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2017 Cabo Fishing Tournament Schedule
1-Los Cabos Billfish Tournament 2-Bisbee Offshore 3-Bisbee Black & Blue 4-W.O.N. Tuna Jackpot |
2017 Los Cabos Bill Fish Tournament – Los Cabos Tourism Board
October 16th – 18th, 2017
The Los Cabos Bill Fish Tournament is heading into its 16th year as one of the best tournament in Mexico! The large prize pool has earned teams checks into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Known for attracting the best of the best in anglers, a win here means huge bragging rights entering into the competitive Cabo San Lucas tournament season. This tournament should be on any teams bucket list!
Tournament Details: official rules link
Base Entry Fee: $5,000.00 U.S. ( This tournament allows you to skip the Base Entry Fee and enter the Jackpots only) check the link to the official rules above for details.
Optional Jackpots:
Tuna – Wahoo – Dorado Jackpot – $1,500.00 + $100.00 per angler not entered into base entry
Daily Bill Fish Release Jackpot – $1,000.00 U.S. + $100.00 per angler not entered into base entry
Species: Blue, Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dorado and Wahoo
Schedule
Event Location
Kickoff party, final registration, Captains Meeting and Gala Awards Banquet at the Playa Grande Resort Beachside Terrace (800-344-3349).
October 15
Final registration, Captains Meeting and kickoff party at the Playa Grande Resort Beachside Terrace from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Captains Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m.
October 16
6:15 a.m. until 7:30 a.m., visual checkout from Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Los Cabos Marinas; 7:30 a.m., Lines In start fishing; 4:30 p.m., Lines Out stop fishing.
October 17
6:15 a.m. until 7:30 a.m., visual checkout from Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Los Cabos Marinas; 7:30 a.m., Lines In start fishing; 4:30 p.m., Lines Out stop fishing.
October 18
6:15 a.m. until 7:30 a.m., visual checkout from Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Los Cabos Marinas; 7:30 a.m., Lines In start fishing; 4:30 p.m., Lines Out stop fishing.
October 19
7:00 p.m., Gala Awards Banquet, Playa Grande Resort Beachside Terrace.
Qualifying Boats: 28 ft and larger – Larger, Faster boats recommended
Size of Team: 1 to 6 anglers per boat
Charter Rates: Lands End Charters rates are increased for this tournament due to travel time and length of day. Please call to check rates and availability
Registration: Pre-Registration forms available by contacting Lands End Charters through the form below or at www.loscabostournaments.com
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2017 Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore (Little Bisbee’s) – Bisbee’s
October 19th – 22nd, 2017
The Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament is quickly becoming one of the biggest tourneys in town! Affectionately know by the locals as “El Bisbee’s Chico” or “Little Bisbee’s” there is nothing small about this event. It has an easier entry fee and therefore is open to a wider range of anglers. If you have dreamed of fishing a big time Bill Fish Tournament in Cabo and don’t have the bank roll for the Black and Blue, this is the ticket amigos!Tournament Details: official rules link
Base Entry Fee: $1,500.00 U.S.
Optional Jackpots:
Daily Jackpot – $500.00 U.S. – $1,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $1,000.00 U.S. – $2,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $2,000.00 U.S. – $4,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Game Fish Jackpot – $1,000.00 U.S. – $2,000.00 over 2 days
Species: Blue, Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dorado
Thursday, OCTOBER 19, 2017 – REGISTRATION
Size of Team: No limit to Team Members, one person must be designated Team Contact
Charter Rates: Lands End Charters rates are increased for this tournament due to travel time and length of day. Please call to check rates and availability
Registration: Pre-Registration forms available by contacting Lands End Charters through the form below or at www.bisbees.com
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2017 Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament –
October 24th – 26th, 2017
The Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament is the BIG DADDY of the Cabo San Lucas Tournament Season. This event attracts teams, boats and anglers from all over the world to compete for the multi-million dollar prize pool up for grabs! With the record of over 4 million dollars to a single fish in 2006 this one is no joke! Only the largest of the largest fish qualify to hit the scales here and if your dream is to win big, Lands End Charters has what it takes!Tournament Details: official rules link
Base Entry Fee: $5,0000.00 U.S.
Optional Jackpots:
Daily Jackpot – $500.00 U.S. – $1,500.00 over 3 days
Daily Jackpot – $1,000.00 U.S. – $3,000.00 over 3 days
Daily Jackpot – $2,000.00 U.S. – $6,000.00 over 3 days
Daily Jackpot – $3,000.00 U.S. – $9,000.00 over 3 days
Daily Jackpot – $5,000.00 U.S. – $15,000.00 over 3 days
Daily Jackpot – $10,000.00 U.S. – $30,000.00 over 3 days
Release + Base – $7,000.00 U.S.
