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Walker’s Cay Invitational 2024
The 4th Annual Walker’s Cay Invitational 2024 took place May 22-May 25, 2024. Well over 700 sport fish enthusiasts on 60 boats filled the docks at Walker’s Cay with $1.24 million on the line. A total of 175 fish were caught with 101 Blue Marlin, 37 White Marlin, and 37 Sailfish released.
Excitement on the Docks
A festive crowd of men, women, and children crowded the area about the gantry daily, eager to observe wahoo, mahi-mahi, and tuna being weighed on the official IGFA-certified scale.
Notable Catches
On the second day of fishing, Frank Criscola of the Crisdel, at the youthful age of 81, wowed those gathered with his 577.4 lb. Blue Marlin which he fought for four hours. This earned his team $270,000. The Overall Winner was team Cowdawg earning $135,000 for the win.
Walker’s Cay Invitational 2024 Winners
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall – Cowdawg, Kickin Tires, and Plane Simple
1st Place Daily for Each Daily – Sandbob, Sea Base, and Plane Simple
Largest Blue Marlin (Harvested) – Crisdel 577.4 Lbs. Angler – Frank Criscola
Top Overall Angler – Jim Jensen (Plane Simple)
Top Lady Angler – Kristy Sevag (My Love)
Top Junior Angler – Xander Black (Sea Base)
The Legacy of Walker’s Cay
Walker’s Cay is the northernmost and most western island in the Abaco chain of The Bahamas. It is approximately 100 miles due east of Stuart, Florida. For over fifty years, Walker’s Cay has been a legendary fishing resort known by fishermen worldwide as the premier, deep-sea fishing location. The rebirth of Walker’s Cay is underway thanks to philanthropist and marlin fishing enthusiast, Carl Allen, along with his wife, Gigi. In 2021, the Allen’s re-opened the island for its first tournament in nearly two decades. Carl Allen, had this to say: “There is truly no better sight in the world than a full marina at Walker’s Cay.”
Release Marine International Division Captain of the Year Update
Walker’s Cay Invitational Tournament 2024
The following event is a InTheBite Captain of the Year Sanctioned Event. The race for the InTheBite 2024 Capt. of the Year points are updated to reflect this event. Congrats to all the winners in the Division. For the standings update Click Here
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