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The crew of the Viva La Vida celebrates nine releases Thursday.
By Special to OutdoorChannel.com
KEY WEST, Fla. – The 34 teams participating in the World Sailfish Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops were greeted by breezy conditions and tough fishing on Day One.
Winds out of the southeast chopped the seas up and left the sailfish in a more curious – as opposed to ravenous – mood. In all, 46 sails were released on the first day of the three-day tournament with Viva La Vida leading the way with nine releases.
The 33-foot L&H Express leads High Standards, Lights Out, Bar South and High Tide, all of which released four sailfish on Thursday.
Dr. John Cole, owner of the Islamorada-based Viva La Vida, which translates to “Long Live...