Issuu

OVER $ 600,000 in cash & prizes

AUGUST 16, 2025 JUNE 14, 2025 May 17, 2025

Scoring System

The Showdown Crown is the most prestigious title in competitive meat ﬁshing. The scoring format assigns a score based on where a team ﬁnishes in each tournament. A linear scoring system emphasizes performance and consistency, the benchmark of a true champion in any sport. And to the victor, goes the spoils, a custom set of Superbowl style championship rings. The scoring format for the series is as follows:

If there is a tie based on the scoring system, the tie breaker will be determined by whichever team has the highest total weight for the season.

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PBSC Series Champions

Overkill

Leg 1 Saltwater Shootout

On the morning of the Shootout the seas were flat calm so we started out slow trolling. For the first 2 hours the king bite was wide open. In the first hour we boated an upper 30 pound king and multiple other kings in the mid to upper 20s. Due to the bite being so good we knew our 4 kings were going to all have to be in the mid to upper 30s if we wanted to place. We ended up sneaking another upper 30s king past the sharks. Shortly a er the wind picked up we put up the kite spread. Almost immediately, star player Eric got sniffed on the Triple J sardine and landed a low 40s king. We immediately switched over to tuna fishing. A er about an hour of tuna fishing we quickly realized the tunas did not want to show face where they had been during pre-fishing. We made a move and struggled to get a bite. We ended up picking away at 2 nice tunas in the upper 20-pound range and 2 more in the teens weighing a 223.7 pound bag good enough for 4th place.

Leg 2 Saltwater Slam

Leading up to the Slam we were faced with many obstacles. We had electrical issues on the boat and someone stole all of our sardines from our bait pen the day before the tournament. I was away for work in the Bahamas and the guys were going to fish the boat without me. The real mvp is my dad for ge ing the boat in operational condition to allow the guys to catch more bait and fish the tournament while I was away. They started the day off strong catching a good king bag with fish in the upper teens and mid 20s. A er the morning was over they spent a majority of the day weaving through the bonitos trying to find the tunas. While tuna fishing out in the deep they caught an upper 20s king which was a huge upgrade. About a half hour before lines out they caught a double header of tunas which was huge. The guys weighed a 132.1 pound bag good enough for 5th place.

Leg 3 Saltwater Showdown

Going into the Showdown we knew the only way we were going to have a shot at winning the series was by finishing out on top. Every star in the universe lined up for us that day. The king bite was solid in the morning but all smaller fish in the 10-15 pound range. The fish were only eating speedos for us and due to a major die off in the bait pen the night before, we didn’t have as many as we wanted. About a half hour into fishing we caught a 37.5 pound king on the last speedo we had in the boat. All though we ran out of speedos we kept our heads high and kept trucking. About an hour later we had what was the most majestic kite bite wev ever seen. All of us on the boat saw the fish go fully airborne on the bait and we knew this fish was going to be everything for us. We ran the fish down and got her in the boat shortly after and lost our minds. After catching that fish, we tried to upgrade our 2 smaller kings and get a wahoo bite all day long. We could not upgrade our kings. At about 2pm we had a giant wahoo bite through our leader while slow trolling. That was our shot, and we missed it. We knew we were close to the top of the leaderboard but needed 1 more fish to weigh. After that, even though it wasn’t the right time of year I decided to try for a tuna for the last 2 hours. About 15 minutes before lines out, we got wolf packed by a school of bonitos and sailfish, hooking 8 fish at once. The “bonito” I had on the flatline started fighting differently, pinwheeling down deep, we knew it was her. That was the most heart beating

stressful fight with a fish I’ve ever had. Fortunately, we landed the fish and knew we had a real good shot. We had the biggest king of the tournament, being 48.4 pounds and weighed a 137.5 pound bag which won us 1st place only by 6 ounces which barely pushed us into first to win the series. My team and I are extremely proud and grateful of our accomplishments throughout the season and to be the youngest group of guys to take home the champion rings.

– Bryce McMillian, Overkill

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PBSC Series Prizes

The categories listed below highlight prizes that are awarded at the end of the tournament trail in August, based on a team or individual’s performance over the course of all three events in the Circuit.

Junior Master Angler Division

Top Prize: MEGA fishing package from Bass Pro Shops!

Good luck and catch’em up!

Top Small Boat

MinnKota Quest Instinct Automatic Stow & Deploy 100” Trolling Motor w/Onboard Charger Cannon Optimum TS Downrigger

Heaviest Fish Overall

COURTESY OF:

Heaviest ﬁsh of the series wins an authentic mount of the winning ﬁsh courtesy of Gray Taxidermy.

