Jun 02, 2008 on may, 2008 19 year old jordan mccullough reeled in her ninth and final billfish to solidify her place in the igfa as the youngest angler to have ever completed the royal billfish slam. Sagebrush yeti 45 tundra with igfa tarpon logo seadeck pad. Blue marlin pacific, blue marlin atlantic, black marlin, white marlin, striped marlin, spearfish, sailfish pacific, sailfish atlantic. Entire billfish family handcrafted from genuine abalone and custom state of the art decalsgenuine crocodile leather grips w headscustomized all gold aftco c. In the billfish world most of us are aware of the billfish royal slam catching all billfish species but you may not be aware that there are five other royal slams bass, salmon, shark, trout, tuna. Royal billfish slam on fly achieved by south florida. Jun 03, 2017 billfish royal slam nine required species. Jen copeland august 15, 2019 its known as one of the most difficult feats in angling. A royal slam is defined by an individual angler catching each of the required species within a category shown below, per igfa international angling rules. Dennis catches this dogtooth to complete his igfa royal slam. Mar 26, 2018 amanda sabin with an atlantic blue marlin, one of 10 billfish she caught in 2017 that vaulted her into the igfa billfish royal slam club. Send completed applications and photos to igfa at 300 gulf stream way, dania beach, fl 33004, usa.
The igfas royal slam clubs honor the outstanding accomplishment of catching a collection of different game fish species within an anglers lifetime. Martha macnab qualifies for royal billfish slam club. The igfas grand slam clubs honor the outstanding accomplishment of catching a. You can search all igfa world records for freshwater and saltwater fishes in alltackleline class, alltackle length for male, female and junior anglers. Apr 23, 2020 a swordfish caught by doug blanchard with capt. We have already started working with friends and igfa members in new zealand in an effort to ban the importation of billfish in that country. More amanda rose sabin loved fishing from the first cast. The former executive director of the billfish foundation was also the 51st angler to gain membership in the igfas exclusive royal billfish slam club by. Queensland fisherman first to win all six fishing royal. Recognition by the international game fish association igfa for the royal slam requires the successful capture of nine different species of billfish in a lifetime, but many anglers have done it within a. A grand slam is defined by an individual angler catching at least three of the eligible species within a category shown below, per igfa international angling rules.
Roy mentioned that he was going to try for this very prestigious award given by the igfa. Matt price fishing your ultimate fishing adventure. Jan 05, 2016 for purposes of the igfa grand slam clubs, catching three species in one day equals a grand slam, four different species equals a super grand slam, and five different species equals a fantasy slam. Brisbane blue marlin matt price australian lure fishing. Atlantic blue marlin, pacific blue marlin, black marlin, white marlin, striped. The igfa maintains the world records for all species of game fish. First in the world to achieve all six fishing royal grand slams. At age 9, jack mccluskey becomes youngest to claim fishings. What started out as idle conversation between friends during a slow day of fishing in cap cana, dominican republic, culminated in one of the greatest angling feats in billfishing history.
My sword fought by the book blasting off on powerful runs, dogging down deep. If youre looking for a spearfish to complete your igfa royal billfish slam, we. Martin arostegui turned his sights toward a new challenge. Sep 21, 2007 earning membership in the royal billfish slam club is not an everyday accomplishment. His name is roy cronacher, igfa trustee, and hes achieved this feat 3. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Mar 30, 2011 mike leech, past president of the igfa, started his billfish royal slam odyssey off fort lauderdale in 1954 with a sail, and nailed the slam nearly a halfcentury later, in 2000, with a spearfish, like walton, but kona proved the magic spot for leech. I was aware of the shark and tuna slams and even remember thinking how tough both of those would be to get. The igfas billfish royal slam club is one of the most prestigious and revered angling clubs in all of sport fishing recognizing anglers who have.
Billfish addiction leads to igfa billfish royal slam. Royal slam application international game fish association. The igfas grand slam clubs honor the outstanding accomplishment of catching a collection of different game fish species within a single day. This momentous catch took place about four miles off shore in cabo san lucas, mexico where mccullough fought a 180 lb. Ruwitch adhered to the international game fish association igfa rules and regulations to catch each species and scored an individual fantasy slam record by catching five billfish species in a single day.
