All optional jackpot divisions are 85% payback. Only teams entered in the base entry may enter the optional jackpots. Only teams entered in the optional jackpots are eligible for jackpot cash and prizes. The tournament rules apply to all optional jackpots.
The total across the board for the Bermuda Billfish Blast is $47,000.
DAILY BILLFISH RELEASE JACKPOT
Level 1 – $3,000
Level 2 – $5,000
There are two levels of the optional Daily Billfish Release Jackpot. You must be entered in the level-one jackpot to participate in level-two. The Daily Billfish Release Jackpot will be awarded to the team that scores the most billfish release points on each day of fishing. Eligible species include blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish and spearfish. The total jackpot will be divided three ways, and be awarded to the team that scores the most billfish release points on Day One, Day Two, and Day Three of fishing. If no team in this category scores release points on a given day, that day’s jackpot will roll over to the following day. If no teams score release points on the final day of fishing, the remaining jackpot will be split between the winners of Day One and Day Two. In the event of a tie, the team reaching the highest score first wins, based on the official time of release. Only teams entered in this jackpot are eligible for these cash awards.
OVERALL BILLFISH RELEASE POINTS JACKPOT
Level 1 – $4,000
Level 2 – $6,000
There are two levels of optional Overall Billfish Release Points Jackpot. You must register in level-one to be eligible for the level-two jackpot. The Billfish Release Points Jackpot will be awarded to the top three teams with the most overall billfish release points of the tournament over the three days of fishing and will be awarded accordingly; First place 50%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%. In the event of a tie the team reaching the highest score first wins with the other team assuming the next award position. This is based on the official time of release. Only teams entered in this category are eligible for these cash awards.
WINNER-TAKE-ALL BILLFISH RELEASE JACKPOT
$5,000
Entry in the Winner-Take-All Release Points Jackpot is optional. The jackpot will be awarded to the team with the most overall billfish release points of the tournament. In the event of a tie, the team reaching the highest score first wins, based on the official time of release. Only teams entered in this jackpot are eligible for this cash award.
TOP THREE OVERALL HEAVIEST BLUE MARLIN
Level 1 – $1,000
Level 2 – $2,000
Level 3 – $5,000
The Top Three Overall Heaviest Blue Marlin Jackpot is an optional entry with three participation levels. Teams must enter level-one to be eligible for level-two, and level-two to be eligible for level-three. Level-one jackpot fee is $1,000; level-two jackpot fee is $2,000, level-three jackpot fee is $5,000. This jackpot awards prizes to the three heaviest blue marlin caught during the tournament that meet or exceed the 500-pound minimum weight requirement. Payouts are distributed as follows: First place 50%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%.
In the event that no teams in the Top Three Overall Heaviest Blue Marlin Jackpot catch a qualifying fish (500 lbs or greater), the Top Three Overall Heaviest Blue Marlin Jackpot entry will be returned less a 15% fee. Only teams entered in this jackpot are eligible for these cash prizes.
WINNER-TAKE-ALL HEAVIEST BLUE MARLIN JACKPOT
$5,000
The Winner-Take-All Heaviest Blue Marlin Jackpot is an optional entry with a fee of $5,000. The team that catches the heaviest blue marlin weighing 500 pounds or more will win the entire jackpot. In the event that no teams in the Winner-Take-All Heaviest Blue Marlin Jackpot catch a qualifying fish (500 lbs or greater), the Winner-Take-All Heaviest Blue Marlin Jackpot entry will be returned less a 15% fee. Only teams entered in this category are eligible for this cash award.
DAILY BLUE MARLIN JACKPOT
$3,000
The Daily Blue Marlin Jackpot is an optional entry with a fee of $3,000 and covers all three days of fishing. Each day, the jackpot is awarded to the team that catches the heaviest blue marlin meeting or exceeding the 500-pound minimum weight requirement. The total jackpot pool is divided evenly across the three days, with each day’s prize consisting of one-third of the total jackpot. If no qualifying fish (500 lbs or greater) is weighed on a given day, that day’s jackpot will roll over to the next fishing day. If no qualifying fish are caught on the final day, the final day’s jackpot will be awarded to the previous day’s winner.
