SKA News Archive
2018
THE REEL WON WINS THE GULF COAST OPEN
THE WOITHE FAMILY OR THE REEL WON WERE CELEBRATING THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF FISHING COMPETITIVELY WITH THE SKA. THEY ARE NOW ALSO CELEBRATING WINNING THE 8TH ANNUAL GULF COAST OPEN WITH A …
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BAY PIRATE WINS SOUTH BRUNSWICK WITH A 45.99!
BAY PIRATE, CAPTAIN WILLIAM 'FROLLIE' HUGHES AND WIFE PATTI, FIND A STUD IN TOUGH CONDITIONS TO WIN THE FINAL D-9 EVENT FOR 2018.
CHOICE OF TWO/OIFC WINS SHALLOTTE POINT WITH A 39.42
CAPT CORY BELLAMY AND TRASK CUNNINGHAM SCALED A 39.42 AFTER A BRUTAL DAY OF FISHING WHEN SOME TEAMS WERE NEVER ABLE TO CATCH BAIT. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WIN AND SECOND PLACE FINISH IN D-9!
THE BLACK PEARL WINS SMALL BOAT TITLE IN MOREHEAD CITY
THE BLACK PEARL WINS THE SMALL BOAT TITLE AT THE 27TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN MOREHEAD CITY. CONGRATULATIONS CAPT DAVID HOOKS JR, HIS SON TRIPP AND CREW JOHN COOKE III HAD A 46.35 POUND AGGREGATE TO WIN …
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STORMY GALE'S 60 AND 32 ON DAY 2 OF NATIONALS EARNS A $95,000 PAYDAY
Capt Alex Hull and 1 teammate were fishing near the pack on Day 2 of the National Championship. They decided to change things up, put the wind at their back and fish while they drifted. They had a feeling …
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TIDE LINE WINS US OPEN FOR THE SECOND TIME!
Capt Dieter Cardwell and crew aboard the Tide Line scaled a 37.20 on day 2 of the US Open to claim 1st place and score a check over $108,000. Tide Line also won the US Open in 2000 with a 39.85-pound …
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Strike Two/ Raymarine land a 49.2 at AJ's Big Mac Classic
Congratulations Captain Rob Lupola and team on Strike Two/ Raymarine on a monster 49.2-pound fish in Destin.
NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE LANDS A MONSTER AT CHASEN TAILZ!
NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE SCALES A HUGE FISH AT THE FINAL DIVISION 10 EVENT THIS WEEKEND. CONGRATULATIONS!
8th Annual Gulf Coast Open
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National Championship
2018 MERCURY SOUTHERN KINGFISH ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
11-08-2018
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
DetailsCaptains Meeting Time: 11-08-2018 06:30 PM Award Ceremony Time: 11-11-2018 …
LONGRUN/ CAROLINA HOOK AND LINE TOP THE PACK AT MARLIN QUAY!
LONGRUN/ CAROLINA HOOK AND LINE LAND A 37.7 TO TAKE 1ST PLACE IN THE MARLIN QUAY TOURNAMENT. SKA STANDINGS HERE AND PHOTOS HERE.
NAUTI GALE TOPS PACK AT GOLDEN ISLES
NAUTI GALE WINS GOLDEN ISLES WITH A 38.81! SKA RESULTS HERE AND PHOTOS HERE.
KAVITATOR WINS AT CAPTAIN HAPS!
Congrats Capt Dean Hinely and Kavitator on winning Capt Hapts King Bash!
SKA RESULTS
SECOND CHANZE WINS IN SNEADS FERRY!
Congratulations Capt John Lewis and Second Chanze on the 43.55 pound King that won Sneads Ferry Rotary Club KMT. SKA results here.
REEL NICE TOP SKA BOAT AT FISHING FOR MIRACLES
Congratulations Capt Brien Bethards and crew on the Reel Nice for landing the largest SKA fish of the tournament at 40.1 pounds!
EAST COAST SPORTS WIN THE S.H.A.R.E. TOURNAMENT!
CONGRATULATIONS EAST COAST SPORTS ON WINNING THE FIRST DIVISION 9 EVENT OF THE YEAR! FULL SKA STANDINGS ARE HERE AND PHOTOS ARE HERE.
