09/11/23 @ 4:04 PM
Official Announcement of 2023 Series Winners
It's finally official!
Capt. Geno Sauers and Trash Man, a 64' Weaver owned by Ben Wall, are the winners of the 35th South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfishing Series with 8 blue marlin releases and 11 sailfish releases!!!!
Congratulations to Geno, Ben, Kyle, Joe, Chris, Brian and to everyone else on this top tier sport fishing team! What a stellar season!
All of us at the Gov Cup look forward to celebrating with the Trash Man team and our other winners at the Awards Reception later this month.
A total of 69 blue marlin, three white marlin, one spearfish, and 213 sailfish were released over the course of four tournament legs: the Bohicket Marina Invitational Billfish Tournament, the 55th Annual Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament, the Carolina Billfish Classic, and the Edisto Invitational Billfish Tournament. Thank you for yet another exceptional year of sport fishing here in South Carolina!
07/22/23 @ 3:24 PM
Edisto Day 3: Lines Out
It was another great day of fishing during the Edisto Invitational Billfish Tournament, the final leg of the South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfishing Series! The fleet is now on their way back to the Marina at Edisto Beach.
Based on unofficial reports from the water, the 38 crews released 4 blue marlin and 107 sailfish in 3 days of fishing. Tournament results will remain unofficial until staff are able to verify billfish releases.
The unofficial Series champion will also be announced once staff have had the opportunity to review today's catch.
Come on down to the marina from 5-7 PM for meatfish (dolphin, wahoo, and tuna) weight-in and to welcome the fleet back to Edisto Beach!
Jul 22 @ 3:03 PM
Hydrosphere
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 3:03 PM
Syked Out
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 2:56 PM
Mister Pete
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 2:46 PM
Sportin' Life
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 2:39 PM
Hydrosphere
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 2:28 PM
Trashman
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 2:20 PM
Glazed
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 2:15 PM
Reel Hook Up
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 1:34 PM
Buddy Rowe
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 1:34 PM
Reel Hook Up
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 1:27 PM
Anticipation
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 1:24 PM
Sea Fix
Sidney Thomas released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 1:20 PM
Sportin' Life
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 1:10 PM
Trashman
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @12:57 PM
Syked Out
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @12:46 PM
Sea Fix
Sidney Thomas released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @12:39 PM
Trashman
Released a blue marlin.
Jul 22 @12:30 PM
Sportin' Life
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @12:30 PM
Sportin' Life
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @11:54 AM
Reel Hook Up
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @11:44 AM
Mister Pete
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @11:44 AM
Double G
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @11:44 AM
Double G
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @11:41 AM
Trashman
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @11:37 AM
Sportin' Life
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @11:15 AM
Syked Out
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @11:13 AM
Trashman
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @11:12 AM
Mister Pete
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @10:32 AM
Legal Holiday
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @10:30 AM
Sea Fix
Sidney Thomas released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @10:23 AM
Anticipation
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @10:16 AM
Reel Hook Up
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @10:07 AM
Sportin' Life
Released a blue marlin.
Jul 22 @ 9:50 AM
Mister Pete
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 9:35 AM
Legal Holiday
Eugenie Barrow released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 9:24 AM
Anticipation
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 9:20 AM
Mister Pete
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 8:48 AM
Pistol
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 8:35 AM
Hydrosphere
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 8:29 AM
Triple B
Released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 8:27 AM
Sea Fix
Sidney Thomas released a sailfish.
Jul 22 @ 8:18 AM
Home Run
Released a sailfish.
07/22/23 @ 8:16 AM
Edisto Day 3: Lines In
Lines are in the water on the final day of the Edisto Invitational Billfish Tournament, the last day of the 2023 Series! 32 boats are fishing for the tournament title today.
Jul 22 @ 8:15 AM
Trashman
Released a sailfish.
07/21/23 @ 4:17 PM
Edisto Day 2: Lines Out!
Lines are out of the water for the two boats that fished day 2 of the Edisto Invitational Billfish Tournament!
Sweet Spot, the tournament’s current unofficial leader after releasing three sails and a blue today, will head back to her home port at Toler's Cove Marina!
Come on down to the docks to see all the boats at the Marina at Edisto Beach and to welcome Bench Mark back to the island.
