BBGC Wahoo Smackdown VI

March 12, 13, 14, 2015

TOURNAMENT

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imini Big Game Club Resort & Marina, successful hosts to some of the most memorable fishing tournaments of the Bahamas, is pleased to announce the Bahamas Wahoo Smackdown for March 13 – 15, 2015.

Following the first leg of the Bahamas Wahoo Challenge, hosted by Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina in November of 2010, the Resort’s management decided to continue the legacy by introducing the Inaugural Wahoo Smackdown in November 2011 with some 60 anglers competing for more than $30,000 in cash and prizes. Participating teams literally saw tons of action landing nearly a tone and a half of fish. Subsequent tournaments in the Wahoo Smackdown series have since witnessed an increase in prize money and participation, as well as a list of celebrities attending the tournament, including Playboy Playmates as hostesses, writer John Hemingway (Grandson of famed author Ernest Hemingway), celebrated marine artist Carey Chen, acclaimed sport fishing photographer Pat Ford and country music artist Craig Morgan. The tournament has also drawn a list of top name sponsors.

Lots of action and a literal ton and a half of fish.

About Wahoo (Scombridau Family; also called ONO fish, Pacific kingfish) The wahoo can be found worldwide in tropical and warm temperate seas. Pelagic and seasonally migratory, the wahoo tends to be a loner or travel in small groups of 2 to 6 fish. There are indications of seasonal concentrations off the Pacific coasts of Panama, Costa Rica and Baja California in the summer, off Grand Cayman (Atlantic) in the winter and spring, and off the western Bahamas and Bermuda in the spring and fall. It is found around wrecks and reefs where smaller fish that it feeds upon are abundant, but it also may be found far out at sea. The wahoo is reputed to be one of the fastest fish in the sea, attaining speeds of 50 mph (80 km) and more. The first scorching run may peel off several hundred yards of line in seconds. Occasionally this fish jumps on the strike and often shakes its head violently when hooked in an effort to free itself. Fishing methods include trolling with whole, rigged baits as well as with trip baits or artificial lures. Live bait fishing and kite fishing are productive. The wahoo’s flesh is finely grained and sweet and is considered excellent eating. The current all tackle world record for wahoo is 184 lbs.

SPONSORSHIP

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $1,500.00 - Logo and name on all marketing materials, T-shirts and Banners - You can provide giveaways for the tournament bags $3,000.00 - One entry in the “Wahoo Smackdown V” for 4 Angler - Logo and name on all marketing materials, T-shirts, Banners, website and E-blast - You can provide giveaways for the tournament bags - Included in all Advertising Campaigns $5,000.00 - One entry in the “Wahoo Smackdown V” for 4 Angler - Logo and name on all marketing materials, T-shirts, Banners, website and E-blast - You can provide giveaways for the tournament bags - Sponsor the 3rd place trophy and present to winner - Sponsor bag with 4 shirts and giveaways - Included in all Advertising Campaigns - 4 Anglers, Captain and Mate : Appetizers & Drinks Thursday at Captains Meeting, Dinner & - Drinks Friday Night and Saturday Night

$7,500.00 - One entry in the “Wahoo Smackdown V” for 4 Angler - Logo and name all marketing materials, T-shirts, Banners, website and E-blast - You can provide giveaways for the tournament bags - Sponsor the 2nd place trophy and present to winner - 4 Anglers, Captain and Mate: Appetizers & Drinks Thursday at Captains Meeting, Dinner & Drinks Friday Night and Saturday Night - One room for two Anglers and one boat slip up to 50 foot (includes water & Electric) - Included in all Advertising Campaigns $10,000.00 - Two entry’s in the “Wahoo Smackdown V” for 8 Angler - Logo and name all marketing materials, Banners, website and E-blast - You can provide giveaways for the tournament bags - Sponsor the 1st place trophy and present to winner - Two rooms for four Anglers and one boat slip up to 50 foot (includes water & Electric) - 4 Anglers, Captain and Mate: Appetizers & Drinks Thursday at Captains Meeting, Dinner & Drinks Friday Night and Saturday Night - Headliner on all Banner, Materials and T-Shirts - Company Logo and Name on a trophy that will become a part of the club in the Hemingway Sponsor Banner for the Saturday Night Closing Ceremony Dinner - Included in all Advertising Campaigns - Trophy that will remain in the Hemingway with your logo and winners name

TOURNEMENT INFO

EVENT Day One 75 Mile Limit Boats Must Remain in Bahamian Waters Registered Check Out Starts @ 5:15 AM GPS Coded in RED Lines Out @ 4:30 PM Back At The Dock @ 5:00 PM To Qualify Weigh up to Five Fish / Only Three of the Heaviest Fish will count towards your score Day Two UNLIMITED MILES Must Remain in Bahamian Waters Registered Check Out Starts @ 5:15 AM Lines Out @ 4:30 PM Back At The Dock @ 5:00 PM To Qualify Weigh up to Five Fish / Only Three of the Heaviest Fish will count towards your score PRIZES 5 Heaviest Fish Over The Combined Two Days First Place Heaviest Fish 3 Heaviest Fish First Day 3 Heaviest Fish Second Day

CURRENT SPONSORS

Hosted by Bimini Big Game Club For more information: Email: Captain Chase Camacho Contact us at 800.867.4764