NET PROFIT/ ONSLOW BAY WIN JAMES ISLAND
CONGRATULATIONS TEAM NET PROFIT/ ONSLOW BAY ON THE WIN AT THE SECOND STOP OF DIVISION 3- THE JAMES ISLAND YACHT CLUB KMT. PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE HERE AND RESULTS HERE.
NSFA WON BY TEAM REEL SHINE
REEL SHINE TAKES THE TOP SPOT IN FERNANDINA! PHOTOS HERE AND RESULTS HERE.
Terrapin Beer/Flight Risk Fishing Team Brings in the Biggest King of the ADSFR
Biggest King of the Tournament with a 44.85 in a Single Engine Boat!
Who needs a big boat to compete!
Team Fountain wins Greater Jax!
Clayton Kirby and Luke Hawthorne bring in the winning fish! 46.5 pounds
NAUTI GALE JOINS THE 50 POUND CLUB AT SAPELO
WELCOME TO THE 50 POUND CLUB NAUTI GALE! FULL RESULTS HERE, AND PHOTOS HERE.
Offshore Warrior does it again! 57 pound beast!
Big Fish at the Big Dog Fat Cat!
Captain Tom Kenney on the top of the leader board again with this 57.4 pound monster! Congrats to Tom and his Crew!
RAYMARINE/STRIKE TWO SCORE A 55.2 IN PENSACOLA!
CAPTAIN ROB LUPOLA AND THE RAYMARINE/STRIKE TWO TEAM TAKE THE TOP SKA SPOT IN PENSACOLA WITH A MONSTER 55.2 POUND STUD!
CHUM-ON SCALES A 47.18 IN THE ANCIENT CITY!
Anglers brought in some big fish at the Ancient City tournament this year! Photos are here and standings here.
Small Boat Big Fish TWT
Small Boat Big Fish TWT
Captain and at least 1 angler on board must be current SKA members and have completed a points form for the event.
If no teams weigh in a fish the buy ins will be rolled to …
FLOSSY FISHING TEAM TAKES THE WIN AT DIVISION 4 OPENER!
Capt Spencer Ross and crew scaled a massive 48.85-pound stud at the Two-Way KMT Saturday. Full SKA results here and photos available here.
Brunswick Ga, Mudcat Charlies- Division 4 kicked off at …
CHUM SHOT TOPS THE PACK AT KINGBUSTER
CAPTAIN MARVIN KILPATRICK AND CREW ABOARD THE CHUM SHOT WON THE KINGBUSTER 400 WITH A 46.55 POUND KING! FULL RESULTS HERE AND PHOTOS HERE.
44.4 FOR OFFSHORE WARRIOR IN POMPANO
PHOTO CREDIT: ENDLESS IMAGERY INC
CAPTAIN TOM KENNY AND THE OFFSHORE WARRIOR TEAM LANDED THIS 44 POUND SMOKER SATURDAY AT THE SALTWATER SLAM. CAPT KENNY REPORTED THAT THE FISH HIT A RIBBON ON THE DOWNRIGGER …
CONTAGIOUS WHIPS COMPETITION IN POMPANO WITH MONSTER WAHOO
CONTAGIOUS PROVES TRUE TO THEIR NAME! JUST 1 MONTH LATER THEY ARE BACK ON TOP OF THE LEADERBOARD BUT THIS TIME WITH A DIFFERENT SPECIES. THE TEAM REPORTED LANDING THIS MONSTER ON THE FIRST BAIT IN THE …
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Division 10 Team Highlight - Hold Em Hook
Congratulations to Captain Christian Thomas and Team Hold Em Hook the Division 10 Single Engine Winners
CONTAGIOUS TOP SKA BOAT IN POMPANO
PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wVUjkW5udgBANbic2
124 total teams registered in Pompano Beach for the 20th annual Bluewater Movements Saltwater Shootout. With more than 75 ways to win, the …
25 Members = $7000 Bonus in Pompano
At Leg 2 of the Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit in Pompano Beach this weekend there are over $275,000 in Cash & Prizes available!
You can also win an additional $7,000 if you're an SKA member …
$1,000 Toss-Up
$1000 Toss Up
Captain and at least 1 angler on board must be current SKA members and have completed a points form for the event.
Captain must be present at Award ceremony.
Division 10 Team Highlight - How Ya Reelin
Congratulations to Captain Eric Neidorf and Team How Ya Reelin the Division 10 Open Class Winners from Florida!