NEW CHUPACABRA CHALLENGE – $20,000.00 U.S. – $60,000.00 over 3 days
Across the Board all Level Entry: $72,000.00 (excludes Chupacabra Challenge)
Species: Blue Marlin, Black Marlin
(Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Spear Fish – Release Only)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2017 – PUB CRAWL
Size of Team: No limit to Team Members, one person must be designated Team Contact
Charter Rates: Lands End Charters rates are increased for this tournament due to travel time and length of day. Please call to check rates and availability
Registration: Pre-Registration forms available by contacting Lands End Charters through the form below or at www.bisbees.com
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2017 Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot – Western Outdoor News / Yamaha Outboards
November 1st – 4th, 2017
The Cabo Tuna Jackpot Tournament is known as the richest Tuna Fishing Tournament in the World! The slogan for this event is “Fish Hard – Party Harder” which tells you that not only is there serious money involved, but this is one big party. Known for attracting the biggest fields all year, don’t wait to register for this tournament amigo as we turn away last minute anglers every year. Lands End Charters has boats available!Tournament Details: official rules link
Base Entry Fee: $1,000.00 U.S.
Optional Jackpots:
Daily Jackpot – $250.00 U.S. – $500.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $500.00 U.S. – $1,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $1,000.00 U.S. – $2,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $1,500.00 U.S. – $3,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $2,500.00 U.S. – $5,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $5,000.00 U.S. – $10,000.00 over 2 days
Wahoo – Dorado Daily Jackpot– $500.00 U.S. – $1,000.00 over 2 days
Species: Tuna, Dorado and Wahoo
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1: Check-in 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Tesoro Cabo Marina weigh-in area. Yo-Zuri Welcome Party with free gifts, tequila shots, 2016 video showing, optional amounts announced, and drawings, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Cultural Center Outdoor Ampitheatre.
THURSDAY, NOV. 2: Costa Shotgun start 7 a.m. at the Cabo Arch; Start boat is the Cabo Escape, leaving IGY fuel dock at 6 a.m. sharp; Annual Costa Charity charter, 6 to 8 a.m. on start boat Cabo Escape, first of two. $30 PP. Includes all mimosas, coffee, orange juice, champagne, breakfast burritos. All proceeds to Smiles charity. Gray Taxidermy Weigh-in 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. Lines out at 4 p.m. Weighin ends at 6 p.m. or until all eligible fish are weighed. Baja Cantina’s Fiesta at Maria Corona Restaurant in downtown Cabo. Doors and bar opens and music starts at 7:30 p.m., Mexican buffet dinner and foklorico entertainment begins at 8 p.m. and at 8:30 staff begins announcements of day’s results, Best Dressed, Show Us Your Costas, Sticker contests plus sponsors’ drawings.
FRIDAY, NOV. 3: Costa Shotgun Start at 7 a.m. the Cabo Arch; Weigh-in 3-6 p.m.; Annual Costa Charity Charter open to all guests on luxury start boat Cabo Escape, leaving IGY fuel dock at 6 a.m. sharp with mimosas, breakfast burritos, coffee and prizes! $30 a person (all proceeds to Smiles charity), lines out at 4 p.m. Gray Taxidermy scale closes at 6 p.m. or until all eligible fish are weighed.
SATURDAY, NOV. 4: Cabo Tuna Jackpot Awards Dinner, on cruise line pier. Bar opens at 5:30 p.m.; mariachi music starts at 6 p.m., dinner is ready at 6:30; Guess The Fish Contest, Silent auction, live auction, awards ceremony begins at 7 p.m..
Qualifying Boats: All from Super Pangas to Sport Fishers
Size of Team: Max of 4 anglers per team
Charter Rates: Lands End Charters rates are increased for this tournament due to travel time and length of day. Please call to check rates and availability
Registration: Pre-Registration forms available by contacting Lands End Charters through the form below or at www.loscabosjackpot.com
October 16th – 18th, 2017
The Los Cabos Bill Fish Tournament is heading into its 16th year as one of the best tournament in Mexico! The large prize pool has earned teams checks into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Known for attracting the best of the best in anglers, a win here means huge bragging rights entering into the competitive Cabo San Lucas tournament season. This tournament should be on any teams bucket list!
Tournament Details: official rules link
Base Entry Fee: $5,000.00 U.S. ( This tournament allows you to skip the Base Entry Fee and enter the Jackpots only) check the link to the official rules above for details.
Optional Jackpots:
Tuna – Wahoo – Dorado Jackpot – $1,500.00 + $100.00 per angler not entered into base entry
Daily Bill Fish Release Jackpot – $1,000.00 U.S. + $100.00 per angler not entered into base entry
Species: Blue, Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dorado and Wahoo
Schedule
Event Location
Kickoff party, final registration, Captains Meeting and Gala Awards Banquet at the Playa Grande Resort Beachside Terrace (800-344-3349).
