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 →

Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic and Avalon Billfish Classic Quick Review.

Following on the heels of the Penn Zane Grey Invitational, The Crow’s Nest Avalon Billfish Classic and Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic took place September 20-22 out of Avalon, Catalina Island. Due to the short calendar in September with a late Labor Day, the decision was made to conduct both of these events concurrently, and the results were quite successful. Teams that had followed the live tournament... [Read more]

2009 Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic and Avalon Billfish Classic - Day 2 Updates

Day 2 Updates - Last Updated 4:50 PM Today’s Releases - Updated List: C Bandit: 3 releases Chaser: 3 releases (+1 boated: 169lb) Tiger Spirit: 2 releases Good Karma: 2 releases Lucky L: 1 release Shark’s Parlour: 1 release Club Ted: 1 release After Midnight: 1 release Scrambler: 1 release Three Daughters: 1 release Haywood: 1 release Ahi Nui: 1 release Buck Shot: 1 release Bandit: 1 boated... [Read more]

2009 Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic and Avalon Billfish Classic - Jackpots

Boat Name Catalina Classic Avalon Billfish Classic   Daily $250 Daily $500 Daily $1000 Daily $2000 Daily $250 Daily $500 Daily $1000 Daily $2000 1 Hot Tuna                 Ace Hi                 Afishinado                 After Midnight                 Ahi... [Read more]

2009 Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic and Avalon Billfish Classic - Participants

ABC Cat Classic Boat Name Boat MFG Boat LGH First name Last Name ABC Cat Classic 1 Hot Tuna Trophy 23 Capt. Bill DePriest II Cat Classic Ace Hi Tournament 30 30 Mike Elias Cat Classic Afishinado Delta 36 John King Cat Classic After Midnight Knight & Carver 75 Mike Cromer Cat Classic Ahi Nui Parker 23 Keegan Hicks ABC Cat Classic Bali Ann Riviera 43 George Balian ABC Cat... [Read more]

2009 Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic and Avalon Billfish Classic - Day 1 Results

38 marlin landed with 29 releases and 9 boated fish. Catalina Classic Standings after Day 1- 1st place Reel Nice-N- Easy 212.5 and sweep of day 1 jackpots 2nd place Tonnage 202 pounds 3rd Place 1 Hot Tuna 192 pounds 4th Place Vertigo 176.5 pounds Avalon Billfish Classic Standings after Day 1- 1st Place Bandit 3 releases and sweep of day 1 jackpots 2nd Place Good Karma 3 releases 3rd place Reel Time... [Read more]

2009 Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic and Avalon Billfish Classic - Day 1 Summary

51 boats total. 48 entered in Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic, 38 in Crow’s Nest Avalon Billfish Classic, and 35 in both. Day 1 Results Catalina Classic - 24 boats caught 38 Marlin, with 29 releases and 9 boated fish. Avalon Billfish Classic - 15 boats scored 22 releases (all also in Catalina Classic) Avalon Billfish Classic Standings Bandit is in first place with 3 releases. Good Karma is... [Read more]

Penn Zane Grey Invitational Quick Wrap Up

The 2009 Zane Grey Invitational was one for the record books. A light field of 12 boats were treated some of the best Southern California marlin fishing that has been experienced in years. The bite was centered on the back side of the island, starting around Cat Harbor on Monday, and moving east as the tournament progressed. Overall, 66 marlin were landed in the tournament, with 61 released. Monday... [Read more]