Overkill Dominates the 26th Annual Mercury/Seavee Pompano Beach Saltwater Showdown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2024
Pompano Beach, FL – The 26th Annual Mercury SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Showdown launched its weekend-long festivities on August 8th with an exciting captains’ meeting at the Charlotte J. Burrie Civic Center in Pompano Beach. Teams gathered for an evening filled with music, games, and camaraderie.
The night featured lively tunes by DJ Select and the Taylor Builders-sponsored Over/Under Game, which benefited charitable partner Mission Fishin’. Attendees enjoyed complimentary cocktails from Islamorada Brewery & Distillery and Landshark Lager, served by the Hooters Girls of South Florida. Bonefish Mac’s provided a delicious spread as teams mingled with sponsors and vendors.
Saturday saw teams hitting the scales at The Cove Waterfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar for the Weigh-in party, sponsored by C&L Marine Insurance along with the satellite weigh station located to the north at Sailfish Marina. The weekend concluded with an awards ceremony featuring cash prizes, trophies from Eddie Forbes Art, and gifts from Bass Pro Shops, Bloody Battery, and Flushmaster by Seamule, among others, celebrating the achievements of the best anglers.
Showdown Recap
Big Bag Division
In 5th place, Bobbers Under, captained by Ryan Lucas, hit the scales with a bag of four kingfish on their 27′ center console, scoring an aggregate weight of 94.3 lbs to land them 2nd place in the Mid-Range Division for a payday of $2,450.
Next up in 4th place, Doing it All/Hardway, captained by Daryl Deka, reeled in four kingfish and a tuna for an aggregate weight of 99.5lbs, earning the team 2nd place in the Showdown Crown for a total payout of $3,000.
Coming in 3rd place, Mercury-Powered Team Reel Em In III, led by Capt. Nick Frasca, loaded their box with four kingfish for an aggregate weight of 101.1 lbs to earn the team Top Semi-Pro of the Series and 3rd place in the Holy Mackerel Calcutta, to cash in on a total of $4,116.
In 2nd place, the Mercury-Powered team MacDaddy, led by Capt. Mac Herman hit the scales with four kingfish and a 37.8 lb wahoo for an aggregate weight of 136.9lb, 62.9lb of which were reeled in by Master Angler of the tournament, Mac Herman. Earning the team, 1st place in the species division for Heaviest Wahoo, 3rd place in the Showdown Crown, 1st place in the Fish and Chips, Charity, and Bluewater Challenge calcuttas, and 2nd place in the Bluewater Bonanza, Ante Up, and Big Three calcuttas for a payout of $23,175.
Big Fish Division
This year, the series introduced an exciting new twist with the Team Division, offering two unique avenues for competition. Teams had the option to compete in either the traditional Big Bag (aggregate weight) or the new Big Fish Division, adding an additional $9,000 to the general payout structure. Each presenting its own distinct challenge and strategy.
The 3rd-place team, Heavy Hitters, captained by Nick Perrone, reeled in two tuna and four kingfish for an aggregate weight of 78.0 lbs. This included a 31.8lb kingfish that earned the team 4th place in the Semi-Pro Division and 3rd place in the Big Fish Division for a payout of $2,270.
Next up in 2nd place, Mercury-Powered team Miss Michelle, captained by Will Kelleher, competing on a 39’ SeaVee reeled in four kingfish and a 20.9 lb tuna for an aggregate weight of 125.2lbs, which included a 35.4lb kingfish reeled in by Top Lady Angler of the tournament, Cheyenne Considine. The team claimed 3rd place in the species division for Heaviest Tuna and 3rd place in the Bluewater Bonanza Calcutta for a payout of $3,830.
In 1st place, Mercury-Powered team The Skinny/Rockford Fosgate captained by Bjorn Gunnlaugsson, aboard their 31’ center console, loaded their box with four kingfish for an aggregate weight of 92.4lbs which included a 38.5lb kingfish. They secured a 1st place tie in the Semi-Pro Division, 2nd place in the species division for Heaviest Kingfish, a 3rd place tie in the Mid-Range Division, as well as a 1st place tie in the Semi-Pro Bonanza Calcutta for a payout of $8,040.
