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For many years, ‘From the Helm’ was a quasi ‘state of the union’ le er for our summer series where I would reflect on past events in the PBSC, while sharing exciting changes and opportunities in store for our teams in the new season to come. I’ve never been much of a rinse and repeat kind of a guy, and so, the le er ‘From the Helm’ eventually found it’s place on the shelf at the point and time I felt it was becoming more of a rubber stamp editorial piece in the magazine. Fast forward 10+ years and all that has evolved and changed with our sport and industry - it just seems appropriate to bring it out of retirement, if even for a minute.
In June 2025, we celebrated 30 years of the Saltwater Slam, the inaugural PBSC tournament that found its start in a small Pompano Beach tackle shop called Tackle Depot. The flood gates opened with so many memories looking back on all the great people that have been a part of these events over the years. Many of whom were kids and now have kids of their own. I am truly blessed to have shared so many life memories with our teams
over the years. I have o en said, “Years from now, you will never remember how much that winning check was for, but you will never forget the people you did it with and the special moments that took place doing it.” That’s the stuff that will keep you coming back year a er year, if you make that the priority, not the paycheck. The people, the relationships, the experiences, that’s truly where the life memories are made.
I stood in front of our first group of anglers 30 years ago promoting a ‘fishermen first’ format and that focus has never wavered. In the case of our industry, however, much has changed in the last 10 years. What was once the dream boat, a 25-foot center console with twin engines, is now eligible for the small boat division in the PBSC series. Let that sink in. It has been awe inspiring to watch the evolution of large center consoles over the past decade or more. Their carrying capacity, speed, range and overall fishability is a testament to the builders in the industry and their
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commitment to raising the bar year a er year to meet the demands of a growing sport.
Unlike the billfish tournaments we run, the gap that exists in our summer series in terms of the boat sizes and specs, is much larger. A forty-five foot console might clear the inlet with a 20 foot skiff trailing behind, hoping to hitch a so er ride in their wake…. for a few hundred feet anyways, before they are out of sight, lol. As the sport has progressed and competition levels have increased, managing the tournament experience for all who participate in the PBSC summer series has been a mind bender at times to say the least. Nevertheless, the passion to continue delivering a ‘best in class’ tournament experience for all involved still burns as brightly today as it did on day one.
There is another fundamental component of these events, present since day one – COMMUNITY. The fabric that makes up our incredible fishing community here in Pompano Beach is woven by many different threads. Families, highly skilled fishing teams, casual fishing teams, newcomers to the sport and most importantly, kids! I have never been an advocate for participation trophies. I believe performance at the highest level should be rewarded as such. I want our youth to appreciate the process of working towards a goal and knowing that falling short isn’t failure. It’s a learning opportunity where they can apply what they learned, continue to improve and celebrate the small and large victories along the way that are a direct result of their work ethic and dedication. I also want casual fishing teams, more focused on the experience than the outcome, to know that we want and need them to be a part of these events.
It’s about the ENTIRE community, not one part of it. With that, I also believe that all tournament directors have a responsibility to manage their events for all participants. When decisions are made, rules are tweaked, prize structures modified, it’s important to recognize that the intent is to maintain a reasonable level of competition for all teams.
In that spirit, we always have and will continue to look for ways to make the Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit as exciting as possible for our entire fishing community. It’s that commitment that brought forth breakout concepts like the KDW Jackpot, Pick 3, and the popular Semi-Pro Division while still maintaining the prestige associated with posting heavy weights at the scales and chasing meat fishing’s most prestigious title – the Showdown Crown. It’s the same spirit that will drive the larger payouts being offered in our ‘Big Fish’ Division as well as the new GROM SQUAD categories!
