January 18, 2025
Building on Success: The Dirty Boat 2.0 Tournament Legacy
Another tournament, another 100 points for Team Dirty Boat 2.0. But our 2025 Cheeca Lodge Presidential performance wasn’t just about adding to our score—it was about continuing a legacy of tournament excellence that dates back years.
The Dirty Boat 2.0 Tournament Timeline
2022 Season: The Breakthrough
- Islamorada Sailfish Tournament: 300 points
- Multiple anglers contributing (McConnell, Boza, Pruitt)
- Announced our arrival as a contender
2023 Season: Establishing Consistency
- Cheeca Lodge Presidential: 100 points (Jose Boza)
- Islamorada Fishing Club: 100 points (Chad Pruitt)
- Florida Keys Gold Cup Series: 500 points total
2025 Season: Continuing the Legacy
- Cheeca Lodge Presidential: 100 points (Robin Hall)
- The tradition continues with new anglers stepping up
What Makes Our Legacy Special
1. Multiple Angler Success
We don’t rely on one superstar. Our tournament scores come from:
- John McConnell (2022)
- Jose Boza (2022, 2023)
- Chad Pruitt (2022, 2023)
- Robin Hall (2025)
Different anglers, same results.
2. Year-Over-Year Consistency
- 2022: 300 points (IST)
- 2023: 200 points (two tournaments)
- 2025: 100 points (and counting)
We don’t have boom-or-bust seasons. We perform.
3. The 38.8’ Liberty Factor
Our boat is a constant in our success:
- Captain Kit Carson: Same leadership
- Mate Chad Pruitt: Same deck excellence
- Equipment: Always tournament-ready
The Angler Development Pipeline
Robin Hall’s 2025 success isn’t an accident. It’s the result of our development system:
- Fundamentals: Every angler learns proper technique
- Tournament exposure: Fish with experienced tournament anglers
- Progressive responsibility: Start with charters, move to tournaments
- Mentorship: Learn from those who’ve done it before
When Hall hooked that Sailfish on January 19th, he was ready. That’s the Dirty Boat 2.0 way.
Beyond the Points: The Real Value
Tournament points are nice, but they’re not the whole story. The real value of our tournament program:
For Our Anglers:
- Skill development: Tournament fishing makes you better
- Confidence: Knowing you can perform under pressure
- Camaraderie: Being part of a championship team
For Our Charter Clients:
- Tournament-proven techniques: What works in competition works for you
- Expert instruction: Learn from tournament anglers
- Higher success rates: We know how to catch fish consistently
Looking Ahead
With the 2025 season underway, Team Dirty Boat 2.0 is positioned for continued success:
- More tournaments: Adding to our point totals
- New anglers: Developing the next generation
- Charter excellence: Bringing tournament skills to every trip
Be part of the legacy. Book Dirty Boat 2.0 and fish with a team that knows how to win.