Charleston Billfish Invitational

The Viking 74 Demo is on a roll! Coming right off winning The Shootout in the Bahamas, the team has done it again. Captain Sean Dooley led the demo to a 1st Place Billfish Points finish at the Charleston Billfish Invitational with three blue marlin, one white marlin and three sailfish. This is the first leg in of the 2025 South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series.  Next up is the HMY Lowcountry Cup, May 28-31.

Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

Viking made a statement at the Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, sweeping the overall leaderboard and dominating the heaviest tuna category.

The Viking 72 Team Supreme secured 1st Place Overall (for the 2nd time in a row!), with Alex Krake’s three blue marlin releases. The Viking 72 Breathe Easy followed in second and the Viking 58 Rising Sons in third. Rising Sons’ Jaselyn Berthelot was the Top Lady Angler with a pair of blue marlin releases.

In the tuna division, Team Supreme angler Lenny Stevens weighed the heaviest tuna at 114.6 pounds. Philip McMahon aboard the Viking 64 Contrapption landed the 2nd Place Tuna at 114.6 pounds, and Gregg Trenor on the Viking 62 Southern Charm / All In hooked the third heaviest at 80.4 pounds. Chase Russell on the Viking 70 Done Deal weighed the heaviest dolphin at 28.8 pounds.

Hunting Season

It’s not too early to make hunting plans. Join your Viking and Valhalla Boatworks friends for a hunt of a lifetime at the world-class Hooray Ranch in Kingman, Kansas. Two exclusive three-day hunts are available this December. The five-star resort offers plush accommodations with outstanding cuisine and hunting like no other. Both dates include a pair of waterfowl hunts as well as a traditional upland hunt. Expert guides and the best bird dogs will enhance your experience. Click here for a printable brochure and contact Ryan Higgins for availability. Reserve your space now as this event sells out.