Kona, Hawaii (Day 2) –On Day Two of the five-day 53rd Annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament the fish are keeping anglers in their fighting chairs. The 40 competitive teams reported in nine pulled hooks, 11 Pacific blue marlin tagged and released and one ahi boated all before today’s noon round up. Kona’s reputation for summertime fishing action is well…
Kona, Hawaii (Day 1) – Anglers gathered on Kailua Pier early Monday morning as the 53rd running of the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) got underway. At the traditional announcement of ‘Start Fishing, Start Fishing, Start Fishing,’ Kona’s finest fleet headed out for the first of five spectacular days of fishing. Eleven Countries Represented HIBT 2011 champions Port Vila Game Fishing Club…
Ocean City, MD – The 35th annual Overnight Billfish Tournament is complete and the event included 114 billfish caught and released by 36 boats competing for more than $60,000 in cash and prizes. The 2012 tournament started July 29 and ended on Saturday (Aug. 4). The Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club sponsors the event, which saw a wide variety of tuna, wahoo,…
