ABACO
32nd Annual Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament. Tournament registration is underway for the 32nd annual Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament scheduled for June 17-21, 2015. This year a new three-day fishing format has been introduced, which includes a new non-billfish division. Entry fee is $2,950 with up to a $50,000 payout ($10,000 guaranteed for 10 boats). A $300 tournament rebate is offered. To register or for more details, call (800) 327-1584 or visit www.treasurecay.com.
GRAND BAHAMA
Capt. Billy Black joins Expedition Outfitters. Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts recently announced that legendary sportfishing Captain Billy Black has joined the company’s Expedition Outfitter program, and will operate sportfishing charters out of Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour on West End, Grand Bahama. Black, who has spent the last 40 years as a charter captain and operated a premier charter service out of Walker’s Cay from 1977 to 2004, has held, at one time or another, many of the Bahamian record catches for blue marlin, white marlin, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, dolphin, wahoo and sailfish. The Duchess, his 50-foot Hatteras has just come out of the yard, having been fully updated and re-powered to offer exceptional comfort and safety.
Bonfire Tournament Series announced at Old Bahama Bay. Special rate early registration is underway for anglers to compete in the Bonfire Beach Bash and Tournament to be hosted by the Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour, a member of the Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts Expedition Properties portfolio.
The Fun Fish Tournament, featuring a separate billfish category, and a Bonfire Beach celebration co-hosted by Loggerhead® Marina is scheduled from June 25-28. In addition to fishing, the three-day event features artist Bobby Little¹s signature bonfire sculpture, a hallmark of the Bonfire Tournament Series.
Tournament Director Cliff Jensen said anglers can save $100 by registering by May 25th by taking advantage of an “early bird” fee of $250 per angler (minimum four anglers per team). Also the first 20 boats registered receive a $300 credit, which can be applied to room, dockage and fuel.
Guy Harvey Outpost kicked off 2015 with the first event of their Bonfire Series, a two-day Wahoo Tournament and the unveiling of Bobby Little¹s Burning Wahoo sculpture at Old Bahama Bay in February. Every Bonfire Tournament Festival celebrates the Guy Harvey Outpost attitude by promoting fishing, adventure, art and conservation.
To register online, go to www.ghofish.com.
BIMINI
Wahoo Smackdown. Wahoo Smackdown VI will return for its seventh engagement at the Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina November 12-14, 2015. Last November, a record 29 boats participated in the tournament with heaviest fish honors (47.6 pounds) going to team “Cash Out.” Heaviest five fish over two days trophy went to team “Fishin a Loan.” For information regarding the Wahoo Smackdown VII, visit www.biggameclubbimini.com or call 800.867.4764.