Sailfish Smackdown 2023

[JohnMckroidJr]

Already a good amount of Sailfish migrating past SE Florida on their way to Isla Mujera. The annual tournament is scheduled for January 14th-15th 2023. :reel:

https://i.postimg.cc/t4hJGvqc/Billinhand2fsm.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://www.extremekayakfishingtournament.org/sailfish-smackdown.html#/

[JohnMckroidJr]

2023 SAILFISH SMACKDOWN PRIZES

1ST $5,000.00 TURBO USA and a Custom Drift wood Sailfish Trophy made by Powercore Rods

2ND $2,000.00 Nautical Ventures

3RD $1,000.00 Powercore Rods & Nautical Ventures and a Custom Net and Gaff from TC Spearguns

4TH SIMRAD NSX9 Unit worth $1700

5TH $250.00 Aces Bait and Tackle

Dolphin Division: Custom Powercore Rod /
​YETI Rambler 26oz Bottle
​Blackfin Tuna Calcutta: $50 Buy in

A cold front is forecasted to hit on the tournament weekend making for sporty conditions and temps in the 50's and 60's (cold for Pompano Bch).

https://www.extremekayakfishingtournament.org/sailfish-smackdown.html#/

[JohnMckroidJr]

Unfortunately, I was unable to participate in the 2023 Sailfish Smackdown. Below are the results as per Extreme Kayak Fishing's Facebook page:

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Sailfish Smackdown! This marks the 10th year anniversary of this awesome tournament. Special thanks to our sponsors, #ekfteam and help boats Reel Battery @Eddie Walters.
Much more coming out tomorrow!
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First Place🥇 Shaun Roles sailfish 8:06am
💰5k from Turbo USA 🇺🇸 and custom Powercore Rods LLC sailfish driftwood trophy🏆
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Second place🥈@Tan Raul sailfish 11:58am
💰2k Nautical Ventures @TC Spearguns custom extreme gaff and net
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Third Place🥉 @Daniel Rogers sailfish 12:26am
💰1k Nautical Ventures & Warren Page
Powercore Rods
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Fourth Place: @Mauricio Giosa sailfish 2:01pm
Simrad Yachting NSX9 & PROYAKER spear gaff
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💰350 #blackfintuna Calcutta: Shaun Roles
13.44lbs
💥For more on this tournament please check out our website, NOTE our website will be fully updated tomorrow.

https://www.extremekayakfishingtournament.org/sailfish-smackdown.html#/