The inaugural Rooster Rodeo was a hoedown success. Country music, a mechanical bull and a whole lot of roosters set the tone for this new single species tournament. 40 anglers distributed over 11 teams, donned their newly acquired cowboy hats and rode out at sunrise Saturday morning with lassos and spinning rods in hand.
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]]>We hope to reschedule for a future date in 2020 and hope even more for a quick end to this difficult situation affecting the world at large.
Our apololgies for the inconveniences that this government decision causes to those that had registered for this tournament.
Sincerely,
Marina Pez Vela Tournaments
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Pescadora with Captain Mainor, jumped out to an early lead finding some big +36 inch roosters early in the morning, scoring the team 150 points for each release. And Wahoo and Sky also found big roosters early to put them in the hunt, What’s Apping in their release videos to tournament headquarters.
Live bait was hard to come by and with jacks and needle fish stealing bait, teams started to run low by mid-day and had to rearm. Good Day and Captain Manuel, finally found the bite in the afternoon and released 5 roosters, 1 +24 in. for 100 points and 4 +36 in. for 150 points each, given them 700 points and enough for third place. Pescadora had the hot rod all day, capturing, videoing and releasing 8 roosters, all giants at 150 points each, giving them a total of 1200 points and 2nd place. And a special mention goes out to Junior Angler, Ian “tired arms” Oporta, who not only reeled in those 8 giant roosters, but also the largest rooster of the tournament at 41 inches.
But it was Bobby McGuiness and his team of cowboys on Kamila that came prepared for battle. One after another they brought small rooster after small rooster to the boat, each for a quick measure, video and release. And while little roosters releases were only 50 points each, they rode 31 releases all the way to the podium and their 1st Place Finish and a check for $1900.00.
Style was important and Offshore Lifestyle (www.offshorelifestyle.com) provided the highest quality shirts for all our participants that paired perfectly with the Rooster Rodeo Cowboy hats and keychains. And sponsors Heineken, Flor de Caña Rum and the Double Hook Sports Bar kept everybody fed and hydrated like they do for all of our Marina Pez Vela tournaments. And a special thanks to Outdoors TV Costa Rica, who covered the whole event and will be preparing a 30 minute Rooster Rodeo show to air on Costa Rica national TV (on TD+) later next month.
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]]>The Rooster Rodeo is a Fishing Tournament scheduled to take place at Marina Pez Vela in Quepos Costa Rica on March 7, 2020. The Rooster Rodeo is the property of and organized by, Marina Pez Vela, S A, a corporation organized under the laws of Costa Rica; Corporate identification number 3-101-298191. Marine Pez Vela participates in the tournament as the hosting facility, and has sole responsibility for tournament operations. While all efforts are made to keep this information current, all rules published on this website shall be considered unofficial. Official rules will be distributed and announced at the registration check-in and captains meeting. All participants agree to the terms of these rules by participating in the tournament. All participants should also agree to the rules by signing the registration forms at the tournament site.
The Tournament
The Rooster Rodeo is a one day team event with top-team honors going to the teams that accumulating the most Roosterfish release points during the tournament. . Prizes pay down to fifth place. The tournament will award a cash prize, to the top 5 teams with the most video documented release points.
| General Entry (Mandatory) | $250.00 |
| Roosterfish Release Points Jackpot (optional) | $100.00 |
| Total (All In) | $350.00 |
Entry Fee
The Team registration fee is $250.00 with the Team consisting of 1 to 5 anglers. This basic registration fee covers the participation of the registered anglers. It also covers attendance at any planned entertainment and social activities. The angler fee does not cover the daily boat charter expense. Charter boats are available for hire through the tournament office.
A final registration will take place from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., with a kickoff social from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., March 6th, 2020, at MARINA PEZ VELA. All anglers and boat captains must attend the scheduled anglers/captains meeting at 6:30 p.m. Anglers that are pre-registered and anglers needing to register must send at least one representative to obtain tournament credentials. Anglers, captains and mates are obligated to accept and be bound by all the rules and instruction changes announced during this meeting.
Scoring
- Rooster Release: 50 points each
- Bonus Points: (over 24”): 50 points added
- Bonus Points: (over 36”): 50 points added
A rooster release is worth 50 points
If the rooster clearly measures over the 24” line on the official tournament ruler, an additional 50 points will be added, thus scoring the team a total of 100 points for that rooster release.
If the rooster clearly measures over the 36″ line on the official tournament ruler, the +24″ 50 points will be added and the +36″ 50 point bonus will be added, thus scoring the team a total of 150 points for that rooster release.
Angler, Crew and Boat Requirements:
Without exception, each boat must have on board one designated boat captain and at least one designated mate. Captain and crew changes are allowed but must be communicated to the tournament committee prior to the day’s fishing. There is a limit of five registered anglers per boat in this tournament; however, if an angler drops out prior to the fishing day, a substitute angler can be signed on with the team if he/she registers before the start of the day’s fishing. Registered guests are allowed on the boats as non-participants but are not allowed to partake in the fishing in any way. Boats may receive aid from other boats in the form of towing in the event of mechanical failure. All participants must exercise good and courteous sportsmanship whether at the dock, under way or fishing.
Schedule of Events
Event location and weigh in: MARINA PEZ VELA QUEPOS
March 6th, 2020
- 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Final registration
- 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Kickoff at Marina Pez Vela.
