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International Fishing Game Events
Posted underBelow is a listing of the top 5 most important international sport fishing events. There are a plethora of these events worldwide and they include something for everyone. No matter what is your game fish of choice, these tournaments have something for everyone.
• International Game Fish Tournaments
This organization has been producing big-game saltwater tournaments that are world-class. More than 90 tournaments have been produced successfully. There is more than 32 Million Dollars In cash prizes awarded to winning teams and anglers.
• Sandy Hook Bay Anglers 2 day fluke tournament
This annual tournament is a fluke lover’s delight. You need not weigh your fish to win. All catch and release fishermen are able to have their catch entered to be recognized by filling out an affidavit You don’t need to weigh in a fish to win! Catch-and-release anglers will be able to have their catch recognized by filling out a release affidavit and will receive a matching Pounders Club Pin. This is a great memento and one that you will cherish for years!
• Annual Cape Ann Striper Tournament
All saltwater anglers are eligible. Ship captains, mates, and angler of for-hire vessels are not eligible. Eligibility is for all saltwater anglers. Captains or mates, or anglers of for-hire vessels while under charter are not eligible. Fishermen are not ineligible while commercial fishing. Massachusetts waters only. Federal waters are not permitted. Participants must respect the laws set forth by the MA Division of Marine Fisheries and any other pertinent Federal laws Participants fish at their own risk.
• Inshore World Championship in Keys
Bonefish, tarpon, redfish, permit, and snook are the gamed fish of choice in this annual world-class competition in the beautiful keys of Florida. Catching all five species is known as a “slam.
• Annual Bermuda Big Game Classic
The blue marlin is the fish of choice for most anglers in the annual world-class competition. Over 50 boats participate each year in this tournament. The blue marlin of Bermuda are considered some of the largest in the world with some weighing in at well over 300 Lbs.