Division 10 Team Highlight - Frustrated Amateurs
Congratulations to Captain Alfredo Miranda and Team Frustrated Amateurs the Division 10 Small Boat Winners from Florida!
Division 9 Team Highlight - Blue Water Candy/Windy Conditions
Congratulations to Captain Henry Tillet and Team Blue Water Candy/Windy Conditions the Division 9 Open Class Winners from North Carolina!
Division 9 Team Highlight - The Black Pearl
Congratulations to Captain Tripp Hooks and Team The Black Pearl the Division 9 Small Boat Winners from North Carolina!
Division 9 Team Highlight - ShoeString
Congratulations to Captain Carl Martin and Team ShoeString the Division 9 Single Engine Winners from North Carolina!
Division 6 Team Highlight - Promarine
Congratulations to Captain Jim Naset and Promarine our Division 6 Open Class winner from Florida!
Division 7 Team Highlight - King-A-Ling
Congratulations to Captain Brian Pettis and Team King-A-Ling our Division 7 Small Boat winners from Alabama!
Division 7 Team Highlight - Terrapin Beer/ Flight Risk Fishing Team
Congratulations to Captain Brad Sauers and Team Terrapin Beer/ Flight Risk Fishing Team our Division 7 Single Engine winners from Florida!
Division 7 Team Highlight - Raymarine / Strike Two
Congratulations to Captain Rob Lupola and Team Raymarine / Strike Two our Division 7 Open Class winners from Florida!
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Mercury and Garmin at the Miami Boat Show!
If your in town for the Miami Boat Show check out the Mercury and Garmin booths. Two of our sponsors for the SKA.
more info on the Miami Boat Show -http://www.miamiboatshow.com/
2017 Tournament Season Photos
Division 1 - North Carolina08-18-2017 ROTARY CLUB OF SNEADS FERRY 08-25-2017 RALEIGH SALTWATER SPORT FISHING CLUB KING MACKEREL TOURNAMENT09-22-2017 THE BONE SUCKIN SAUCE KING OF THE CAPE …
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Division 6 Team Highlight - Salty Stoners FIshing Team
Congratulations to Captain Thomas Stoner and Team Salty Stoners Fishing Team our Division 6 Single Engine winners from Florida!
Division 6 Team Highlight - Top Down
Congratulations to Hall Of Fame Captain Jeffri Durrance and Team Top Down our Division 6 Small Boat winners from Florida!
Division 5 Team Highlight - Reel Asset Fishing Team
Congratulations to Captain Jason Inman and Team Reel Asset Fishing Team our Division 5 Single Engine Winners from Florida!
Division 5 Team Highlight - Snatch Um
Congratulations to Captain Tyler Patterson and Team Snatch Um our Division 5 Open Class winner from Florida!
Division 5 Team Highlight - Live Wire
Congratulations to Captain BJ Morris and Team Live Wire our Division 5 small boat winners from Florida!
Division 3 Team Highlight - Rock Doc
Congratulations to Captain Bob Wiggins and Team Rock Doc our Division 3 Open Class winners from South Carolina!
Division 3 Team Highlight - In 2 Deep
Congratulations to Captain Kevin ONeale and Team In 2 Deep our Division 3 Small Boat winners from South Carolina!
Division 3 Team Highlight - Baby Ruth
Congratulations to Captain Billy Powell and Team Baby Ruth our Division 3 Single Engine winner from South Carolina!
Key West Kingfish Mayhem - Jan 11-14, 2018
The First tournament of the 2018 SKA season is quickly approaching.Check below for more info
http://keywestkingfishmayhem.com
Are you Ready?
DIVISION 1 TEAM HIGHLIGHT - High Profit
Congratulations to Captain Garrett Bradley and team High Profit our Division 1 Single Engine winner from North Carolina!
2018 National Championship Announcement!
Save the Date!
Mark Your Calendars!
The 2018 SKA Mercury National Championship is in Morehead City, NC!
Coming in 2018 Divisional Jackpots!
Do you have what it takes to win your division? The scales will decide who will take home the jackpot. SKA Divisional jackpots are here for teams that want to up the ante. One fish from each trail event will count …
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Division 1 Team Highlight - Reel Blessed
Congratulations to Captain Kevin Norris and team Reel Blessed our Division 1 Small Boat winner from North Carolina!
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