Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament
August 21-24, 2019 | 16th Anniversary
The VBBT is part of the Virginia Beach Billfish Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to giving back to the community through youth and marine related charities.
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79 Teams | $612,250 Cash Awards
Day 1: 1 boat fished, 78 boats stayed at the dock
Day 2: 78 boats fished, 1 boat stayed at the dock
Day 3: 79 boats fished
| TOP 10 TEAMS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| # | BOAT | CAPTAIN | POINTS |
| 1 | Top Hooker | Will Atkinson | 210 |
| 2 | Sea Trader | Shey Mahoney | 140 (on time) |
| 3 | Sea Striker | Pete Zook | 140 (on time) |
| 5 | Katherine Anne | Backlash Davis | 140 (on time) |
| 6 | Micabe | Newt Cagle | 140 (on time) |
| 4 | Don't Panic | Carl Beale | 140 (on time) |
| 7 | Desperado (NC) | Rob Barker | 140 (on time) |
| 8 | Waste Knot | Barry Sawyer | 140 (on time) |
| 9 | Full Pull | Ryan Riggs | 140 (on time) |
| 10 | Carterican | Lee Smith | 140 (on time) |
| BILLFISH DAILY | |||
| DAY | BOAT | CAPTAIN | POINTS |
| 1 | no fish | ||
| 2-1st | Top Hooker | Will Atkinson | 210 (on time) |
| 2-2nd | Sea Trader | Shey Mahoney | 140 (on time) |
| GAMEFISH DIVISION | |||
| SPECIES | BOAT | ANGLER | WEIGHT |
| TOP DOLPHIN | Katherine Anne | Hunter Winchester | 41.4 lbs. |
| TOP TUNA | Della Ann | Jon Morris | 52.6 lbs. |
| TOP WAHOO | no fish | ||
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The Playbook
Outlaw was the only team willing to test the bumpy conditions offshore on Thursday and unfortunately came away empty-handed for its efforts. The rest of the fleet was busy making final preparations for the expected hectic two days ahead. The [...]
Delayed Reaction
And they’re… in a holding pattern. The 16th Annual VBBT kicked off with a flair Wednesday evening as the 79 teams, families and volunteers all converged at the big tent overlooking Rudee Inlet and shared hugs and handshakes. But [...]
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