Notable Top Finishes
Top Male Angler
Mac Herman – MacDaddy – 62.9 Points
Top Female Angler
Cheyenne Considine – Miss Michelle – 76 Points
Top Junior Angler
Myles Schlee – Reel E Sea – 37.4 Points
Top Pee Wee Angler
Hunter Joseph – Spiced Rum IV – 78.4 Points
Top Family
The Miller Family – Reel Battery – 92.4 Points
Species Division – Heaviest Wahoo
MacDaddy – 37.8 Points – $1,000
Species Division – Heaviest Kingfish
Overkill – 48.4 Points – $1,000
Species Division – Heaviest Tuna
Liquidated – 23.3 Points – $1,000
Small Boat Division (26 feet and under)
1st Place – Reel E Sea – 82.8 Points – $2,500
2nd Place – Chasin’ Silver – 80.8 Points – $1,250
3rd Place – Short Handed – 59.3 Points – $500
Mid Range Division (27 to 32 feet)
1st Place – Overkill – 137.5 Points – $2,500
2nd Place – Bobbers Under – 94.3 Points – $1,250
3rd Place – Reel Battery – 92.4 Points – $250
3rd Place – The Skinny/Rockford Fosgate – 92.4 Points – $250
Semi-Pro Division
1st Place – Reel Battery – 92.4 Points – $1,750
1st Place – The Skinny/Rockford Fosgate – 92.4 Points – $1,750
3rd Place – Chasin’ Silver – 80.8 Points – $750
4th Place – Heavy Hitters – 78 Points – $500
5th Place – Shorthanded – 59.3 Points – $250
Highest Earnings
Overkill – $31,334
MacDaddy – $23,175
The Skinny/Rockford Fosgate – $8,040
Reel Em In III – $4,116
Miss Michelle – $3,830
Visit the Saltwater Showdown Live Scoring Leaderboard for more results Here.
Chasing The Crown
The race for the Showdown Crown has come to an end! Here are the Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit Summer Series standings through leg three:
Showdown Crown
1st Place – Overkill – 83 Points
2nd Place – Doing it All/Hardway – 82 Points
3rd Place -– MacDaddy – 79 Points
4th Place – Caught Slippin’ – 75 Points
5th Place – Seapremacy – 71 Points
Top Series Small Boat
1st Place – Reel-E-Sea – 306 Points
2nd Place – On Point Fishing – 242.3 Points
3rd Place – Rebel – 229.6 Points
4th Place – Short Handed – 190.9 Points
5th Place – Chasin Silver – 179.7 Points
Top Series Semi-Pro
1st Place – Reel Em In III – 401.1 Points
2nd Place – Ability – 389.1 Points
3rd Place – Reel Battery – 341.5 Points
4th Place – On Point Fishing – 242.3 Points
5th Place – Heavy Hitters – 236.1 Points
Series Junior Master Angler
Wyatt Lauritano – Rebel – 141 Points
Series Heaviest Fish
Seapremacy – Kingfish – 58.5 Points
Team Overkill Lives Up to Their Name
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” That saying couldn’t be more fitting for the 26th Annual Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Showdown.
Facing off against seasoned veterans with the resources for bigger boats, more power, and cutting-edge electronics might seem intimidating. While those things can be bought, the tenacious crew of series rookies on Overkill, aboard their 2000 29’ SeaVee, proved that heart and determination are priceless. With top-five finishes in Legs 1 & 2, they stayed in the mix all season long — their collective resilience and willpower of a team driven to win finally came to light at the Saltwater Showdown. The team reeled in four kingfish and a tuna for an aggregate weight of 137.5 lbs beating the MacDaddy crew by a narrow margin of six ounces. The victory earned them a laundry list of awards for a total payout of $31,334.
- 1st Place – Showdown Crown – 83 Points
- 1st Place – Big Bag Division – 137.5 Points
- 1st Place – Mid-Range Division – 137.5 Points
- 1st Place – Kingfish – Species Division – 48.4 Points
- 3rd Place – Kingfish – Species Division – 37.5 Points
- 1st Place – Bluewater Bonanza Calcutta – 137.5 Points
- 1st Place – Big Three Calcutta – Kingfish – 48.4 Points
- 1st Place – Holy Mackerel Calcutta – 48.4 Points
- 1st Place – Ante Up Calcutta – 137.5 Points
- 2nd Place – Holy Mackerel Calcutta – 37.5 Points
- 3rd Place – Big Three Calcutta – Kingfish – 37.5 Points
Congratulations, Overkill, on earning the well-deserved title of 2024 Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Showdown Champions.
About The Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit
If you like fishing for Dolphin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Tuna and Cobia, then you will love the format of the Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit. The PBSC is a 3-leg tournament that takes place annually in South Florida from May to August. Leg 1 of the series begins in May with the Saltwater Shootout, followed by the Saltwater Slam in June and the Saltwater Showdown in August. In addition to a $600,000 purse, teams that register for the tournaments will enjoy premier hospitality including free drinks, great food, live entertainment, tournament shirts and a team bag loaded with sponsor swag! It’s no wonder why the PBSC has become one of the most popular series on the east coast.
About Bluewater Movements
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