While Snafu a 48-foot G&S took the top spot, the 41-foot G&S Tantrum, captained by Nick Durham, wasn’t far behind. With six blue marlin releases and a striped marlin, angler Jeff Stafford helped bring a solid 990 points home.
Tantrum’s performance showcased how close the competition was. In tournaments like this, every fish matters. A single missed hookup or a more prolonged fight can shift the leaderboard dramatically.
Durham and his crew of Lee Findley and Nick Watson fished hard, made smart decisions, and proved they will again be a force to be reckoned with in 2025. Tantrum could’ve easily taken the crown if not for Snafu’s stellar run.
The Role of Teamwork: More Than Just a Captain and Angler
Let’s not forget the crew. Behind every successful marlin release is a deckhand who rigged the Tantrum Lures perfectly, an angler who set the hook just right, and a team communicating precisely.
The synergy on Tantrum was second to none. They operated as a unit, precisely what it takes when the fish are biting and the pressure is on.
In tournament fishing, you win or lose as a team. And Tantrum’s crew proved they’re a championship-contending team in every sense.