Like all things in life, success requires give and take, where compromise can lead to new opportunities and growth for all involved. But if we don’t lose sight of the big picture, and keep in mind that we are all working towards the same goal, to produce the best possible fishing events and experiences for our entire fishing community, then I think our ability to continue delivering the results we all want, has its greatest chance for success! But it will ALWAYS be, fishermen first, that I can guarantee! We look forward to joining the past, present and future of this amazing sport as we celebrate another memory making season of the Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit!
– Jamie Bunn, Founder
WATER ACTIVITIES: Make waves surfing, jet skiing, and sailing, explore 18+ scuba-diving wreck sites, dock with ease at two marinas, and enjoy world-class sport fishing.
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS: Experience nearly 900 feet of Fishing Pier, vibrant festivals, cultural celebrations, live theater, concerts, and an exciting Jellyfish Museum for all ages to enjoy.
DINING: Enjoy a diverse dining scene, from fresh-catch beachfront fine dining to casual bistros and lively tropical beach bars.
ECO ADVENTURES: Embrace eco-friendly exploration, paddle the Intracoastal, snorkel vibrant reefs, and discover native wildlife in its natural habitat at Wahoo Bay Conservation Site.
GETTING AROUND: Explore with 12 convenient Water Taxi stops and the free Circuit electric cart beach route for easy travel.
GOLFING & TOPGOLF: Tee off at five scenic 18-hole golf courses or enjoy interactive family fun at the Topgolf venue.
For the Living Water / Makin’ Time team, 2025 was one for the record books. As we set our sights on winning a 3rd set of rings, we decided to switch it up by adding Capt. Alex Burgess to the team. Steve Fishman and I had become friends with Alex, after buying bait from him over the past few years, and we knew he’d be a great fit with our tried-and-true crew that’s fished together for almost 20 years. Like our team, Alex had already won 2 rings fishing the series, so we were all geared up to chase our 3rd together!
In the first leg of the PBSC series, the Saltwater Shootout, we were in between boats. I had just sold my 450Z Seavee and was in the process of buying a 390Z Seavee. Thankfully, Mike Benson, who’s fished with us for 20 years, had his 33 Conch ready to go. As we all know, you need to start off strong in the first leg because consistency is the key to winning the rings. A er prefishing on Friday, Alex had a good idea where we’d start fishing and right out of the gate, we were on a solid king bite. Most of the kingfish that we caught in the morning were on the kites and we were also lucky enough to catch a 20 lb cobia on a flatline. I avoided a few sharks on the cobia and Alex stuck that fish just in time. We knew at that moment that the Pick 3 (King, Tuna, Cobia) was in play because the tuna bite is always solid in May. Once we had a decent bag with our kings and cobia, we moved to tuna fishing. Chris Zislin had a solid tuna report, so we moved to that area and caught 2 nice tunas on the kites… Mike Fishman kept yelling how he was crushing tuna on wire…lol. We added 2 more tunas on flat lines and by the end of the day, our 225 lb. bag was good enough for 2nd place and the Pick 3. With a $97,138 payday, we were off to a solid start in the series.
The Slam in June proved to be challenging on our prefishing day, but Alex had a solid report from a few buddies that fished north of Jupiter on Friday. With Mike Fishman out for the Slam, we called Tony Melo to step in for this one. Tony had fished the Quest for the Crest series and the Ft. Pierce Kingfish tournament with us last year, so he had great chemistry with our team! On tournament morning we made our way north of the fleet to the spot Alex’s buddies did well. With only 2 other boats in the area, we were able to pick off a few nice fish early and had 100 lbs. with our 4 biggest kings… Chris Fishman and Chris Zislin had the hot hand that morning. A er we caught our kingfish, Capt. Ryan Goldman spoke to a buddy that was fishing south and had a solid tuna bite off Palm Beach, so we headed south to find a few. We had 2 tunas in the box pre y quick, however, the bite slowed and we knew we needed 2 more to have any chance at pulling off a win in the Slam. Our team always fishes hard till lines out, so Capt. Alex reset for a final dri and with 30 minutes le , we put 2 more tunas in the box at the buzzer! We knew we had around 170-180 lbs., but we weren’t sure if that would be enough for a win in June. A er all the boats weighed in, we were stoked to see that our 177 lbs. was enough to hold off Captain Carl Torresson and the Slob City crew and secure the win for us in the Slam.
