Attending an El Pescado Grande Invitational Awards Banquet is a treat. Smiling faces adorn Northeast Florida's finest blue marlin anglers. Opponents mingle and mix, reliving the tournament's highest moments.
Competition is over, let's get on with the party becomes the call.
Following a surf and turf dinner fit for a king, Tournament Director Jim Blalock and Tournament Chairman Buck Autry took front stage to present the awards. The undisputed winner of the 12th El Pescado Grande Invitational is Winner's Circle . The boat, campaigned by WBS angler Joe Knecht , outclassed the field two to one. Winner's Circle released a blue marlin, earning 400 points on Day One, then secured top position with the only billfish release on the second day, adding another 400 points, for a total of 800 points. Ringleader came in third on the strength of a blue release during the afternoon on Day One.