SILVER SAILFISH DERBY 2020

The Silver Sailfish Derby was established by the West Palm Beach Fishing Club in January 1935. While structured quite differently today, the event is the oldest running sailfish tournament in the world.

Some traditions come and go, while others last a lifetime. Fishing in the Silver Sailfish Derby at the height of the sailfish season in early January is a tradition the sport fishing community has not let wane. The 83rd running of the Derby sold out with 50 boats. Strong easterly winds produced extremely rough sea conditions that tested the fleet’s resilience. Seasoned anglers, crews and professional captains cleared Palm Beach Inlet with high hopes and full foul weather gear to compete for some of the most highly coveted awards in tournament sailfishing.