (on time)Release2000
2021Ramble On, 67' Billy HoltonShannon AllmanDavid Durden | Fairhope, ALWahoo79.7
2021Quick Time, 70' VikingWilks HammockRobert Burroughs | Laurel, MSYellowfin231.1
2020Mollie, 58' G&SJeff ShoultsWes Long | Guntersville, ALBlue Marlin660.4
2020Lisa Jo, 55' Ricky ScarboroughLogan LovettJoey Geil | Mobile, ALDolphin39.4
2020Fleur de Lis, 72' VikingScooter Porto4 blue marlinRelease2000
2020Gunnslinger, 52' Southern CrossBJ TeemsHouston Adams | Destin, FLWahoo58.6
2020Ridgeback, 37' BertramRobert WaldmannAustin Sculley | Pensacola, FLYellowfin198.8
2019It Just Takes Time, 62' VikingChris HoodNick Pratt | Theodore, ALBlue Marlin574
2019Mollie, 58' G&SJeff ShoultsHugh Flanagan | Guntersville, ALDolphin44.8
2019Chasin' Tail, 80' WeaverClayt James3 blue marlin (on time)Release1500
2019Pair-A-Dice, 66' VikingKirk OgrenKirk Ogren | Destin, FLWahoo55.8
2019Triple Threat, 65' HatterasJeff CultanJeff Cultan | Birmingham, ALYellowfin167.5
2018Can't Deny It, 48' VikingBo KeoughWill Beard | Fairhope, ALBlue Marlin699.2
2018Ultimate Lure, 53' CatamaranDusty ParrishWes Kennedy | Nashville, TNDolphin42.9
2018Born2Run, 72' VikingMyles Colley4 blue marlinRelease2000
2018Jubilee, 68' HatterasJoe MorganSeth McGonigal | Orange Beach, ALWahoo63.8
2018Done Deal, 70' VikingJason BuckKatie Gonsoulin | Houma, LAYellowfin190.2
2017Don't Blink, 56' VikingSkip McAllisterMike Hickey | Destin, FLBlue Marlin553
2017Breathe Easy, 68' VikingPatrick IvieChad Postle | Fairhope, ALDolphin27.9
2017Geaux Deep, 58' VikingJoe Hebert2 blue marlin, 3 white marlinRelease1600
2017Don't Blink, 56' VikingSkip McAllisterBill Horn | Pike Road, ALWahoo67.5
2017Born2Run, 72' VikingMyles ColleyDana Foster | Pensacola, FLYellowfin169
2016Rise Up, 54' VikingJason HallmarkScott Poppell | Savannah, GABlue Marlin838.2
2016Aldente, 70' VikingBrad BentonEmeril Lagasse | Miramar Beach, FLDolphin36.6
2016Born2Run, 63' HatterasMyles Colley4 blue marlinRelease2000
2016Lucky 2, 51' BertramTommy GreenLynn Layton | Decatur, ALWahoo112.2
2016Marlin Darlin, 70' VikingMatt CondonKenny Tamm | New Orleans, LAYellowfin190.6
2015Cotton Patch, 60' HatterasJohnny DorlandLance Hill | Orange Beach, ALBlue Marlin899.6
2015CE, 65' HatterasRussell CraftScott Cooper | Mobile, ALDolphin47.0
2015Pier Pressure, 50' VikingBrian Lord3 blue, 1 white, 1 unidentifiedRelease1875
2015Back Down 2, 57' Miller MarineGary JarvisMike Duffessy | Newnan, GAWahoo61.3
2015Rigged Right, 32' TopazGary MatherneJeremy BranningYellowfin175.3
2014Reel Worthless, 64' VikingMyles ColleySteve Brown | Pensacola Beach, FLBlue Marlin594.9
2014ReHab, 65' HatterasHall BohlingerTim Howard | Lafayette, LADolphin48.2
2014Done Deal, 70' VikingJason Buck2 blue marlinRelease1000
2014Share-E, 76' VikingKevin FrelichSherry Polk | Raymond, MSWahoo68.4
