Galati Yacht Sales 2009 Labor Day Billfish Tournament

Billfish/Bluewater

September 4-7, 2009

Galati Yacht Sales, Anna Maria Island FL



Anglers from West Central Florida got together Labor Day weekend compliments of Galati Yacht Sales to hit the fishing grounds and compete in the First Annual Labor Day Weekend Billfishing Tournament. The weather was in complete agreement that the weekend would prove to be a successful event. The anglers left Anna Maria Island Saturday morning and returned early Monday for the weigh-in.

Team Galati won first place in the Billfish division with two blue marlin releases, followed by Billy the Kid with 1 blue marlin release. Manna Ray reported two sailfish and one swordfish release and Real Screamer released one sailfish.

In the fun fish division, Tight Lines weighted in a 154.2 lb yellow fin tuna, winning them first place in Tuna. Reel Screamer took first place in the dolphin category and Team Galati won for the largest wahoo.

Many spectators came to watch the weigh-in and enjoy the festivities.

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Contact Chris Galati
(941) 778-0755