International Master’s Angling Tournament
Celebrating 63 years of angling excellence and our 8th tournament in beautiful Costa Rica
WELCOME
to The Masters Angling Tournament
The 63rd International Masters Angling Tournament will be held February 3 – 6, 2026
Entry forms, schedules, and concierge services are located right here on the website and electronic forms can be sent by contacting Heather at heather.maxwell@mastersanglingtournament.com
Master’s Anglers Day 2:
Great fishing today and calm seas!
The anglers logged a total of 216 events today with 3 Blue Marlin (one deadboat), 2 overtime fish and 213 sails. Notable catches by JC Gonzalez
aboard his Pura Vida – an 11 second fight (not faster than his 5 second Day One) and that deadboat blue marlin,
event number 282 at a 3:51 fight time earning double points!
Congratulations to Top Daily Angler, Rick Stavola, who was on fire combining hook ups with fast fight times and earning 940 points. But our anglers
need to keep an eye on Tonya Cheatham tomorrow and she is on top of the overall leaderboard with 1375 points!
Awesome job to Capt. Jamie Esfeller on the Fin Tech with 23 releases and Daily Top Boat Honors!
2026 Anglers Day Two Standings
| Place | Name | Angler Number | Day One | Day Two | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonya Cheatham | 25 | 1000 | 375 | 1375 |
| 2 | Rick Stavola | 28 | 430 | 940 | 1370 |
| 3 | Lach Cheatham | 14 | 420 | 875 | 1295 |
| 4 | Justin Healey | 29 | 760 | 525 | 1285 |
| 5 | Dennis Coleman | 7 | 705 | 545 | 1250 |
| 6 | Frank Bongiorno | 8 | 335 | 860 | 1195 |
| 7 | Mike Rich | 16 | 480 | 700 | 1180 |
| 8 | Serena Wilson | 21 | 610 | 530 | 1140 |
| 9 | Ryan O’Boyle | 30 | 485 | 580 | 1065 |
| 10 | JC Gonzalez | 9 | 580 | 440 | 1020 |
| 11 | Patrick Healey | 17 | 620 | 400 | 1020 |
| 12 | Jonathan Guarisco | 11 | 590 | 420 | 1010 |
| 13 | Chris Lazzara | 5 | 335 | 665 | 1000 |
| 14 | Alex Stavola | 1 | 190 | 760 | 950 |
| 15 | Tim Wills | 24 | 440 | 460 | 900 |
| 16 | Dale Creamer | 6 | 555 | 330 | 885 |
| 17 | Shon Craig | 22 | 270 | 575 | 845 |
| 18 | Keith Beaty | 13 | 365 | 460 | 825 |
| 19 | Karen Comstock | 12 | 210 | 550 | 760 |
| 20 | Trey Wills | 26 | 475 | 270 | 745 |
| 21 | Sammy Peters | 20 | 90 | 635 | 725 |
| 22 | Rocky Franich | 18 | 370 | 335 | 705 |
| 23 | John Temple | 10 | 10 | 665 | 675 |
| 24 | Bill Shockley | 3 | 435 | 240 | 675 |
| 25 | Aileen Gonzalez | 27 | 215 | 430 | 645 |
| 26 | Burton Gray | 4 | 395 | 200 | 595 |
| 27 | Stephan Pfeifer | 23 | 205 | 370 | 575 |
| 28 | Andrew Dean | 2 | 282.5 | 160 | 442.5 |
| 29 | Michael Hoffman | 15 | 300 | 135 | 435 |
| 30 | Ryan Davis | 19 | 275 | 120 | 395 |
2026 Boat Standings Day One
| Place | Name | Day 1 | Day 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miss AC | 20 | 34 | 54 |
| 2 | Amarula Sun | 13 | 33 | 46 |
| 3 | Scandaloso | 14 | 33 | 47 |
| 4 | Dealers Choice | 15 | 35 | 50 |
| 5 | Goose | 14 | 32 | 46 |
| 6 | Miss Emma | 17 | 31 | 48 |
| 7 | Lucky 7 | 17 | 30 | 47 |
| 8 | Fin Tech | 7 | 30 | 37 |
| 9 | Reel Joy | 13 | 29 | 42 |
| 10 | Pura Vida | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| 11 | Team Galati | 14 | 25 | 39 |
| 12 | MDALA | 11 | 25 | 36 |
| 13 | JUJU | 11 | 22 | 33 |
| 14 | Nsatiabill | 12 | 21 | 33 |
| 15 | Whiskey Blues | 6 | 11 | 17 |
2026 Master’s Angler Boat Draw By Day
| Boat No. | Boat Name | Day One ANGLER ASSIGNMENT | Day Two ANGLER ASSIGNMENT | Day Three ANGLER ASSIGNMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whiskey Blues | 12 Ryan Davis 28 John Temple | 22 Burton Gray 23 Andrew Dean | 1 Trey Wills 29 JC Gonzalez |
| 2 | Goose | 27 Patrick Healey 30 Frank Bongiorno | 14 Rick Stavola 25 Stephan Pfiefer | 21 Tim Wills 26 Dennis Coleman |
