December 3, 2022: The Triple Sailfish Day for DirtyBoat 2.0

December 3rd, 2022 wasn’t just another tournament day. Team DirtyBoat 2.0 released three sailfish and proved we had the depth to compete at the top.

The timeline

11:10 AM: Jose Boza starts the party

The first hookup came just after 11 AM. Jose Boza, one of our most consistent anglers, connected with a sailfish that set the tone for the day. Clean circle hook placement, steady pressure, clean release. 100 points on the board.

1:01 PM: John McConnell joins the action

Two hours later, John McConnell added his name to the scoresheet. Another sailfish, another clean release. 200 points total.

3:12 PM: McConnell does it again

As the afternoon wore on, John McConnell showed why he’s one of our go-to anglers. His second sailfish release of the day brought our total to 300 points, a tournament-leading number.

What made this day work

Angler depth

Having more than one angler catch fish isn’t luck. It’s preparation. We bring all our anglers up to tournament standards: circle hook technique, proper body mechanics in the fighting chair, and a calm head under pressure.

Boat management

Captain Kit Carson’s calls were dialed in. He had us in the right place at the right time, kept fresh pilchards going all day, and positioned us away from the crowds and on the fish.

Crew execution

Mate Chad Pruitt worked the deck like a conductor. Bait changes under 30 seconds, clean line management with no tangles, and every fish swam away strong.

The bigger picture

This triple-sailfish day was part of our larger 2022 IST run. Day 1 established our presence. Day 2 on December 3rd was the haul, with multiple catches. Day 3 on December 4th added a bonus species, a 7.5lb dolphin. The result was a 300-point tournament performance that put DirtyBoat 2.0 in the conversation.

From tournament to your charter

The same skills that produced three sailfish in one day are what you get when you charter DirtyBoat 2.0. We can develop any skill level, we hunt rather than just drift, and the crew is tournament-tested.

Want to fish at a tournament level? Book DirtyBoat 2.0 and fish with the team that put up 300 points in the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament.