Are you curious how a brand-new fishing team could win one of the most prestigious sailfish tournaments in their first year? In this episode, we sit down with Team Liquidated, the unexpected champions of the Quest for the Crest. Captain Danny and Owner Patrick share their journey from assembling their crew to battling seasoned veterans on the water. They reveal their strategic decisions during key moments, discuss the intense pressure of tournament fishing, and explain how they managed to stay ahead of the competition. The team also opens up about their pre-fishing routines, the importance of team chemistry, and their plans for defending their title. Whether you're a tournament angler or a weekend warrior, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the world of high-stakes sailfish tournaments and the mindset required to come out on top. [00:00] - Introduction and team background [02:12] - Dust ‘em Off Tournament [05:37] - Putting the team together [09:43] - Sailfish Challenge Tournament and Pre-Fishing [14:58] - Final Sail Tournament strategy [20:17] - Battling Fish On for the title [25:43] - Winning moment and celebration [29:11] - Respect earned in the fishing world [33:24] - Plans for Marlin tournaments [36:52] - Offseason preparations and team changes [41:23] - Future goals and bigger fish [45:12] - Importance of consistent practice [48:37] - Closing thoughts and next season outlook 🎣SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Seamule:⁠ www.seamule.com⁠ Black Reef Spearfishing:⁠ www.blackreefco.com Bloody Battery: www.bloodybattery.com If you have any requests, want to be a guest, or even just want to chat about fishing feel free to reach out to Mark via: [email protected] REEL IN SOME MERCH:⁠ www.thescienceoffishing.com⁠/merch FOLLOW SCIENCE OF FISHING: Instagram:⁠ ⁠@scienceoffishing (https://www.instagram.com/scienceoffishing/) TikTok:⁠ ⁠@scienceoffishing (https://www.instagram.com/scienceoffishing/) Youtube: @scienceoffishing @scienceoffishing Facebook:⁠ Science of Fishing (http://facebook.com/scienceoffishing) Twitter: @scienceoffish (https://twitter.com/scienceoffish) If you enjoyed this episode with Team Liquidated, subscribe to our channel! Don't forget to hit that like button and share this video with your fishing buddies!