When the Showdown rolled around, we had an 11 point lead over Mac Daddy for the series. But, August is typically tough and we knew that this series was far from over. We heard that Mac Daddy was prefishing all week so we decided to add Thursday to the prefishing schedule. Unfortunately, Thursday started off with some bad news when Jimmy Oliver called Alex while we were on our way north to let us know that his boat had sunk at the dock overnight. Jonah Bennet, who also fished with us in the Quest for the Crest series and the Ft. Pierce Kingfish tournament, and his crew on Finsanity met us at Alex’s slip to Continued on next page
help get the boat tied off properly until help arrived with crash pumps. There are always obstacles to overcome in tournament fishing, and you have to be ready for curveballs. Once we dropped Alex off, we headed north to find some fish. A er fishing Thursday and Friday, we had a good idea where we’d start on Saturday. Typical for August, it was a grind on the ledge to find quality kingfish and we picked at smaller fish throughout the day. But, we kept working and found a few decent fish later in the a ernoon around 1:30. We heard that Mac Daddy had a few tunas, along with their kings, so we knew we needed
to add another species to the bag. We’ve always done well with wahoo in the Showdown ( we won the Crown in 2020 with an a ernoon Wahoo ), so Ryan fired out one of our last big baits. As Alex nudged out a li le deeper, Ryan had the right fish pile on his bait. A few minutes later, Mike Benson and Alex stuck a 48 lb. Wahoo and sealed the deal for the Showdown Crown! We were confident that we secured the rings with that wahoo, but once we realized that we had also won the Showdown with our 135.8 lbs. bag, we knew we accomplished something special. Our 2nd, 1st and 1st place finishes gave us 91 points for the series… a new Showdown Crown record.
Our team appreciates the grind along with the prestige associated with winning against the best meatfishing teams in South Florida. We are humbled to win our 3rd Showdown Crown, as we continue to chase Capt. Art Sapp and Native Son’s record of 5 series championships. This TEAM always steps up in big moments, and everyone contributes. From Capt. Alex keeping the bait fat and happy and working hard all year, along with Capt. Ryan and Capt. Mike Fishman prepping the gear and having the boat ready for action, this is truly a team effort. Coach Steve Fishman, Chris Fishman, Mike Benson, Chris Zislin and Tony T-Bone Melo are also always ready to contribute whenever and wherever needed. It was a great feeling to see all the hard work payoff with a record season in the PBSC series. These events are second to none and we look forward to chasing a fourth Showdown Crown in 2026.
– Tight Lines, Mark Miller, Living Water / Makin Time
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The categories listed below highlight prizes that are awarded at the end of the tournament trail in August, based on a team or individual’s performance over the course of all three events in the Circuit.
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Good luck and catch’em up!
$10,000 RAYMARINE PRODUCT CREDIT
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Every team that weighs in is eligible to win. Winner drawn on August 16. No cash value. Non transferrable. If initial winner declines the installation, another recipient will be selected.
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Heaviest fish of the series wins an authentic mount of the winning fish courtesy of Gray Taxidermy.
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No Cash Value. Non Transferable. SPONSORED BY:
1ST PLACE – $2,500 AND CHAMPIONS’ RINGS 2ND PLACE – $1,500 3RD PLACE – $1,000
The Showdown Crown is the most prestigious award presented in competitive meat fishing. The winning team receives the distinction of joining an exclusive club of the most dominant teams in the sport. Visit saltwatershowdown.com for details on the scoring format for the Crown.