- 6:30 – Mandatory Captain’s meeting (one team member must attend)
March 7th, 2020
- 5:30 a.m. (Fishing day): registration desk open for check out
- 6:30 a.m. Boats may leave the Marina (make sure you check out with Tournament desk)
- 7:00 a.m. lines in.
- 3:00 p.m. lines out
- Video Check in from 3:00 – 6:00 pm
- ALL TEAMS must be checked in by 6:00 pm.
- 5:30 – 7:30 Dockside Social
- 7:30 p.m. Awards
Unofficial Rules (IGFA Modified)
While all efforts are made to keep this information current, all rules published on this website shall be considered unofficial. Official rules will be distributed and announced at the registration check-in and Captains meeting. All participants agree to the terms of these rules by participating in the tournament.
IGFA rules and tackle apply in this tournament unless otherwise stated. It is the responsibility of each registered angler and crew member to know, understand and abide by IGFA and tournament rules during this competition. Any angler, captain or mate who breaks any IGFA or tournament rule will be deemed ineligible for any prize, award, honor, or recognition and may be immediately expelled and disqualified from this and future tournaments without a refund of any jackpot or registration fees.
- HOOK N HAND rule applies. Any team member may hook a fish and pass to another angler. The Captain & Mates may hook a fish but must pass the rod to a registered angler for boating!
- Wind-on leaders are permitted but may not exceed 30 feet as per IGFA rules. For a complete list of IGFA rules, go to www.igfa.org.
Marina Pez Vela Quepos, S A will appoint the Tournament Rules Committee. The rules committee is appointed to apply rules, assign or take away points, and indicate the winners of the tournament without recourse. All anglers commit to accept and abide by the results indicated to the administration of the Roosterfish Rodeo by the Tournament Rules Committee. The tournament committee reserves the privilege of changing the rules, start, and finishing times for any reason it deems necessary. All decisions of the Rules Committee are final and non-appealable.
Photographs
We always look forward to receiving great photos and videos of your Tournament experience! We can down load from most video and still cameras!
Line
All fishing line will be allowed except for wire line. Wire leader is not allowed in the tournament..
Leader
The length of the leader is the overall length, including any swivel, lure or hook arrangement. In all line classes exceeding 20 pounds (10 kg), the leader shall be limited to 30 feet (9.14 meters). The combined length of the double line and the leader shall not exceed 40 feet (12.19 meters) tot
Rods
Unlimited in use or numbers max 50 pound
Teasers
Unlimited in use or numbers.
Baits
Dead bait, live bait, lures and any combination thereof are permitted in this tournament.
Hooks
All tournament participants must use non-offset circle hooks for all species whenever natural baits or natural-bait/artificial-lure combinations are used. IGFA & Costa Rica Law apply.
The tournament committee holds the right to examine any hook sets, line and/or leaders at any time during the event. Refusal to allow the tournament rules and judging committee to examine any hook sets, line and/or leaders will result in immediate disqualification from the event without a refund of any or registration fees and/or Jackpot moneys.
Fishing Hours
Fishing will commence at 7 a.m. “lines in” and end at 3 p.m. “lines out” on March 7th, 2020. The tournament director’s time will act as the official time for the start and end of fishing time each day.
Video check In
Teams must provide valid video of hook up and release of all Roosterfish. Video must show team ID Card (provided at check out), Angler, and correct fish release (official release ruler provided). Video must also have the correct time and date. Make sure your cameras are formatted correctly prior to lines in.
- In the event of a tie, the team that releases earliest wins.
- All winners may be asked to take and pass a polygraph examination.
Radio/Communications
Tournament Control will be using main channel 27 and back up channel 24 for Tournament communications. Hook up and releases are to be called into radio control on Channel 27. Provide “BOAT NAME and Species released”
Weather
There is no weather committee. The tournament is conducted on a fish-at-your-own-risk basis. If any portion of the tournament is fished and a team or teams land or release fish that match the tournament’s eligible species and minimum weight limits, then prizes will be awarded.
Protests
Participants may lodge protests against any catch which they believe was not made in accordance with these rules. All protests must be stated in writing and accompanied by $500. The tournament rules and committee judges may call a protest hearing at their discretion; a protest hearing is not guaranteed. All protests will be settled on the day of the incident. All protests on March 7th must be in the hands of the tournament’s designated rules official by 6 p.m. on the day of the alleged incident unless there is a protest regarding a boat that comes to check in late. The protesting party, as well as the accused team members, captain and crew, must be present at any official protest hearing. The tournament rules and judging committee may refuse to consider any protest evidence not submitted at the protest hearing in the presence of the protested team. If the protesting or protested team fails to show up for the protest hearing, that team forfeits its right to submit evidence. Should the protest be accepted and awarded on behalf of the protesting party the $500 fee will be returned to the protestors. Should, for any reason, the protest not be ruled in the favor of the protesting party the $500 will be donated to charity. Decisions of the tournament rules and judging committee with regard to protests are final, non-appealable, and non-justiciable. All anglers, teams, and/or participants commit to accept the decisions of the Tournament Rules and judgment committee, the Dorado Derby Tournament, and Corporation Marina Pez Vela Quepos, S A, without legal or judicial liability and accept the rules and results of the Rules and Judging Committee.