| 3 | Reel Joy | 8 Aileen Gonzalez 23 Andrew Dean | 2 Serena Wilson 26 Dennis Coleman | 9 Keith Beaty 15 Lach Cheatham |
| 4 | Lucky 7 | 13 Mike Rich 26 Dennis Coleman | 6 Karen Comstock 17 Bill Shockley | 10 Jonathan Guarisco 11 Michael Hoffman |
| 5 | Fin Tech | 6 Karen Comstock 11 Michael Hoffman | 13 Mike Rich 15 Lach Cheatham | 8 Aileen Gonzalez 30 Frank Bongiorno |
| 6 | Mdala | 7 Ryan O’Boyle 20 Shon Craig | 4 Justin Healey 5 Tonya Cheatham | 17 Bill Shockley 23 Andrew Dean |
| 7 | Amarula Sun | 17 Bill Shockley 21 Tim Wills | 19 Chris Lazzara 24 Alex Stavola | 25 Stephan Pfiefer 28 John Temple |
| 8 | Team Galati | 1 Trey Wills 22 Burton Gray | 16 Rocky Franich 18 Dale Creamer | 6 Karen Comstock 13 Mike Rich |
| 9 | Miss Emma | 14 Rick Stavola 18 Dale Creamer | 20 Shon Craig 27 Patrick Healey | 2 Serena Wilson 5 Tonya Cheatham |
| 10 | Scadaloso | 16 Rocky Franich 25 Stephan Pfiefer | 3 Sam Peters 21 Tim Wills | 4 Justin Healey 7 Ryan O’Boyle |
| 11 | Miss AC | 2 Aileen Gonzalez 4 Justin Healey | 7 Ryan O’Boyle 10 Jonathan Guarisco | 12 Ryan Davis 27 Patrick Healey |
| 12 | Juju | 24 Alex Stavola 29 JC Gonzalez | 1 Trey Wills 9 Keith Beaty | 19 Chris Lazzara 22 Burton Gray |
| 13 | Nsatabill | 15 Lach Cheatham 19 Chris Lazzara | 8 Aileen Gonzalez 12 Ryan Davis | 16 Rocky Franich 24 Alex Stavola |
| 14 | Dealers Choice | 9 Keith Beaty 10 Jonathan Guarisco | 28 John Temple 30 Frank Bongiorno | 3 Sam Peters 18 Dale Creamer |
| 15 | Pura Vida | 3 Sam Peters 5 Tonya Cheatham | 11 Michael Hoffman 29 JC Gonzalez | 14 Rick Stavola 20 Shon Craig |
Congratulations to Lach Cheatham, Master Angler 2024
Friday, January 26 – Congratulations to all of our anglers and many thanks to our boats and crews!
Final Angler’s Standings
| Place | Name | Day One | Day Two | Day Three | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lachalan Cheatham | 1015 | 505 | 350 | 1870 |
| 2 | JC Gonzalez | 595 | 250 | 810 | 1655 |
| 3 | Carmine Galati | 795 | 275 | 375 | 1445 |
| 4 | David Johnson | 735 | 175 | 420 | 1330 |
| 5 | Trey Wills | 385 | 220 | 690 | 1295 |
| 6 | Angler X X | 250 | 385 | 555 | 1190 |
| 7 | Shon Craig | 540 | 400 | 235 | 1175 |
| 8 | Burt Moss | 5 | 750 | 420 | 1175 |
| 9 | Keith Beaty | 560 | 220 | 330 | 1110 |
| 10 | Myles Reis | 605 | 340 | 115 | 1060 |
| 11 | Pat Healey | 245 | 440 | 290 | 975 |
| 12 | Dale Creamer | 225 | 315 | 415 | 955 |
| 13 | Chase Offield | 460 | 305 | 165 | 930 |
| 14 | Stephan Pfeifer | 130 | 180 | 505 | 815 |
| 15 | Josh Shields | 445 | 125 | 225 | 795 |
| 16 | Chris Lazzara | 280 | 315 | 180 | 775 |
| 17 | Frank Bongiorno | 210 | 215 | 330 | 755 |
| 18 | John Temple | 240 | 350 | 160 | 750 |
| 19 | Rocky Franich | 270 | 215 | 255 | 740 |
| 20 | Charlie Greenberg | 355 | 310 | 25 | 690 |
| 21 | Tim Wills | 360 | 60 | 270 | 690 |
| 22 | Justin Healey | 65 | 40 | 535 | 640 |
| 23 | Dennis Coleman | 275 | 55 | 210 | 540 |
| 24 | Tonya Cheatham | 65 | 205 | 260 | 530 |
| 25 | Rodger Comstock | 15 | 160 | 305 | 480 |
| 26 | Rich Lazzara | 190 | 55 | 235 | 480 |
| 27 | Karen Comstock | 210 | 50 | 155 | 415 |
| 28 | Michael Hoffman | 105 | 60 | 175 | 340 |
Final Boat Standings
| Place | Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarula Sun | 41 |
| 2 | Pura Vida | 38 |
| 3 | Ohana | 37 |
| 4 | Finn Tech | 34 |
| 5 | Lucky 7 | 33 |
| 6 | Fish Tank | 32 |
| 7 | Miss AC | 31 |
| 8 | Dealers Choice | 28 |
| 9 | Vaquero | 26 |
| 10 | Whiskey Blues | 24 |
| 11 | Scandalous | 23 |
| 12 | Nsatiabill | 19 |
| 13 | Maya | 19 |
| 14 | G Rod | 17 |
Master’s 2026 Schedule of Events
Monday, February 2: Captains Meeting at the Beach Club
Tuesday, February 3: Angler Meetings, Boat Draw and Kick-Off Dinner
Wednesday, February 4 – Friday, February 6: Fishing Days
Make your plans to fish today!
