Bisbee’s
25th Anniversary Black and Blue Sport Fishing Tournament (The
worlds richest billfish tournament) and the Los Cabos Offshore Tournament
are just about upon us once again. It will be hosted at the newly re-modeled
Costa Real Resort (old Plaza las Glorias (Grossio)).
The latest Bisbee’s press release claims that “the entry
levels in all three of the tournaments are ahead of last year levels on this
date” (August 2005 Update).
There is even a new Bertram Yachts-Marine Max Daily Jackpot for
$5,000.00 which already has over a dozen entries.
Schedule:
The Black and Blue is October 25-29th fishing days
are actually 26th,27th & 28th. As with last
years tournament the entire tournament functions will take place at the Puerto
Paraiso Entertainment Plaza. (Map
of Cabo San Lucas).
The Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament is from October 21st-23rd.
It is once again being held in conjunction with the Pete Lopiccola Billfish
tournament. You will be able to fish both tournaments at once allowing for
more opportunity to win.
Bisbee’s Golf tournament will once again take place on the
Saturday before the awards ceremony. All of these events have really had an
increase in attendance from year to year which is only proof of what a great
time there is to be had by all.
`The Bisbee tournaments have in the past had great success not
only in catching fish but bringing a lot of needed income to the already fast
growing Cabo San Lucas area. It has in the recent years become quite the family
event with many of the owners and fishermen (people) bringing their families for
rest relaxation and other activities as well.
With many activities like ATV rentals,
sailing charters,
golfing, diving, horseback riding
and side trips to towns like
San Jose del Cabo,
Todos Santos, or just driving part of the
Baja Sur loop being some
of the more popular ones. Also after a hard day of fishing you may want a
massage from one of the
local spas or a
catered meal
created just for you and your guest at your own
villa.
The tournament dates end right before Halloween and therefore
many of the participants will find themselves ending their vacations
experiencing the world famous
nightlife of
Cabo.
There
are so many options for those that are here in support of the Bisbee tournaments
that it really is a fun time in the Los Cabos area. The weather is generally
beginning to cool off while the water is still very warm. This makes for great
beach days and excellent fishing which is what it’s all about in Cabo.
So, come one or come all but come to fish and have the time of
your life here in paradise at Land’s End
2005 Bisbee Tournament Results
1ST PLACE TEAM PEZ ESPADA (61 ft Hatteras): 531 LB BLACK MARLIN
ANGLER: Peter Hoerting from Las Vegas, other team members
Jeff Ellis from San Clemente, Ryan Melina from Pasedena, Russ
Melina from Palm desert.
TOTAL WINNINGS: $1,348,440.00
2nd PLACE TEAM YOUNG LADY (42 ft Bertram): 396 LB BLUE MARLIN
ANGLER: Alonso Aspe from Mexico City.
TOTAL WINNINGS: $1,000,613.00
3rd PLACE TEAM FELINA (86 ft Aguilar): 321 lb BLACK MARLIN
ANGLER: Jeff Leitzinger from Los Angeles.
TOTAL WINNINGS: $453,233.00
4TH PLACE TEAM BAD MARKET (33 ft Knight & Carver) 319 LB BLUE
ANGLER: Rich Hochrein from Yakima, Washington
TOTAL WINNINGS $397,215.00
One hundred and eighty-five boats participated. A total of 345
billfish were released, consisting of striped marlin, blue marlin under 300 lbs
and some sailfish.
Bisbee’s
25th Anniversary Black and Blue Sport Fishing Tournament (The
worlds richest billfish tournament) and the Los Cabos Offshore Tournament
are just about upon us once again. It will be hosted at the newly re-modeled
Costa Real Resort (old Plaza las Glorias (Grossio)). 
There
are so many options for those that are here in support of the Bisbee tournaments
that it really is a fun time in the Los Cabos area. The weather is generally
beginning to cool off while the water is still very warm. This makes for great
beach days and excellent fishing which is what it’s all about in Cabo.
