Operation Sailfish

Operation Sailfish is Leg One of the prestigious Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series—a patriotic, high-stakes kickoff to winter season with signature “Take a Hero Fishing Day” and support for military families. Elite teams converge on Palm Beach to chase early-season momentum, champions’ dog tags, and serious bragging rights. Compete with a luxury sportfish charter from Black Book—captain-maintained platforms, tournament-grade tackle, and crews who fish this bite hard.

This is a precision tournament, where cockpit flow, bait management, and disciplined execution separate leaders from the pack. Our luxury fishing charters optimize every detail: tuned kite systems, efficient livewells, dredges, sonar to track rips and color changes, and crews drilled on clean releases. Want boats filtered for this event? Check Palm Beach tournament-ready boats. Planning a full season? Map your schedule via our tournaments overview. When you’re ready to move, book your tournament charter at Contact / Book.

Tournament at a Glance

• Location: Palm Beach, Florida (Sailfish Resort & Marina)
• Dates: Jan 14–18, 2026
• Captain’s Meeting: Jan 14 @ Sailfish Resort & Marina
• Take a Hero Fishing: Jan 15
• Fishing Days: Jan 16–17
• Awards Brunch: Jan 18 @ Sailfish Resort & Marina
• Entry Deadline: Jan 2, 2026

Why Choose Us for Operation Sailfish

• Tournament-ready, day one: Luxury charter boats with premium kite, dredge, & comms setups; backup tackle staged for quick resets.
• Palm Beach specialists: Veteran crews who know when to slide north/south, switch baits, or shift depths as pressure and wind change.
• Concierge support: Entries, dockage, bait, provisions, fuel, lay-day strategy—we handle the ops so you can chase points.