2026Custom Shootout
- Dates
- May 13–16, 2026
- Location
- Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas
- Target species
Overview
Invitation-only, all-charity billfish tournament for 60 U.S.-built custom sportfish boats at Abaco Beach Resort.
The Custom Shootout invites up to 60 custom inboard boats (32 ft and larger) representing U.S. custom builders to Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Marina for three days of all-release billfishing (lines in 8:30am, out 4:30pm). Proceeds support Abaco firefighters, schools and other charities including the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, IGFA and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.
The event carries a 'no sonars down until lines in' rule and requires video release verification; live scoring is on CatchStat.
ScheduleBahamas time
- TuesdayMay12May 12, 2026
- 4:00 PM– 8:00 PM
Early Registration and boat bag pickup
Abaco Beach Resort
- WednesdayMay13May 13, 2026
- 12:00 PM– 4:00 PM
Registration and boat bag pickup
Abaco Beach Resort
- 7:00 PM
Kickoff Party
Tournament Tent, Abaco Beach Resort
- 8:00 PM
Dinner & Captain's Meeting
Tournament Tent, Abaco Beach Resort
Sponsored by Bajio
- ThursdayMay14May 14, 2026
- 8:30 AM– 4:30 PM
Day 1 Fishing
- FridayMay15May 15, 2026
- 8:30 AM– 4:30 PM
Day 2 Fishing
- SaturdayMay16May 16, 2026
- 8:30 AM– 4:30 PM
Day 3 Fishing
- 8:00 PM
Awards Dinner
Boat Harbour Tent
Results
Final results are published on the official tournament site.
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Tournament status and quick actions
- 2027
- 2026