Semi-Pro Champions

Showdown Crown Champions

1ST PLACE – $2,500 AND CHAMPIONS’ RINGS

2ND PLACE – $1,500 3RD PLACE – $1,000

The Showdown Crown is the most prestigious award presented in competitive meat fishing. The winning team receives the distinction of joining an exclusive club of the most dominant teams in the sport. Visit saltwatershowdown.com for details on the scoring format for the Crown.

Showdown Crown Champions’ Rings

Donations

Aces Bait & Tackle

Bass Pro. .

Big Dog Fat Cat

.Gift Certiﬁcates

.Fishing Gear

Tournament Entries

Boneﬁsh Mac’s . . . . . . . Food Hospitality/Gift Certiﬁcates

Cafe Maxx

.Gift Certiﬁcate

Cannon Downriggers

Calypso Pub .

Connley

Coolibar. .

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

CustomFishBags.com

E-SeaRider .

Eddie Forbes

Fish Florida Agency

Hooter’s

IGFA

Islamorada Brewing Co

J Marks

Landshark Lager

Lindgren-Pitman

Lou’s Subs

Minn Kota

Nelson’s Diner

Pompano Beach Golf Course

Raymarine

RJ Boyle Studios

Rockford Fosgate

SunChill

Zuccarelli’s Pompano Beach

.Gift Certiﬁcates

.Fishing Rods

SPF Apparel

.Gift Certiﬁcates

.Fish Bags

.Marine Bean Bags

.Tournament Artwork

Kids Fishing Rods

Bar Hospitality

Prints

Bar Hospitality

.Gift Certiﬁcate

Bar Hospitality

Fishing Products

Party Sub

Trolling Motor

.Gift Certiﬁcates

.Golf for 4

Electronics

.Fishing Gear

Sound Systems

.Beach Floats

.Pizzas

Chillin’ & Grillin’

@ the FishBluewater Bait Shack

Thursday, May 1st

4pm – 7pm

Live Steel Drum Music

Last chance to pre-register for the Shootout

Free Burgers & Beers for Pre-Registered Teams

Rafﬂe Drawings for Pre-Registered Teams

Series Rules 2025

Contributions from Bluewater Movements this past year were instrumental in these efforts…

Approximately 300 new people out ﬁshing

Sponsorship of Special Olympics

New Sensory Room built at Monarch High School

23 Families honored at our Holiday event with their “wishes” granted including 3 Disney Vacations, a Cruise, Legoland trip, Busch Gardens Trip, and much more

Several vehicle repairs for special needs parents

Purchase of the “Lisa B”, a 44’ Custom Sportﬁsh that will be taking families weekly!

If you would like to get involved with Mission Fishin’ please check out their website for more information: www.missionfishin.org

FIT FOR A CHAMPION

“Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision.”

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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION BOXER

WEIGH-IN HEADQUARTERS

BROWARD / The Cove

1754 SE 3rd Ct, Deerﬁeld Beach, FL 33441

NORTH SCALE

PALM BEACH / Sailﬁsh Marina

98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores, 33404

(1) satellite scale will be available at Sailﬁsh Marina as a convenience for PBSC teams ﬁshing in the Palm Beach area.

CHECK IN AT EITHER LOCATION NO LATER THAN 6PM

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WEIGH YOUR FISH.

TEACH & REACH

FREE FISHING CLINIC FOR KIDS

The Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit, IGFA, and Fish Florida are excited to return with our 18th year of fun and educational fishing clinics for youngsters during the kickoff parties for each PBSC tournament. The clinics will be open to 30 children between the ages of 5 and 12. These hands-on learning clinics will cover everything from casting to knot tying, sportsmanship and regulations.

CLINIC 1

MAY

CLINIC 2

JUNE 12, 2025

6PM TO 8PM

Saltwater Slam Kickoff Party

A two hour fully immersive painting experience. Each student will receive step-by-step painting instruction along with all the supplies necessary to complete a sailfish painting that they can take home with them that day. All skill levels and ages welcome. It’s a truly unique way to explore our oceans and talk about a beautiful fish species.

FAQ Summer series

How much does it cost to enter each tournament?

Early entry fee for each leg of the series is $475 per boat plus tax. Late entry fee is $575 per boat plus tax. Refer to schedule of events for each leg for details on when early entry ends.

Is there a general entry fee for the series?

No. Entry fees only apply to each individual leg of the series.

Are you required to fish all three legs of the series?

No. Teams are not required to ﬁsh all three legs to participate in the series. However, you must register for all three legs to be eligible for the Raymarine sponsored Trifecta series prize category.

How many crew members are allowed per team?

A maximum of 8 crew members including captain, mates, anglers and guests. Junior and pee-wee anglers do not factor into crew count.

Where can I register for the tournaments?

