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,…

Bermuda – The Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship includes nine days of fishing during three major Bermuda-based billfish tournaments, including the Bermuda Billfish Blast, Bermuda Big Game Classic and Sea Horse Anglers Club Billfish Tournament. The points earned at each event follow the boat, crew and anglers, with the winners receiving an incredible prize package. A total of 162 billfish,…