61 billfish released
1 blue marlin, 60 white marlin

Wow. You would be hard pressed to find a bunch of guys tougher than the fishermen and women of the mid-Atlantic. Despite a Cat 2 hurricane bearing down, over 20 boats went out today and released over 60 billfish. We'll be a little more definate tomorrow... or the next day, but here are the unofficial results of the 8th annual Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament. Safe harbor to all our participants and huge thanks to every one!

Top Boats
Waterman - 910 points
Bi-Op-Sea - 700 points (on time)
Hunter - 700 points
Bench Mark - 630 points (on time)
Big Oh - 630 points

Top Dolphin Sniper - 32.6 lbs.
Top Tuna Reel Hot - 16.7 lbs.
Top Wahoo Canyon Express - 27.8 lbs.
Top Angler Jose Acostamadiedo / Hunter - 420 points (on time)
Top Lady Angler Heather Brennan / Smoker - 280 points

Day 1 Standings
45 Boats / $244,500
114 billfish released
1 blue marlin, 8 sailfish, 105 white marlin

Top Boats
Hunter - 490 points
Delta Dawn - 420 points
Stream Machine - 350 points (on time)
Bench Mark - 350 points (on time)
Tippecanoe - 350 points (on time)

Top Dolphin Sniper - 32.6 lbs.
Top Tuna Reel Hot - 16.7 lbs.
Top Wahoo Canyon Express - 27.8 lbs.
Top Angler Jose Acostamadiedo / Hunter - 280 points
Top Lady Angler Heather Brennan / Smoker - 140 points