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Welcome to the Sailfish Slam


Sailfish TournamentThe 4th Annual Sailfish Slam is a citywide catch and release billfish competition headquartered at The City Marina in downtown Charleston, SC. Anglers will convene at this facility on Wednesday, October 6 for the Offshore AnglingCaptains' Meeting followed by two out of three days of fishing. The Sailfish Slam concludes on Saturday, October 9 with an Awards Party and Dinner at The City Marina complex.

The 2009 Sailfish Slam showcased Charleston’s Fall Sailfish bite with 89 billfish releases. Don’t miss your opportunity to win big prizes and be crowned South Carolina’s Sailfish Champion!

FEATURING...

  • $10,000 payout to highest number of release points (based on entry of 50 boats).
  • Fish from any port ... just stay in South Carolina waters. (Meat fish must be weighed at the Charleston City Marina)
  • Awards Party and Dinner - Saturday, October 9 at The City Marina.


Houdini Wins 2009 Tournament!

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Houdini

The City Marina’s Sailfish Slam concluded Saturday, October 31, 2009 with the boat Houdini taking home the prize for the most sailfish releases and the most release points. The 71’ Jim Smith, from the Isle of Palms, captained by Wayne Skinner, took the lead by releasing 15 sailfish the third week of the event and held it from then on. Houdini collected a total of 3613 points, releasing 18 sailfish throughout the tournament. Houdini also received the only meat fish prize in this event by weighing in a 19.1 pound wahoo.

The 2nd place boat, Miss Annie, a 52’ Viking out of Allenwood, NJ finished fishing with 3010 points. Captain Matt Rabenstine led his crew to release 15 sailfish. In a close third, the 55’ Jarrett Bay, Micabe released 14 sailfish during the month, finishing with 2805 points.

Thank you to all of our participants and sponsors! We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again next year.

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Congrats to Miss Annie

The 2009 Megadock and Sailfish Slam second place winner, Miss Annie, had a strong showing in the White Marlin Open.

Miss Annie - Viking 52
Owner: Barry Weshnak

White Marlin Open Results:
7th Place Release Boat
9th Place Boat
22nd Place Angler - Nick Lucov

Strong Showing for MegaDock Competitors at Pirates Cove

Congratulations to Caroline for their 3rd place finish at the 27th Annual Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament. Captained by Watson Caviness, Caroline ended the North Carolina event with 560 points, landing them in the prize money.

Perennial MegaDock competitor Game On claimed Top Lady Angler with Kelli Roof's 420 points.

A 56.8 lb catch secured 2nd Place Wahoo for Frank Spencer aboard Reel Jim.

Bench Mark Wins The MegaDock

The HMY-Viking MegaDock Billfishing Tournament concluded on Saturday, July 10 at the Charleston City Marina with the release of 14 blue marlin, three white marlin and 63 sailfish. Sixty-two boats fished this fourth and largest event in the South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series.

Stephen Davis' Bench Mark, captained by Bobby Garmany, won the event releasing five sailfish and one blue marlin for 1,600 points. Reel Passion, owned by Bill Ingram, took home second place by releasing two blue marlin on Friday, and a sailfish on Saturday. Bench Mark won a total of $105,184, while Reel Passion took home $61,708 for the second place showing. Secotan finished third with 1,200 points for releasing three sailfish and a blue marlin. Jabez also had 1,200 points with one blue marlin and three sailfish releases.

The non-billfish winners were as follows: Ryan Higgins’ 50.6 pound dolphin on Miss Magnolia, a 12.2 pound tuna caught by James Lucas aboard Gusto IV, and a 42.0 pound wahoo reeled in by Carter Smith on Mindset. In addition, Taylor Wood took home the Youth Angler award with a 6.4 pound dolphin catch aboard the Emily Bliss.

Scoring at the HMY-Viking MegaDock Tournament is 600 points for a blue marlin release, 300 for a white marlin release, and 200 for a sailfish release, with additional weight categories for dolphin, tuna and wahoo. In accordance with the South Carolina Governor’s Cup, one point per pound is awarded for blue marlin weighed over 105 inches in length.

As in past years, proceeds from the HMY-Viking MegaDock Tournament will be donated to local water related charities. Organizations that the event has donated to in the past include Anchors Away, Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Dragon Boat Charleston, Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, Junior Sail Training Program, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Beach Sweep/River Sweep, South Carolina Waterfowl Association, Wallace F. Pate Memorial Fund and Water Missions International.