Anglers typically fish decades, or even a lifetime, before achieving the feat. Details on the eligible species for each slam club can be found in the world record game fishes book or online at. Billfish billfish royal slam fly fishing igfa igfa record marlin sailfish spearfish swordfish production update. Slam club members are displayed in the world record game fishes book each year.
On the other hand, rob ruwitch of miami, managed his royal slam in just three months. In hopes of patrick completing the igfa royal billfish slam as a junior angler, the haley family traveled to cairns, australia, for a liveaboard adventure that unfortunately left him without a shot after four consecutive days. The igfa is a nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making, record keeping and recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the field of angling. The billfish royal slam club certificate from the international game fish association. Brisbane blue marlin matt price australian lure fishing podcast. Current igfa world record holder,kona hawaii, capt kevin nakamaru 5.
A total of 89 registered anglers have at this time earned the honor. Matt price if federer can cry when he wins a grand slam, then i can do the same when i complete a. Only 20 offshore super slams have been recorded in the igfa history. Check out the potential record catches submitted to the igfa from the past two years. According to the international game fish association igfa, im in an elite. The target for the mallorca trophy is catching at least 1 bluefin and 1 swordfish, with some bottom fishing while youre waiting for the reels to scream. A family vacation leads to an igfa billfish royal slam in just under a year by capt. There are only 158 people in history whove accomplished a billfish royal slam on conventional tackle. I did not pursue billfish on fly again until 2015 when i entered jake jordans billfish fly fishing tournament in casa vieja lodge, guatemala. To be eligible for a fly tackle slam, all of the species must be caught on fly tackle according to igfa rules and the class tippet must be 20pounds or less in breaking strength. From light tackle, trolling, deep sea and big game fishing, we provide highend equipment, and give you the optimum guidance so you can hook, fight and land giants. Feb 08, 20 the existing offshore slam club, catching three or four different billfish species in a day, will be renamed as the billfish grand slam club.
May, 2019 in hopes of patrick completing the igfa royal billfish slam as a junior angler, the haley family traveled to cairns, australia, for a liveaboard adventure that unfortunately left him without a shot after four consecutive days. All catches must be made within one calendar day, and all past and present catches are eligible, provided they are properly documented. Angler dates first to last 01jun64 to 25jun04 15oct72 to 19nov08. Scott nichols releases two royal slams in a single year roffs. Royal billfish slam on fly achieved by south florida angler. On february 11, outstanding angler martha macnab received official notification that she had qualified to become a member of one of the international game fish association s most prestigious clubs, the royal billfish slam club. Dave lear, freelance writer emerald coast blue marlin. The igfa billfish royal slam on fly sol y mar magazine. Navy yeti 30 oz rambler with igfa marlin logo our price. For purposes of the igfa royal slam clubs, a royal slam is defined as an individual angler catching, or catchingandreleasing, under igfa rules the following species as listed below during their lifetime. Saltwater slams recognized by the igfa international game fish.
Its known as one of the most difficult feats in angling. Youngest angler ever completes royal billfish slam. All past and present catches are eligible, provided they are properly documented. In 2011 matt started his quest to take out the igfa royal slam for billfish and has since taken out the other five royal slams shark, tuna, trout, salmon and bass, making him the first in the world to take out all six royal slams. Sandra set out and broke the igfa royal billfish slam in 48 days and 12 hours.
There is only one person who has done it more than once. Jack took 10 months to claim the royal slam, the successful catch of all nine species of billfish in their indigenous waters. If i could land this sword, i would have my billfish royal slam, a feat that requires. Jun 18, 2019 in the summer of 2012, kitt toomey, owner of get lit, a tournamentrigged 60foot spencer sportfisher based in coral gables, florida, and brett cannon, owner of killin it, a hunting and fishing outfitter in parkland, florida, toyed with the idea of toomey breaking the igfa royal billfish slam record of catching all nine billfish species. It was there that my teammate roy cronacher mentioned the igfa billfish royal slam for the fist time. He is also the only igfa captain on the balearic islands. Offshore fishing slam guide sport fishing magazine. Mar 08, 2017 hawaii produces shortbill spearfish on fly. Billfish species, dolphinfish, tuna species thunnus genus, wahoo. Apr 01, 2012 a royal slam the anglers holy grail is the successful catch of each of the nine different species of billfish from their indigenous waters all over the world.
