Zane Grey Update- San Diego Here We Come

With steady reports of marlin moving up the line from below, and after conferring with the teams currently registered for the Zane Grey, we have decided to host the Zane Grey out of San Diego this year. While Avalon and Catalina Island are the traditional home of the Zane Grey Invitational, the late arriving marlin have put us in a position where moving the host location was the best way to ensure... [Read more]

Lots of Fun and Prizes for Everybody at the California Billfish Series

Regardless of how the fishing will be, we do know for certain that there will be lots of great prizes given away this year. The fun will begin at the check in Festival at Descanso Beach Club. We will have some new twists to some of the games, including the casting contest and Pompanette “Fight the Fish” contests. The casting contest will feature multiple targets, and valuable prizes... [Read more]

Fishermans Landing Tackle Shop Back as Major Series Sponsor

Fishermans Landing Tackle Shop in Point Loma continues to be a major supporter of the California Billfish Series. Each team fishing the Catalina Classic and Avalon Billfish Classic will receive a Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop T shirt in their captains bag. In addition, twelve custom wrapped marlin casters will be included in the raffle and radio prizes during the tournaments. Not only... [Read more]

Good Times For All At The CBS Pre Tournament Fiesta

Guests at the pre tournament Fiesta held on Tuesday at Wide Open Adventures were treated to plenty of food, beverages, prizes, and fun this past Tuesday afternoon. The spread of tacos with all the fixings from Harbor Grill kept everybody coming back for just one more, and maybe an ice cold Corona to wash it down. The people from Tequila Los Valientes added a special treat, tastings of their very... [Read more]

Marine Artist Rick Bogert Featured on Catalina Classic and Avalon Billfish Classic T Shirt Designs

The California Billfish Series is proud to announce that noted marine artist Rick Bogert will be featured during the Catalina Classic and Avalon Billfish Classic tournaments this year. With a love of fishing and the marine environment, Rick’s true passion is art and it shows in his paintings. With no formal training, he has painted his way on to the covers of magazines and into the homes and... [Read more]

Pakula Lures New Series Sponsor

Pakula Lures have long been recognized as top billfish producers throughout the world. Now each team fishing in California Billfish Series events will receive one Pakula Dojo Peche marlin lure in their captains bag. These new soft head style lures come in a variety of sizes and great colors. With a retail value of about $40, they make a great addition to the captains bags. Pakula Dojo Peche Cockroach Pakula... [Read more]

Zane Grey Invitational Update.

The Zane Grey Invitational Marlin Tournament will be undergowing some changes for this year that will make it easier for more teams to compete in this exciting event. Many teams have already signed up, and we look forward to more new teams fishing this event this year. First, we have decided to make the event a two fishing day, rather three fishing day tournament. We have heard from many teams... [Read more]

California Billfish Series Kick-Off Fiesta with WIDE OPEN Excursions and Harbor Grill.

Clear your schedules for Tuesday, August 24 to attend the California Billfish Series Kick-Off Fiesta. Co-hosted by WIDE OPEN Excursions and The Harbor Grill this event is poised to be a highlight of the season. Taking place at WIDE OPEN’s Corporate Headquarters and Race Shop in Irvine, CA should appeal to all fishermen’s sense of adventure. Filled with race cars, trophies, artwork and Baja... [Read more]

Stop By and Visit at the Angler’s Tackle Showcase & BBQ April 10

Flyer for the Anglers Tackle Showcase & BBQWe will be displaying at the Anglers Tackle Showcase and BBQ this Saturday, April 10. The event starts at noon, and goes till around 4 p.m. This is a free event, so be sure to come on down for a visit. There will ots of great tackle on display and some great seminars too. Take a tour of the Bad Company, compete in a casting contest and knot tying contest,... [Read more]

Visit Us at the Fred Hall Show

California Billfish Series will be displaying again at the Fred Hall Long Beach Fishing Show March 3-7. Stop by our booth 603 to say hi. We will have 2010 tournament info and entry forms, and will be selling tournament hats and T shirts form previous events. Look forward to seeing you there.  Read More →