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Saturday, August 19, 2006
Pirate's Cove Tournament Win for Pelican Nets $584,763
 The 23rd Annual Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament concluded yesterday with Captain Arch Bracher Jr. leading the Pelican to the most lucrative victory in Pirate's Cove history worth $584,763. The last two days of the tournament featured some dramatic competition. The 56 foot Pelican out of Oregon Inlet Fishing Center leapt into first place Thursday with seven white marlin and one sailfish, and reeled in an additional three whites on Friday for a total of 770 points. The second place prize of $234,185 was awarded to the Viking 74, with Captain Mike Brady who caught all 11 of their billfish on the last two days. The third place prize of $124,857.50 to the Bluewater of Hampton, VA. In all, 259 billfish were caught and released. These included 10 blue marlin, 57 sailfish, and 192 white marlin. Complete results of the Pirate's Cove Tournament are available on the Pirate's Cove website. The tournament was also the last leg of the NC Governor's Cup Billfish Conservation Series and we will provide the final standings as they become available.
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