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Pompano Beach Golf Course
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The Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit, IGFA, and Fish Florida are excited to return with our 19th year of fun and educational fishing clinics for youngsters during the kickoff parties for each PBSC tournament. The clinics will be open to 30 children between the ages of 5 and 12. These hands-on learning clinics will cover everything from casting to knot tying, sportsmanship and regulations.
CLINIC 2
JUNE 11, 2026
6PM TO 8PM
Saltwater Slam Kickoff Party
The Deets:
• ALL GROMS (ages 10-19)
• (1) Fossil Allowed Per Team (aka adult chaperone)
• GROMS do all the rigging & fi shing
The Bag:
• Paper -> $1,000
• Plastic -> $1,000 in Bass Pro Gi Cards
The
The boat that brought the guy that caught the fish was insured by C&L.
Registration Is A Breeze on Your Phone, Tablet or Computer.
Payment by Check:
Make your check payable to Bluewater Movements, Inc.
Record team name and tournament name on check.
Checks must be postmarked by early entry closing date.
Mail check to:
BLUEWATER MOVEMENTS
PO Box 50114, Lighthouse Point, FL 33074
Upon receipt of check, tournament staff will contact you to assist in the final step of recording your boat & angler information in the online system for the tournament.
Payment by Wire Transfer and Credit Card:
Payment by wire transfer - contact the office for instructions.
Payment by CC - 3% fee does not apply when paying with a debit card.
Note:
NO CHECKS ACCEPTED AT KICKOFF PARTY.
Cash, Visa, MC, Amex only. All registration and calcu a payments must be completed by close of kickoff party.
All participants must acknowledge and electronically sign waiver using online registration.
MAY 16, 2026
CAPTAIN ROBERT CLAWGES
CREW
Ryland Dickey, Ben Dixon, Buddy Tight, Jimmy Tight, Zach Mahfood, Mike Zislin
BOAT
34' Seavee
Triple 300 Mercury
WINNING CATCH
“Epic day with the boys! Got off to a great start and everything went our way. Capitalized on the opportunities we were given and luckily it was enough for the win.”
– Robert Clawges, Knot For Nothin'
4 Tuna, 4 King
COMBINED WEIGHT 233.8 pts
WINNINGS $32,181.00
CAPTAIN BLAKE SELESNICK
CREW
Jack Carlson, Naeimi Thimmer, Billy Miller, Cassandra Arpin, Kevin Greszcak
Conch 27'
49.3 King
“Preparation met opportunity and the team showed up ready to ruin a few fish’s day. We capitalized on every bite and we are truly blessed to have won big. I couldn’t be happier with the team’s performance.”
– Blake Selesnick, Maxed Out
April 30, 2026
er: April 30, 2026
SEND CHECK TO: Bluewater Movements, Inc. PO Box 50114 Lighthouse Point, FL 33074 Due by: April 30, 2026
THURSDAY MAY 14, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
POMPANO BEACH CIVIC CENTER
1801 NE 6th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Final Registration for Tournament NO CHECKS. Cash, Visa, Mastercard & American Express Only Registration and calcu a payments must be complete by close of kickoff party.
A representative from each team should a end. Indoor & Outdoor Activities!
• Live Music
• Hooter’s Hospitality Bars
• Tasty Bites from Bonefish Mac’s
• Silent Auction & Raffle Items
• Free Fishing Clinic for Kids
• Sponsor Exhibits
• Over/Under Fundraiser for Charity
TEACH & REACH 6PM – 8PM
Free Fishing Clinic For Kids! Spaces are limited. Call 954.725.4010 to RSVP. See page 24 for more details.
MAY | 16 | 2026
7:00 AM LINES IN 4:00 PM LINES OUT 6:00 PM
Deadline to check in at:
HILLSBORO INLET, BOCA INLET
TIME | 4PM TO 8PM
SUNDAY MAY 17 2026
WHEN 2pm - Awards Buffet 3pm - Awards Presentations
WHERE Pompano Beach Civic Center 1801 NE 6th Street Pompano Beach, FL 33060
RAFFLE DRAWING AWARDS PRESENTATIONS 1754 SE 3RD CT
Activities open to the general public
Guess the weight of a fish and WIN a prize! Live Music
Vendor Displays
Cold Beer & Cocktails
Ra Up for SeaVee Teams
Satellite Scale
Dock space available for 1 boat at a time.
