The Paul Mann 56-foot QUALIFIER captained by Fin Gaddy captured top honors at the prestigious 53rd annual Hatteras Marlin Club Tournament. Andrew Cox aboard QUALIFIER was named top angler. Great boat, great captain, great angler, great success!
The Billfish Foundation Named Fin Gaddy aboard QUALIFIER the Paul Mann Custom 56-foot splashed in December 2009 was named top overall Captain worldwide for both catch and release and tagging billfish. Fin and his team aboard QUALIFIER set the top sailfish catch and release and tag record among all Atlantic captains. Hats off to the Fin Gaddy and QUALIFIER!
Fin Gaddy and his team aboard the Paul Mann 56–foot QUALIFIER, just 3–peated in the Hatteras Grand Slam Tournament, which took place July 11-14. QUALFIER and crew won two billfish categories, got a couple of nice paychecks and bragging rights for another year. Congrats to Fin and Team from Paul Mann Custom Boats!
Yes, count'em, over 50 white marlin releases. Incredible bite for Fin Gaddy and crew aboard the new-in-2009 Paul Mann 56 Qualifier. "One of the best bites I have ever seen in the United States," says Fin. All we can say is, if you have a Paul Mann Custom boat, buy PLENTY of release flags.
1st Place both billfish categories: Qualifier Qualifier Captain: Fin Gaddy
Top Boat - Pelican - Capt. Arch Bracher - 6 whites, 1 blue, 1 sail Third Place - Prime Time - Capt. Butch Cox - 1 blue - 2 whites Daily Day One - Qualifier - Capt. Finn Gaddy - 3 whites Daily Day Two - Pelican - Capt. Arch Bracher Top Dolphin - Pelican - Angler Brad Watkins (22.5 lbs.) Top Junior Angler - A-Salt Weapon - Angler Zack Endee (white marlin) Top Captain - Pelican - Capt. Arch Bracher Top Mate - Pelican - Jordan Blount Top Angler - Pelican - John Bailey And last but not least