King Master / Key West RECAP

 

2026 King Master presented

by Front Runner Boats

 

Captain's Party presented by Yamaha Outboards at Papa's Pilar Rum Distillery, where each team was given a Yeti cooler and a fresh rum bottle. Twenty three vessels began each morning with a 7am shotgun start in front of Mallory Square, as they chased after a tournament cash payout record of $261,100.  Lines were in at 8am, followed by 9 hours of pure grit and a speedy sunset cruise to the house.  58 king mackerel weighed in Conch Harbor Marina over two days.  At the end of competition, the crowds gathered at Sloppy Joes Bar to celebrate the winners.

 

 

Grand Champion

Preferred Marine

49.12 pounds

Cash Winnings: $68,000

 

2nd Place

Applefish

43.97 pounds

Cash Winnings: $80,575

 

3rd Place

Digger Rich

42.48 pounds

Cash Winnings: $45,935

 

4th Place

Pro Marine

42.43 pounds

Cash Winnings: $13,440

 

5th Place

Team Gamechanger

41.36 pounds

Cash Winnings: $2,300

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Top Money Winners

Applefish                        $80,575

Preferred Marine         $68,000

Digger Rich                    $45,935

Flak-Bait                           $43,200

Pro Marine                      $13,440

Team Gamechanger     $2,300