Finnseeker
03-10-2009, 09:02 PM
4th Annual World Championship Billfish Release Tournament – Cabo San Lucas Mexico, 21st May – 23rd May 2009
For Fishermen By Fishermen
This World – Class event gives back to Charity while raising the bar and challenging all big – game fishing tournaments.
In the spirit of Competition, Sportsmanship and Conservation, many of the the world's top anglers united to fish one of the Worlds richest Striped Marlin all circle hook 100% release billfish tournament. The World Championship Billfish Release Tournament (WCBRT) May 21st through May 23rd 2009.
Cabo San Lucas Mexico is considered by blue water anglers as the Striped Marlin Capital of the World and the Tournament Committee provided a tournament "For fishermen by fishermen". The prestigious event has been modified to a two day all circle hook, all catch-and-release tournament. The WCBRT has produced records with the highest number of released striped marlin ever released in a money tournament worldwide, all on circle hooks plus the highest cash payout ever for a striped marlin money tournament worldwide.
The World Championship Billfish Tournament is an IGFA qualifying event that follows closely after famous IGFA tournament each and every year. The WCBRT has proven and lead the way for setting the example for other billfish tournaments by putting on a circle hook only, 100%, "No Muerto" release money tournament in Mexico.
The WCBRT transcends fishing by bringing attention to all circle hook all release money tournaments in Mexico for great causes, the Billfish Foundation and the Los Ninos Del Capitan, Cabo San Lucas children's charity.
Already in the 4th year of the tournament and realizing new heights each year the
WCBRT Tournament has broken every single record for an all release, circle hook only, money tournament in Mexico. The previous years saw a first place trophy and prize money over USD $ 1 250 000.00 offered with the Million Dollar Tagged Striped Marlin been the richest striped marlin money tournament in the world for the first record.
The second record was set in the tournaments first year of the 2006 WCBRT which produced an amazing record 213 billfish released even fishing under the full moon, with a daily average of 71 marlin, an average of 3 marlin released per boat per day. There was more fish release in the WCBRT than the prestigious IGFA World Championships 4 day event a week before with 69 teams entered
The third record was set in the May 2007 WCBRT event which produced an amazing record 335 billfish released or almost 5 marlin released per boat per day even fishing under a full moon condition! There were 119 documented lost fish in addition to the official released fish bringing the 3 day total to 454 striped marlin hooked up. With a hook to land ratio of 74% on circle hooks and 100% release the 2007 WCBRT format proved highly successful.
The May 07 WCBRT event had more fish release than the prestigious IGFA World Championships 4 day event a week before with 63 teams entered.
The fourth records were set in December 2007 event of the Mini WCBRT. The 2007 December 7th & 8th Mini WCBRT produced an amazing record 1157 billfish released for 2 days for an average of 115.7 marlin released per boat per day ! Team Reelaxe recently set a record by releasing 190 striped marlin on day two of the tournament, 330 in two days.
Another tournament world record was set for the most released marlin in a single day in any tournament by a single team and the most released striped marlin combined for the tournament 1157. Team Reelaxe released a total of 330 striped marlin in the two day tournament setting another tournament record for a single team in two days.
Many of the big names around the World of Big Game fishing recognize the importance and the impact the WCBRT has been on fishing tournaments around the world now by following the WCBRT’s format. The WCBRT is full of great fishing teams from around the world, some are well known and some not so known.
One of the exciting aspects of this 2 day tournament is that Cabo San Lucas Mexico is the Striped Marlin Capital of the world, teams do not have to run far to catch and release billfish. Right after the 7.00am Bimini start marlin are been caught and released immediately making it very competitive with IGFA certified observers onboard and WCBRT observers overseeing the catch and releases. Releases are documented by each team using their own digital video camera’s provided by each team and presented to the tournament officials at the end of each day for review and verification with the observer.
World class fishermen enjoy the WCBRT as it really gets your juices flowing as every team is catching fish and the money is spread around giving many chances for many teams to win and the money goes to good charitable causes. World class teams that enter from around the world can charter any boat, be competitive with their skilled team and walk away winners. Unlike most other tournaments No money or percentage is deducted or kept by the tournament or the tournament directors of the WCBRT.
New Advisor
The WCBRT is pleased to introduce Captain Steve Lassley of Team Bad Company, Ned Wallace of Tiger Spirit, Rick Twamley of Bull Rider and Tom Lansing of Extraction and Tracy Ehrenberg of Cabo San Lucas Pisces Sportfishing to the WCBRT Advisory Board.
With these advisors come many years of professional tournament experience, knowledge both inside and outside the sport fishing industry with Tracy’s years of local knowledge, charters and support with various government organizations, all of these individuals bring valuable experience and expertise to WCBRT events. This year’s format and changes were as a result of many of the advisors and thank all of our Committee and Advisors for their valuable support and participation in the WCBRT!
WCBRT BILLFISH CONSERVATION GOALS
• Raise awareness of the need for billfish conservation.
• Support responsible billfish conservation management and science programs by donating proceeds to The Billfish Foundation.
• Release all hooked fish with as little injury as feasible.
• Advance the use of conservation-friendly equipment and fishing methods.
• Promote good sportsmanship by setting positive examples for young anglers.
• Provide youth angling and educational opportunities related to billfishing.
• Associate with responsible sport fishing entities, event services & related industry businesses.
• Demonstrate that billfish conservation pays.
• Support the local economy and specifically Los Ninos del Capitain Children’s Charity.
• The WCBRT is a 100% non-profit event.
