Official 2011 Big Hammer Challenge Reports,Pics,Leaderboard

the tarpon arent thick yet so tarpon wasnt the bait of choice for this catch. but i am not allowed to release the information on what this beast ate whole.

i am glad to finally see some one cacht a hammrehead over 12 feet long keep up the good work and some one will cacht a 14 footer

wow what an outstanding catch that is truly a monster is he a jr angler?dose any one know

Yes hes a Jr angler, and the biggest guy on the team lol

Yes hes a Jr angler, and the biggest guy on the team lol

how old is he ?and is he in the sharkclub?

Looks like the wranglers is the new owners of an avet 80w. Congrats. Timmyt and that pier he is fishin may be the only threat. Our tigers are fat but its hard to come by a 13'er. A bit early for hammers here. Anyway it goes hammer or tiger a 13' fish is not something ya can just come up with. Everyone is gunning for second, or first looser, which ever way ya want look at it. Personaly I am looking for that first looser spot.

TEAM TIGHTLINEZ

Had a great night last night with a personal best lemon shark for me 8 ft 1 1/2 inches and a super fat nurse at 7ft 7 inches for my buddy Wallace

A big thanks goes out to Will for hookin us up with bait and coaching us through the night ,
we really appreciate it also a big thanks to Mike Palmer for joining us on the beach.

it's on

tail shot 8 ft 1 1/2 inches

the release

she swims off

Wallace and I with the fathead nurse

tail shot nurse 7 ft 7 inch

Wallace,Will and I with another personal best

team TIGHTLINEZ

Folks we're not throwing in the towel at all .We are motivated to catch a WORLD RECORD SIZED hammerhead .Please look at the name of this Tournament it is the the "BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE" and much thought was given to the name given and the time of the year was as important when we decided to put together this event.Giant hammerhead sharks far bigger then 12 ft 10 1/2 inches are out there right now feeding on schools of tarpon and yes some are pushing 1500,1600 pounds and 15 ,16 feet.This tournament was designed for those folks who are willing to tangle with the baddest ,meanest ,strongest pulling fish in the world -the hammerhead shark at a time of the year when they are most actively feeding.The internet ,this website and this tournament have opened peoples eyes to the pulling power of the giant hammerhead sharks and the angler skills needed to catch one.The senior members of the South Florida Shark Club have lived this shark fishing lifestyle and have expierienced giant hammers for decades but after so many years of this being insider knowledge we have been able through this tournament to introduce many shark fishermen in Florida to the joy of tangling with powerful giants from shore. Those giant hammers are here now and the knowledgeble sharker willing to push himself and put forth the effort can catch them with much luck of course .I will advise all to fish hard and don't give up the win just yet.Pack your reels to the brim and search out the giant hammers where they are known to be RIGHT NOW and before the end of the BHC on May 14th 2011.

CATCH A MONSTER
GOOD LUCK TO ALL AND PLEASE BE SAFE WHILE FISHING THIS TOURNAMENT

Wow, that's one Hell-of-a-Hammer you guys. Fish of a lifetime. PROPS to Team HAMMER WRANGLERS and all the leaders thus far.

thanks every one for the kind words about rico's hammer!

Will i think every one will fish just as hard or harder the last few weeks! The biggest shark could be caught the very last day of the tournament ! Knowing that keeps everyone on there toes!

Will you are 100% CORRECT. I haven't even tried landing sharks that don't feel over 10ft. I only want one beast and that is all. I will be fishing harder then ever with my modified 12 Everol (significant drag pressure added) stacked with braid and if I can hook up with that monster hammer, he better watch out. Don't give up everyone, crazier things have happened.

Will you are 100% CORRECT. I haven't even tried landing sharks that don't feel over 10ft. I only want one beast and that is all. I will be fishing harder then ever with my modified 12 Everol (significant drag pressure added) stacked with braid and if I can hook up with that monster hammer, he better watch out. Don't give up everyone, crazier things have happened.

3x yep don't give up people, Will is right about 1500lb pounders out there!!

nice shark you guys got keep up the good work and is nice of will to help you guys and by the way wil love youre HAT real nice

Team Bullbuster has fished the passed 4 nights without a hit.

Finally! Saturday is here. Team Clusterf*ck is headed for Florida for 8 days. Great job so far. Congratulations to everyone. We're looking for that 13' Tiger.