2026
Leaderboards
| Rank | Boat Name | Make | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sea Hunter | Viking | 15 | $18,000 |
| 2nd | Sea Hunter | SeaVee | 12 | $10,000 |
| 3rd | Marlin Magic | Boston Whaler | 10 | $4,500 |
| 4th | Reel Easy | Freeman | 10 | $2,500 |
| 5th | True Grit | Spencer | 10 | $2,000 |
| Rank | Boat Name | Make | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sea Hunter | Viking | 15 | $18,000 |
| 2nd | Sea Hunter | SeaVee | 12 | $10,000 |
| 3rd | Marlin Magic | Boston Whaler | 10 | $4,500 |
| 4th | Reel Easy | Freeman | 10 | $2,500 |
| 5th | True Grit | Spencer | 10 | $2,000 |
| Rank | Boat Name | Make | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sea Hunter | Viking | 15 | $18,000 |
| 2nd | Sea Hunter | SeaVee | 12 | $10,000 |
| 3rd | Marlin Magic | Boston Whaler | 10 | $4,500 |
| 4th | Reel Easy | Freeman | 10 | $2,500 |
| 5th | True Grit | Spencer | 10 | $2,000 |
| Rank | Boat Name | Make | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sea Hunter | Viking | 15 | $18,000 |
| 2nd | Sea Hunter | SeaVee | 12 | $10,000 |
| 3rd | Marlin Magic | Boston Whaler | 10 | $4,500 |
| 4th | Reel Easy | Freeman | 10 | $2,500 |
| 5th | True Grit | Spencer | 10 | $2,000 |
| Rank | Boat Name | Make | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sea Hunter | Viking | 15 | $18,000 |
| 2nd | Sea Hunter | SeaVee | 12 | $10,000 |
| 3rd | Marlin Magic | Boston Whaler | 10 | $4,500 |
| 4th | Reel Easy | Freeman | 10 | $2,500 |
| 5th | True Grit | Spencer | 10 | $2,000 |
| Rank | Boat Name | Make | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sea Hunter | Viking | 15 | $18,000 |
| 2nd | Sea Hunter | SeaVee | 12 | $10,000 |
| 3rd | Marlin Magic | Boston Whaler | 10 | $4,500 |
| 4th | Reel Easy | Freeman | 10 | $2,500 |
| 5th | True Grit | Spencer | 10 | $2,000 |
About
At the heart of the Quest for the Crest Marlin Majors is a simple but powerful belief: The future of our sport depends on billfish release.
2026
Mar
El Jefe Invitational
Leg One of the Quest for the Crest Marlin Majors
- Abaco Beach Resort
- March 18 – 21, 2026
Meet the Sponsors
Raymarine
Out there, you have to earn your strikes. It won’t be pretty, nor will you; but Raymarine has your stern through thick and thicker. Because there are always more fish…
Land and Sea
Veteran owned and operated, built with grit and resilience. We are South Florida's Preferred SeaKeeper Dealer.
SIMMS
For more than three decades, SIMMS has set the standard in technical fishing gear and apparel experience that knows every second between lines in and lines out matters.
Electronics Unlimited
For over 40 years, Electronics Unlimited has been a trusted partner to elite sportfishing and luxury yacht owners, providing best-in-class marine electronics sales and service. Our experience and attention to…
Abaco Beach Resort & Marina
The Abaco Beach Resort & Marina is a classic getaway that captures the true essence and culture of the Bahamas out islands. The resort is a destination for travelers, weddings, corporate…
Raymarine
Out there, you have to earn your strikes. It won’t be pretty, nor will you; but Raymarine has your stern through thick and thicker. Because there are always more fish…
Land and Sea
Veteran owned and operated, built with grit and resilience. We are South Florida's Preferred SeaKeeper Dealer.
SIMMS
For more than three decades, SIMMS has set the standard in technical fishing gear and apparel experience that knows every second between lines in and lines out matters.
Electronics Unlimited
For over 40 years, Electronics Unlimited has been a trusted partner to elite sportfishing and luxury yacht owners, providing best-in-class marine electronics sales and service. Our experience and attention to…
Abaco Beach Resort & Marina
The Abaco Beach Resort & Marina is a classic getaway that captures the true essence and culture of the Bahamas out islands. The resort is a destination for travelers, weddings, corporate…
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