Congrats to the crew, Ben, Trey, & Tim, for leading us to a 2nd place win! 

After two practice days with zeroes and with the unselfish help of our competitors, we slowly figured out how to catch a sail.  We kept pace with the leaders on days 1 & 2.  On day 3, we went 1 for 4.  With 10 minutes of fishing time left, we heard the drag scream and our hearts raced, could we have a tie and thus, 1st place by tie-breaker? Nope, it wasn't meant to be, we've never been so disappointed to see a dolphin jump! 

We finished one fish off the lead for second place. Here's a video compilation of our fishing during the event: 

 I think 2nd was a great showing considering our complete lack of experience and never having fished as a team before.  The 1st place crew had been fishing the area for 30 years and the club tournament for 20 years.  Showing up as complete greenies & pulling off 2nd place is a real victory for Team $EA $ICKNE$$!   

The trip was a great experience.  Sailfish Marina is a great place to stay & fish.  The ASWSC is a great group to fish with, and learn from.  Can't wait 'til next year!