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May 17-21 2008
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All Release Circle hook Marlin Tournament. In the spirit of Competition, Sportsmanship and Conservation, anglers have united to present one of the richest and most prestigious all circle hook, all release billfish tournaments ever held.
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July 4, 2008
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Teams may fish anywhere in the world to compete in this one day contest to catch the largest blue marlin. This unique and exciting international event attracts many of the world’s most experienced and skilled anglers and captains. This year we expect several new big marlin locations to be represented in the competition.
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July 4th 2008
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Jackpot tournament awarding points for released marlin, weighed marlin and ahi.
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September 7-9 2008
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Entering its third year, The Avalon Billfish Classic (ABC) is leading the wave of the future for jackpot tournaments on the West Coast. This event features a 100% release format, requires the use of circle hook for all live or dead bait fishing, and competitors are required to fish using an IGFA rules format. The ABC offers both pro and amateur divisions of competition, with a variety of optional daily jackpots designed to attract a wide range of marlin anglers.
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September 14-17 2008
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Honoring one of the greatest sportsmen in history, the Riviera Zane Grey Invitational is limited to 45 teams and consistently draws the very best marlin fishermen in the west. This event features a modified release format, requires the use of circle hooks for bait fishing, and utilizes I.G.F.A. rules. Cash prizes for this prestigious event typically top $350,000.
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September 21-23 2008
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The Mikelson Yachts Catalina Classic is the largest and richest billfish tournament in the Western United States. Now in its 16th year, this event offers three days of fun and fishing, beginning with the check in party complete with casting contests, chipping contests, and much more. Two days of fishing, offer top prizes for the heaviest fish, plus release awards, optional daily jackpots for landed and released fish make this an event for all.
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October 11-14 2008
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Jackpot Black and Blue marlin Tournament. The weeklong event will include a Celebrity Pro Am Golf Tournament, World Team Surfing Challenge, a Celebrity Poker Tournament, and the IGT’s Puerto Los Cabos World Cup Tournament
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October 14-18 2008
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The Los Cabos Hotel Association hosts the 10th annual Los Cabos Billfish Tournament. Activities include the kickoff party at the Playa Grande Resort. Drawing international teams from Finland, Bermuda, Hawaii and all across the U.S., and with cash and prizes reaching the $1 million mark this year, this is one of the premier tournaments in the world of big game tournament fishing.
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October 17-19 2008
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Taking place just days before the famous Bisbee's Black & Blue, this event is a perfect "pre-run" tournament. It's lower entry fees and multi-species format allows anglers to enjoy a tournament experience while scouting the waters off Cabo as they prepare for the Black & Blue. The base entry fee of just $1,200. per team attracts additional teams that are just entering the world of offshore tournament fishing. Target species: Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Tuna and Dorado.
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October 21-25 2008
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The world's richest fishing tournament with over $4 million in prizes. This 28 year old event has upwards of 200 teams of 1,000 anglers from all 50 states in the US and over a dozen countries compete for black & blue marlin weighing up to, and even more than the tournament's record of 993 lbs. Named "The Superbowl of Billfishing" by Sports Illustrated Magazine, this tournament attracts the best anglers in the world. Target species are Black and Blue Marlin.
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