October 15
Final registration, Captains Meeting and kickoff party at the Playa Grande Resort Beachside Terrace from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Captains Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m.
October 16
6:15 a.m. until 7:30 a.m., visual checkout from Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Los Cabos Marinas; 7:30 a.m., Lines In start fishing; 4:30 p.m., Lines Out stop fishing.
October 17
6:15 a.m. until 7:30 a.m., visual checkout from Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Los Cabos Marinas; 7:30 a.m., Lines In start fishing; 4:30 p.m., Lines Out stop fishing.
October 18
6:15 a.m. until 7:30 a.m., visual checkout from Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Los Cabos Marinas; 7:30 a.m., Lines In start fishing; 4:30 p.m., Lines Out stop fishing.
October 19
7:00 p.m., Gala Awards Banquet, Playa Grande Resort Beachside Terrace.
Qualifying Boats: 28 ft and larger – Larger, Faster boats recommended
Size of Team: 1 to 6 anglers per boat
Charter Rates: Lands End Charters rates are increased for this tournament due to travel time and length of day. Please call to check rates and availability
Registration: Pre-Registration forms available by contacting Lands End Charters through the form below or at www.loscabostournaments.com
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2017 Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore (Little Bisbee’s) – Bisbee’s
October 19th – 22nd, 2017
The Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament is quickly becoming one of the biggest tourneys in town! Affectionately know by the locals as “El Bisbee’s Chico” or “Little Bisbee’s” there is nothing small about this event. It has an easier entry fee and therefore is open to a wider range of anglers. If you have dreamed of fishing a big time Bill Fish Tournament in Cabo and don’t have the bank roll for the Black and Blue, this is the ticket amigos!Tournament Details: official rules link
Base Entry Fee: $1,500.00 U.S.
Optional Jackpots:
Daily Jackpot – $500.00 U.S. – $1,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $1,000.00 U.S. – $2,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $2,000.00 U.S. – $4,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Game Fish Jackpot – $1,000.00 U.S. – $2,000.00 over 2 days
Species: Blue, Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dorado
Thursday, OCTOBER 19, 2017 – REGISTRATION
- 3:00-7:00pm Registration and distribution of Team Bags at the Puerto Paraiso Mall.
- 7:00-7:30pm Angler, Capt. and Deckhand Meeting. One team member must attend.
- 7:30-9:00pm Kick-Off Cocktail Party at the Puerto Paraiso Mall.
- 8:00am Shotgun Start.
- 8:00am-5:00pm Tournament Fishing; lines must be out of the water by 5:00pm.
- 2:00pm-8:00pm Weigh Station is open in front of the Puerto Paraiso Mall.
- 8:00-10:00pm Awards Celebration at Maria Corona (See Map). Open to tournament participants only
Size of Team: No limit to Team Members, one person must be designated Team Contact
Charter Rates: Lands End Charters rates are increased for this tournament due to travel time and length of day. Please call to check rates and availability
Registration: Pre-Registration forms available by contacting Lands End Charters through the form below or at www.bisbees.com
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2017 Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament –
October 24th – 26th, 2017
The Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament is the BIG DADDY of the Cabo San Lucas Tournament Season. This event attracts teams, boats and anglers from all over the world to compete for the multi-million dollar prize pool up for grabs! With the record of over 4 million dollars to a single fish in 2006 this one is no joke! Only the largest of the largest fish qualify to hit the scales here and if your dream is to win big, Lands End Charters has what it takes!Tournament Details: official rules link
Base Entry Fee: $5,0000.00 U.S.
Optional Jackpots:
Daily Jackpot – $500.00 U.S. – $1,500.00 over 3 days
Daily Jackpot – $1,000.00 U.S. – $3,000.00 over 3 days
Daily Jackpot – $2,000.00 U.S. – $6,000.00 over 3 days
Daily Jackpot – $3,000.00 U.S. – $9,000.00 over 3 days
Daily Jackpot – $5,000.00 U.S. – $15,000.00 over 3 days
Daily Jackpot – $10,000.00 U.S. – $30,000.00 over 3 days
Release + Base – $7,000.00 U.S.
NEW CHUPACABRA CHALLENGE – $20,000.00 U.S. – $60,000.00 over 3 days
Across the Board all Level Entry: $72,000.00 (excludes Chupacabra Challenge)
Species: Blue Marlin, Black Marlin
(Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Spear Fish – Release Only)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2017 – PUB CRAWL
- 5:00pm-8:30pm Sponsor Appreciation Cantina Crawl. Start / End Baja Cantina
- 2:00pm-6:00pm Registration and distribution of team bags in front of Puerto Paraiso Mall.
