The City Marina’s Sailfish Slam concluded Saturday, October 31, 2009 with the boat Houdini taking home the prize for the most sailfish releases and the most release points. The 71’ Jim Smith, from the Isle of Palms, captained by Wayne Skinner, took the lead by releasing 15 sailfish the third week of the event and held it from then on. Houdini collected a total of 3613 points, releasing 18 sailfish throughout the tournament. Houdini also received the only meat fish prize in this event by weighing in a 19.1 pound wahoo.
The 2nd place boat, Miss Annie, a 52’ Viking out of Allenwood, NJ finished fishing with 3010 points. Captain Matt Rabenstine led his crew to release 15 sailfish.
In a close third, the 55’ Jarrett Bay, Micabe released 14 sailfish during the month, finishing with 2805 points.
from SailfishSlam.com
