GOOD NUMBERS AT THE NORTH DROP

Hosting internationally accredited anglers from the United States, Brazil, and across the Caribbean, the 2019 Scrub Island Invitational held in the British Virgin Islands sent 21 top-shelf blue marlin fishing teams to wrangle with the North Drop’s blue marlin for some $200,000 in prize money—undoubtedly dodging a few hungry sharks in the process.

Mate Hannibal Moya, fishing aboard Jichi, released the first blue of the tournament, ultimately setting up owner Louis Isaias’ team to finish second for the day with three blue marlin releases and a total of 1,500 points.

But after a dinged prop and late start—made up for it by winning the daily with four blues released in two and a half hours. Capt. Juan Garcia and his team took home just under $42,000 for less than a half-day’s work. Not too shabby.