ONLINE: fish.bluewatermovements.com

BY MAIL: (for early entry only)

Make checks payable to:

Bluewater Movements, Inc.

PO Box 50114, Lighthouse Point, FL 33074

Upon receipt of the check in the mail, a staﬀ member will contact the captain to complete the registration process.

KICKOFF PARTY:

Pompano Beach Civic Center 1801 NE 6th Street

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Can I pay with a check at the kicko party?

No. Acceptable payment methods at the kickoﬀ party are cash, Mastercard, Visa & AmEx ONLY. No business or personal checks will be accepted at the kickoﬀ party.

What are the eligible species of fish?

Dolphin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Cobia and Blackfin Tuna

What is the minimum weight requirement for funfish? 10 pounds

How many fish can we weigh?

4 per species and a maximum of 10 ﬁsh per boat. The state limit on cobia is 2 per vessel.

Is there a physical checkout?

No. Each team must video the time, date and their GPS coordinates to verify they are in the boundaries prior to ﬁshing.

Is there a physical check-in location?

Yes, Hillsboro Inlet, Boca Inlet or Sailﬁsh Marina, by 6:00pm.

What if there is a tie?

In the event of a tie score the prize money will be split between the two categories. Ties are not broken by time of catch.

Can we use treble hooks?

Yes, treble hooks are permi ed.

Is live chumming allowed?

No, however frozen chum and dead bait chum are allowed.

How many lines can we fish?

There is no line limit in the tournaments.

What are the boundaries in the tournaments? North - 27.25 South - 25.45 East - 79.35

What time are Lines In? 7:00am

What time are lines out?

Lines out at 4:00pm. Boats that have ﬁsh to weigh in must be visually checked in by 6:00pm. If you are late, you will be unable to weigh your catch.

Can a Peewee angler elect to fish as a junior angler so his/her fish count toward the total weight for the team?

Yes. However, by electing to ﬁsh as a Junior Angler, he/she forfeits the right to any Peewee Angler prizes. Also he/she must declare this on the entry form by checking the correct box for ‘Angler Status.’ He/She must also ﬁsh according to the rules governing Junior anglers.

Can a Junior angler elect to fish as an adult angler?

No. Junior anglers must compete within their own division until they reach 16 years of age.

Is there a maximum line test?

There is no limit on line test in the tournaments. Wire lines and braid line are also permi ed.

The boat that brought the guy that caught the fish was insured by C&L.

Early Entry - $475 (plus tax)

Late Entry - $575 (plus tax)

Online Primary Method

Registration Is A Breeze on Your Phone, Tablet or Computer.

Payment by Check:

 Make your check payable to Bluewater Movements, Inc.

 Record team name and tournament name on check.

 Checks must be postmarked by early entry closing date.

Mail check to:

BLUEWATER MOVEMENTS

PO Box 50114, Lighthouse Point, FL 33074

 Upon receipt of check, tournament staﬀ will contact you to assist in the ﬁnal step of recording your boat & angler information in the online system for the tournament.

Payment by Wire Transfer and Credit Card:

 Payment by wire transfer - contact the oﬃce for instructions.

 Payment by CC - 3% fee does not apply when paying with a debit card.

NOTE

NO CHECKS ACCEPTED AT KICKOFF PARTY.

Cash, Visa, MC, Amex only. All registration and calcu a payments must be completed by close of kickoﬀ party.

 All participants must acknowledge and electronically sign waiver using online registration.

MAy 17, 2025

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SHOOTOUT REsults

2024 Recap

Seapremacy Sets a New Tournament Record Winning The 26th Annual Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach

Saltwater Shootout

The 2024 Saltwater Shootout introduced an exciting new twist with the Team Division, oﬀering two unique avenues for competition. Teams had the option to compete in the traditional Big Bag (aggregate weight) or the new Big Fish Division, each presenting its own distinct challenge and strategy. The Big Fish Division was a hit, adding a total of $9,000 to the general payout structure.

Coming in 3rd Place in the Big Bag Division, in a touching tribute to Capt. Mark Lamb recovering from a liver transplant, team Doing It All/ Hardway, led by Capt. Daryl Deka reeled in four Kingﬁsh, four Tuna, and a 40.2lb Wahoo for an aggregate weight of 228.9lb to earn the team cash in a total of $3,600.

In 2nd Place, Caught Slippin, led by Capt. Eric Neidorf, hit the scales with four Kingﬁsh, four Tuna, and a Dolphin for an aggregate weight of 232.2lb. The team landed in 2nd in the Heaviest Dolphin and Show Me the Mahi Divisions and 2nd in the Bluewater Bonanza and Ante Up calcu as for a payout of $9,295.

