Marina Pez Vela Open 2024
IGFA TOURNAMENT
IGFA Equipment and Angling Rules Apply
Anglers must hook and fight fish to release!
The Tournament is a one day billfish team event with top-team honors going to the team that tallies the most billfish verified release points during the tournament. If 10 team entries or more, prizes will pay down to third place. The tournament will award trophies, cash, and prizes to the team(s) that score the most accumulated points.
There are no boat size limitations
In addition, the tournament will recognize a series of additional categories and winners, including:
Junior Angler (16 years-old or under) Award*: Top Junior Angler with the most Sailfish Release points will receive a recognition award.
Lady Angler Award*: Top Lady Angler with the most Sailfish Release points will receive a recognition award.
First Time Angler Award*: First Time Angler with the most Sailfish Release points will receive a recognition award.
Scoring Billfish
Blue, Black, or Stripe Marlin *****500 points
Sailfish **200 points
Mates or any other non-registered anglers are not permitted to pitch baits or drop back baits to fish. Captains and Mate are allowed to use teaser reels, hookless baits. And hookless lures for bait and switch method of fishing
Fish Weighed
TUNA and DORADO
Game Fish: Points will be awarded on the basis set below for any game fish that exceeds the minimum weight limit in the following categories:
Yellowfin or Big Eye Tuna and Dorado ****Minimum weight 20 lbs
Weigh-in limit is two fish (2) of each species. Fish weighed to the tenth of a pound up to 200 pounds. A point per pound will be awarded up to 99lbs and 1.5 points for fish 100 – 200 pounds.
IGFA Billfish Tournament Entry Fee
The Team registration fee is $1,000.00 with the Team consisting of 1 to 6 anglers. This basic registration fee covers the participation of the registered anglers. The angler fee does not cover any daily boat charter expense. Charter boats are available for hire through the tournament office.
JACKPOTS IGFA TOURNAMENT RULES APPLY
| Team Entry Fee | $1,000.00 |
| Heaviest Tuna Weighed Jackpot (optional) | $200.00 |
| Heaviest Dorado Weighed Jackpot (optional) | $200.00 |
| Sailfish Release Points Jackpot (optional) | $500.00 |
| Marlin Release Points Jackpot (optional) | $500.00 |
| Total (All In) | $2,400.00 |
Hourly Schedule
APRIL 12TH
- 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Final Registration
- If assistance is required contact WhatsApp 2774-9006 for an appointment time.
- 6:30 pm
- Captain's Meeting
- Questions: WhatsApp 2774-9006
APRIL 13TH - FISHING DAY
- 5:00 am
- Registration desk open for check out
- Daily check-out and check-in required.
- 5:30 am
- Boats are permitted to leave the marina at start time of 5:30 a.m. or later.
- Must be checked out with Tournament Team
- 7:30 am
- Lines in
- 3:30 pm
- Lines out
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Weigh Station opens
- 6:00 pm
- All boats must be checked in
- Unless there is a documented hookup prior to lines out.
- 7:30 pm
- Awards