In the event that no teams in the Daily Blue Marlin Jackpot catch a qualifying fish (500 lbs or greater), the Daily Blue Marlin Jackpot entry will be returned less a 15% fee. Only teams entered in this jackpot are eligible for these cash awards.
WINNER TAKE-ALL HEAVIEST WAHOO
$500
The Winner-Take-All Heaviest Wahoo Jackpot is an optional entry with a fee of $500. The team that catches the heaviest wahoo meeting or exceeding the 25-pound minimum weight requirement will win the entire jackpot. In the event of a tie in weight, the jackpot will be split evenly between the tying teams.
If no qualifying wahoo are caught by teams entered in this jackpot, the jackpot will instead be awarded to the teams weighing the top three heaviest marlin (500 lbs or greater), distributed as follows: First place 50%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%. If no qualifying blue marlin are caught by teams entered in this jackpot, the jackpot will instead be awarded to the top three teams with the most release points and distributed as follows: First place 50%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%.
Only teams entered in this jackpot will be eligible for these cash awards.
DAILY HEAVIEST WAHOO JACKPOT
$1,000
The Daily Heaviest Wahoo Jackpot is an optional entry with a fee of $1,000 and covers all three days of fishing. Each day, the jackpot is awarded to the team that catches the heaviest wahoo meeting or exceeding the 25-pound minimum weight requirement. The total jackpot pool is divided evenly across the three days, with each day’s prize consisting of one-third of the total jackpot.
If no qualifying wahoo (25 lbs or greater) is weighed on a given day, that day’s jackpot will roll over to the next fishing day. If no qualifying wahoo is caught on the final day, the final day’s jackpot will be awarded to the previous day’s winner(s).
If no qualifying wahoo are caught by teams entered in this jackpot, the jackpot will instead be awarded to the teams weighing the top three heaviest marlin (500 lbs or greater), distributed as follows: First place 50%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%. If no qualifying blue marlin are caught by teams entered in this jackpot, the jackpot will instead be awarded to the top three teams with the most release points and distributed as follows: First place 50%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%.
Only teams entered in this jackpot will be eligible for these cash awards.
WINNER TAKE-ALL HEAVIEST TUNA
$500
The Winner-Take-All Heaviest Tuna Jackpot is an optional entry with a fee of $500. The team that catches the heaviest tuna meeting or exceeding the 25-pound minimum weight requirement will win the entire jackpot. In the event of a tie in weight, the jackpot will be split evenly between the tying teams.
If no qualifying tuna are caught by teams entered in this jackpot, the jackpot will instead be awarded to the teams weighing the top three heaviest marlin (500 lbs or greater), distributed as follows: First place 50%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%. If no qualifying blue marlin are caught by teams entered in this jackpot, the jackpot will instead be awarded to the top three teams with the most release points and distributed as follows: First Place 50%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%. Only teams entered in this jackpot will be eligible for these cash awards.
DAILY HEAVIEST TUNA JACKPOT
$1000
The Daily Heaviest Tuna Jackpot is an optional entry with a fee of $1,000 and covers all three days of fishing. Each day, the jackpot is awarded to the team that catches the heaviest tuna meeting or exceeding the 25-pound minimum weight requirement. The total jackpot pool is divided evenly across the three days, with each day’s prize consisting of one-third of the total jackpot.
If no qualifying tuna are caught by teams entered in this jackpot, the jackpot will be awarded to the teams weighing the top three heaviest blue marlin (500 lbs or greater), distributed as follows: First place 50%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%. If no qualifying blue marlin are caught by teams entered in this jackpot, the jackpot will instead be awarded to the top three teams with the most release points and distributed as follows: First Place 50%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%. Only teams entered in this jackpot will be eligible for these cash awards.
PRIZE DISBURSEMENT
Each registered team representative is in control of any prize winnings and must sign a prize disbursement form specifying how the funds are to be distributed. If the funds are intended to be disbursed to multiple parties, each party must fill out a form signing off on their portion of the winnings and specifying how the funds are to be distributed (check, ACH or wire), in addition to providing a signed form W-9, if applicable. Funds will be disbursed 30 days from receipt of all necessary documents, as long as all tournament entry fees have cleared the bank. All funds will be paid from a US bank account in US dollars.