Texas Legends Billfish Tournament
The Texas Legends Tournament is one of the Gulf Coast’s premier offshore fishing competitions, bringing together top billfish teams from across Texas and beyond. More than a test of skill on the water, the tournament celebrates the Texans who left a lasting legacy in the fishing community. This tournament honors their memory by fostering the same camaraderie, skill, and passion they embodied.
2026 TOURNAMENT WINNERS
Overall Champion
SEE-MAH
Overall Points 4,150
Top Captain Award - Cameron Plaag
Top Mates Award -
Ty Hlavaty & Baylor Hall
2nd Place
MARILEE
3rd Place
MAGNIFICO
4th Place
SARCO
2026 TOURNAMENT AT A GLANCE
35
Boats Registered
292
Billfish Released
698,300
In Prize Money
What you missed at the 2026 tournament
The 2026 Texas Legends Billfish Tournament brought another unforgettable week of offshore competition, with 35 boats and teams traveling from across Texas and beyond to compete, connect, and chase some of the most prized game fish in the Gulf.
The tournament featured three action-packed days of fishing. Anglers competed for more than $698,300 in tournament payouts, targeting blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and dolphin. Throughout the competition, anglers released 52 Blue Marlin, 91 White Marlin, and 149 Sailfish, bringing the tournament total to an impressive 292 billfish releases.
After an exciting weekend on the water, SEE-MAH, owned by Rod Rodriguez, took home the title of 2026 Texas Legends Billfish Tournament Champion with an impressive 4,150 points. The winning team had an incredible tournament, landing 6 blue marlin, 3 white marlin, 7 sailfish, and 1 dolphin to finish at the top of a highly competitive field.
Outstanding Catches
Freebird
First Blue Marlin Caught By a Team
Shear Desperation
Largest Yellowfin Tuna – 64.5 lbs
A-Team
Largest Wahoo – 44.1 lbs
Vamonos
Largest Dolphin – 28.6 lbs
PAST TOURNAMENT WINNERS
2025
Overall Champion
Instigator
Overall Billfish Points 4,750
Overall Blue Marlin Points 4,000