Jul 21 @ 3:02 PM
Triple B
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 3:01 PM
Tighten up
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 3:01 PM
Summer Girl
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 3:01 PM
Stove Pipe
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 3:00 PM
Sportin' Life
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 3:00 PM
Soundwaves
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:59 PM
Shady Lady
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:59 PM
Sea Tiger
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:58 PM
Sea Fix
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:58 PM
Reel Steel
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:57 PM
Reel Legacy
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:57 PM
Reel Hook Up
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:56 PM
Miss Fishin
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:56 PM
Mama Love
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:55 PM
Legal Holiday
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:55 PM
Kickback
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:54 PM
Kalli Cat
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:54 PM
Just One More
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:53 PM
Hydrosphere
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:53 PM
Home Run
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:53 PM
Home Advantage REEL-t
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:52 PM
Holy Mackerel
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:52 PM
Hay Fever
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:51 PM
Glazed
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:51 PM
Electric Bill
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:51 PM
Double G
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:50 PM
Daymaker
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:49 PM
Cuttin' Out
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:49 PM
Buddy Rowe
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:49 PM
Bench Mark
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:48 PM
Anticipation
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:27 PM
Trashman
Edisto Tournament Participation
Jul 21 @ 2:13 PM
Sweet Spot
Holly McAlhany released a blue marlin.
07/21/23 @ 2:02 PM
Special Offer from Artist Steve T. Goione
Along with the stunning trophies carved by Chris Costello, this year's South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfishing Series winner will take home a custom original print by world renowned artist Steve Goione. Following the season, Steve will work closely with the Series winner to design a piece that will feature their boat, along with other special elements to help bring the print to life.
This special offer is a great opportunity to win a timeless award. Tomorrow afternoon, we should know who will win this special offer after an unofficial Series winner is announced 🎉
Steve is also on site at the Marina at Edisto Beach this weekend. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see his work and chat with him!
Jul 21 @12:46 PM
Sweet Spot
Holly McAlhany released a sailfish.
Jul 21 @12:00 PM
Bench Mark
Released a sailfish.
Jul 21 @11:41 AM
Sweet Spot
Holly McAlhany released a sailfish.
Jul 21 @11:22 AM
Bench Mark
Released a sailfish.
07/21/23 @ 10:17 AM
Thank You to our Corporate Sponsors!
We'd like to take a minute to shoutout our four major sponsors: Davis & Floyd Inc., US Brick, Martech Research, and Western Branch Diesel in partnership with Johnson & Towers!
Learn more about our many sponsors here: https://govcup.dnr.sc.gov/Sponsors/
Jul 21 @ 9:42 AM
Sweet Spot
Holly McAlhany released a sailfish.
07/21/23 @ 8:09 AM
Edisto Day 2: Lines In!
Lines are in the water on Day 2 of the Edisto Invitational Billfish Tournament, the final leg of the South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfishing Series. Bench Mark and Sweet Spot are the only two boats fishing today.
Jul 20 @ 6:54 PM
Sweet Spot
Holly McAlhany weighed a 7.7 lbs dolphin
Jul 20 @ 5:30 PM
Summer Girl
Anne Hatcher White weighed a 4.6 lbs dolphin
Jul 20 @ 5:30 PM
Tighten up
Harper Burke weighed a 4.7 lbs dolphin
Jul 20 @ 5:25 PM
Sea Fix
Sidney Thomas weighed a 15.7 lbs dolphin
Jul 20 @ 5:05 PM
Voodoo Child
Bull Adams weighed a 14.4 lbs wahoo
07/20/23 @ 4:39 PM
Wrong Species
The Anticipation had a shark. They are heading back now.
07/20/23 @ 3:37 PM
Edisto Day 1: Lines Out!
Lines are out of the water on Day 1 of the Edisto Invitational Billfish Tournament. Based on unofficial reports, the fleet of 38 boats released 81 sailfish and 1 blue marlin.
The Anticipation is currently hooked up to a blue marlin that they have been fighting since 1:00 PM. We will keep everyone posted as soon as we learn more.
Boats are expected to return to the Marina at Edisto Beach at around 5:00 PM. Come on down to the docks to welcome them back from a busy day of fishing!
Jul 20 @ 3:01 PM
Sportin' Life
Released a sailfish.
Jul 20 @ 3:01 PM
Pistol
Released a sailfish.
Jul 20 @ 2:56 PM
Daymaker
Released a sailfish.
Jul 20 @ 2:54 PM
Mister Pete
Released a sailfish.
Jul 20 @ 2:47 PM
Retainage
Released a sailfish.
