The Fish Barely Fit! (Our First BIG Billfishing Tournament Behind the Scenes!)

One of the premier fishing tournaments on the East Coast is the Pirates Cove Billfishing Tournament out of Manteo NC. And in this video, you'll learn what tournament fishing is REALLY like (much of it new to us) and also see a surprise catch that gave us a chance to win some $$$ the first day of the tournament.
It was a wild day for sure and we hope you'll not only enjoy the video, but like and subscribe so as to be a part of our growing community here at Salt Water Fishing University.
Also, join us for a charter sometime: speechlesssportfishing.com/
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[@shoresharp8349]

Awesome wahoo , just to be able to weight a fish in your first tournament speaks volumes on how good you guys are doing.

[@saltwaterfishinguniversity]

Really appreciate that Shoresharp! It sure made us happy to at least feel like we were in it. Thanks for dropping by!

[@leeallen7612]

In all the years fishing this tournament, this one was definitely the slowest by far. Yall did better than us! Good meeting you guys on the dock. Keep up the good work!

[@saltwaterfishinguniversity]

You too Lee!! Super nice meeting you, hope we can fish together at some point soon!

[@leeallen7612]

@@saltwaterfishinguniversity what are you guys charging for charters might take you up on that offer. Ill be down September 9/10 if the weather holds to fish on my buddies boat (The General). Will track you guys down if your around

[@leonardcrater9380]

awesome video and great job on first tournament!

[@saltwaterfishinguniversity]

Thanks for the kind words Leonard!!

[@Captjames850]

Awesome job guys! 46 pound Wahoo was a great catch. Catch’em up!

[@saltwaterfishinguniversity]

Thanks Capt!!

[@denniscavjr4131]

Awesome video congrats Strong island NY

[@saltwaterfishinguniversity]

Thanks Dennis!! Appreciate the support 🙏

[@C5drummer]

Hard to compete with boats having the Furuno Omni CSH8LMK2 Sonar on board. The cost of that unit is @ $118-$120K!!

[@saltwaterfishinguniversity]

Indeed. Most tournaments now have a separate division for Omni.

[@jeffwheatley8623]

You all did great

[@saltwaterfishinguniversity]

Thanks Jeff!!

[@zachphelps6211]

what did y’all get the wahoo on. it looks like an islander with a j hook but this was a no j hook with natural bait so how were y’all running your spread

[@saltwaterfishinguniversity]

Hey Zach, it was an Islander (RonZ) with an artificial ballyhoo bait, not the real thing.

[@RangersOutdoorAdventures]

What do you call that movable/removable armrest/cup holders on the port and starboard bench seats lol

[@saltwaterfishinguniversity]

Soft goods by Matt Penny Chase. Sude does great work.

[@RangersOutdoorAdventures]

@@saltwaterfishinguniversity do you have a link or contact info

[@skithekey]

The owner reminds me of a mega church pastor for some reason. Still great content! Not trying to be a sloth or anything.

[@saltwaterfishinguniversity]

All good man, nothing wrong with God and Fishing 😉

[@guywilson3233]

How can I get a couple of those t-shirts like Trent is wearing?

[@saltwaterfishinguniversity]

Working on it Guy!

[@firestomper247]

Going to fish the big rock next year?

[@saltwaterfishinguniversity]

💯!! We can't wait!

[@firestomper247]

See y'all there!

[@isaacgodson9405]

not pointing fingers but didnt the fella pick up the rod and then hand it to the female angler, not sure what rules these are. just an observation