The Big Fish Division didn’t disappoint either, team Breaking Waves , captained by Blake Selesnick, reeled in two tuna and four Kingﬁsh for an aggregate weight of 130.9, which included a 33.4lb Kingﬁsh that earned the team 2nd in the Big Fish Division for a payout of $2,500.

Team Ability, captained by Allen Gulley, reeled in four kingﬁsh, two tuna, and a wahoo for an aggregate weight of 160.9lbs, including two kingﬁsh weighing 49.1 and 31.7lbs reeled in by Top Lady Angler of the tournament, Kiely Selvanik earning a big pay day of $13,474.

Not even 48 hours a er the Showdown Crown rings were presented to the 2023 Series Champions, Seapremacy, led by Capt. Alex Burgess hit the scales with four kingﬁsh, four tuna, and a wahoo for an aggregate weight of 288.4 lbs, breaking a ten-year tournament record by 35.7 lbs. The team’s haul earned them a laundry list of awards for a total payout of $46,665. Congratulations, Seapremacy, on earning the well-deserved title of 2024 Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout Champions.

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2024 Big Bag Champions Seapremacy

“When it’s May you don’t miss a day. A er spending the day before the tournament worried about ﬁshing due to a few guys not feeling well, we were glad to put together a record breaking eﬀort on game day! Catching the biggest king of the series and se ing a new record for the Shootout all by 1:00pm was a feat be er than we could have dreamed of! Looking forward to ba ling it out again this year!”

– Alex Burgess, Seapremacy

CAPTAIN ALEX BURGESS

CREW

Dustin Ertle, Jeremy Dooley, Corey Inman, Wayne Beswick, Mike Minia, Jonah Benne , Nicholas Taylor BOAT 39' Contender POWER

Triple 450hp Yamaha

4 King, 4 Tuna, 1 Wahoo

COMBINED WEIGHT

288.4 pts WINNINGS $46,665.00

2024 Big Fish Champions

CAPTAIN

ALLEN GULLEY

CREW

Devin Dickerson, Brian Eddington, Kiely Selvanik, Mike Selvanik, Jakob Piergrosso, Thomas Sebastien BOAT Yellowfin 34' POWER

Twin 300 Mercury

HEAVIEST FISH

49.1 King WINNINGS

$13,474.00

“Service by Ability: Thanks to team Ability. A group of misfits that all came together and fished for the first time as a team, It seemed to all work well for us. It was a pleasure to fish against all the other great teams, and we are hoping to make more memories as a well oiled machine!”

– Allen Gulley, Ability

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THURSDAY ★ MAY 15, 2025

When

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Where

POMPANO BEACH CIVIC CENTER

1801 NE 6th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Final Registration for Tournament NO CHECKS.

Cash, Visa, Mastercard & American Express Only

Registration and calcu a payments must be complete by close of kickoﬀ party.

CAPTAIN’S MEETING 7:00 PM

A representative from each team should a end. Indoor & Outdoor Activities!

• Live Music

• Hooter’s Hospitality Bars

• Tasty Bites from Boneﬁsh Mac’s

• Silent Auction & Raﬄe Items

• Free Fishing Clinic for Kids

• Sponsor Exhibits

• Over/Under Fundraiser for Charity

TEACH & REACH 6PM - 8PM

Free Fishing Clinic For Kids! Spaces are limited. Call

Competition Day

MAY | 17 | 2025

7:00 AM LINES IN 4:00 PM LINES OUT 6:00 PM

Deadline to check in at:

HILLSBORO INLET, BOCA INLET OR SAILFISH MARINA

MAIN WEIGH-IN

Time | 4pm to 8pm

SUNDAY

MAY | 18 | 2025

WHEN 2pm - Awards Buﬀet 3pm - Awards Presentations

WHERE

1754 SE 3RD CT

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441

Activities open to the general public

Guess the weight of a ﬁsh and WIN a prize! Live Music

Vendor Displays

Cold beer & cocktails from Landshark Lager and Islamorada Brewery & Distillery Ra Up for SeaVee Teams

Satellite Scale

Pompano Beach Civic Center 1801 NE 6th Street

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

RAFFLE DRAWING AWARDS PRESENTATIONS

Mid Range Division

ELIGIBLE TO BOATS FROM 27 TO 32 FEET

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Semi Pro Division

1st

4th Place

5th Place

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

See rules for eligibility requirements.

Small Boat Division

ELIGIBLE TO BOATS 26 FEET AND SMALLER

$500

Family Division

SPECIES Division

Angler Division

$2,500 & Trophy

$1,250

$500

Kids Divisions

& Trophy 2nd Place

Optional Prize structure

Ante Up

1st Place

2nd Place

Winners in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 28 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.

