Pensacola billfish July 4th Tourney

Sir Reel · 03-29-2009, 01:40 PM

I was looking for several tournements to fish this summer. I have a working mans budget and run out of the East Pass at Destin. Does anyone know what I can expect to spend to participate the the Pensacola tournement?

Captain Woody Woods · 03-29-2009, 03:33 PM

what size boat are you working with? depending on available resources to you, one option is to try to fish with another team. there are lots of guys out there who fish monkey boats.

blanetankersley · 03-30-2009, 01:17 PM

This may sound dub but wat is a monkey boat?

Midnight Run · 03-30-2009, 01:31 PM

www.pbgfc.comit $1000 at the capt meeting

Captain Woody Woods · 03-30-2009, 01:44 PM

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blanetankersley (3/30/2009)This may sound dub but wat is a monkey boat?

i may be wrong but i think it's just any center console or similar style boat (non-express or convertible) usually 40' or less

Captain Woody Woods · 03-30-2009, 01:55 PM

the thing with tournaments is it might seem somewhat reasonable with a $1000 entry fee but this of course doesnt cover your fuel, food, tackle expenses for the weekend. and THEN you have your calcuttas. if you win the biggest tuna without betting i have no idea what it would pay out. maybe ten grand? someone else can chime in there. it is definately a fun way to blow some money though.

Chris V · 03-30-2009, 02:12 PM

Look into the MBGFC limited billfish tournament. It is a tourney for boats 32' and under. There will also be 2 different swordfish tournaments this year if your boat has the range. One is held at Orange Beach marina and the other is going to be held in Destin. I don't know any additional info on the destin tourney yet but if you're interested let me know and I'll get you some additional info.

gator7_5 · 03-30-2009, 02:18 PM

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The Blue Hoo (3/30/2009)

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blanetankersley (3/30/2009)This may sound dub but wat is a monkey boat?

i may be wrong but i think it's just any center console or similar style boat (non-express or convertible) usually 40' or less

So, a 26' Albemarle CC is a Monkey Boat, but a 26' Albemarle Express isn't?Prettysure style and layout ofthe boathas nothing to do with it.

Midnight Run · 03-30-2009, 02:25 PM

monkey boat tournys are any boat 31and under

TCAT · 03-30-2009, 10:43 PM

Chris,

This year the mobile limited is going to allow any outboard powered boat regardless of size so now we'll be competing with large jupiters, contenders, yellowfin, etc. In my opinion it defeats the original purpose of a "small boat" tournament.

Sir reel, I've fished the international several times and we wouldspend about $1K each amongst four anglers. I quit fishing the tournament some time ago as it is extremely difficult for me to compete in my little 27' boat and there is no incentive for small boats aside from a plaque. Good Luck.

Keith

03-29-2009, 01:40 PM	#1
Sir Reel Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 66	Pensacola billfish July 4th Tourney I was looking for several tournements to fish this summer. I have a working mans budget and run out of the East Pass at Destin. Does anyone know what I can expect to spend to participate the the Pensacola tournement?

03-29-2009, 03:33 PM	#2
Captain Woody Woods Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Na Kika Rig Posts: 3,248	RE: Pensacola billfish July 4th Tourney what size boat are you working with? depending on available resources to you, one option is to try to fish with another team. there are lots of guys out there who fish monkey boats.

03-30-2009, 01:17 PM	#3
blanetankersley Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 103	RE: Pensacola billfish July 4th Tourney This may sound dub but wat is a monkey boat?

03-30-2009, 01:31 PM	#4
Midnight Run Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 516	RE: Pensacola billfish July 4th Tourney www.pbgfc.comit $1000 at the capt meeting

03-30-2009, 01:55 PM	#6
Captain Woody Woods Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Na Kika Rig Posts: 3,248	RE: Pensacola billfish July 4th Tourney the thing with tournaments is it might seem somewhat reasonable with a $1000 entry fee but this of course doesnt cover your fuel, food, tackle expenses for the weekend. and THEN you have your calcuttas. if you win the biggest tuna without betting i have no idea what it would pay out. maybe ten grand? someone else can chime in there. it is definately a fun way to blow some money though.

03-30-2009, 02:12 PM	#7
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,180	RE: Pensacola billfish July 4th Tourney Look into the MBGFC limited billfish tournament. It is a tourney for boats 32' and under. There will also be 2 different swordfish tournaments this year if your boat has the range. One is held at Orange Beach marina and the other is going to be held in Destin. I don't know any additional info on the destin tourney yet but if you're interested let me know and I'll get you some additional info. __________________

03-30-2009, 02:25 PM	#9
Midnight Run Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 516	RE: Pensacola billfish July 4th Tourney monkey boat tournys are any boat 31and under

03-30-2009, 10:43 PM	#10
TCAT Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 250	RE: Pensacola billfish July 4th Tourney Chris, This year the mobile limited is going to allow any outboard powered boat regardless of size so now we'll be competing with large jupiters, contenders, yellowfin, etc. In my opinion it defeats the original purpose of a "small boat" tournament. Sir reel, I've fished the international several times and we wouldspend about $1K each amongst four anglers. I quit fishing the tournament some time ago as it is extremely difficult for me to compete in my little 27' boat and there is no incentive for small boats aside from a plaque. Good Luck. Keith

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