Oct 14, 2014 over the years, more than one hundred anglers have accomplished the most prestigious achievement in billfishing the billfish royal slam. Any combination of the following three billfish in a single day make a billfish grand slam. Jun 22, 2017 after achieving scores of igfa world records, dr. Scott nichols releases two royal slams in a single year. Ruwitch adhered to the international game fish association. London girls blank santa gertrudis in soccer playoffs. Member igfa royal slam club including both species spearfish 6. In the summer of 2012, kitt toomey, owner of get lit, a tournamentrigged 60foot spencer sportfisher based in coral gables, florida, and brett cannon, owner of killin it, a hunting and fishing outfitter in parkland, florida, toyed with the idea of toomey breaking the igfa royal billfish slam record of catching all nine billfish species in the world in 36 days.
We offer all kinds of techniques and methods of fishing, in order to help you to catch the fish of your dreams. Igfa names 2018 igfa fishing hall of fame class bdoutdoors. Martin arostegui with his flycaught spearfish on northern lights, fishing out of kona, hawaii. This is no small feat as it requires so many factors to fall into place to accomplish. Royal slam clubs international game fish association. The record, held by miami angler rob ruwitch, was set in 2004. The 2018 edition includes comprehensive information on all freshwater, saltwater and flyfishing world records for alltackle, line classes and lengthbased catch and release records, including new world records set in the last year. The former executive director of the billfish foundation was also the 51st angler to gain membership in the igfas exclusive royal billfish slam club by catching and releasing all nine species of billfish. Multiple igfa royal slam winner and billfish enthusiast. Spearfish on fly for igfa royal slam marlin magazine. Queensland fisherman first to win all six fishing royal grand. His name is roy cronacher, igfa trustee, and hes achieved this feat 3 times. Matt priceif federer can cry when he wins a grand slam, then i can do the same when i complete a. As is required for all igfa slam and trophy clubs, catches must be made in accordance with igfa rules, with the only exception being that the fish for a trophy club can be weighed on the boat to allow for.
The species required to catch to become a member are atlantic blue marlin, pacific blue marlin, atlantic sail fish, pacific sail fish, white marlin, striped marlin. For purposes of the igfa grand slam clubs, catching three species in. The international game fish association igfa recently named five angling greats and industry pioneers to the 2018 igfa fishing hall of fame class. If youre looking for a spearfish to complete your igfa royal billfish slam, we can help you with that. Description the igfa world record game fishes book is the worlds definitive publication of recreational angling records. World record cobia the envy of fly fishermen florida today. Vbbt tournament blog virginia beach billfish tournament. Igfa offers more trophy and slam opportunities for anglers. Royal slam clubs the igfas royal slam clubs honor the outstanding accomplishment of catching a collection of different game fish species within an anglers lifetime. Igfa the igfas billfish royal slam club is one of the.
Jul 31, 2012 the final tally was four swordfish, a sail, white marlin and blue marlin in one day, with the slam requiring only four hours. Rebecca wright, igfa records coordinator, acknowledged receipt of the catches and assured. Her second billfish royal slam started on may 7, 1993 with a striped marlin in east cape, mexico, while her third slam started two years later with a pacific sailfish in pinas. A book that serves as a premier angling reference that should be included in. The igfa world record game fishes book is the worlds definitive publication of recreational angling records. Patrick price of stuarts daymaker charters was the ninth billfish species blanchard caught earning him the igfa royal billfish slam. International awards for local fishers port lincoln times port. Pacific blue, pacific sail, black, broadbill, stripe, spearfish, atlantic blue, atlantic sail, white. Billfish addiction leads to igfa billfish royal slam marlin. If approved, the accomplishment will be the second official igfaregistered super slam for travis joyce and the booby trap. The billfish slam requires catches of atlantic blue marlin, pacific blue marlin, black marlin, white marlin, striped. This was the 9th and last billfish that lad needed to qualify for the international game fish. Additionally, we are seeking ways to leverage the passing of the billfish conservation act in the united states to implement further conservation measures throughout the atlantic ocean and mediterranean sea. Grand slam clubs international game fish association.
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