THE PREMIER ALL-RELEASE CIRCLE HOOK MARLIN TOURNAMENT IN CABO

King Sailfish Mounts is proud to sponsor and support

THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BILLFISH RELEASE TOURNAMENT (WCBRT).

KSM has been a longtime partner, supporter, sponsor of The Billfish Foundation. This partnership and support of the WCBRT's conservation efforts will bring more attention to Cabo San Lucas from other sponsors who support the efforts of all conservation based tournaments in Cabo San Lucas.

What is the WCBRT and how did it come to be?

Our all-release circle hook marlin tournament was founded by a a group of world-class, conservation minded anglers, sportspersons, scientists and entrepreneurs that have established individual reputations of excellence in their chosen professional fields; as well as their area of shared passion - Fishing... They are our committee.

THE PREMIER ALL-RELEASE CIRCLE HOOK MARLIN TOURNAMENT IN CABO

All circle hook. All release. That's the only way to ensure the future of marlin and billfish fisheries as well as to preserve recreational and tournament fishing – not only in Cabo San Lucas and the Baja peninsula but worldwide. Everyday, thousands of marlin, sailfish and other billfish species are killed, most by commercial fishing boats – longliners that have little if any concern over the plight of marlin or other “incidental catch". Billfish and other marine species are caught in miles and miles of J-hook-rigged lines or indiscriminate gill nets. Countless other marlin and billfish are taken as trophies by uninformed anglers – a large number of which compete in billfish tournaments that require a weigh-in to determine the winners. While the negative impact that these anglers and tournaments have upon the fishery is nowhere near that of commercial fishing fleets, they are in a position to inspire change. Change not only in the attitudes and tactics used by sports fishermen, but also within the commercial fishing industry. By refocusing attention on the destructive methods used and how simple changes in techniques can minimize loss we hope to set a new precedent - Responsible, Conservation-Based Tournaments and a renewed effort to enforce Responsible Commercial Fishing.
In the spirit of Competition, Sportsmanship and Conservation, the world's top anglers have united to present one of the richest and most prestigious billfish tournaments ever held. The World Championship Billfish Release Tournament (WCBRT) is set for May 27th through May 31st at the beautiful Cabo Villas Beach Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

With the mandatory use of circle hooks in an all-release format, WCBRT offers a new class of billfish tournament. The inaugural event has already attracted anglers from worldwide ports of distinction. The 2007 WCBRT is a qualifying event for the IGFA Offshore Championship and will include a Junior World Championship Division. The mission of the WCBRT is to promote competition, sportsmanship and the advancement of billfish conservation in a manner that will insure healthy billfish populations and exciting fishing experiences today and for future generations.

OUR BILLFISH CONSERVATION GOALS

•Raise awareness of the need for billfish conservation

•Support responsible billfish conservation management and science programs by donating proceeds to The Billfish Foundation.

• Release all hooked fish with as little injury as feasible.

• Advance the use of conservation-friendly equipment and fishing methods.

• Promote good sportsmanship by setting positive examples for young anglers.

• Provide youth angling and educational opportunities related to billfishing.

• To associate with responsible sport fishing entities, event services & related industry businesses.

• Demonstrate that billfish conservation pays.• Support the local Los Ninos del Capitain Childrens Charity.

• The WCBRT is a non profit event.