Big Three

50/30/20 SPLIT Heaviest Fish

2nd Heaviest Fish

3rd Heaviest Fish

This category dishes out big bucks for the 3 heaviest ﬁ sh weighed in the tournament. Enter the Big 3 and the Bluewater Challenge for a chance to win over $16,000 for one ﬁsh! Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 55 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.

Bluewater Bonanza

50/30/20 SPLIT

1st Place

Winners are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 30 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.

Bluewater Challenge

This category awards a he y payout to the team that weighs in the heaviest ﬁsh overall. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 55 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.

Fish & Chips

In this winner take all category a stout payout is awarded to the team with the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amount listed above is based on 25 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.

This category awards prize money for the heaviest 3 Kingﬁsh. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 46 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.

Kay Dee Dubya Jackpot

Jackpot

Catch a weighable Dolphin, Wahoo and Kingﬁ sh in the tournament and you’ll have a chance to line your pockets with some extra cash!! If no team weighs the KDW trio, then the prize money from this tournament will roll into the next leg of the PBSC. The pot will continue to grow in each PBSC tournament until someone hits the pelagic jackpot and brings the heaviest KDW trio to the scales. Entry fee is $200 per boat. See rules for details.

Mid Range Bonanza

Winners in this category are determined based on heaviest combined weight. Eligible to boats from 27 to 32 feet. Amounts listed above are based on 15 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.

Pick 3 - Estimated Pot $85,500

Before the start of ﬁshing, 3 of the 5 eligible species in the tournament will be drawn from a sealed container. The 3 that are chosen will be the 3 target species in the Pick 3 for that day. If there is no winner, the purse will roll over into the next PBSC tournament where the process will start all over again. See rules for details. Entry fee is $200 per boat.

Winners in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 18 boats. See rules for non-pro eligibility requirements. Entry fee is $150 per boat.

Both teams and charity win in this category with a 50/50 split between the high point team and the tournament charity.

Winners in this category are determined based on heaviest combined total weight. Eligible to boats 26 feet and under. Amounts listed above are based upon 14 boats. Entry fee is $150 per boat.

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June 14, 2025

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SLAM REsults

Saltwater Slam Recap

The 29th Annual Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam kicked oﬀ with an epic captains' meeting at the Pompano Beach Civic Center, where 58 teams gathered for a night of music, games, and camaraderie. The excitement carried into the weigh-in at The Cove Waterfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar, se ing the stage for an $80,000 KDW Jackpot takedown.

Landing a weighable dolphin, wahoo, and kingﬁsh in a single tournament is no easy feat—it’s the ultimate test in the PBSC circuit. The Kay Dee Dubya (KDW) Jackpot rewards the heaviest trio, rolling over unclaimed prizes and o en adding $30,000 per season.

Big Bag Division:

In 3rd place, Doing It All/Hardway, captained by Daryl Deka, put on a show, weighing four kingﬁsh, two tuna, and a standout 41.8lb wahoo. Their 163.2lb total secured 1st Place Heaviest Wahoo, along with key ﬁnishes in Bluewater Bonanza and Big Three Calcu as, ne ing a $6,803 payday.

In 2nd place, Caught Slippin, led by Kyle Peterson, delivered big, weighing four kingfish and four tuna for 178lbs. Cody Durham, the Saltwater Slam Top Male Angler, accounted for 105.5lbs of the catch. Their efforts secured 3rd Place Heaviest Kingfish and strong finishes in Bluewater Bonanza, Holy Mackerel, and Ante Up Calcu as, earning $9,736.

But the day belonged to Slob City. Known for their PBSC dominance, Capt. Carl Torresson and crew stacked a 183.6lb aggregate of four kingﬁsh and four tuna, securing multiple Calcu a wins and an incredible $26,248 payday.

Big Fish Division:

In 2nd place, Spiced Rum III, captained by Bill Wummer, claimed 2nd Place with four kingﬁsh, including two reeled in by Saltwater Slam Top Female Angler, Sherri Beswick. Their heaviest, a 35.5lb kingﬁsh, secured 3rd in the Holy Mackerel Calcu a for a $3,472 payout.

In 1st Place, Wayt N Sea, captained by David Wayt, dominated with three kingﬁsh, the heaviest tipping the scales at 43.7lbs. Their performance secured 1st Heaviest Kingﬁsh and multiple Calcu a wins, raking in $17,858.

KDW Jackpot:

With $80,820 up for grabs, Mercury-powered team Ability, captained by Allen Gully, struck gold. Mason Selvanik landed a 33lb kingﬁsh, 18.3lb wahoo, and 12.2lb dolphin, taking down the KDW Jackpot and pushing their total winnings to a staggering $86,150.

