b'Derby-continued- Silver Sailfish Derby a SanctionedMeat Fish.The crews tournamentCOTY Cup Event The Top Lady Angler accolades would not stoptrophy is sponsored by there. They left no roomthe Hampp Family of New The Silver Sailfish Derby is proud to be a sanctioned event for mistakes and their fo- in InTheBite Magazines Captain of the Year Cup programJersey in memory of Rose cus was sharp, making(COTY).The Derby is a member of the Florida Division. Hampp,whowonthe the most of each shot asWest Palm Beach Fishing Club (WPBFC) member Dale Wills,honor in the 1957 Derby. the bites trickled in. Notpublisher of InTheBite Magazine, initiated the special awardRebecca Patterson of Mal-only did they stick withover 19 years ago in an effort to recognize the talents of profes- vern, PA, was awarded the their fishing spot, but theysional sportfishing captains and crews, and to stimulate participationtrophy releasing 4 sailfish came to play with theirin top tournaments like the Silver Sailfish Derby.The COTY Cup includesaboard the 68 Michael Ry-five geographic divisions: East Coast, Florida, Gulf Coast, Hawaii and Inter-usual crew. Consistencynational. The COTY competition is based upon a point system determinedbovich the Lady Rebecca. really was key when it cameby a teams finish in sanctioned tournaments, 500 points for first place,This award is always highly down to where they fished300 for second place, 100 points for third place and 250 bonus points forcoveted. Many of these lady and who they fished witha championship series win. anglers have proven theyre this year. Adding to theirKudos to our friends at InTheBite Magazine for recognizing outstandingjust as skilled tangling with 5 releases from Day 1, theprofessionals in the sportfishing industry! sailfish on 20 pound test Goombay Smash/Remixline as any other crew mem-totaled 10 releases atop the 50 boat fleet. The crew (Capt. Nick Ca- ber who might grab the rod. rullo, Nicholas Vidal, JC Cleare, Jorge Corzo, Alex De Izaguirre,Not to be outdone by Rebecca, another lady angler made waves Matt Martinez, Paul Bruno, and Jason Spiewak) claimed their spotin the 2022 Derby. Thirteen-year-old, Myla Alligood, was named in the sailfishing history books as the winners of the 85th annualTop Junior Angler. She released 2 sailfish aboard the 76 Viking, Silver Sailfish Derby.Just Chillin. The WPBFC puts a strong emphasis on engaging the Capt. John Gambino and the Floridita took Top Small Boat hon- next generation of anglers and keeping kids excited about fishing. ors with 2 releases aboard their 33.6 Grady White center console.The award was extra special this year because Mylas father Matt The heaviest meat fish was really impressive in the 2022 Derby.Alligood was captaining the boat. When you spend time on the water, and have baits ready to deploy,The Silver Sailfish Derby, is produced by the West Palm Beach theres a chance you might come across something special. AnglerFishing Club and continues to be the organizations marquee event. Connor Barry aboard the 39 Contender, Goin Raptor, fed a fishThe WPBFC is proud to host this tournament that represents an close to the boat. It was a 49.62 pound cobia that placed as the Topimportant part of its regions unique identity. YOUR TRUSTED FLORIDAPARTNERFOR 60 YEARSHIGH PERFORMANCE COOLERS|AC/DC FRIDGE FREEZERS |COOLER DRY BOXES|TUMBLERS|BACKPACK COOLERS|LIVE BAIT COOLERS|ADVENTURE GEAR888-272-9838|ENGELCOOLERS.COM 900 Jupiter Park Drive | Jupiter, FL 33458 | info@engelcoolers.comStrong supporters of marine conservation, habitat restoration, and recreational fishing access.'