2014Black Tip, 61' Buddy DavisSparky McCannChris Crosby | Destin, FLYellowfin131.9
2013CE, 65' HatterasRussell CraftScott Cooper | Mobile, ALBlue Marlin613.4
2013Chasin' Tail, 68' WeaverClayt JamesRyan Engquist | Baton Rouge, LADolphin51.3
2013Testing the Water, 68' VikingMatt Dunn2 blue marlinRelease1000
2013Restitution III, 45' CaboRed CoughlinSteve Bozeman | Magnolia, TXWahoo55.5
2013Reel Fire, 60' VikingMike RobertoKate Ferrara | Holden, LAYellowfin164.1
2012Done Deal, 56' VikingJason BuckTravis Dorland | Mobile, ALBlue Marlin783.6
2012Done Deal, 56' VikingJason BuckLance Hightower | Jaco, Costa RicaDolphin42.3
2012Inlet Magic, 64' Billy HoltonJeremy Miles1 blue marlin, 1 white marlinRelease700
2012Summertime II, 31' AlbemarleHoward HiceRod Morris | Panama City, FLWahoo91.1
2012Testing the Water, 68' VikingMatt DunnJake Breaux | Morgan City, LAYellowfin190.1
2011no blue marlin weighedBlue Marlin0.0
2011Quick Time, 56' Ocean YachtPatrick IvieMichael Burroughs | Laurel, MSDolphin44.0
2011Team Galati, 76' VikingCraig Clark1 blue marlin, 5 white marlinRelease1500
2011Conundrum, 61' VikingJimmy CrochetDon MacMaster | Mandeville, LAWahoo59.2
2011Blanchita, 60' BertramRobert AtwellAllen Phillips | Destin, FLYellowfin166.7
2009Jasper Time, 60' HatterasTommy BradenChip Temple | Stockbridge, GABlue Marlin714.7
2009You Never Know!, 64' VikingJoey BirbeckBrian Schwan | Baton Rouge, LADolphin47.8
2009A Work of Art, 68' VikingRon Woodruff2 blue marlin, 1 sailfishRelease1175
2009Britney Jean, 67' BertramDanny TimmsTommy Browning, Jr. | Destin, FLWahoo72.6
2009First Choice, 60' HatterasMike RobertoJohn Pasentine | Mandeville, LAYellowfin171.1
2008Up To It, 60' HatterasJeremy MilesDave Perry | Fort Walton Beach, FLBlue Marlin406.3
2008Shell Shock, 48' VikingMarc WrenJeremy Floden | Pensacola, FLDolphin50.0
2008Honey, 60' HuckinsRay Coleman1 blue marlin, 2 white marlinRelease900
2008Smooth Finish, 54' BertramJacob DawsonAaron Aery | Abbeville, LAWahoo54.7
2008Up To It, 60' HatterasJeremy MilesDave Perry | Fort Walton Beach, FLYellowfin145.1
2007Dreamin' On, 80' GarlingtonRandy HodgekissSteve Keinath | Rifle, COBlue Marlin627.7
2007Sea Spray, 65' ResmondoBill StaffPaul Mayson | Saraland, ALDolphin52.7
2007CE, 65' HatterasRussell Craft1 blue marlin, 1 white marlin (on time)Release700
2007Borderline Crazy, 65' DonziScott TempletonJeff Singleton | Albany, GAWahoo87.8
2007Up To It, 60' HatterasJeremy MilesDave Perry | Fort Walton Beach, FLYellowfin179.0
2006Big Adventure, 60' BonnerJimmy WallerSean McClellan | Pensacola, FLBlue Marlin692.6
2006Fly By, 74' VikingMarco GaonaJames Justice | Lawrenceville, GADolphin53.1
2006Reel Addiction, 56' VikingRobert Davis3 blue marlinRelease1500
2006Mollie, 58' G&SJeff ShoultsBrad Cole | Carrollton, GAWahoo89.5