Archive for July, 2011

A Fine Finish

photo by Danny Mathews

photo by Danny Mathews

July 31, 2011 | Buenavista, Baja California Sur, Mexico | by Capt. Dave Lear

The unofficial start to the 2011 Baja tournament season wrapped up last night as the Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament held its awards banquet at the Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort. On the stage overlooking a tranquil Sea of Cortez, $331,740 in cash prizes were awarded to five teams. A total of 61 boats fished this 12th annual sport-fishing event which is presented by Cabo Riviera Marina and Golf Resort.

Chucky Van …

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Another Day in Paradise

photo by Danny Mathews

photo by Danny Mathews

July 29, 2011 | Buenavista, Baja California Sur, Mexico | by Capt. Dave Lear

With the rising sun as a backdrop, 61 boats blasted off from this laid-back slice of Mexico this morning with high hopes of big fish and bigger riches. Unfortunately, even in paradise sometimes, things don’t work out according to plan.

Despite a steady bite of smaller billfish with a healthy dose of dorado and tuna thrown in, the desired big blue or black marlin failed to find a hook during the final day of …

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Missing Bills

photo by Capt. Dave Lear

photo by Capt. Dave Lear

July 28, 2011 | Buenavista, Baja California Sur, Mexico | by Capt. Dave Lear

After recording a new blue marlin tournament mark of 557 pounds during the first day of the 12th annual East Cape Offshore Tournament, the billfish proved uncooperative today. At least the ones meeting the 300-pound minimum weight requirement. No marlin were brought to the scales, which means a big fish on Friday could earn $139,000 for a team entered in all cash categories.

“Nobody is going to take a chance on the second …

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