Jimmy’s 2-Day Billfish Competition is heating up and will feature the top anglers in the country as they hit the waters for the largest guaranteed purse in sportfish history and the largest purse in Florida tournament history. Teams will be fishing for a guaranteed $1.75 Million Dollars in this highly competitive tournament. In it’s 7 year history, this tournament has awarded almost $4,000,000 and 7 Championship Rings as the anglers join in the keys for this grueling competition. There are Catch & Release categories, weighted categories, and overall awards. A little bit for everyone. Boat entry starts at $5,000.
Jimmy Johnson’s National Billfish Championship
Friday, March 8 & Saturday, March 9, 2019
The World's RICHEST Guaranteed Purse in Sailfish Tournament History!
The LARGEST Purse In Florida Tournament History.
Tournament Scoring
JJ’s National Billfish Championship is scored by a point system. Registered Anglers will receive 1 point for their boat for each eligible Billfish released in the tournament. All team and individual prize categories will be awarded based on the individual or team’s overall point standings. In the event of a tie, winners will be determined by the team or individual that releases their last fish first.
Tournament Entry
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Boat Entry, Captain's Meeting, & Kick-Off Celebrations
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2:00PM - 6:00PM
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Boat Entry & Packet Pick-Up
At JJ’s Big Chill (MM104 – Key Largo) |
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6:00PM -
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Captain’s Meeting
At JJ’s Big Chill (MM104 – Key Largo) |
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7:00PM -
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Kick-Off & Celebrity Pro-Am Selection Party
At Fisherman's Cove (Sun Deck) |
Friday, March 8, 2019
JJBillfish Fishing Competition – Day 1
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7:30AM - 4:00PM
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Lines In / Lines Out
At Key Largo, Florida |
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4:00PM - 6:00PM
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Release Cards & Media Turn In
At Papa's Pilar Ocean Reef Marina, Contender Barge at JJ's Big Chill, or Mariner's Club Must be turned in AT Ocean Reef MARINA Fuel Dock, JJ’s BIG CHILL CONTENDER BARGE – MM104, Mariners CLUB or Online (info to follow – Friday Only) |
Saturday, March 9, 2019
JJBillfish Fishing Competition – Day 2
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7:30AM - 3:00PM
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Lines In / Lines Out
At Key Largo, Florida |
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3:00PM - 5:00PM
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Release Cards & Media Turn In
At Papa's Pilar Ocean Reef Marina, Contender Barge at JJ's Big Chill, or Mariner's Club Must be turned in AT Ocean Reef MARINA Fuel Dock, JJ’s BIG CHILL CONTENDER BARGE – MM104, Mariners CLUB or Online (info to follow – Friday Only) |
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6:00PM -
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All Tournament Awards Celebration
At Jimmy’s Backard BBQ at JJ’s BIG CHILL (MM104) – Poolside |
Catch & Release
Total Payout: $1.5 Million
| Entry | Guaranteed Prize | Guaranteed Payout | Entry Fee |
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CATCH & RELEASE Most Releases. |
$465.000 |
1st Place $200,000 2st Place $100,000 3st Place $60,000 4st Place $40,000 5st Place $30,000 6st Place $20,000 7st Place $10,000 8st Place $5,000 |
$5,000 |
EARLY BITE 7:30 - 10:3am |
$10.000 |
Fri./Sat. $5,000 / $5,000 Fri./Sat. $5,000 / $5,000 |
INCLUDED |
LATE BITE 10:31 - 2:00am |
$10.000 |
Fri./Sat. $5,000 / $5,000 Fri./Sat. $5,000 / $5,000 |
INCLUDED |
| Entry | Guaranteed Prize | Guaranteed Payout | Entry Fee |
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TIER 1 DAILY |
$250,000 |
1st Place $65,000/day 2st Place $35,000/day 3st Place $15,000/day 4st Place $10,000/day |
$5,000 |
TIER 2 DAILY |
$400,000 |
1st Place $100,000/day 2st Place $65,000/day 3st Place $35,000/day |
$10,000 |
LEADER’S BOARD |
$225,000 |
1st Place $110,000 2st Place $50,000 3st Place $40,000 4st Place $25,000 |
$5,000 |
MANO A MANO |
$50,000 |
1st Place $35,000 2st Place $15,000 |
$2,500 |
(Choose One) CENTER CONSOLE |
$50,000 |
1st Place $25,000 2st Place $15,000 3st Place $10,000 |
(Choose One) $2,500 |
BIG BOAT |
$50,000 |
1st Place $25,000 2st Place $15,000 3st Place $10,000 |
$2,500 |
Weighted
Total Payout: $250,000
| Entry | Guaranteed Prize | Guaranteed Payout | Entry Fee |
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BIG FISH BONANZA Heaviest of Top 3 Fish Overall |
$150,000 |
1st Place $75,000 2st Place $40,000 3st Place $20,000 4th Place $15,000 |
5,000 |
| Entry | Guaranteed Prize | Guaranteed Payout | Entry Fee |
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HEAVIEST DOLPHIN |
$20,000 |
1st Place $10,000 2st Place $6,000 3st Place $4,000 |
$1,000 |
HEAVIEST TUNA |
$20,000 |
1st Place $10,000 2st Place $6,000 3st Place $4,000 |
$1,000 |
HEAVIEST WAHOO |
$20,000 |
1st Place $10,000 2st Place $6,000 3st Place $4,000 |
$1,000 |
HEAVIEST KINGFISH |
$20,000 |
1st Place $10,000 2st Place $6,000 3st Place $4,000 |
$1,000 |
HEAVIEST COBIA |
$20,000 |
1st Place $10,000 2st Place $6,000 3st Place $4,000 |
$1,000 |
Individual Awards Category
| Category |
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*MASTER Angler |
*Top Male |
*Top Female |
*Top Captain |
*Top Senior |
*Top Junior |
*Top Mate |
Overall Payout Summary
| Category Summary | Guaranteed Prize | Entry Fee |
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Across The Board (Catch & Release) |
$1.5 Million |
$30,000 |
Across The Board (Weight) |
$250,000 |
$10,000 |
JJBillFish Across The Board |
$1.75 Million |
$40,000 |
