2021 JJ Fish Week Results & Recap

March 2nd-6th 2021 during Jimmy Johnson’s JJ FISH WEEK, fishing teams across South Florida – Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade & the Keys – hit the waters on their QUEST FOR THE RING & THE GUARANTEED MILLION! 82 teams joined for the ultimate sportfishing experience, which included a 2-day Billfish Championship, featuring a Catch & Release Division hosting 76 teams, and …

IGFA Adopts New Language for Electric Reels

The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) recently announced that it is adopting new language to the organization’s rules pertaining to the use of power-driven reels, most commonly referred to as “electric reels.” These reels have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially within the recreational swordfish fishery. To preface the new language outlined in detail below, the IGFA would like to stress …

IGFA Family Fishing Days

Join the International Gamefish Association for IGFA Fishing Days! These FREE fishing clinics will teach the fundamentals for fishing, basic tackle, knot tying, conservation, stewardship, fishing safety and of course fishing in a private and safe setting! Fishing equipment, tackle, and bait will be provided by the IGFA. There is a maximum 10 participants per session to maintain social distancing …

2021 OBB Wahoo Charity Cup

The Old Bahama Bay Wahoo Charity Cup 2021 is actually the postponed tournament from November of 2020, and will take place on February 4th-6th at OBB Resort & Marina in West End Grand Bahama to benefit Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI. In 2019, a total of 37 boats registered, and Team LLANGUS earned first place overall with a 132.7lb three-fish aggregate. Second place …

Production Update: 42′ Dayboat Flybridge

The much anticipated 42’ Release Dayboat Flybridge hull is fresh out of the mold along with its deckhouse, and the engine room fairing process has begun! The design for this model has been engineered for years and highly anticipated, but hasn’t been finalized until recently. Another collaboration with renowned naval architect Erwin Gerards, the Release Boatworks 42’ Custom Sportfish was …

South Florida Sailfish Tournaments 2020/2021

Here’s a list of the upcoming South Florida Sailfish Tournaments, including some notable tournaments close by in the Bahamas. November 2020 Dust’em Off Sailfish WarmupDate: (rescheduled) Dec. 3-5, 2020Location: Palm Beach/Jupiter/Miami, Florida December 2020 Islamorada Sailfish TournamentDate: Dec. 4-6, 2020Location: Islamorada, Florida Hope Town United Sailfish TournamentDate: Dec. 10-12, 2020Location: Islamorada, Florida January 2021 Silver Sailfish DerbyDate: Jan. 6-9, 2021Location: West Palm Beach, FloridaMarlin Madness Qualifying Event Fish …

Now Hiring Boat Builders at Release Boatworks

Got boat building skills? Release Boatworks in conjunction with GameFisherman Yachts is hiring at our Egg Harbor City, New Jersey facility! • Patchers• Laminators• Woodworkers• Mechanical• Electricians Full Amerihealth silver benefits package (100% Paid) includes:• Health• Vision• Prescription• Dental 401k, Bonuses, PTO and other great benefits included – and a great work environment! PLUS – Bring us your current paystub …