Sportsmanlike Conduct
All participants are expected to maintain a reasonable and sportsmanlike demeanor at all times throughout the tournament. Unsportsmanlike or threatening conduct towards tournament organizers or other participants, or any other behavior which the tournament organizers deem inappropriate, in their sole discretion, will result in immediate disqualification of the entire team with no refund of entry fee.
Publicity Release
Hereinafter, Roosterfish Rodeo and Marina Pez Vela Quepos , S.A. and their respective licensees, affiliates or assigns are granted the unrestricted, irrevocable and perpetual worldwide right to record, reproduce, copy, edit, publish, exhibit, exploit, and/or license others to use any and all media generated by; the Anglers video and/or picture cameras, videos and pictures taken by the tournament administration during all of the activities of the tournament, as well as any other electronic media or graphic material produce during the tournament by the tournament administration, including fishing stories of things that happened to boats, interviews, publicity and marketing. There is no obligation to the licensed party to use part or any of the material. The rights granted shall not revert to the anglers for the lack of use of the Licensed party. Full Release of Liability is granted in favor of Marina Pez Vela, S.A. and/or its representatives.
Personal Risk Release
I hereby acknowledge that the Tournament activities are dangerous and hazardous, and may carry the risk for serious injuries, damages to the property and/or could even carry the death of the participants and the complete loss of property. I hereby release, irrevocably, in all of the extent and for perpetuity, the Organizers of the Roosterfish Rodeo, as well as the Company Marina Pez Vela Quepos, S.A. and its representatives, as well as the Rules and Judging Committee, and any other organizer, for any event of injury or death or loss of property, resulting from the developing of all of the activities of the Tournament. I hereby acknowledge and I am clear, that I participate, in my own will, because I want to participate, and that I understand all of the risks involved in fishing and in going into the ocean on board of a boat, and thus I understand the risks involved in the activities of the tournament, are not the responsibility of the organizers of the tournament, and therefore, I agree to indemnify, release and hold harmless, the rules and judging committee, the Roosterfish Rodeo, Marina Pez Vela Quepos, S.A. and its representatives, administrators and organizers, and Marina Pez Vela Quepos, S.A., from any damages, costs, expenses or liabilities regarding the tournament activities on which I participate knowing of all of the risks.
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| # | Team Name | Boat Name | Heaviest Dorado | Dorado #2 | Dorado #3 | Total Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #: 1 | Team Name: Spanish Fly | Boat Name: Spanish Fly | Heaviest Dorado: 58,24 | Dorado #2: 18,24 | Dorado #3: 19,98 | Total Weight: 96,46 |
| #: 2 | Team Name: Koquitos Light | Boat Name: Gunner | Heaviest Dorado: 54,78 | Dorado #2: 20,76 | Dorado #3: 44,52 | Total Weight: 120,06 |
| #: 3 | Team Name: Dan Moran | Boat Name: Nautiventures | Heaviest Dorado: 54,24 | Dorado #2: 20,74 | Dorado #3: 19,96 | Total Weight: 94,94 |
| #: 4 | Team Name: Portafino | Boat Name: Portafino | Heaviest Dorado: 51,5 | Dorado #2: 24,34 | Dorado #3: 25,52 | Total Weight: 101,36 |
| #: 5 | Team Name: Payton´s Pirate | Boat Name: Good Day | Heaviest Dorado: 50,54 | Dorado #2: 26,36 | Dorado #3: 23,4 | Total Weight: 100,3 |
| #: 6 | Team Name: Big Eye II | Boat Name: Big Eye II | Heaviest Dorado: 50,16 | Dorado #2: 24,2 | Dorado #3: 47,38 | Total Weight: 121,74 |
| #: 7 | Team Name: Offshore Costa Rica Club | Boat Name: Caballo de Mar | Heaviest Dorado: 45,06 | Dorado #2: 23,06 | Dorado #3: 22,98 | Total Weight: 91,1 |
| #: 8 | Team Name: 2 CR Real Estate | Boat Name: Sea Hawk | Heaviest Dorado: 44,7 | Dorado #2: 24,04 | Dorado #3: 23,02 | Total Weight: 91,76 |
| #: 9 | Team Name: Quepos Fishing | Boat Name: Moon Walker | Heaviest Dorado: 43,38 | Dorado #2: 22,1 | Dorado #3: 26,04 | Total Weight: 91,52 |
| #: 10 | Team Name: Cowboy | Boat Name: Cowboy | Heaviest Dorado: 42,92 | Dorado #2: 19,74 | Dorado #3: 18,78 | Total Weight: 81,44 |
