(January 2024)In the heart of Costa Rica’s renowned sportfishing waters, the 8th Annual Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament in Quepos, Costa Rica set a new benchmark, creating history with its unparalleled prize pool and exceptional fishing experience. Attracting a fleet of 91 teams and 483 anglers from around the globe, this year’s tournament boasted an astonishing catch of 1,098 billfish, complemented by impressive hauls of 58 Dorado and 16 Tuna, culminating in a staggering $1.4 million in prize money. This event not only solidifies its status as the most prestigious and lucrative fishing competition in Central America but also marks a milestone for Team Fish Tank/Galati, who achieved a historic back-to-back Grand Championship, securing their legacy on the Costa Rica Rockstar Perpetual Trophy with a substantial $303,940 win.

Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament Stats:

• 91 Teams
• 483 anglers representing 14 different countries
• $1,401,200 in total prize money
• 1,098 total billfish released
• 1,081 sailfish, 14 blue marlin, 2 black marlin, 1striped marlin
• 12 billfish releases per team average
• 22 different winners received checks and/or trophies

Top Team Stats:

Sonar Billfish:

• 1st Place Grand Champion Billfish: Team Fish Tank/Galati with 40 sailfish for 4000 Pts and $321,610.00, Champions Trophy and team name on perpetual trophy
• 2nd Place Billfish: Team Uno Mas with 28 sailfish, 1 blue marlin for 3100 Pts and $31,850.00, 2nd place trophy
• 3rd Place billfish: Team Mama Seata with 24 sailfish, 2 blue marlin for 3000 Pts and $12,740.00, 3rd place trophy

Non-Sonar Billfish:

• 1st Place Non-Sonar Division: Team Sea Fly with 21 sailfish,1 blue marlin for 2400 Pts and $96,000.00, 1st place trophy
• 2nd Place Non-Sonar Division: Team Mainline with 20 sailfish for 2000 Pts and 2nd place trophy
• 3rd Place Non-Sonar Division: Team Kelly Dawn with 14 sailfish, 1 blue marlin for 1700 Pts and $116,400.00, 3rd place trophy

Game Fish Winners:

• 1st Place Tuna: Team La Otra Vida 133.80 Lbs one fish total for $76,805.00, 1st place trophy
• 2nd Place Tuna: Team Pura Vida Pirates 2 fish aggregate 65.6 Lbs and 33.6 Lbs totaling 99,20 Lbs and $35,125.00, 2nd place trophy
• 3rd Place Tuna: Team Wine Time 2 fish aggregate 64.5 Lbs and 19.9 Lbs totaling 84.4 Lbs and 3rd place trophy
• 1st Place Dorado: Team Salty Canucks/Good Day 2 fish aggregate 26.1 Lbs and 20.3 Lbs totaling 46.4 Lbs and $41,405.00, 1st place trophy
• 2nd Place Dorado: Team Tenacious 2 fish aggregate 21.6 Lbs and 21.3 Lbs totaling 42.9 Lbs and $15,925.00, 2nd place trophy
• 3rd Place Dorado: Team Munequita 2 day aggregate 23.1 Lbs and 18.3 Lbs totaling 41.4 Lbs and $6,370.00

Top Angler Stats:

• Top Overall Champion Angler:  Jonah Smith, Team Southern Pride with Capt. Chris Garner, 17 sailfish, 1 blue marlin, 1 black marlin released for 2300 Pts. First Jr. Angler in tournament history to win Top Overall Angler
• Top Female Angler:  Kristina Warshauer, Team Vaquero with Capt. Lance Hightower, 15 sailfish released for 1500 Pts
• Top Jr. Angler:  Carson Moser, Team A-Team with Capt. Robert Smith, 12 sailfish released for 1200 Pts and a 31.7 Lb Dorado

Jackpot Only Winners Of Note:

• Team Game Plan swept the Day 1 Sonar $1k – $10k Billfish Release Daily Jackpots for a check totaling $238,800.00
• Team Dragin Fly/Maverick 42 won the Day 1, $1k, $3k and $5k Marlin Only Daily Jackpots for a check totaling $104,400.00
• Team Cabana won the Day 2, $1k, $3k and $5k Marlin Only Daily Jackpots for a check totaling $104,400.00
• Team Miss Judy with a Day 1, Marlin Only $3k Daily jackpot for a check totaling $20,400.00
• Team A-Team won the Day 1, $500, $1k and $2k Daily Dorado Jackpots for a check worth $78,200.00
• Team Anticipation 2024 won the Day 2, $500, $1k and $2k Daily Dorado Jackpots for a check worth $78,200.00

Tournament Team Payout: 

BOAT/TEAM NAME	PAYOUT
Fish Tank/Galati	$321,610
Game Plan	$238,800
Kelly Dawn	$116,400
Dragin Fly/Maverick 45	$104,400
Cabana	$104,400
Sea Fly/Maverick	$96,999
A-Team/Garlington 61	$78,200
Anticipation 2024	$78,200
La Otra Vida	$76,805
Salty Canucks/Good Day	$41,405
Pura Vida Pirates	$35125
Uno Mas	$31,850
Miss Judy	$20,400
Tenacious	$15,925
Munequita	$15,970
Mama Seata	$12,740
Mile High Gang	$6,600
Wine Time	$6,370

TOTAL PAYOUT: $1,401,200