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!
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Team Paul Mann boats including Pelican, A Salt Weapon and Qualifier all finished among the top ten boats for a strong second place finish behind Team Ricky Scarborough for the Manufacturers Perpetual Trophy this year. This is a great tournament for a great cause, supporting culture, heritage and scholarships for kids.
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: Qualifier 1st Place Tuna: Pelican 40.5 lbs Junior Angler, Last Day: True Grit, Holton Clifton Top Angler: Qualifier, Paul Mann Paul Mann Custom Boats won the Manufacturer's Perpetual Trophy capturing wins in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, and now 2010!
1st Place both billfish categories: Qualifier Qualifier Captain: Fin Gaddy
Top Manufacturer: Paul Mann Custom Boats Top Boat: 1st Place: Pelican 2nd Place: Qualifier Top Angler: Paul Mann Daily Winner Friday: Capt. Finn Gaddy Top Dolphin: 2nd Place: Phat Mann