| #: 11 | Team Name: Top Fly | Boat Name: Top Fly | Heaviest Dorado: 31,68 | Dorado #2: 25,52 | Dorado #3: 23,36 | Total Weight: 80,56 |
| #: 12 | Team Name: JLL Team | Boat Name: Swordfish | Heaviest Dorado: 30,98 | Dorado #2: 22,56 | Dorado #3: 29,42 | Total Weight: 82,96 |
| #: 13 | Team Name: Portafolio | Boat Name: Pescadora | Heaviest Dorado: 28,66 | Dorado #2: 24,38 | Dorado #3: 28,46 | Total Weight: 81,5 |
| #: 14 | Team Name: Master´s of the Sky | Boat Name: Stress Reliever | Heaviest Dorado: 26,8 | Dorado #2: 21,48 | Dorado #3: 21,26 | Total Weight: 69,54 |
| #: 15 | Team Name: Three Brothers | Boat Name: Three Brothers | Heaviest Dorado: 25,94 | Dorado #2: 25,24 | Dorado #3: 23,32 | Total Weight: 74,5 |
| #: 16 | Team Name: Un toque | Boat Name: Un toque | Heaviest Dorado: 25,58 | Dorado #2: 22,46 | Dorado #3: 21,4 | Total Weight: 69,44 |
| #: 17 | Team Name: Los Folladores | Boat Name: Sea Hag | Heaviest Dorado: 23,36 | Dorado #2: 23,06 | Dorado #3: 21,98 | Total Weight: 68,4 |
| #: 18 | Team Name: Dorado Mafia | Boat Name: Pura Vida | Heaviest Dorado: 22 | Dorado #2: 20,1 | Dorado #3: 21,6 | Total Weight: 63,7 |
| #: 19 | Team Name: Los Cuchisapos | Boat Name: Mirse Azul | Heaviest Dorado: 20,44 | Dorado #2: 15,22 | Dorado #3: 18,66 | Total Weight: 54,32 |
| #: 20 | Team Name: Pez Loco | Boat Name: Chaser | Heaviest Dorado: 19,52 | Dorado #2: 18,32 | Dorado #3: 19,48 | Total Weight: 57,32 |
| #: 21 | Team Name: Trifecta | Boat Name: Trifecta | Heaviest Dorado: 21,02 | Dorado #2: 16,62 | Dorado #3: 14,86 | Total Weight: 52,5 |
| #: 22 | Team Name: Shake n Bake | Boat Name: Shake n Bake | Heaviest Dorado: 22,52 | Dorado #2: 19,3 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 41,82 |
| #: 23 | Team Name: MPV TEAM | Boat Name: Reel Deal | Heaviest Dorado: 27,58 | Dorado #2: 20,58 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 48,16 |
| #: 24 | Team Name: Relentless | Boat Name: Relentless | Heaviest Dorado: 47,64 | Dorado #2: 19,7 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 67,34 |
| #: 25 | Team Name: Dream II | Boat Name: Dream II | Heaviest Dorado: 19,48 | Dorado #2: 17,38 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 36,86 |
| #: 26 | Team Name: Hatta Dream | Boat Name: Hatta Dream | Heaviest Dorado: 17,42 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 17,42 |
| #: 27 | Team Name: TD+ | Boat Name: Amy´s Dream | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 28 | Team Name: Frenzy MAAS | Boat Name: Frenzy | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 29 | Team Name: Team Kelly Down | Boat Name: Kelly Down | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 30 | Team Name: Team Raven | Boat Name: Raven | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 31 | Team Name: Mas Ceviche | Boat Name: Wahoo | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 32 | Team Name: Team Pacific Fy | Boat Name: Pacific Fly | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 33 | Team Name: Macho Team | Boat Name: Mar I | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 34 | Team Name: Mi Novia | Boat Name: Mi Novia | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 35 | Team Name: Spit or Swallow | Boat Name: Spit or Swallow | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 36 | Team Name: Chloe Frijole | Boat Name: Chloe Frijole | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 37 | Team Name: Knot Easy | Boat Name: Knot Easy | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 38 | Team Name: Delco Desperados | Boat Name: Top Notch | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 39 | Team Name: Team Bandit | Boat Name: Bandit | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| #: 40 | Team Name: Caliente | Boat Name: Caliente | Heaviest Dorado: 0 | Dorado #2: 0 | Dorado #3: 0 | Total Weight: 0 |
| # | Team Name | Boat Name | Heaviest Dorado | Dorado #2 | Dorado #3 | Total Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #: 1 | Team Name: Super Fly | Boat Name: Super Fly | Heaviest Dorado: 52,30 | Dorado #2: 48,22 | Dorado #3: 27,72 | Total Weight: 128,24 |
| #: 2 | Team Name: Pelagic Magic | Boat Name: Pelagic Magic | Heaviest Dorado: 51,02 | Dorado #2: 32,74 | Dorado #3: 29,74 | Total Weight: 113,50 |
| #: 3 | Team Name: Spanish Fly | Boat Name: Spanish Fly | Heaviest Dorado: 49,82 | Dorado #2: 46,30 | Dorado #3: 28,08 | Total Weight: 124,20 |
