This lineup reads like a regular who's who of today's billfish tournament circuit. Production boats challenge the custom boats in this unique event is limited to just 60 inboard boat teams - 33' or larger, chosen by invitation only to represent the production boat and the custom boat manufacturers. all-release format to settle the age-old debate. Think you got what it takes?
Accept a coveted Shootout invitation, and you compete to win one of the most prestigious tournaments, as you are competing against the best of the best!
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Tuesday, April 28 | |
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4:00pm to 8:00pm | Pre-Registration and boat bag pickup |
Wednesday, April 29 | |
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12:00pm to 4:00pm | Registration and boat bag pickup |
7:00pm | Kickoff Party, Cocktails |
8:00pm | Dinner & Captain's meeting, Sponsored by Viking Yachts |
Thursday, April 30 | |
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6:30am | Breakfast delivered: Sponsored by Smith-Merritt Insurance |
8:30am to 4:30pm | Day 1 Fishing |
4:30pm | Rum punch dock greeting: CAT Marine Power |
4:30pm to 7:00pm | Weigh-in and video review |
7:00pm | Cocktails |
7:30pm | Dinner, Sponsored by Great American |
Friday, May 1 | |
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6:30am | Breakfast delivered: Sponsored by Smith-Merritt Insurance |
8:30am to 4:30pm | Day 2 Fishing |
4:30pm | Rum punch dock greeting; CAT Marine Power |
4:30pm to 7:00pm | Weigh-in and video review |
7:00pm | Cocktails |
7:30pm | Dinner, Sponsored by HMY Yachts |
Saturday, May 2 | |
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6:30am | Breakfast delivered: Sponsored by Smith-Merritt Insurance |
8:30am to 4:30pm | Day 3 Fishing |
4:30pm to 7:00pm | Weigh-in and video review |
7:30pm | Cocktails |
8:00pm | Awards Dinner at the Tournament Tent, Sponsored by CAT Marine Power |
Rollover to 2027 if no fish caught. Pays 1st & 2nd only. 70/30 payout
All Points combined. Pays 1st & 2nd only. 70/30 payout
All billfish points combined.
Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo
The Captain's Meeting will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2026 during the kickoff dinner in the Tournament Tent at the Abaco Beach Resort, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas for all the registered teams. A team representative must be in attendance, as rules are subject to change.
All boats must stay at Boat Harbour Marina or in the Canal next door. You may leave the dock no earlier that 6:30 am
Any fish that is harvested, must be brought in on the boat which the fish was caught.
Participation in optional jackpots is not required to compete for awards.
Any images or video downloaded by the Committee become the property of the Tournament and its agents and may be used in displays, promotional materials, marketing campaigns or web design.
The IGFA has given this tournament permission to replicate portions of their rulings, And has no involvement in these particular Regulations.
ANGLING REGULATIONS
The following acts will disqualify a catch:
Custom Vs Production
3 wins for Production Boats!
6 wins for Custom Boats!