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
$1,000
$7,500 & Trophy
$3,500 & Trophy
$2,000 & Trophy
$1,500
$1,000
$1,000 Cash plus $1,000 in Bass Pro Gift Cards!
This one's for the future of our industry! Calling all youth anglers 10 to 19. Put your squad of ALL Groms together (ages 10 to 19) to get this bag! One adult chaperone (non fishing) permi ed per team.
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1st Place
2nd
3rd Place
1st
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
ELIGIBLE TO BOATS 26 FEET AND SMALLER
$2,000 & Trophy
$1,000
$500
1st
2nd
2nd
3rd
Sponsored by:
PAYOUTS FOR EACH SPECIES
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
60/40 SPLIT
1st Place
2nd Place
Winners in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 32 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
50/30/20 SPLIT Heaviest Fish
2nd
$2,160
This category dishes out big bucks for the 3 heaviest fish weighed in the tournament. Enter the Big 3 and the Bluewater Challenge for a chance to win over $14,000 for one fish! Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 48 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
1st Place
3rd Place
Winners are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 37 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
This category awards a he y payout to the team that weighs in the heaviest fish overall. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 48 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
1st Place
In this winner take all category a stout payout is awarded to the team with the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amount listed above is based on 24 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.
Both teams and charity win in this category with a 50/50 split between the high point team and the tournament charity. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 26 boats. Entry fee is $100 per boat.
50/30/20
This category awards prize money for the heaviest 3 Kingfish. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 48 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
$7,380
Catch a weighable Dolphin, Wahoo and Kingfish in the tournament and you’ll have a chance to line your pockets with some extra cash! If no team weighs the KDW trio, then the prize money from this tournament will roll into the next leg of the PBSC. The pot will continue to grow in each PBSC tournament until someone hits the pelagic jackpot and brings the heaviest KDW trio to the scales. Entry fee is $200 per boat. See rules for details.
$11,160
WINNER TAKE ALL
Before the start of fishing, 3 of the 5 eligible species in the tournament will be drawn from a sealed container. The 3 that are chosen will be the 3 target species in the Pick 3 for that day. If there is no winner, the purse will roll over into the next PBSC tournament where the process will start all over again. See rules for details. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
1st
This category offers a hefty big fish payout exclusively to teams competing in the Big Fish Division of the tournament. Amount listed above is based on 30 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.
This category offers a stout big fish payout exclusively to the teams competing in the Big Bag division of the tournament. Amount listed above is based on 30 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.
$486
Winners in this category are determined based on heaviest combined weight. Eligible to boats from 27 to 32 feet. Amounts listed above are based on 9 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
Winners in this category are determined based on heaviest combined total weight. Eligible to boats 26 feet and under. Amounts listed above are based upon 16 boats. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
Winners in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 16 boats. See rules for non-pro eligibility requirements. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
June 13, 2026
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CAPTAIN ALEX BURGESS
CREW
Mark Miller, Chris Zislin, Ryan Goldman, Chris Fishman, Steve Fishman, Tony Melo, Mike Benson
BOAT
39' Seavee
Special thanks to our families for their support and our sponsors."
- Mark Miller, Living Water/Makin' Time
POWER
"Our team has been chasing wins in this series for a long time and we know they don’t come easy. The Slam, in particular, has proven elusive for us. We’ve had four 2nd place finishes on Living Water / Makin’ Time and Capt. Alex previously had a 3rd in the Slam. We were thankful that our TEAM finally pulled off a win in this one!