| #: 4 | Team Name: Mujeres de Marina Pez Vela | Boat Name: Good Day | Heaviest Dorado: 49,10 | Dorado #2: 23,20 | Dorado #3: 22,10 | Total Weight: 94,40 |
| #: 5 | Team Name: Pacific Fly | Boat Name: Pacific Fly | Heaviest Dorado: 47,14 | Dorado #2: 22,16 | Dorado #3: 21,72 | Total Weight: 91,02 |
| #: 6 | Team Name: Offshore Lifestyle | Boat Name: Offshore Lifestyle | Heaviest Dorado: 34,58 | Dorado #2: 31,74 | Dorado #3: 26,42 | Total Weight: 92,74 |
| #: 7 | Team Name: Frenzy MASS | Boat Name: Frenzy | Heaviest Dorado: 33,26 | Dorado #2: 32,86 | Dorado #3: 30,18 | Total Weight: 96,30 |
| #: 8 | Team Name: Nauti Ventures | Boat Name: Nauti Ventures | Heaviest Dorado: 31,54 | Dorado #2: 26,48 | Dorado #3: 24,04 | Total Weight: 82,06 |
| #: 9 | Team Name: Gunner | Boat Name: Gunner | Heaviest Dorado: 30,70 | Dorado #2: 27,98 | Dorado #3: 25,48 | Total Weight: 84,16 |
| #: 10 | Team Name: Team Keith | Boat Name: Raven | Heaviest Dorado: 29,92 | Dorado #2: 23,14 | Dorado #3: 18,44 | Total Weight: 71,50 |
| #: 11 | Team Name: Below Me | Boat Name: Montauk | Heaviest Dorado: 29,52 | Dorado #2: 26,66 | Dorado #3: 21,98 | Total Weight: 78,16 |
| #: 12 | Team Name: The Sagicoreanos | Boat Name: Mar I | Heaviest Dorado: 29,48 | Dorado #2: 22,06 | Dorado #3: 18,64 | Total Weight: 70,18 |
| #: 13 | Team Name: Team TRAESA | Boat Name: Three Brothers | Heaviest Dorado: 29,44 | Dorado #2: 19,26 | Dorado #3: 0,00 | Total Weight: 48,70 |
| #: 14 | Team Name: Kelly Dawn | Boat Name: Kelly Dawn | Heaviest Dorado: 29,34 | Dorado #2: 25,10 | Dorado #3: 25,04 | Total Weight: 79,48 |
| #: 15 | Team Name: Fughgeddaboudit | Boat Name: Fughgeddaboudit | Heaviest Dorado: 29,04 | Dorado #2: 25,92 | Dorado #3: 23,98 | Total Weight: 78,94 |
| #: 16 | Team Name: Portafolio Desarrollo | Boat Name: Happy Ending II | Heaviest Dorado: 28,42 | Dorado #2: 27,16 | Dorado #3: 24,04 | Total Weight: 79,62 |
| #: 17 | Team Name: Team Boston Whaler | Boat Name: Bamboo | Heaviest Dorado: 28,38 | Dorado #2: 21,10 | Dorado #3: 20,74 | Total Weight: 70,22 |
| #: 18 | Team Name: Team Pelagic | Boat Name: Rock Star | Heaviest Dorado: 28,12 | Dorado #2: 26,70 | Dorado #3: 24,90 | Total Weight: 79,72 |
| #: 19 | Team Name: Capitán Galán | Boat Name: Capitán Galán | Heaviest Dorado: 28,04 | Dorado #2: 23,66 | Dorado #3: 22,48 | Total Weight: 74,18 |
| #: 20 | Team Name: Team 2 Costa Rica Real Estate | Boat Name: Sea Hawk | Heaviest Dorado: 27,92 | Dorado #2: 26,02 | Dorado #3: 24,36 | Total Weight: 78,30 |
| #: 21 | Team Name: Team Julio | Boat Name: Mirse Azul | Heaviest Dorado: 27,82 | Dorado #2: 23,00 | Dorado #3: 20,94 | Total Weight: 71,76 |
| #: 22 | Team Name: Yacht Yard Boys | Boat Name: Los Gatos | Heaviest Dorado: 27,64 | Dorado #2: 27,20 | Dorado #3: 23,84 | Total Weight: 78,68 |
| #: 23 | Team Name: Auto Transportes San Antonio | Boat Name: Tres Niñas | Heaviest Dorado: 27,38 | Dorado #2: 21,98 | Dorado #3: 19,72 | Total Weight: 69,08 |
| #: 24 | Team Name: Z Style | Boat Name: Idra II | Heaviest Dorado: 25,52 | Dorado #2: 20,46 | Dorado #3: 16,60 | Total Weight: 62,58 |
| #: 25 | Team Name: Coastal Angler | Boat Name: Dreams II | Heaviest Dorado: 25,38 | Dorado #2: 21,72 | Dorado #3: 0,00 | Total Weight: 47,10 |
| #: 26 | Team Name: Number 1 Fisherman | Boat Name: Cowboy | Heaviest Dorado: 25,26 | Dorado #2: 21,56 | Dorado #3: 18,14 | Total Weight: 64,96 |
| #: 27 | Team Name: Team Bandit | Boat Name: Bandit | Heaviest Dorado: 24,68 | Dorado #2: 22,98 | Dorado #3: 19,16 | Total Weight: 66,82 |
| #: 28 | Team Name: Portafolio Operations | Boat Name: Top Notch | Heaviest Dorado: 24,62 | Dorado #2: 24,58 | Dorado #3: 20,24 | Total Weight: 69,44 |
| #: 29 | Team Name: Caribsea | Boat Name: Caribsea | Heaviest Dorado: 24,58 | Dorado #2: 24,00 | Dorado #3: 23,32 | Total Weight: 71,90 |
| #: 30 | Team Name: Luchini Design | Boat Name: Marlin B | Heaviest Dorado: 23,64 | Dorado #2: 17,32 | Dorado #3: 17,12 | Total Weight: 58,08 |
| #: 31 | Team Name: Reel Men from Gelateria Amorosi | Boat Name: Amy's Dream | Heaviest Dorado: 23,46 | Dorado #2: 22,58 | Dorado #3: 20,46 | Total Weight: 66,50 |
| #: 32 | Team Name: Ballena Banditos | Boat Name: Stress Reliever | Heaviest Dorado: 22,96 | Dorado #2: 20,26 | Dorado #3: 0,00 | Total Weight: 43,22 |
| #: 33 | Team Name: Gestionadora de Credito | Boat Name: Tonare II | Heaviest Dorado: 22,86 | Dorado #2: 21,58 | Dorado #3: 21,36 | Total Weight: 65,80 |
