JULY 28th – July 30th, 2023
Chairmen – Morgan Nix, Frank Terrell
The Billfish Limited tournament is open to any size outboard powered vessel as well as any vessel 36′ in length and under regardless of means of power (i.e. inboard, outboard, or I/O)
All Marlin catch and release
Cash Prizes for All Tournament Categories. Values based on Boat Registrations.
Optional Cash Awards will also be available.
Cash Prize for Top Boat 27’ and under. Eligible for any tournament boat under 27’ of length.
REGISTRATION
All Registration and Cash Optionals Performed Electronically via CatchStat
$1,750 Boat Entry Fee
$150 Discount for Early Registration before July 17th, 2023 at 11:59pm.
Additional $150 Discount for MBGFC Member Boat Entry
Registration includes all captain, crew, anglers, swag for 4 people, additional available for purchase at retail counter.
All Tournament Awards are based on 75 registered tournament boats. Payouts are subject to change depending on the number of entries. Awards for Heaviest Fish will be presented to the angler/boat for fish caught in the following categories:
Catch and Release, Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo – Awards 1st – 2nd – 3rd place
OPTIONAL ENTRY AWARDS – C&R, Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, No Sonar, Crew Jackpot. Swordfish, Winner Take All Fish, Boat Winner Take-all
FRIDAY: July 28th, 2023
Pre-Tournament Gathering 3pm – 5pm
Cocktails served
Captains Meeting at 5:00pm on Friday.
After Captain’s Meeting the owner, captain or registered angler has to sign out on the official sign out sheet or using virtual check out if approved by tournament committee. There is NO Flare Start for the Limited Tournaments.
Tournament officially begins after Captain’s Meeting.
Boats may depart from Perdido Pass, Mobile Pass, Destin Pass, or Pensacola Pass. Boats not attending Captain’s Meeting must have video verification of their departure with time stamp, identifiable feature, indicator, and boat name/captain.
SATURDAY: July 29th, 2023
Fishing
MBGFC weigh dock Opens 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Boats must clear Perdido Pass Rocks by 8:00pm.
SUNDAY: July 30th, 2023
Awards Breakfast at 9:30am at MBGFC Clubhouse