South Florida's REMIX Sportfishing Wins 2026 Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament

REMIX Sportfishing secures victory with 25 releases, earning $166,050 in total winnings at the prestigious championship event.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The annual Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament of Champions returned to Miami Beach on February 5-7, 2026, welcoming elite fishing teams from across the nation for two days of competitive sportfishing and three days of VIP events. South Florida's REMIX Sportfishing emerged as the overall tournament champion, recording 25 total releases and earning $166,050 in total winnings, narrowly edging out second place finisher Carolina Reel Men with 24 releases.

Why it matters

The Miami Billfish Tournament of Champions is one of the most exclusive events in competitive sportfishing, with participation limited to teams that have earned a coveted Golden Ticket through prior Jimmy Johnson 'Quest for the Ring' tournaments. The victory for REMIX Sportfishing solidifies their status as one of the top fishing teams in the country and showcases South Florida's prominence in the world of competitive sportfishing.

The details

Aboard a 44-foot Contender, captained and owned by JC Cleare with partner Kenny Hernandez, REMIX Sportfishing dominated the leaderboard, capturing first place overall and claiming top honors across the All-Star Calcutta, Daily Game Ball MVP, Top Angler, Charity Calcutta, and the all-new Winner Circle Calcutta. The tournament was produced by Fish Hard Events, the team behind Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Jimmy Johnson's Championship Fishing Week tournaments.

  • The Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament of Champions took place from February 5-7, 2026.
  • REMIX Sportfishing secured the victory on February 7, 2026.

The players

REMIX Sportfishing

A South Florida-based fishing team that won the 2026 Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament of Champions with 25 total releases, earning $166,050 in total winnings.

JC Cleare

The captain and owner of the 44-foot Contender boat used by REMIX Sportfishing in the tournament.

Kenny Hernandez

The partner of JC Cleare on the REMIX Sportfishing team.

Carolina Reel Men

The second-place finisher in the tournament, recording 24 releases and earning $78,450 in total winnings.

Fish Hard Events

The organization that produced the Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament of Champions, as well as Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Jimmy Johnson's Championship Fishing Week tournaments.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Fish Hard Events team now turns its attention to the 15th Annual Jimmy Johnson's 'Quest for the Ring' Championship Fishing Week (JJFISHWEEK), returning March 3-7, 2026, and hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

The takeaway

The victory for REMIX Sportfishing at the prestigious Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament of Champions solidifies their status as one of the top fishing teams in the country and showcases South Florida's prominence in the world of competitive sportfishing.