| #: 34 | Team Name: Los Folladores | Boat Name: Sea Hag | Heaviest Dorado: 21,40 | Dorado #2: 19,24 | Dorado #3: 0,00 | Total Weight: 40,64 |
| #: 35 | Team Name: Team Promerica | Boat Name: Moon Walker | Heaviest Dorado: 0,00 | Dorado #2: 0,00 | Dorado #3: 0,00 | Total Weight: 0,00 |
| #: 36 | Team Name: Wing Man | Boat Name: Wing Man | Heaviest Dorado: 0,00 | Dorado #2: 0,00 | Dorado #3: 0,00 | Total Weight: 0,00 |
| #: 37 | Team Name: Chasin Sanity | Boat Name: Monkey Shine | Heaviest Dorado: 0,00 | Dorado #2: 0,00 | Dorado #3: 0,00 | Total Weight: 0,00 |
| #: 38 | Team Name: Hatta Dream | Boat Name: Hatta Dream | Heaviest Dorado: 0,00 | Dorado #2: 0,00 | Dorado #3: 0,00 | Total Weight: 0,00 |
| #: 39 | Team Name: Double Nickel | Boat Name: Double Nickel | Heaviest Dorado: 0,00 | Dorado #2: 0,00 | Dorado #3: 0,00 | Total Weight: 0,00 |
| #: 40 | Team Name: Keep N Trucking | Boat Name: Keep N Trucking | Heaviest Dorado: 0,00 | Dorado #2: 0,00 | Dorado #3: 0,00 | Total Weight: 0,00 |
| #: 41 | Team Name: Amerita | Boat Name: Amerita | Heaviest Dorado: 0,00 | Dorado #2: 0,00 | Dorado #3: 0,00 | Total Weight: 0,00 |
| #: 42 | Team Name: Blind Hog Fishing Team | Boat Name: Big Eye II | Heaviest Dorado: 0,00 | Dorado #2: 0,00 | Dorado #3: 0,00 | Total Weight: 0,00 |
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]]>- Fish against the world’s best for 2 consecutive days as teams use this tournament to sharpen their skills and improve their chances for the Offshore World Championship (OWC) the following week.
- Plenty of first class, record setting, tournament winning Costa Rica charter boats available for your friends and fellow anglers….every size, every budget.
- 2017 Costa Rica tournament numbers have been off the charts, AVERAGING 10 Sailfish & 1 Marlin fish PER TEAM, PER DAY! You need to experience these numbers and be part of tournament billfishing at its best. Want a taste of the action to convince you….check out this video from our 2017 Quepos Billfish Cup last month.
- The MPV Open is a 2018 OWC qualifying event, giving you the chance to earn a ticket to the big dance next year.
- You have to experience Marina Pez Vela for yourself, with 10 private villas, 195 slips and 8 of Costa Rica’s top restaurants located directly on site…you may just decide to never leave. Enjoy this 30 second video on Marina Pez Vela below:
APRIL 20th-21st
- Entry Fee: $2,500 per team (up to 5 anglers)
- Additional Angler: $500
- High percentage tournament payout
- Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
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]]>The Rockstar! Offshore Tournament Presented by PELAGIC lived up to it’s name as Costa Rica’s Funnest Big Game Fishing Tournament – 3 bands, 3 parties, 6 PelagicGIRLs, 27 teams, 236 billfish, and $110,000 in prize money! Watch this high energy, in-your-face recap video. Mark your calendars…. The Rockstar! Offshore Tournament presented by PELAGIC will be returning to Marina Pez Vela next January 11-13, 2018.
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MARINA PEZ VELA [Quepos, Costa Rica] – Rockstar! lives up to it’s name as Costa Rica’s Funnest Big Game Fishing Tournament – 3 bands, 3 parties, 6 PelagicGIRLs, 27 teams, 236 billfish, and $110,000 in prize money!
The sound of AC/DC’s “Hells Bells” radiated from a stack of high voltage amplifiers as a shaggy, Costa Rican guitarist serenated a procession of tournament vessels through the port of Marina Pez Vela. The twenty-seven-team fleet lined up in the warm, Pacific waters off the coastal town of Quepos, Costa Rica with heavy anticipation of red-hot fishing ahead. Directly at 7:00am, twin flares fired to the sky signaled all captains to push their throttles to full as varying sportfishers – large and small – galloped towards the horizon. The Inaugural Rockstar! Offshore Tournament presented by PELAGIC had begun…
Below: The customary shotgun start in front of picturesque Marina Pez Vela was a “blast”
The Rockstar! Offshore Tournament is a team event focusing on the wide variety of species available in the fertile offshore waters of Pacific Costa Rica. Labeled as the country’s “Funnest Big Game Fishing Event”, The Rockstar! featured multiple marina-side bashes, three knock-your-socks-off rock ‘n roll bands, a PelagicGIRL Fashion Show, and offshore tournament extravaganza.
