Bimini Big Game Club Sportfishing Series Hosts Billfish Segment April 13-17
Alice Town, Bimini, the Bahamas— The Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina has announced team sign-ups for the second leg of the 2016 Sportfishing Series. The Billfish Tournament is scheduled for April 13-17.
The tournament will employ a points scoring system with collective high scores ultimately tabulated in November to determine the winners of the four-tournament Sportfishing Series. Top team and catch trophies will also be presented to those participating in the Billfish Tournament. The three-day tournament will culminate on Saturday, April 16 with a poolside party ceremony.
The Billfish Tournament, according to BBGC Tournament Director and legendary Dockmaster Robbie Smith, will utilize a points scoring system to weigh-in blue marlin. Blue Marlin is the only billfish eligible for weigh-in and must be 101 inches in short length, measured from the low tip of the jaw to the fork of the tail. All properly documented live release blue marlin, 400 pounds and less, count the same as a blue marlin on the dock. For blue marlin weighing in at 400 pounds and over, the team will receive one point per pound, plus 100 bonus points. Released blue marlin will score 400 points, white marlin 150 points and sailfish 150 points. White Marlin and sailfish must be released. Swordfish are not scored.
The tournament entry fee is $2,500 per boat advance online registration (four anglers) and that includes $1,000 to the Bimini Big Game Club Tournament prize pool. Additional angler/social tickets may be purchased online for $250 each.
To register for Bimini Big Game Club Billfish Tournament, go to http://biggameclubbimini.com/resort/events/tournaments/bimini-big-game-club-billfish-tournament/. For more information, including room bookings, call 800-867-4764 or email Reservations@BigGameClubBimini.com. For sponsorships, contact Roger Berkon at Events@BigGameClubBimini.com.