Bulletins
May 23, 2022
Tournament Anglers' Association's 35th Annual Eastcape Billfish Tournament
Tournament Anglers' Association's 35th Annual Eastcape Billfish Tournament is set to kick off on June 10th. 16 anglers will assemble at Van Wormer Resorts' Hotel Playa del Sol in Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, for a three-day competition. The targeted species for this catch-and-release tournament are striped marlin and sailfish. Blue marlin and broadbill swordfish are occasionally released as well, depending primarily on the water temperatures in the Sea of Cortez. Gamefish species, yellow-fin tuna, dorado, and wahoo, are also included in Tournament scoring.
Tournament Anglers' Association (TAA) is a International Game Fish Association (IGFA) member club dedicated to ethical fishing and friendly competition, Founded in the mid-19890s by three IGFA International Representatives, TAA has earnestly and continuously supported conservation. Through the promotion of catch-and-release tournaments and the introduction of circle-hook fishing in Baja, TAA has sought to preserve the fish populations not only for sport fishing, but also as an economic resource for the wonderful citizens of the Baja California peninsula.
TAA's anglers are looking forward to another great year on the calm waters of the Sea of Cortez. The boats used in the Tournament are all from the Van Wormer's fleet. While the anglers compete for trophies, fishing equipment, and recognition, the crews compete for daily cash prizes (from the tournament entry fees). In keeping with the spirit of competition and conservation, TAA brings a level of commitment to the hotel, the crews and the Town of Los Barriles that is appreciated by all.
June 21, 2021
RODGER COMSTOCK WINS 2021 EASTCAPE BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
In a hard fought battle Rodger Comstock won top honors in the 2021 Eastcape Billfish Tournament. Photos and more details soon.
January 11, 2021
2021 TAA EASTCAPE BILLFISH TOURNAMENT DATES POSTED
THE 2021 TAA EASTCAPE BILLFISH TOURNAMENT dates have been announced. The event will take place June 14-18, 2021 at Hotel Playa Del Sol. The invitation and entry information is posted under 'Tournaments'.
April 21, 2020
EASTCAPE BILLFISH TOURNY POSTPONED
Fellow TAA Anglers,
Given the ongoing uncertainty in all aspects of life as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are postponing the 2020 Eastcape until October. The new dates are October 11-15 (fishing days are the 12th, 13th and 14th). The venue, Hotel Playa del Sol, remains the same. We will fish with the same super cruisers and crews that we normally use in our June tournaments. October is a great time to fish Baja's Eastcape waters. There are more blue marlin around and the weather is much the same as in June. The big Cabo San Lucas marlin and tuna tournaments are generally scheduled for that time of year, as well. I will be sending out new invitations and registration information in mid-July. For those of you who have sent checks for the June date, I will be returning those to you in the next two days. If you want the funds applied to the October Eastcape, please e-mail me.
These are difficult days for many folks in all parts of the world. Please keep our friends in Los Barriles in your thoughts. This community that has provided TAA's members so much enjoyment for the past four decades finds itself without the anglers and tourists upon which their economy relies. We are all hoping for a rapid end to this situation.
Stay safe and healthy, everyone!
Tight Lines....
Bill Evans
February 4, 2020
DALE MILES WINS TAA COSTA RICA SAILFISH TOURNAMENT
Check out the Tournament Photos
