b"Fish On Wins 88th Silver Sailfish Derbyby WPBFC President Tom 'Buzz' BzuraT he coldest weather Florida had experi- Beach Fishing Club (WPBFC) since 1935 and enced in nearly 2 years swept over thecontinues to be the organizations marquee paradise peninsula in early January, falling onevent.A total of 293 sailfish were released the exact day a sold out 50 boat fleet kickedover the duration of the 2025 Derby.The off the crown jewel of sportfishing, the Silvertournament, headquartered out of Sailfish Sailfish Derby. Competitors were greeted withMarina in Palm Beach Shores, is where the 54 temperatures in the low 40s, and gustingSculley, Mallard, is berthed.With Captain North West winds stirring up a productive biteRandy Yates at the helm the crew was off to offshore.These are ideal conditions for flyinga hot start.The Mallard recorded 10 sailfish kites and presenting live baits when anglers arereleases by the conclusion of Day 1 landing seeking to tangle with the magnificent wonderthem Top Daily Boat honors.They would that is the Atlantic Sailfish.Some of the fin- ultimately finish 3rd Place Overall recording est captains and crews were represented once1 additional release on Day 2, bringing their again fishing off the Palm Beaches, bravingtournament total to 11 releases.seas 5 to 7 ft. with an occasional 9-footer inCaptain Matt Collins and the Hydrosphere, full foul weather gear, feeling sailfish seasona 57 Dean Johnson, finished with 11 releases upon them.Several lead changes occurredas well for a 4th Place Overall finish, beat out throughout the 2-Day tournament as multipleTop Boat winners in the 88th annualby the Mallard on time-of-release of their last fish hooked up at the same time aided effortsSilver Sailfish Derby, Team 'Fish On' sailfish, the tie breaking criteria for Derby boats. to quickly climb the leaderboard.When the celebrates dockside. While the captain certainly deserves credit 88th running of The Worlds Oldest Sailfish Tournament was all saidrunning the boat, having exceptional anglers is a must to and done, Fish On finished on top. successfully hook sailfish and wind the 15-foot The Silver Sailfish Derby has been hosted by the West Palmleader within grasp of the mate.Michael 2025 Fishing Derby ad.qxp_Layout 112/6/2412:02 AMPage 1Buckland of Tequesta caught 7 of Hydrospheres fish.Michael would Top Angler & Reaearn the title of Top Trophy winner,Angler Overall in the Michael BucklandITS NOT ABOUT COMPETING, 2025 Derby for his ac-complishment.This ITS ABOUT TOTAL DOMINATION. honor is awarded with Fighting the most challenging fish requires a battlewagon the Mrs. Henry R. Rea that wont give up before you do. Let the fight begin!trophy, a magnificent silver sailfish sculp-ture that dates back to the events origin in 1935 and is sponsored by Elizabeth Richebourg Rea of Connecticut. The second and final day of the Derby would produce 109 more fish across the fleet.Little wind was present that morning as it switched around to the east after blowing mostly north the day be-fore.A slight temperature increase and change of wind direction presented new conditions offshore.Despite the changes, several 68 2025 Viking - with staircase crews were able to pick up right where they left off fishing just four Ready to Fish or Cruise Immediately!lines, a rule rooted in the history of the tournament.Captain Darrin Isaacs and the Twin Reels, a 64 Viking, made a splash both days among their sailfishing colleagues and would finish 2nd Place Overall.Twin Reels was consistent posting 5 releases Day 1, and 7 more Day 2 for a total of 12 sailfish. 561.331.5200 | HMY.COM With so many talented anglers and knowledgeable captains participating, earning Top Boat honors is not easily done.A flurry 22 W estP almB eachF ishingc luB"