Angler

Saltwater Slam Memoirs 30th ANNIVERSARY

I have been fishing since the inaugural Tackle Depot tournament in 1996. My favorite memory would have to be the year I won the 26’ Robalo in the raffle drawing! Thanks for many good years of fishing.

Frank Langdon – Kat’s Rival

In the early years, we used to ﬁll the living room with bags of magazines that we would sort by zip code ourselves and drive them to the post oﬃce for bulk mailing. I still have nightmares about that!

‘Big Rick’ Bunn – The Emcee

While there are many big wins and accolades for the Native Son over the years, including 5 Showdown Crown championships, my favorite part of the experience over the years has been the people I’ve done it with. Having the opportunity to ﬁsh together with my father, childhood friend/brother Brandon Lauritano, and OG crew members Jim DeMarco, Jason Dean and Brad Fitzpatrick means more to me than any other check I ever collected ﬁshing them.

Art Sapp – Native Son

I have fond memories of early am checkouts on the Hillsboro Inlet je y with ‘Auntie Faye’ Daunt, Katie Sapp, Tara Dean and occasionally ‘Uncle Dickie’ Daunt. Checking out over 100 boats on a beautiful summer morning was always a pleasure…right until the skies opened up and poured on us and all of our paperwork! And that usually happened at least once a summer!

‘Miss Becky’ Bunn – The T-Shirt Lady

My most vivid memory goes back 30 years for the inaugural Tackle Depot tournament. Lynne and I pulled in to ﬁsh the tournament and there was no parking and a line out the front door into the parking lot! Jamie and his dad were inside trying to manage the line and a Styrofoam cooler full of cash. So, Lynne and I oﬀered to help and jumped behind the counter a er we registered. 30 years later I’m still on the commi ee and Lynne is now working for Bluewater Movements!

‘Captain Ron’ Mitchem – Crazy Water

SeaVee Boats has been honored to be a title partner in the PBSC series for the last 25 years. As both a sponsor and participant we have experienced a series that is ﬁrst in class across the board. We are grateful for all the teams that have become customers and in turn, family over the years. Thank you to all our teams that have racked up countless tournament wins and Showdown Crown rings over the years. Let’s continue to Lead the Way together.

Ariel Pared – SeaVee Boats

I started ﬁshing the tournaments in the late 90’s. I’ve got many great memories but cooking hot dogs at the weigh-ins on the boat with the grill we won in the raﬄes was a favorite part of the tourneys for my team. I loved the relationships developed over the years with friends who are now family.

The family component in the Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit is truly special. I’ve loved seeing Jamie’s parents and other family members working together over the years in a true labor of love. Seeing all the families ﬁshing together and the kids that light up with excitement during the tournaments is what it’s all about. It’s a special community ﬁlled with people who genuinely care about each other and the sponsors. Mercury Marine has been proud to be a title partner for over 25 years.

Michelle Kilburn – Mercury Marine

Steve ‘Coach’ Fishman and I fished the inaugural Tackle Depot tournament on his boat Prime Time and had a top finish. From there we became partners in our 31’ SeaVee Makin’ Time that we still own together to this day. There are so many amazing memories fishing as two families together with our kids. A er winning two Showdown Crown rings together over the years with our Living Water/Makin Time crew we brought the old Makin’ Time out of retirement in the 2023 Saltwater Showdown and weighed a 88lb Wahoo!! Lifetime memories Makin’ Time in our favorite tournaments!

Kurtis Schu ler – Makin’ Time

Skip ‘Big Sexy’ Dana – Pop a Top

2024 Big Bag Champions Slob City

“Anytime you win a Fish Bluewater event it’s truly humbling and satisfying! Without my team, I’m nothing, my sabs are special, and I’m thankful for each event we ﬁsh together. With that being said, I’m hungrier than ever to win another!”

– Captain Carl Torresson, Slob City

CAPTAIN

CARL TORRESSON

CREW

Ben Townsend, Mike Wood, Kyle Senkowicz, Wya Lingmerth, Amber Wood, Anthony Cali, Jonathan Kranker

BOAT

33' Conch

POWER Suzuki Triple 300s

WINNING CATCH

4 Tuna, 4 King

COMBINED WEIGHT

183.6 LBS

WINNINGS

$26,373.00

2024 Big Fish Champions

CAPTAIN DAVID WAYT

CREW

Nick McCabe, AJ Castronovo, Ethan Coy, Roy Krukowski, Tom Barba

BOAT

38' Fountain

POWER

Mercury Triple 350s

WINNING CATCH

43.7 lb King

WINNINGS $17,858

“Wow, what a great day! Weather was nice, seas were good. I've been fishing Jamie's tournaments since his first Tackle Depot in 1996. What a great series he's developed and happy to be participating with such great competitors. For this year's Slam, the great team on the Wayt-N-Sea, with AJ, Ethan, Nick, Mike and Roy, had a blast. We landed the big king early in the morning, catching more, but no upgrade. We learned at the scales that we had the Big Fish at 43.7 lbs, finally some podium time a er all these years! Looking forward to the 2025 series”

