(Newswire.net — September 1, 2019) –It’s such a subjective list to compile. Tournaments each have their own flavor and vibe from an infusion of local culture, lifestyle, and food.
But that’s the great news. Travel around and experience all they have to offer. There are offshore tournaments for everyone. Whether you’re simplylooking for a good time, are seeking thebig stakes big game fishing, or perhaps a father-son bonding trip, just get out there and fish.
One of the best parts of any tournament is watching the parade of high-tech, powerful, sleek, sportfishing battlewagons from iconic brands such as Hatteras Yachts charging their way from the intercoastal out to the money spots, effortlessly slicing through the water as the hunt is on.
While there are fantastic big game tournaments around the world, and many more around the U.S. that are not listed below, here is a smattering of some of the best marlin tournaments the United States has to offer.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic | Biloxi, Mississippi | June 1-7, 2020
This 22-year-old tournament featuring millions in payouts is home of the Gulf of Mexico 1054.6-poundblue marlin record, caught in 2002. Try your luck on the water chasing oversize blue marlin in the waters of the upper Gulf, and at the tables, as the Classic is hosted at the luxurious Golden Nugget Casino Hotel.
White Marlin Open | Ocean City, Maryland | August 3-7, 2020.
In 2019, during the 46th annual event,404 boats competed for their share of a totalworld-record-purse of $6,186,870 in prize money. A portion of that went to a blue marlin that won $962,165. A tournament-record 1,459 whites were caught. The entire town comes out to witness the weigh-in spectacles, making it quite the festive occasion.
Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament | Morehead City, North Carolina | Mid-June 2020
Known as much for the millions in prize money as they are for their immense charitable contributions, the Big Rock tournament just completed its 61st edition which again included the KWLA women angler’s event (with proceeds benefiting cancer research), a junior angler’s event, and of course prize fish weigh-ins.
Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic | Venice, Louisiana | Late May 2020
True Louisianans know any great party starts with killer food, so be prepared to feast on authentic Cajuncuisine. Add to that the “Sportsman’s Paradise” moniker bestowed upon Louisiana and places like Venice – the marlin fishing gateway to the northern Gulf of Mexico – and it’s easy to see why this is a favorite tournament.
Blue Marlin Grand Championship | Orange Beach, Alabama| July 15-19, 2020
If you call yourself “The Greatest Show in Sportfishing” you better back it up. And boy do they at the Blue Marlin Grand Championship. 10,000+ weigh-in spectators, giant jumbotrons, a Disney-worthy light show, and a booming, raucous sound system; you have to see this tourney to believe it.
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic | Sandestin, Florida | June 17-21, 2020
Taking place in one of the most picturesque, family-friendly places in Florida, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic is a must-attend. The white sand beaches, the $1.8 million in prize money, the legendary brunches. It’s a phenomenal event primed for even more growth as they head into their 18th edition in 2020.
What these wonderful tournaments all have in common is they’re great events, in beautiful locations, and come with amazing parties. You can’t go wrong.
Let’s go fishing!