Below: PelagicGIRL Marissa Everhart embodies the true Rockstar! spirit
Host Marina Pez Vela is a true gem of Costa Rica… Tucked along the rugged Pacific coast and dividing the towns of Quepos and Manuel Antonio, Marina Pez Vela is an angler’s paradise offering over 200 wet slips, 8 restaurants/bars, luxury condos, charter and tour center, and full service yacht-yard with 200-ton Marine Travelift.
Below: Marina Pez Vela was the perfect venue for the Inaugural Rockstar! Offshore Tournament presented by PELAGIC
This tournament hosted both a large (35’ and over) and small (34’ and under) boat category, with general divisions of: Billfish Release, Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo. $110,000 in cash prizes were presented to teams for their performance in releasing the most aggregate billfish points (sailfish, blue marlin, black marlin, striped marlin) and/or weighing the heaviest two-fish total of each gamefish species (tuna, wahoo, dorado) during the two-day tournament.
Below: Plenty of dorado and sailfish joined the Rockstar! party
The event kicked off in fine fashion on January 12th as twenty-seven teams committed their entries and jackpot bets to the tunes of Ben Jammin & The Howlers playing live on the main amphitheater stage of Marina Pez Vela – the center piece of Rockstar! Tournament Village. In between sets, the beautiful PelagicGIRLs hosted a super raffle that featured some incredible prizes from Seeker Rods, Orca Coolers, Cutwater Spirits, and Pelagic Gear. The atmosphere was electric, the beverages were flowing, and everyone was geared up for day one of tournament fishing the next morning…
Below: PelagicGIRLs Skylar, Heidi, Heather, Marissa, Michelle, and Christina hosted the super raffle // Standing room only at the Captain’s Meeting
The first day saw 111 combined billfish tallied for our fleet highlighted by a 1200-point release total (9 sailfish & 1 blue marlin) and largest dorado of the day (23 lbs.) for Team Tranquilo. This performance sealed the deal on a triple header of daily jackpots, including levels of High Rollers $5K, $1K Billfish Release, and Dorado. In the small boat category, it was Team Good Day who held the lead for Billfish Release with a combined 800-points (5 sailfish & 1 blue marlin), while Swordfish weighed-in the heaviest dorado (28 lbs.). The evening culminated as the sun sank into the Pacific and Los Mojados played a high-energy mix of reggae-fusion-rock to cap off a great day on the water.
Below: Team Tranquilo wrangles one of their 10 billfish released during day one of the tournament // Los Mojados put on an incredible show // NFL Hall of Famer, Warren Sapp, all-smiles with a Costa Rican mahi
Day two saw a total of 125 billfish released, capped by a tournament-best, single-day score of 1600-points (13 sailfish & 1 blue marlin) and the largest dorado of the day (30 lbs.) by Team Miss Judy, earning them two daily jackpot cash prizes. In the small boat category, both Swordfish and Un Toque ended the day with 500 release points (5 sailfish), a daily jackpot prize that would be split by the two teams. Team Reel Deal took home the daily jackpot for their 28 lb. dorado.
Team Miss Judy weighs-in the heaviest dorado of the two-day tournament
When the dust had settled and all points had been gathered, the tournament fleet released a staggering total 236 billfish, 23 of which were either blue or striped marlin! And, furthermore, of twenty-seven teams entered into the inaugural tournament, ten were awarded cash prizes for their performance.
Earning the largest check of the tournament was Team Tranquilo, featuring an eclectic group consisting of NFL Hall of Famer, Warren Sapp; PelagicGIRLs Skylar Vallancourt and Heidi Hill; and PELAGIC Pro Team Captain Victor Julio with Ken & Amanda Cofer. Capt. Julio is arguably the most-consistent tournament captain on the planet today, having won or placed in the Pacific’s most-prestigious fishing events including the Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Jackpot. This team earned a cash prize of $35,583.33 by winning three day one jackpots (High Rollers $5K, $1K Billfish Release, Dorado) and 2nd Place Overall Billfish. Congrats to Team Tranquilo!
Below: Tranquilo takes center stage with the biggest check of the tournament
Winning 1st Place in the Billfish Release Division was Team Pescadora with a combined release total of 2000-points (14 sailfish & 2 marlin) earning them a check for $12,413.33. They beat out Team Tranquilo (also 2000-points) by scoring their last billfish release 6-minutes earlier. Team Sea Angel took 1st Place Dorado by scoring a fish on each day for an aggregate weight of 45-lbs (17 & 28-lbs). Combined with a $5K High Rollers Day 2 Jackpot, Sea Angel took home a check for $20,690.00. Scoring the only tuna of the tournament was Team Sea Hawk; their 17-lb. yellowfin earned them a check for $7,600.00. Congrats to all our First Place winners!
Below: Pescadora took home the billfish crown // Ben White and Austin Angel of Sea Angel rockin’ out with their solid bull // Great things come in small packages, like this 17-lb. yellowfin that earned Sea Hawk a nice check
In the tournament’s small boat category, it was Team Good Day that walked away with the Billfish Release championship by scoring 1,000-points (7 sailfish & 1 blue marlin) during the two-day event; they cashed in a check of $6,225.00. Team Reel Deal stole the dorado show by winning the division with a two-fish tally of 45-lbs (21 & 24-lbs). Congrats to our Small Boat Category winners!