Mercury Quad 300s
WINNING CATCH
4 Kings, 1 Wahoo
COMBINED WEIGHT 177 lbs
WINNINGS $35,306
CAPTAIN WILLIAM WUMMER
CREW
Hunter Joseph, Freddie Joseph, Sherri Beswick, Howard Tuman, Peter Testa, Jason Phillips
BOAT
39' Nor-Tech POWER
Yamaha Triple 450s
HEAVIEST FISH
39.7 lb King
WINNINGS $22,375
"The adrenaline of the weigh-in is a feeling unlike any other. When in a single moment you realize your biggest fish is enough to take home the Calcu a Money. It's not only about the trophies or the prize money. It's about the camaraderie of our team and the competition. We stayed persistent and focused during the dead hours when the big King aired out on the kite. Sherri grabbed the rod and we gaffed the Big King within a couple of minutes and the team celebrated the fish when it came over the gunnel and we knew it was a good one."
- Bill Wummer, Spiced Rum IV
May 28, 2026
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May 28, 2026
THURSDAY JUNE 11, 2026
When 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
POMPANO BEACH CIVIC CENTER
1801 NE 6th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Final Registration for Tournament NO CHECKS. Cash, Visa, Mastercard & American Express Only Registration and calcu a payments must be complete by close of kickoff party.
CAPTAIN’S MEETING 7:00 PM
A representative from each team should a end. Indoor & Outdoor Activities!
• Live Music
• Hooter’s Hospitality Bars
• Tasty Bites from Bonefish Mac’s
• Silent Auction & Raffle Items
• Free Fishing Clinic for Kids
• Sponsor Exhibits
• Over/Under Fundraiser for Charity
TEACH & REACH 6PM - 8PM
Free Fishing Clinic For Kids! Spaces are limited. Call 954.725.4010 to RSVP. See page 24 for more
JUNE | 13 | 2026
7:00 AM LINES IN 4:00 PM LINES OUT
6:00 PM
Deadline to check in at:
HILLSBORO INLET OR BOCA INLET
TIME | 4PM TO 8PM
SUNDAY
JUNE 14 2026
WHEN 2pm - Awards Buffet 3pm - Awards Presentations
WHERE
Pompano Beach Civic Center 1801 NE 6th Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
RAFFLE DRAWING AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
Activities open to the general public
Guess the weight of a fish and WIN a prize!
Live Music
Vendor Displays
Cold beer & cocktails
Ra Up for SeaVee Teams
Satellite Scale
Dock space available for 1 boat at a time.
Place
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
$1,000
$7,500 & Trophy
$3,500 & Trophy
$2,000 & Trophy
$1,000 cash plus $1,000 in Bass Pro Gift Cards! This one's for the future of our industry! Calling all youth anglers 10 to 19. Put your squad of ALL Groms together (ages 10 to 19) to get this bag! One adult chaperone (non fishing) permi ed per team.
1st Place
2nd
3rd Place
1st Place
3rd
4th
5th
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
ELIGIBLE TO BOATS 26 FEET AND SMALLER
$2,000 & Trophy
Sponsored
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd
1st
3rd
Sponsored by:
PAYOUTS FOR EACH SPECIES
1st Place
2nd Place
Winners in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 29 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
2nd
This category dishes out big bucks for the 3 heaviest fish weighed in the tournament. Enter the Big 3 and the Bluewater Challenge for a chance to win over $14,000 for one fish! Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 46 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
1st Place
3rd Place
Winners are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 30 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
This category awards a he y payout to the team that weighs in the heaviest fish overall. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 43 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
1st Place
$11,250
In this winner take all category a stout payout is awarded to the team with the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amount listed above is based on 25 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.
Both teams and charity win in this category with a 50/50 split between the high point team and the tournament charity. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 23 boats. Entry fee is $100 per boat.
