What: Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
When: June 20-24, 2012
Calling all anglers! If there’s one fishing tournament you don’t want to miss this year it’s this one! Ranked as one of the top 10 Big Money Tournaments in the WORLD the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic is the fastest growing tournaments on the Gulf Coast. Hosted by the #1 resort destination in the South and timed to coincide with the peak of blue marlin season in one of the most productive fisheries in the United States, this tournament is sure to knock the socks off of any sport fishing enthusiast. Target species include blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, spearfish, tuna (blackfin, bigeye and yellowfin), dolphin and wahoo. All billfish are released except for blue marlin measuring over 103-inches
This annual event offers something for everyone. Angling teams can enjoy a full painter’s palate of excitement from the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, to red-hot billfish action, to cool green cash. While on shore, teams and their families can enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities including shopping, dining, golf, tennis, night life, plenty of kids activities, and more!
You won’t want to miss the spectacular night time weigh-in event on Saturday night. This event is free and open to the public allowing spectators and participants alike the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of the biggest catch and discover the 2012 tournament winners. The three heaviest weighed blue marlin, dolphin, tuna and wahoo are eligible for cash awards, as are the three teams entered in the Release Division, and the top three crews in the Crew Division. Awards will be presented to the top overall; release, lady and junior anglers, and the top overall release team will have the honor of having its name engraved on the Magnificent Blue Perpetual Trophy.
For more information on the tournament, visit the official Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic website.
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