As the title sponsor of the 2011 California Billfish Series (CBS) Typhoon Polarized Optics will attend all of the events in Catalina. We encourage participants to pick up a pair of Typhoon’s polarized fishing sunglasses to help spot those tailing striped marlin that may put you in the winner’s circle.
Melton is the premiere retailer for fishermen around the world and we’re honored to have them on board as a sponsor. Whether you shop at their world-class retail store in California, or order from their massive selection of rods, reels, lures and accessories found online and in their catalog, Melton International Tackle has got you covered.
Rancho Leonero, located on Baja’s East Cape, offers anglers a laid-back atmosphere with top-shelf accommodations and fishing opportunities. Fish from shore, a kayak, panga or an offshore charter boat. Rancho Leonero is a great spot for the entire family with many activities for everyone.
We are excited to have Berkley come out to Catalina as a CBS sponsor for 2011. Berkley is known for producing a long list of premium fishing products and fishing line. Enter the Berkley knot-tying contest and show off your skills. We recommend you fish the tournament with Berkley’s award-winning fishing line.
Penn is an iconic name in the fishing world and we’re proud to happy them on board as a 2011 sponsor. This company has been producing top-notch reels since 1932. Make sure to check out of the new Penn gear, especially the new Fathom reels and Carnage rods. You’ll be impressed!
The folks at Fisherman’s Landing know saltwater tackle. They’ve been in the business more than 30 years. They offer a full line of tackle for all anglers, whether you’re chasing world-record yellowfin on stand-up, yacht fishing in tournaments or fishing the coast, islands and bays.
When it comes to insuring your boat, you want to use an agency you can trust. For that reason we highly recommend you use California Billfish Series sponsor 5th Avenue Insurance Services for all your insurance needs. 5th Avenue is owned and operated by fishermen and has been a longtime supporter of BD Outdoors and the Southern California fishing community. We’re excited to have them on board for the tournaments.
We’re stoked to have our friends from Dana Landing Market & Fuel Dock sign on as a sponsor. Located next to the launch ramp on Mission Bay, Dana Landing is a one-stop shop for fishermen with a deli, tackle shop, fuel, boat rentals, charters and everything else you could possibly need for a great day on the water.
You’ll often find the BD crew hanging out at Bub’s Dive Bar in downtown San Diego or at the beach, so we’re excited they’ll be on Catalina as a sponsor. Bub’s offers great food and atmosphere for watching the game, or grabbing any meal. Bub’s signature tots are the perfect side for their giant sandwiches, burgers and more.
Created by Australian captain Peter Pakula, this company specializes in producing world-class marlin lures and teasers that catch big fish around the world. The Pakula Lumo Sprocket was named one of the top 10 lures of all time by Marlin Magazine. Pakula is a great fit for the Catalina tournaments!
Subscribe to FishDope’s unique sea-surface temperature charts and you will catch more fish and burn less fuel. FishDope will be on site in Catalina, and show you temp breaks, chlorophyll concentrations and even provide VHF feeds of all the radio talk to help you find that winning fish.
Montauk Tackle Co. has signed as a sponsor the 2011 CBS. Montauk makes a full line of high-end fishing apparel, including performance fishing shirts and polos, button-down shirts, fishingjackets and caps. All of Montauk’s clothing is made in the U.S.A.
You don’t want to miss the kickoff party at Descanso Beach, sponsored by Anglers Center. Located in Newport Beach, Anglers Center is a 4,000-square-foot tackle shop stocked with reels, rods, lures, apparel and more. Anglers Center offers anglers a wide selection, great service and a convenient location.
It’s great to welcome back Mikelson Yachts as a sponsor of the California Billfish Series. Mikelson builds semi-custom, long-range sportfishing yachts. Mikelson’s sport-fishing performance has been proven time and again over the years, winning tournaments like the Bisbee’s Black and Blue, Bisbee’s East Cape and the Catalina Classic. It is widely recognized that the Tom Fexas designed Mikelson hulls raise tournament-winning fish.
Pompanette is a leading manufacturer of fighting chairs, rocket launchers, helm seats and teak furniture. You’ll see their products on some of the most beautiful sport-fishers on the water. We’re proud to have such a well-known company come on board as a CBS sponsor.
InTheBite Magazine is geared toward professional sportfishing captains and crew. Each issue of InTheBite covers the topics fishermen want to read about, including rigging tips, tournament reports, boat reviews and feature articles on a wide-range of topics. We appreciate InTheBite covering the California Billfish Series and encourage you to check out the magazine if you haven’t already.