– Dave Wayt, Wayt-N-Sea

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KICKOFF PARTY

THURSDAY ★ JUNE 12, 2025

When

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Where

Pompano Beach Civic Center

1801 NE 6th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Final Registration for Tournament NO CHECKS. Cash, Visa, Mastercard & American Express Only Registration and calcu a payments must be complete by close of kickoﬀ party.

CAPTAIN’S MEETING ★ 7:00 PM

A representative from each team should a end.

Indoor & Outdoor Activities!

• Live Music

• Hooter’s Hospitality Bars

• Tasty Bites from Boneﬁsh Mac’s

• Silent Auction & Raﬄe Items

• Free Fishing Clinic for Kids

• Sponsor Exhibits

• Over/Under Fundraiser for Charity

TEACH & REACH ★ 6PM - 8PM

Free Fishing Clinic For Kids! Spaces are limited. Call 954.725.4010 to RSVP. See page 28 for more details.

Competition Day

JUNE | 14 | 2025

7:00 AM LINES IN 4:00 PM LINES OUT 6:00 PM

Deadline to check in at:

HILLSBORO INLET, BOCA INLET OR SAILFISH MARINA

Main Weigh-In

Time | 4pm to 8pm

1754 SE 3RD CT, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441

ACTIVITIES OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Guess the weight of a ﬁsh and WIN a prize! Live Music

Vendor Displays

Cold beer & cocktails from Landshark Lager and Islamorada Brewery & Distillery Ra Up for SeaVee Teams

Satellite Scale

SUNDAY

JUNE | 15 | 2025

WHEN 2pm - Awards Buffet 3pm - Awards Presentations

WHERE Pompano Beach Civic Center 1801 NE 6th Street Pompano Beach, FL 33060

RAFFLE DRAWING AWARDS PRESENTATIONS

Mid Range Division

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Semi Pro Division

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Small Boat Division

ELIGIBLE TO BOATS 26 FEET AND SMALLER

$2,500 & Trophy

$1,250

$500

Angler Division

1st

Kids Divisions

Family Division

3rd Place

SPECIES Division

Optional Prize structure

Ante Up

1st Place

2nd Place

Winners in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 23 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.

Big Three

This category dishes out big bucks for the 3 heaviest ﬁsh weighed in the tournament. Enter the Big 3 and the Bluewater Challenge for a chance to win over $13,000 for one ﬁsh! Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 45 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.

Bluewater Bonanza

Winners are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 29 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.

Bluewater Challenge

This category awards a he y payout to the team that weighs in the heaviest ﬁsh overall. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 45 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.

This category awards prize money for the heaviest 3 Kingﬁsh. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 36 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.

Kay Dee Dubya Jackpot

Catch a weighable Dolphin, Wahoo and Kingﬁsh in the tournament and you’ll have a chance to line your pockets with some extra cash! If no team weighs the KDW trio, then the prize money from this tournament will roll into the next leg of the PBSC. The pot will continue to grow in each PBSC tournament until someone hits the pelagic jackpot and brings the heaviest KDW trio to the scales. Entry fee is $200 per boat. See rules for details.

Mid Range Bonanza

Winners in this category are determined based on heaviest combined weight. Eligible to boats from 27 to 32 feet. Amounts listed above are based on 10 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.

in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 16 boats. See rules for non-pro eligibility requirements. Entry fee is $150 per boat.

in this category are determined based on heaviest combined total weight. Eligible to boats

and

August 16, 2025

2024 Big Bag Champions

“My team and I are extremely proud and grateful of our accomplishments throughout the season and to be the youngest group of guys to take home the champion rings”

– Bryce McMillian, Overkill

2024 Big Fish Champions

Skinny/ Rockford Fosgate

Kristina Gunnlaugsson, Bri a Gunnlaugsson, Richie Magner, Sean Magner

“This win was extra special for me, ﬁshing with my wife and daughter, and my friend and his son. Being able to ﬁsh against the best in the game and win with my family is truly amazing!”

– Bjorn Gunnlaugsson, The Skinny/Rockford Fosgate

2024 Showdown Highlights

Photos

2024 Showdown Recap

Big Fish Division:

In 2nd, Mercury-Powered Team Miss Michelle, led by Capt. Will Kelleher, landed four kingﬁsh and a 20.9lb tuna for a 125.2lb total. Top Lady Angler Cheyenne Considine’s 35.4lb kingﬁsh helped secure a $3,830 payout.