2009 May 2st – 23rd WCBRT Entry Fees and Jackpots
Anyone interested in observing please contact committee member Bill Morris.
www.wcbrt.com
For Fishermen By Fishermen
This World – Class event gives back to Charity while raising the bar and challenging all big – game fishing tournaments.
In the spirit of Competition, Sportsmanship and Conservation, many of the the world's top anglers united to fish one of the Worlds richest Striped Marlin all circle hook 100% release billfish tournament. The World Championship Billfish Release Tournament (WCBRT) May 21st through May 23rd 2009.
Cabo San Lucas Mexico is considered by blue water anglers as the Striped Marlin Capital of the World and the Tournament Committee provided a tournament "For fishermen by fishermen". The prestigious event has been modified to a two day all circle hook, all catch-and-release tournament. The WCBRT has produced records with the highest number of released striped marlin ever released in a money tournament worldwide, all on circle hooks plus the highest cash payout ever for a striped marlin money tournament worldwide.
The World Championship Billfish Tournament is an IGFA qualifying event that follows closely after famous IGFA tournament each and every year. The WCBRT has proven and lead the way for setting the example for other billfish tournaments by putting on a circle hook only, 100%, "No Muerto" release money tournament in Mexico.
The WCBRT transcends fishing by bringing attention to all circle hook all release money tournaments in Mexico for great causes, the Billfish Foundation and the Los Ninos Del Capitan, Cabo San Lucas children's charity.
Already in the 4th year of the tournament and realizing new heights each year the
WCBRT Tournament has broken every single record for an all release, circle hook only, money tournament in Mexico. The previous years saw a first place trophy and prize money over USD $ 1 250 000.00 offered with the Million Dollar Tagged Striped Marlin been the richest striped marlin money tournament in the world for the first record.
The second record was set in the tournaments first year of the 2006 WCBRT which produced an amazing record 213 billfish released even fishing under the full moon, with a daily average of 71 marlin, an average of 3 marlin released per boat per day. There was more fish release in the WCBRT than the prestigious IGFA World Championships 4 day event a week before with 69 teams entered
The third record was set in the May 2007 WCBRT event which produced an amazing record 335 billfish released or almost 5 marlin released per boat per day even fishing under a full moon condition! There were 119 documented lost fish in addition to the official released fish bringing the 3 day total to 454 striped marlin hooked up. With a hook to land ratio of 74% on circle hooks and 100% release the 2007 WCBRT format proved highly successful.
The May 07 WCBRT event had more fish release than the prestigious IGFA World Championships 4 day event a week before with 63 teams entered.
The fourth records were set in December 2007 event of the Mini WCBRT. The 2007 December 7th & 8th Mini WCBRT produced an amazing record 1157 billfish released for 2 days for an average of 115.7 marlin released per boat per day ! Team Reelaxe recently set a record by releasing 190 striped marlin on day two of the tournament, 330 in two days.
Another tournament world record was set for the most released marlin in a single day in any tournament by a single team and the most released striped marlin combined for the tournament 1157. Team Reelaxe released a total of 330 striped marlin in the two day tournament setting another tournament record for a single team in two days.
Many of the big names around the World of Big Game fishing recognize the importance and the impact the WCBRT has been on fishing tournaments around the world now by following the WCBRT’s format. The WCBRT is full of great fishing teams from around the world, some are well known and some not so known.
One of the exciting aspects of this 2 day tournament is that Cabo San Lucas Mexico is the Striped Marlin Capital of the world, teams do not have to run far to catch and release billfish. Right after the 7.00am Bimini start marlin are been caught and released immediately making it very competitive with IGFA certified observers onboard and WCBRT observers overseeing the catch and releases. Releases are documented by each team using their own digital video camera’s provided by each team and presented to the tournament officials at the end of each day for review and verification with the observer.
World class fishermen enjoy the WCBRT as it really gets your juices flowing as every team is catching fish and the money is spread around giving many chances for many teams to win and the money goes to good charitable causes. World class teams that enter from around the world can charter any boat, be competitive with their skilled team and walk away winners. Unlike most other tournaments No money or percentage is deducted or kept by the tournament or the tournament directors of the WCBRT.
New Advisor
The WCBRT is pleased to introduce Captain Steve Lassley of Team Bad Company, Ned Wallace of Tiger Spirit, Rick Twamley of Bull Rider and Tom Lansing of Extraction and Tracy Ehrenberg of Cabo San Lucas Pisces Sportfishing to the WCBRT Advisory Board.
With these advisors come many years of professional tournament experience, knowledge both inside and outside the sport fishing industry with Tracy’s years of local knowledge, charters and support with various government organizations, all of these individuals bring valuable experience and expertise to WCBRT events. This year’s format and changes were as a result of many of the advisors and thank all of our Committee and Advisors for their valuable support and participation in the WCBRT!
WCBRT BILLFISH CONSERVATION GOALS
• Raise awareness of the need for billfish conservation.
• Support responsible billfish conservation management and science programs by donating proceeds to The Billfish Foundation.
• Release all hooked fish with as little injury as feasible.
• Advance the use of conservation-friendly equipment and fishing methods.
• Promote good sportsmanship by setting positive examples for young anglers.
• Provide youth angling and educational opportunities related to billfishing.
• Associate with responsible sport fishing entities, event services & related industry businesses.
• Demonstrate that billfish conservation pays.
• Support the local economy and specifically Los Ninos del Capitain Children’s Charity.
• The WCBRT is a 100% non-profit event.
2009 May 2st – 23rd WCBRT Entry Fees and Jackpots
Anyone interested in observing please contact committee member Bill Morris.
www.wcbrt.com