For nearly 20 years, the Catalina Classic has stood out as the most prestigious big-money billfish tournament in California. As such, the Catalina Classic is the premiere event in the California Billfish Series, presented by Typhoon Polarized Optics, a three-tournament series that also includes the Avalon Billfish Classic and the Zane Grey Invitational.
Scheduled for September 18-20, the Catalina Classic draws a wide range of boats hoping to land a big striped marlin and take home the lion’s share of the largest tournament prize purse in California — this event has been to known to award more than $500,000 in prizes.
There are several changes in store for this year’s tournament: The event is now run and operated by the founders of www.BDoutdoors.com, and the new owners have vowed to maintain the tournament’s long-held traditions, but improve upon the parties, dinners, giveaways and overall fun factor. And, the new owners have committed to hosting the event in Avalon on the historic island of Catalina — no matter what the fishing conditions dictate.
“The tournament committee is already meeting with longtime participants, past winners and owners to see how they can enhance the tournament experience and make sure teams catch fish and have a good time during their stay on Catalina.”
The island will be ablaze with activity during the tournament with casting competitions, a vendor village, cocktail parties, giveaways and a world-class award’s banquet held at the historic Casino building. You don’t want to miss this event.
The Catalina Classic is headlining tournament in the California Billfish Series. The tournament committee is always open to ideas on how it can improve upon these prestigious tournaments and welcomes any feedback. For more information, contact tournament director Ali Hussainy at ali@catalinaclassic.com or 858.560.5525.
The Catalina Classic is scheduled to take place from September 18-20, 2011.
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