I think it’s safe to say that everyone involved in the 14th Annual Yellowtail Shootout was very excited to be gathering again with a common bond: Fishing and good times! The fishing was a success with the winning fish coming from local waters.
With the bluefin close and chewing, many found themselves catching bluefin while hunting yellowtail.
The return of the Yellowtail Shootout saw 79 boats and 273 anglers registered. Thanks to all our anglers and great sponsors who had the stage filled with great prizes and raffle items. It really was a win-win for everyone involved and we are grateful for all of the support on all levels!
Here are the YTSO results (Full results below)
TowBoat US Sponsored a guaranteed 2500 dollars for the largest tuna brought to the dock on just a $50 buy-in. Team 53 – Raptor brought a 68-pound bluefin to the scales.
The biggest yellowtail overall went to Team 74 – SeaMent who only weighed one fish but it came in at 36.8-pound and won a Bushido custom rod from Jim’s Custom Rods. They also entered the Biggest Yellowtail Jackpot and took an additional 3,400 dollars home.
5th Place – Team 24 – Chasing Seagulls with a bag weight of 41.5 pounds and collects $400 dollars and the following prizes: 1 pair of Costa Sunglasses, a Yeti Rambler Mug, $25 Dana Landing gift card, $25 Squidco gift card, SeaDek Ruler, Offshore Lifestyle shirt and a 1-year subscription to FishDope. Chasing Seagulls also takes home the $300 Jackpot at $7,650 dollars.
4th Place – Team 27 – Team Paddywhacker with a bag weight of 43.8-pounds and collects $600 dollars and the following prizes: 1 pair of Costa Sunglasses, a Yeti Loadout bucket system, Yeti 32oz Rambler, $25 Dana Landing gift card, 2 One Cool Tuna Jigs, ½ scoop of bait from Everingham Brothers, $25 Squidco gift card and a 1-year subscription to FishDope. Team Paddywacker also took the $100 jackpot and 3,060 dollars.
3rd place – “Presented by Nomad Designs. Team 70 – Tail Raiders with a bag weight of 45.1-pounds and collects $800 dollars and the following prizes: 1 pair of Costa Sunglasses, a Yeti Loadout Gear box, 2 Yeti Ramblers, Bubba Pistol Grip pliers, $50 Dana Landing gift card, 2 One Cool Tuna Jigs, ½ scoop of bait from Everingham Brothers, $25 Squidco gift card and a 1-year subscription to FishDope.
2nd place- “Presented by Yeti”. Team 33 – Run & Gun with a bag weight of 45.5-pounds and collects $2000 dollars and the following prizes: 2 pairs of Costa Sunglasses, a Yeti Hopper M30, 4 Yeti Rambler 30’s, a Bubba Multiflex knife kit, $100 Dana Landing gift card, Offshore Lifestyle swag, 2 One Cool Tuna Jigs, SeaDek Ruler, ½ scoop of bait from Everingham Brothers, $25 Squidco gift card and a 1-year subscription to FishDope. Run & Gun also takes home the $200 Jackpot and 5,440 dollars.
1st place “Presented by Costa Del Mar” Team 52 – Salty Sour Squids with a bag weight of 49.8-pounds and collects $4000 dollars and the following prizes: Pairs of Costa Sunglasses for the whole team, a Costa kill bag, a Traeger Ironwood 885, a Yeti Crossroads rolling duffle bag, a Yeti Tundra Hauler, 4 Yeti Rambler 30s, a Bushido custom Rod from Jim’s Custom Rods, Bubble Electric Knife Kit, a One Cool Tuna jig and repair kit, Offshore Lifestyle swag, ½ scoop of bait from Everingham Brothers, $25 Squidco gift card and a 1-year subscription to FishDope.
Raffle Winners
Again, big thanks to all of our anglers and sponsors! We couldn’t do it without all of you.