Entry forms, schedules, and tournament rules are now available.
Calling all Freshmen – if you have an eligible Freshman in mind please contact us for a 2026 Freshman Application. We would love to host an exceptional Freshman Class this year!
Los Suenos Resort, Costa Rica
2025 Master’s Tournament Highlights
Masters 2025 Angler Scores
| Place | Name | Day One | Day Two | Day Three | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Stavola | 500 | 720 | 500 | 1720 |
| 2 | Tommy Hancock | 510 | 570 | 425 | 1505 |
| 3 | Burton Gray | 510 | 385 | 530 | 1425 |
| 4 | Keith Beaty | 525 | 540 | 280 | 1345 |
| 5 | Chris Lazzara | 405 | 755 | 170 | 1330 |
| 6 | David Johnson | 580 | 485 | 240 | 1305 |
| 7 | Patrick Healey | 815 | 275 | 205 | 1295 |
| 8 | Justin Healey | 455 | 730 | 85 | 1270 |
| 9 | Miles Reis | 365 | 485 | 375 | 1225 |
| 10 | Frank Bongiorno | 220 | 600 | 385 | 1205 |
| 11 | Angler X | 170 | 690 | 290 | 1150 |
| 12 | Karen Comstock | 505 | 150 | 475 | 1130 |
| 13 | Trey Wills | 235 | 240 | 632.5 | 1107.5 |
| 14 | Dennis Coleman | 325 | 600 | 175 | 1100 |
| 15 | Andrew Dean | 450 | 520 | 90 | 1060 |
| 16 | Bill Shockley | 490 | 215 | 345 | 1050 |
| 17 | Carmine Galati | 445 | 305 | 250 | 1000 |
| 18 | Shon Craig | 535 | 185 | 255 | 975 |
| 19 | Lach Cheatham | 330 | 280 | 365 | 975 |
| 20 | Sam Peters | 465 | 55 | 380 | 900 |
| 21 | Serena Wilson | 410 | 400 | 80 | 890 |
| 22 | Aileen Gonzalez | 330 | 335 | 215 | 880 |
| 23 | John Temple | 105 | 605 | 117.5 | 827.5 |
| 24 | Jonathan Guarisco | 385 | 285 | 150 | 820 |
| 25 | Dale Creamer | 145 | 360 | 285 | 790 |
| 26 | Michael Hoffman | 245 | 370 | 170 | 785 |
| 27 | Burt Moss | 330 | 155 | 295 | 780 |
| 28 | Stephan Pfeifer | 435 | 235 | 85 | 755 |
| 29 | Angler X5 | 0 | 715 | 0 | 715 |
| 30 | Rocky Franich | 255 | 205 | 110 | 570 |
| 31 | Angler X29 | 0 | 515 | 0 | 515 |
| 32 | Mike Rich | 190 | 115 | 210 | 515 |
| 33 | Tonya Cheatham | 415 | 0 | 70 | 485 |
| 34 | Ryan Davis | 160 | 0 | 70 | 230 |
Masters 2025 Boat Scores
| Place | Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Galati | 46 |
| 2 | Pura Vida | 44 |
| 3 | Reel Joy | 43 |
| 4 | Fish Tank | 39 |
| 5 | Ohana | 39 |
| 6 | Miss AC | 36 |
| 7 | Miss Emma | 31 |
| 8 | Amarula Sun | 29 |
| 9 | Silly Goose | 29 |
| 10 | Dealers Choice | 28 |
| 11 | Whiskey Blues | 26 |
| 12 | Contango | 25 |
| 13 | Vaquero | 24 |
| 14 | Finn Tech | 21 |
| 15 | Maya | 20 |
| 16 | Lucky 7 | 19 |
2025 Tournament Awards
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