Below: Team Good Day and Reel Deal victorious in the small boat category
10 of 27 Teams won CASH PRIZES:
Below: Team Frenzy took home the award for most-fun-had during the tournament
On the event’s final night, all winners were welcomed to the concert stage in tournament village and presented with large ceremonial checks and trophies by Gray Taxidermy. The night was an evening of celebration in Marina Pez Vela, capped with an awesome rock-n-roll concert by Mustang65 that included a fireworks extravaganza and send-off of Queen’s hit track “We are the Champions”.
Below: Mustang65 rocked the stage on the final night of the tournament
We’d like to give a huge THANK YOU to Marina Pez Vela for hosting this great event; to our fine sponsors and friends Seeker Fishing Rods, Orca Coolers, Gray Taxidermy, and Cutwater Spirits for going above and beyond as always to provide some incredible prizes and donations; and to everyone who attended this inaugural event to make it one we’ll soon never forget.
Mark your calendars…. The Rockstar! Offshore Tournament presented by PELAGIC will be returning to Marina Pez Vela next January 11-13, 2018!
By PELAGIC GEAR | Words: Colin Sarfeh | Photos: PELAGIC, Zac Yarbrough, JJ Slater
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2017 Official Scoreboard
Big Boat Division
| Day 1 | Day 2 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boat Names |
S |
M |
Day 1 Total |
S |
M |
Day 2 Total |
Last Release |
Total |
|
Pescadora |
6 |
1 |
900 |
8 |
1 |
1100 |
2:40 PM |
2000 |
|
Tranquilo |
9 |
1 |
1200 |
8 |
0 |
800 |
2:46 PM |
2000 |
|
Frenzy |
9 |
0 |
900 |
7 |
1 |
1000 |
2:05 PM |
1900 |
|
Monkey Shine |
4 |
1 |
700 |
6 |
2 |
1200 |
2:59 PM |
1900 |
|
Bill Fish |
5 |
2 |
1100 |
2 |
2 |
800 |
3:27 PM |
1900 |
|
Miss Judy |
2 |
0 |
200 |
13 |
1 |
1600 |
2:40 PM |
1800 |
|
Sea Angel |
8 |
0 |
800 |
4 |
2 |
1000 |
2:50 PM |
1800 |
|
Porto Fino |
5 |
1 |
800 |
7 |
0 |
700 |
2:57 PM |
1500 |
|
Marlin Darlin |
8 |
0 |
800 |
6 |
0 |
600 |
2:41 PM |
1400 |
|
Sante |
2 |
1 |
500 |
8 |
0 |
800 |
2:18 PM |
1300 |
|
Carnivore |
6 |
0 |
600 |
4 |
1 |
700 |
2:27 PM |
1300 |
|
El Jefe |
5 |
0 |
500 |
4 |
1 |
700 |
2:28 PM |
1200 |
|
Top Notch |
4 |
0 |
400 |
5 |
0 |
500 |
1:37 PM |
900 |
|
Double Nickel |
3 |
0 |
300 |
0 |
2 |
600 |
2:41 PM |
900 |
|
Fish Tank |
3 |
0 |
300 |
5 |
0 |
500 |
2:17 PM |
800 |
|
Over Easy |
2 |
0 |
200 |
5 |
0 |
500 |
2:52 PM |
700 |
|
Bob Along |
3 |
1 |
600 |
1 |
0 |
100 |
8:44 AM |
700 |
|
Watt's Up |
2 |
0 |
200 |
2 |
0 |
200 |
1:24 PM |
400 |
|
Sea Hawk |
4 |
0 |
400 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12:50 PM |
400 |
|
Wahoo Total Points
No Entries Found
Tuna Total Points
| Day 1 | Day 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Boat Names |
Tuna |
Tuna |
Total |
Sea Hawk |
17 |
17 |
Dorado Total Points
| Day 1 | Day 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Boat Names |
Dorado |
Dorado |
Total |
Sea Angel |
17 |
28 |
45 |
Miss Judy |
30 |
30 |
|
Frenzy |
28 |
28 |
|
Over Easy |
25 |
25 |
|
Tranquilo |
23 |
23 |
|
El Jefe |
22 |
22 |
|
Porto Fino |
21 |
21 |
|
Top Notch |
19 |
19 |
|
Double Nickel |
18 |
18 |
Small Boat Division
| Day 1 | Day 2 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boat Names |
S |
M |
Day 1 Total |
S |
M |
Day 2 Total |
Last Release |
Total |
|
Good Day |
5 |
1 |
800 |
2 |
0 |
200 |
1:30 PM |
1000 |
|
Swordfish |
2 |
1 |
500 |
5 |
0 |
500 |
2:06 PM |
1000 |
|
Un Toque |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
500 |
2:11 PM |
500 |
|
Reel Deal |
2 |
0 |
200 |
3 |
0 |
300 |
2:42 PM |
500 |
|
Los Gatos |
1 |
0 |
100 |
1 |
0 |
100 |
9:32 AM |
200 |
|
Perfect Fly |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
100 |
12:50 PM |
100 |
|
Queen Bee |
1 |
0 |
100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
||
Wahoo Total Points
No Entries Found
Tuna Total Points
No Entries Found
Dorado Total Points
| Day 1 | Day 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Boat Names |
Dorado |
Dorado |
Total |
Reel Deal |
21 |
24 |
45 |
Swordfish |
28 |
28 |
|
Los Gatos |
27 |
27 |
|
Good Day |
20 |
20 |
|
Queen Bee |
19 |
19 |
|
Perfect Fly |
17 |
17 |
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