January 18, 2023
2023 Cheeca Lodge Presidential: Another 100 Points for Dirty Boat 2.0
Consistency wins championships. That’s the philosophy behind Team Dirty Boat 2.0, and our performance at the 2023 Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament proved it once again. Another tournament, another 100 points on the board.
The Catch: January 18, 2023 - 11:17 AM
At 11:17 AM on January 18th, angler Jose Boza connected with the Sailfish that would secure our tournament score. For those keeping track, this was Boza’s second consecutive year putting points on the board for Dirty Boat 2.0 in major tournaments.
The conditions were challenging—variable winds, scattered bait—but our team found the fish when it mattered.
Back-to-Back Success
What makes this 100-point performance special is the context:
2022 Season:
- Islamorada Sailfish Tournament: 300 points
- Multiple anglers contributing
2023 Season (Starting strong):
- Cheeca Lodge Presidential: 100 points (Jose Boza)
- Islamorada Fishing Club: 100 points (Chad Pruitt - next day!)
This back-to-back success proves our 2022 performance wasn’t a fluke—it was the beginning of a championship pattern.
The Angler Development Program
Jose Boza’s success is no accident. It’s the result of our angler development philosophy:
- Fundamentals first: Every angler learns proper technique
- Tournament simulation: Practice under pressure
- Mentorship: Experienced anglers helping newcomers
- Equipment familiarity: Knowing your gear inside and out
When Boza stepped to the rail at 11:17 AM, he wasn’t hoping for a bite—he was expecting one. That’s the confidence that comes from proper preparation.
The 38.8’ Liberty Advantage
Our boat isn’t just transportation—it’s a weapon:
- Speed: Get to the fish before other boats
- Stability: Fight fish in comfort
- Live well capacity: Keep bait frisky all day
- Electronics: Find fish others miss
Captain Kit Carson put the boat in position, mate Chad Pruitt kept the deck organized, and Jose Boza did the rest.
Building the Gold Cup Total
This 100-point performance contributed to our growing Florida Keys Gold Cup Series total, which would eventually reach 500 points for the 2023 series.
Each tournament matters in the Gold Cup chase, and consistent 100-point performances are what separate contenders from champions.
What This Means for Your Charter
When you book Dirty Boat 2.0, you’re not just getting a fishing trip—you’re getting:
- Tournament-proven techniques: What works in competition works on charters
- Angler development: We can make any skill level better
- Consistent results: We don’t have good days and bad days—we have fishing days
Experience championship-level fishing. Book Dirty Boat 2.0 and fish with the team that puts up points year after year.