The Tournament Is Retired

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The "For Pete's Sake" Tournament is now 100% release of all billfish. Points will be awarded as follows:

·         Each Striped Marlin released                                          One Points

·         Each Black or Blue Marlin released                                Five Points

·         Each Swordfish released                                                 Seven Points  

The Prizes

All cash proceeds benefit cancer research and medically needy children in Cabo San Lucas. Trophies, awards, certificates and prizes will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for the largest Blue and Black Marlin taken, most points in releases and Dad's Trophy. This is a charity event. All prizes, raffle and auction items are obtained through donations. If you have or know of items to be donated, please contact The Pete Lopiccola Cancer Research Foundation. All support is greatly appreciated. This event would not be possible without your generosity.

The Cost

·         Entry fee is $400.00 per angler. 

·         A $50.00 discount will be given to entries received by September 1st, 2005. 

·         Late entry fee at registration is $450.00. 

·         Fees are inclusive of the Friday night awards Banquet and, "For Pete's Sake" Goody Bag.

·         For guest and non-fishermen who only want to attend the Friday night awards Banquet, the cost is $60
(But registering as a fisherman is encouraged, after all we are doing this for Charity).

The Catch

  • Striped, Black and Blue Marlin or Swoardfish of any size receives release points.
  • Catch and release of Billfish is manditory.
  • Dad's Trophy will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place catch of the largest Tuna, Dorado, or Wahoo in memory of Charles Faith, Jr. and Walton Nielson.  These will be weighed on the beach at the Hacienda and donated to local orphanages.

The Rules

1.      All I.G.F.A. rules apply.

2.      Released Striped, Blue, Black and Swordfish only. Striped Marlin one point, Blue and Black Marlin five points and Swordfish seven points. 

3.      Prizes will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd  based on release points. Angler with most points overall will be declared Tournament Champion.

4.      All hook-ups must be reported to the Tournament Control: Name of angler, name of boat, time of hook-up, and grid.

5.      TBA shotgun start each day, on a line from Cape Rock to Gray Rock, not more that 1/2 mile from Cape Rocks.

6.      Stop all fishing at designated times: except for anglers reported hooked-up at the time.

7.      All anglers must have a valid Mexican fishing license, obtainable at the pre-tournament meeting in Cabo San Lucas.  (If your local tackle shop has them it is safer to bring one down with you.)

8.      Any protest must be made to the Rules Committee. The Rules Committee will be at the anglers meeting to clarify all questions. Decisions by the Rules Committee are final.

9.      All awards will be presented at the Tournament Banquet.

10.  Dad's Trophies, in memory of Charles Faith, Jr. and Walton Neilson will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place catch of the largest Tuna, Dorado, or Wahoo

11.  All anglers should attend the angler's meeting the night of registration at 7:00pm.

Time At Sea

This is a 2-day fishing tournament. Anglers will fish in the fun-filled, mucho-Marlin waters of Cabo San Lucas. Shotgun start TBA, with lines out at 4pm Thursday, and 2pm Friday except for anglers reported hooked-up at the time.

 

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