- 6:00pm-7:00pm Captains Meeting, Puerto Paraiso Mall. One team member must attend.
- 7:00pm-9:00pm Opening Ceremonies begin: Flag Honors with Mexican Naval Escort, Mexican National Anthem, Pre-Colombian New Fire Dance, Lighting of the Tournament Torch, Japanese Taiko Drums, Music by Cabomax.
- 8:00am Shotgun Start.
- 8:00am-5:00pm Tournament Fishing; lines must be out of the water by 5:00pm.
- 2:00pm-9:00pm Weigh Station is open in front of the Puerto Paraiso Mall, boats inside the harbour entrance by 9:00pm can weigh.
- 5:30pm-7:00pm Silent Auction and Cocktail Party by Bisbee’s Fish & Wildlife Conservation Fund
- 7:00pm-9:00pm Located at the Puerto Paraiso Mall, the awards celebration starts off with cocktails followed by dinner and a big screen presentation of the tournament video. The awards presentation starts after viewing the tournament video followed by music by Cabomax. Open to tournament participants only.
Size of Team: No limit to Team Members, one person must be designated Team Contact
Charter Rates: Lands End Charters rates are increased for this tournament due to travel time and length of day. Please call to check rates and availability
Registration: Pre-Registration forms available by contacting Lands End Charters through the form below or at www.bisbees.com
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2017 Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot – Western Outdoor News / Yamaha Outboards
November 1st – 4th, 2017
The Cabo Tuna Jackpot Tournament is known as the richest Tuna Fishing Tournament in the World! The slogan for this event is “Fish Hard – Party Harder” which tells you that not only is there serious money involved, but this is one big party. Known for attracting the biggest fields all year, don’t wait to register for this tournament amigo as we turn away last minute anglers every year. Lands End Charters has boats available!Tournament Details: official rules link
Base Entry Fee: $1,000.00 U.S.
Optional Jackpots:
Daily Jackpot – $250.00 U.S. – $500.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $500.00 U.S. – $1,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $1,000.00 U.S. – $2,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $1,500.00 U.S. – $3,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $2,500.00 U.S. – $5,000.00 over 2 days
Daily Jackpot – $5,000.00 U.S. – $10,000.00 over 2 days
Wahoo – Dorado Daily Jackpot– $500.00 U.S. – $1,000.00 over 2 days
Species: Tuna, Dorado and Wahoo
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1: Check-in 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Tesoro Cabo Marina weigh-in area. Yo-Zuri Welcome Party with free gifts, tequila shots, 2016 video showing, optional amounts announced, and drawings, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Cultural Center Outdoor Ampitheatre.
THURSDAY, NOV. 2: Costa Shotgun start 7 a.m. at the Cabo Arch; Start boat is the Cabo Escape, leaving IGY fuel dock at 6 a.m. sharp; Annual Costa Charity charter, 6 to 8 a.m. on start boat Cabo Escape, first of two. $30 PP. Includes all mimosas, coffee, orange juice, champagne, breakfast burritos. All proceeds to Smiles charity. Gray Taxidermy Weigh-in 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. Lines out at 4 p.m. Weighin ends at 6 p.m. or until all eligible fish are weighed. Baja Cantina’s Fiesta at Maria Corona Restaurant in downtown Cabo. Doors and bar opens and music starts at 7:30 p.m., Mexican buffet dinner and foklorico entertainment begins at 8 p.m. and at 8:30 staff begins announcements of day’s results, Best Dressed, Show Us Your Costas, Sticker contests plus sponsors’ drawings.
FRIDAY, NOV. 3: Costa Shotgun Start at 7 a.m. the Cabo Arch; Weigh-in 3-6 p.m.; Annual Costa Charity Charter open to all guests on luxury start boat Cabo Escape, leaving IGY fuel dock at 6 a.m. sharp with mimosas, breakfast burritos, coffee and prizes! $30 a person (all proceeds to Smiles charity), lines out at 4 p.m. Gray Taxidermy scale closes at 6 p.m. or until all eligible fish are weighed.
SATURDAY, NOV. 4: Cabo Tuna Jackpot Awards Dinner, on cruise line pier. Bar opens at 5:30 p.m.; mariachi music starts at 6 p.m., dinner is ready at 6:30; Guess The Fish Contest, Silent auction, live auction, awards ceremony begins at 7 p.m..
Qualifying Boats: All from Super Pangas to Sport Fishers
Size of Team: Max of 4 anglers per team
Charter Rates: Lands End Charters rates are increased for this tournament due to travel time and length of day. Please call to check rates and availability
Registration: Pre-Registration forms available by contacting Lands End Charters through the form below or at www.loscabosjackpot.com