As the first major tournament in Pensacola and one of the richest, the Invitational drew 46 boats from four states for the three-day competition.
Clearbrook took first place weighing in four fish for a total of 213.56 pounds. Commotion and Never Better took second and third place.
The Annie Girl out of Orange Beach, Ala., weighed in the largest fish of the tournament at 84.82 pounds. One Hung Low was the top small boat — 29 feet or less.
Sea Hunter, who claimed one of the daily prizes with the largest fish weighed on Day 1, took home the most money — $99,135. Pensacola Beach's Hog Wild was second in money with $66,960. Clearbrook was third at $60, 570 and a Rolex worth $5,500. The remaining money winners are as follows: Commotion $54,375, Annie Girl $47,310, Mollie $28,800, Never Better $18,540, Just $18,184, Game On $5,250 and One Hung Low $2,100.
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