This category awards prize money for the heaviest 3 Kingfish. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 44 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
$14,760
Catch a weighable Dolphin, Wahoo and Kingfish in the tournament and you’ll have a chance to line your pockets with some extra cash! If no team weighs the KDW trio, then the prize money from this tournament will roll into the next leg of the PBSC. The pot will continue to grow in each PBSC tournament until someone hits the pelagic jackpot and brings the heaviest KDW trio to the scales. Entry fee is $200 per boat. See rules for details.
Pick 3 - Estimated Pot $16,920
WINNER TAKE ALL
Before the start of fishing, 3 of the 5 eligible species in the tournament will be drawn from a sealed container. The 3 that are chosen will be the 3 target species in the Pick 3 for that day. If there is no winner, the purse will roll over into the next PBSC tournament where the process will start all over again. See rules for details. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
This category offers a he y big fish payout exclusively to teams competing in the Big Fish Division of the tournament. Amount listed above is based on 30 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.
This category offers a stout big fish payout exclusively to the teams competing in the Big Bag division of the tournament. Amount listed above is based on 30 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.
Winners in this category are determined based on heaviest combined weight. Eligible to boats from 27 to 32 feet. Amounts listed above are based on 13 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
1st
Winners in this category are determined based on heaviest combined total weight. Eligible to boats 26 feet and under. Amounts listed above are based upon 16 boats. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
1st
Based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 9 boats. See rules for non-pro eligibility requirements. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
Contributions from Bluewater Movements this past year were instrumental in these eff orts…
Approximately 300 new people out fishing
Sponsorship of Special Olympics
New Sensory Room built at Monarch High School
23 Families honored at our Holiday event with their “wishes” granted including 3 Disney Vacations, a Cruise, Legoland trip, Busch Gardens Trip, and much more
Several vehicle repairs for special needs parents
Purchase of the “Lisa B”, a 44’ Custom Sportfish that will be taking families weekly!
If you would like to get involved with Mission Fishin’ please check out their website for more information: www.missionfishin.org
August 15, 2026
ENTRY $475 Ends: July 30, 2026
A er: July 30, 2026
SEND CHECK TO: Bluewater Movements, Inc. PO Box 50114 Lighthouse Point, FL 33074 Due by: July 30, 2026
THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 2026
Sponsored By:
When 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
CHARLOTTE BURRIE CIVIC CENTER 2669 N. Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Final Registration for Tournament NO CHECKS. Cash, Visa, Mastercard & American Express Only Registration and calcu a payments must be complete by close of kickoff party.
A representative from each team should a end. Indoor & Outdoor Activities!
• Live Music
• Hooter’s Hospitality Bars
• Tasty Bites from Bonefish Mac’s
• Silent Auction & Raffle Items
• Sponsor Exhibits
• Over/Under Fundraiser for Charity
PM
AUGUST | 15 | 2026
7:00 AM LINES IN 4:00 PM LINES OUT 6:00 PM
Deadline to check in at:
HILLSBORO INLET OR BOCA INLET
TIME | 4PM TO 8PM
Dock space available for 1 boat at a time. LIGHTHOUSE POINT 2831 MARINA CIRCLE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL 33064 Competition Day
Activities open to the general public
Guess the weight of a fish and WIN a prize!
Live Music
Vendor Displays
Cold beer & cocktails
Ra Up for SeaVee Teams
Satellite Scale
SUNDAY AUGUST 16 2026
WHEN 2pm - Awards Buffet 3pm - Awards Presentations
WHERE
Charlo e Burrie Civic Center 2669 N. Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach, FL 33064
RAFFLE DRAWING AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
4th Place
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
$7,500 & Trophy
$3,500 & Trophy
$2,000 & Trophy
$1,000 Cash plus $1,000 in Bass Pro Gift Cards!
one's for the future of our industry! Calling all youth anglers 10 to 19. Put your squad of ALL Groms together (ages 10 to 19) to get this bag! One adult chaperone (non
ELIGIBLE TO BOATS FROM 27 TO 32 FEET
1st Place
2nd Place
& Trophy
3rd Place $500
5th Place
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
See rules for eligibility requirements.
