2022 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

Release Boatworks is a proud sponsor of next week’s Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, June 6-12th, 2022. Last year, over $1.8 million in payouts were awarded, with IT JUST TAKES TIME awarded $418,775 alone for their 723lb Blue Marlin. This tournament has been growing for almost 30 years, and consists of a week of the best fishing and best teams …

First Blue Marlin Ever Weighed at Hurricane Hole at Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic Tournament

This past week, we were a proud sponsor of live streaming at the Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, where history was made! The first blue marlin ever weighed at Hurricane Hole marina came into scales on the last day of the tournament on HOOKS DEEP. This is a classic story of persistence and determination, as team Hooks Deep had already …

You’re Invited to Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City Championship Fishing Week

20 DAYS until Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City Championship Fishing Week! As a proud sponsor, we’d like to invite you to join us for the Release Boatworks Kick-Off Party on Monday, July 12th at the Golden Nugget where we’ll have a mobile cigar lounge at the Release Boatworks & Gamefisherman tent! So far, 69 teams are registered for Jimmy Johnson’s inaugural …

2020 Big Rock Tournament: Coronavirus Update

The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament Board of Directors is hopeful that coronavirus conditions improve in time for the 62nd annual event. The tournament will take place as scheduled June 8th-13th, but has determined an alternative tournament week as July 5th-12th, 2020. Their concern remains the health and safety of their staff, volunteers and participants and as a result, they …