Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina wrapped up its annual Scrub Island Billfish Series last month, marking another successful event in competitive sport fishing. The tournament, held from September 13 to 21 and organised by The Marlin Group, attracted 13 teams and 98 anglers, with a cash purse of $345,700 on the line. Over the course of two legs, participants released a total of 132 blue marlin and nine sailfish.

Winners of the 2024 Scrub Island Billfish Series:

Leg I
1st Place: Doña Lucy / San Juan, Puerto Rico (Capt. Efrain Rodriguez)
2nd Place: Showtime! / Stuart, Florida (Capt. Jon Meade)
3rd Place: Ohana / Jacksonville, Florida (Capt. Luke Hickey)

Leg II
1st Place: Showtime! / Stuart, Florida (Capt. Jon Meade)
2nd Place: Juben / Charleston, South Carolina (Capt. Jay Weaver)
3rd Place: Marlin Darlin / Clearwater, Florida (Capt. Shay Danzig)

Overall Series Champion: Showtime! / Stuart, Florida (Capt. Jon Meade)

Top Angler (Leg I): Ricardo Quiñones (Doña Lucy)
Top Lady Angler (Leg I): Michelle Espinosa (One Up)
Top Angler (Leg II): Chad Damron (Sodium)
Top Lady Angler (Leg II): Stacey Parkerson (Trilo Bite)

During the first leg of the series, 59 blue marlin and seven sailfish were released, with even more impressive numbers in the second leg: 73 blue marlin and two sailfish. Across six days of competitive fishing, the fleet released 132 blue marlin, highlighting the tournament’s reputation for prime big-game fishing.

“Each year, anglers from all over the world come to Scrub Island for a chance to experience the famous North Drop, renowned as one of the best spots globally for blue marlin fishing,” said Sandra Grisham-Clothier, General Manager of Scrub Island Resort. “We’re always excited to welcome the participants and witness this amazing event unfold.”

Tournament Director Jennifer Dudas echoed the excitement, stating, “The fishing was phenomenal this year, the weather was perfect, and the energy was incredible. We’re already counting down the days to the 2025 tournament!”

Anglers and their families enjoyed a host of luxury amenities throughout their stay at Scrub Island Resort, from the Ixora Spa to the resort’s world-class dining, private beaches, and a marina that served as the launch point for water-based excursions. Visitors also took advantage of the opportunity to explore the surrounding islands and marine life.

Looking Ahead
The 2025 Scrub Island Billfish Series is scheduled for September 4-8 (Leg I) and September 8-12 (Leg II). For more information on Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, visit ScrubIsland.com or call (877) 890-7444. For details on the Scrub Island Billfish Series, visit MarlinMag.com.