74 Boats

The total purse increased to $500,000.  New federal guidelines increased the blue marlin’s legal limit to 96”,  Dino Chouest’s 379.8 lb. blue marlin caught aboard the boat “Freedom” was the only one weighed in during the tournament.  Since it was the only blue, it took the top three cash prizes in the marlin division and earned $175,000.  There were 9 blue marlin, 2 white marlin, 1 sailfish, and 1 spearfish released.

Blue Marlin

First
Freedom – Dino Chouest – 379.8 lbs

Tuna

First
Dixie Rebel – Glenn Kilgore – 164.4 lbs

Second
Mirage – James Etheredge – 148.2 lbs

Third
Great Escape – Bob Henderson – 143.7 lbs

Dolphin

First
Recent Release – Bart Rice – 51.5 lbs

Second
Expedition – Glenn Cambell  – 37.2 lbs

Third
Last Resort – Bill Abbott  – 36.7 lbs

Wahoo

First
T Sea O – Wade Cantrelle – 42.5 lbs

Second
Tar Baby – Paul Dunseth – 41.3 lbs

Third
Recent Release – Russell Warren – 37.7 lbs