The guys from Hot Liquid Lures will be on hand for the California Billfish Series, talking to participants and handing out lures. These are unlike any lures you’ve seen hanging on the tackle shop wall. They’re custom lures made out of hand-blown glass. They can create lures in all shapes, sizes and colors. We’re happy to have them on board as a sponsor and can’t wait to see how people react to these unique jigs.
Pacific Coast Sportfishing has always been a great partner and we’re excited to have them as a sponsor. The boys from the magazine will be out in Catalina competing in the tournaments, so keep an eye out for them. This magazine focuses strictly on West Coast saltwater fishing from Central America, north to Alaska and west to Hawaii. If you’re not already a subscriber, you should sign up. The magazine comes out eleven times a year with dozens of feature stories and original articles.
Thanks to our friends at Phenix Rods, we have some really nice prizes for the winners of the Casting Contest. The top three casters will win a Phenix Marlin Combo with an Accurate 665 reel. That’s one sweet package! Phenix builds premiere rods using the latest technology available and nothing but the very best components. These rods have a sensitive tip to help you catch more fish and they’re built to last a lifetime.
Win the casting contest at the California Billfish Series and you’ll be going home with one of the nicest casting reels on the market thanks to tournament sponsor Accurate Fishing Products. The winner of the casting contest will get an Accurate Boss 665 reel, the perfect reel for tossing a live mackerel to a striped marlin. With its titanium friction washers and stainless steel gears, the Boss 665 reel is built to take on all comers.
The hook is by far the most important piece of tackle when it comes to catching or losing a fish. You need to use a hook you can trust, and Mustad Hooks stands out as the largest hook manufacturer in the world. For more than 125 years Mustad has made some of the best hooks available. As a sponsor of the California Billfish Series, Mustad will provide hooks to participating teams, so you’ll be in good hands.
Thanks to CBS sponsor Fraser-Volpe, you could win a pair of the best gyro binoculars on the water today. The Fraser-Volpe Stedi-Eye Mariner 14 x 40 Stabilized Binoculars are without question the finest gyro stabilized marine binoculars on the market today, removing up to 98 percent of image motion caused by hand tremor and vibration. Using a spotter in gyros (or several) helps you find more fish, plain and simple. Fraser-Volpe Binoculars offer anglers the greatest field of vision, unsurpassed resolution and the highest scan rate available. Fish in the Avalon Billfish Classic and you’ll be automatically entered in the raffle to win your own gyros valued at more than $5,000!
Situated in Piñas Bay, Panama, Tropic Star Lodge is often rated as the top fishing lodge in the world. Known for its top-shelf accommodations and some of the world’s best big-game action with tuna and billfish, Tropic Star is definitely on the top of any traveling angler’s list of favorite spots. We’re honored to have them sponsor the California Billfish Series.
Protecting yourself from the sun is just as important as using sharp hooks. With that in mind we are very pleased to have Watermans Applied Science, makers of sun-protection products designed especially for water sports, sponsor the tournaments. Watermans sunblock is formulated to work on the water. It’s extremely water resistant, won’t ever bleed in your eyes or make your hands slippery. Block up with Watermans before the shotgun start.
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The founders of Rotations Pet Food aren’t just dog lovers, these guys live to fish and have been very active in the BD community. They also make a premium dog food that allows you to rotate your pet’s diet so they don’t get stuck eating the same thing for their entire life. We feed it to our own dogs (who love it) and recommend you give it a shot.
It’s great to have Simms Fishing Products come on as a sponsor of the California Billfish Series. Simms is known for making the best waders on the market, but they have tons of other great products that we know will fit right in with our tournament teams. Simms makes boots and sandals, board shorts, Gore Tex rain gear, fishing shirts, hats, hoodies and many other items that you’ll want to add to your tackle box.
Scent Blazer Lures has patented a line of trolling lures and teasers that combines the best of artificial lures and natural bait. The trolling lures use a slanted head but there’s a detachable chamber inside the skirt that you can load up with bait, fish attractants, weights, rattles, lights, electronics or whatever else you can think of. You end up with a lure that not only looks like a fish but smells like one too! Make sure to check out one of their lures in the California Billfish Series. It might just hook that winning fish!
Chuck Richardson and his staff at Tournament Cable are some crafty guys that come up with all sorts of innovative fishing products every year. From ballyhoo rigging supplies to teasers to multi-arm dredges to spreader bars to harpoons and weights, you can find a full range of equipment and gear at Touranment Cable that well help you catch more fish. We’re excited to have Tournament Cable on as a sponsor and encourage you to check out their products.
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