b"inception. High-speed reels make get- console. This was the smallest boat ting the 15-foot leader in hand a bitin the fleet making this achievement easier, and bigger faster boats createthat much more impressive fishing more accessibility to where teams canagainst vessels measuring up to 92 feet fish in their 8-hour window each day.in length. But it doesnt always take a big moveThe Top Lady Angler trophy is spon-to the boundary lines to find sailfish,sored by the Hampp Family of New anyone who has spent time fishing offJersey in memory of Rose Hampp, the Palm Beaches knows theres plentywho won the honor in the 1957 Der-of opportunity right out front. Theby along with many other awards Priceless, a 48 Viking, is no strangerthroughout her accomplished angling to the Silver Sailfish Derby. Hailing from Coral2nd Place Boat Overall, career. Tatiana Usova of Singer Island was Gables, Florida, Captain Jorge Sanchez and Team Goombay Smash awarded the trophy releasing 4 sails aboard a crew have frequented this historic 4-line tournament46 Release the Charlie. This award is always highly coveted. in recent years. Priceless was off to a cold start Day 1 butMany of these lady anglers have proven theyre just as ended with a hard push releasing 4 fish that afternoon.skilled tangling with sailfish on 20 pound test line as This was a huge momentum swing for the crew. Despiteany other crew member who might grab the rod. the condition changes blown in by the northern wind, the Price- Another lady angler, fourteen-year-old Myla Alligood of less picked up right where they left off firing on all cylinders toNorth Palm Beach, was named Top Junior Angler. She released start the second and final day of fishing. They landed 10 fish that3 sailfish aboard the 76 Viking, Just Chillin. Myla earned this morning and would tally 2 more in the afternoon before the 4pmhonor for the second year in a row, now showing a pattern of 'lines-out' call. Working the sailfish sector of the gulfstream,competitive skilled angling in the Derby. The award was special Captain Jorge and the Priceless claimed their spot in the sailfish- once again because Mylas father Matt was captaining the boat. ing history books with a total of 16 releases as the winners of theThe Silver Sailfish Derby is produced by the West Palm Beach 86th annual Silver Sailfish Derby.Fishing Club and continues to be the organizations marquee Captain Brian Komer and the BeachKomer took Top Smallevent. The WPBFC is proud to host this tournament that repre-Boat honors with 6 releases aboard their 29 SeaVee centersents an important part of our regions unique identity.ITS NOT ABOUT COMPETING,ITS ABOUT TOTAL DOMINATION.Fighting the most challenging fish requires a battlewagon that wontgive up before you do.Let the fight begin.Viking 46' Billfish561.262.4132|HMY.COMT ighTL inesM agazine- F aLL2023 HMY 74475 Sailfish Derby Tournament Mag_FP-4C_r1_MECH.indd 1 239/26/22 2:32 PM"