ELIGIBLE TO BOATS 26 FEET AND SMALLER
$2,000 & Trophy
$500
Top Male Angler
1st Place
1st Place
Trophy & Prize Package Top Female Angler
Sponsored by:
PAYOUTS FOR EACH SPECIES
60/40 SPLIT
1st Place
2nd Place
Winners in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 29 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
50/30/20 SPLIT
Heaviest Fish
2nd
3rd Heaviest Fish
This category dishes out big bucks for the 3 heaviest fish weighed in the tournament. Enter the Big 3 and the Bluewater Challenge for a chance to win over $14,000 for one fish! Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 46 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
50/30/20 SPLIT
1st Place
Winners are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 30 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
This category awards a he y payout to the team that weighs in the heaviest fish overall. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 43 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
1st Place
In this winner take all category a stout payout is awarded to the team with the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amount listed above is based on 25 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.
Both teams and charity win in this category with a 50/50 split between the high point team and the tournament charity. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 23 boats. Entry fee is $100 per boat.
This category awards prize money for the heaviest 3 Kingfish. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 44 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
$19,440
Catch a weighable Dolphin, Wahoo and Kingfish in the tournament and you’ll have a chance to line your pockets with some extra cash! If no team weighs the KDW trio, then the prize money from this tournament will roll into the next leg of the PBSC. The pot will continue to grow in each PBSC tournament until someone hits the pelagic jackpot and brings the heaviest KDW trio to the scales. Entry fee is $200 per boat. See rules for details.
Pick 3 - Estimated Pot $20,880
WINNER TAKE ALL
Before the start of fishing, 3 of the 5 eligible species in the tournament will be drawn from a sealed container. The 3 that are chosen will be the 3 target species in the Pick 3 for that day. If there is no winner, the purse will roll over into the next PBSC tournament where the process will start all over again. See rules for details. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
1st
This category offers a he y big fish payout exclusively to teams competing in the Big Fish Division of the tournament. Amount listed above is based on 30 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.
1st
This category offers a stout big fish payout exclusively to the teams competing in the Big Bag division of the tournament. Amount listed above is based on 30 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.
1st
Based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 9 boats. See rules for non-pro eligibility requirements. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
CAPTAIN ALEX BURGESS CREW
Mark Miller, Chris Zislin, Ryan Goldman, Chris Fishman, Steve Fishman, Tony Mielo, Mike Benson
"The Showdown has been our most consistent tournament from 2020 - 2025. And, we were blessed to pop bo les for a 3rd time in 2025. This win also helped us seal the deal for our 3rd overall Showdown Crown… the wahoo always seem to cooperate with us in August. We appreciate all the great teams that fish the series and push us to improve every year! Congrats to Mac Daddy and the other top teams that charged hard at the end. We still love the adrenaline rush of tournament fishing!"
– Mark Miller, Living Water/ Makin' Time
CAPTAIN NICK PERRONE
CREW
Christopher Perrone, Faith Woody, Dustin Harris, Peyton Schilling, Stephen Lawrence, Gage Lawrence
"We had an awesome time competing in the series against the best Kingfish Teams in the country and were very fortunate to win top team/boat in our division! We strive to be competitive and we will never fail from a lack of effort!! The fishing this past season was tough at times but we try to capitalize on every bite because you never know if it’s the right one or not! We have a lot of friends that fish the series that have awesome teams and the communication between us is great!! Can’t wait to start trying for them rings soon, that would be an incredible feat to accomplish against the best fisherman on the east coast! The series is run very well and look forward to it every year!
Thank you very much Jamie and the rest of the tournament crew for all you do."
Can’t them be accomplish best east run forward Thank the for
– Nick Perrone, Heavy Hi ers
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