The 30-boat fleet at the Edisto Billfishing Tournament traveled through squally weather to the fishing grounds South of Edisto on the 500-line. Sailfish galore (26 sailfish released) seemed to be the theme of the day with several boats reporting 'double-header' to the committee boat. Only Mt. Pleasant based Lil' Bit was able to release a blue marlin, despite other boats seeing 'the man in the blue suit' in their bait spreads. Georgetown-boat Rascal released four sailfish, good for 800 points, and is now in first place at the Edisto tourney. Game On matched them with four sailfish and are in second place with 800 points. Lil' Bit sits in third place with 600 points for their blue marlin release, and they have elected to fish again on Friday. The meatfish category leaders (pictured here) are: Brian Cannon fishing on Can't Complain with a 44.2-pound wahoo, Peyton Stilp on Trick 'Em caught a 35.4-pound dolphin; Gage Blue fishing on the Fat Boy weighed in a 15.6-pound blackfin tuna. Governor's Cup Series point leaders also had a good day fishing with Caramba releasing three sailfish and Daymaker releasing two sailfish.
To view more blog coverage from the 2010 Edisto Gov. Cup click here.
PhotosByJeffDennis: Charles Rooke (at sea) shows off the 'mahi of the day' from Major Motion, a 51-foot Monterey that LowcountryOutdoors was fortunate to crew on during Day One of the Edisto tourney. Many thanks to Buck, Bucky and Wesley Morris!!
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