Taking 1st, Mercury-Powered Team The Skinny/Rockford Fosgate, captained by Bjorn Gunnlaugsson, reeled in four kingﬁsh totaling 92.4lbs, including a 38.5lb king. They tied for 1st in the Semi-Pro Division and secured multiple calcu a wins, earning an $8,040 payday.

Big Bag Division:

Coming in 3rd, Mercury-Powered Team Reel Em In III, led by Capt. Nick Frasca, stacked their box with four kingﬁsh for a 101.1lb total, earning Top Semi-Pro of the Series and 3rd place in the Holy Mackerel Calcu a for a $4,116 payout.

In 2nd, Mercury-Powered Team MacDaddy, captained by Mac Herman, weighed in four kingﬁsh and a 37.8lb wahoo for a 136.9lb aggregate. Herman, the tournament’s Master Angler, contributed 62.9lbs to the haul, securing 1st in Heaviest Wahoo, multiple top ﬁnishes across the calcu as, and a $23,175 payout.

But the spotlight belonged to Overkill. Competing aboard a 2000 29’ SeaVee, this rookie team defied the odds against bigger boats and advanced tech. With top-five finishes in Legs 1 & 2, their determination paid off as they claimed victory at the Saltwater Showdown with four kingfish and a tuna totaling 137.5lbs—beating MacDaddy by just six ounces. Their resilience earned them multiple awards and a $31,334 payday.

Bag Division

Top Teams

Master Anglers

Record Catches

Showdown Crown

PBSC Junior Master Angler

Send

KICKOFF PARTY

THURSDAY ★ AUGUST 14, 2025

When 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Where

CHARLOTTE BURRIE CENTER

2669 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Final Registration for Tournament NO CHECKS. Cash, Visa, Mastercard & American Express Only

Registration and calcu a payments must be complete by close of kickoﬀ party.

CAPTAIN’S MEETING 7:00 PM

A representative from each team should a end. Indoor & Outdoor Activities!

• Live Music

• Hooter’s Hospitality Bars

• Tasty Bites from Boneﬁsh Mac’s

• Silent Auction & Raﬄe Items

• Sponsor Exhibits

• Over/Under Fundraiser for Charity

Sponsored By:

Competition Day

AUGUST | 16 | 2025

7:00 AM LINES IN 4:00 PM LINES OUT 6:00 PM

Deadline to check in at:

HILLSBORO INLET,BOCA INLET OR SAILFISH MARINA

Main weigh-in

Time | 4pm to 8pm

SUNDAY

AUGUST | 17 | 2025

WHEN 2pm - Awards Buﬀet 3pm - Awards Presentations

WHERE

1754 SE 3RD CT

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441

Activities open to the general public

Guess the weight of a ﬁsh and WIN a prize! Live Music

Vendor Displays

Cold beer & cocktails from Landshark Lager and Islamorada Brewery & Distillery Ra Up for SeaVee Teams

Satellite Scale

Charlo e Burrie Center 2669 N Federal Hwy Pompano Beach, FL 33064

RAFFLE DRAWING AWARDS PRESENTATIONS

Mid Range Division

ELIGIBLE TO BOATS FROM 27 TO 32 FEET

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Semi Pro Division

1st

4th Place

5th Place

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

See rules for eligibility requirements.

Small Boat Division

ELIGIBLE TO BOATS 26 FEET AND SMALLER

$1,250

$500

Family Division

SPECIES Division

Angler Division

$2,500 & Trophy

$1,250

$500

Kids Divisions

1st Place

& Trophy 2nd Place

Optional Prize structure

Ante Up

60/40 SPLIT

1st Place

2nd Place

$3,105

$2,070

Big Three

50/30/20 SPLIT

Heaviest Fish

2nd Heaviest Fish

3rd Heaviest Fish

$5,063

$3,038

.$2,025

This category dishes out big bucks for the 3 heaviest fish weighed in the tournament. Enter the Big 3 and the Bluewater Challenge for a chance to win over $13,000 for one ﬁsh! Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 45 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.

Bluewater Bonanza

50/30/20 SPLIT

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Winners are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 29 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.

Bluewater Challenge

Fish & Chips

This category awards prize money for the heaviest 3 Kingﬁsh. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 36 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.

Kay Dee Dubya Jackpot

Pick 3 - Estimated Pot $99,180

Both teams and charity win in this category with a 50/50 split between the high point team and the tournament charity. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 20 boats. Entry fee is $100 per boat.

Winners in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 16 boats. See rules for non-pro eligibility requirements. Entry fee is $150 per boat.

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