Avalon Billfish Classic and Catalina Classic, September 20-22, 2009
Crow’s Nest Yachts is recognized as the leading independent yacht and boat dealership on the West Coast, with four waterfront locations, and representing the finest product lines and quality brokerage vessels available. From cruising yachts to battle wagons, Crow’s Nest Yachts is known as the dealer of choice to West Coast boaters. Among our strengths is our excellence in the sportfishing market, so it is only fitting that Crow’s Nest has become the title sponsor of two of the premier billfish tournaments in the western United States.
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“We have a very deep rooted involvement in the West Coast fishing community, and being involved in these events at this level demonstrates our commitment to the anglers and the sport," stated Crow’s Nest Yachts CEO Anthony Hsieh. Crow’s Nest sells the finest sport fishing yachts and boats for our West Coast style of fishing, and we want to show our customers just how much we believe in our products. Over the past few years, teams fishing in Vikings, Tiaras, Contenders, and Parkers have competed and earned their spot on the podium, collecting their winning checks and awards. It is our intent to continue to provide our customers with not only the tools, but the knowledge and opportunity to make the most of their time on the water.
Captain Steve Lassley to pre-fish with selected teamsCrow's Nest Fishing Team on-hand for fish finding seminar in Avalon
Tournament Anglers and Crow’s Nest customers have the opportunity to learn from the Crow’s Nest Fishing Team and pre fish with
Captain Steve Lassley. We have a tremendous collection of top notch anglers on our Crow’s Nest Fishing Team, including
Team Bad Company. We look forward to sharing their knowledge and expertise with the tournament anglers this year. While some of the Crow’s Nest Fishing Team members may be participating, Team Bad Company will not be competing as a unit. Several team members will be on hand to help all participants compete at a higher level.
To this end, Captain Steve Lassley will be available for a day of pre fishing aboard two participating teams’ boats prior to the events. One of these teams will be selected by silent auction, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to charity. As a special incentive for Crow’s Nest customers to fish the tournaments, the other team will be selected by drawing from Crow’s Nest customers entered into the tournaments. To be eligible to have Lassley pre fish on your boat, you must be entered into the
Crow's Nest Catalina Classic and/or
Crow's Nest Avalon Billfish Classic by September 1st.
For tournament anglers who do not get the opportunity to pre fish with Captain Lassley, he and other Crow’s Nest Fishing Team members will be on hand at the check in festival at Descanso Beach Club, and will also conduct a special meet and greet/ fish finding seminar in Avalon the night before the tournament for all tournament anglers.
About the Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic
Taking place in Avalon, Catalina Island, The
Crow's Nest Catalina Classic continues to be the top marlin tournament in the western United States. Exciting finishes, big money, and lots of fun is the DNA that the Classic is made of. The 2008 event saw 47 teams catch 109 marlin (95% where released) while competing for $250,000 in cash and prizes. Just one pound separated first place La Dulce Vida and second place Mizpah. In 2007, the winning team Good Karma took home a record $354,275 for their overtime, last second winning striped marlin. Now in its 17th year, the Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic is known as “The” event to fish in. Part party, part high stakes fishing tournament, anglers agree this is an event not to be missed.
Things get going on Sunday, September 20 with the check in festival at the Descanso Beach Club in Avalon. Aside from picking up your tournament bag full of free goodies from event sponsors, participants, and their families can visit displays set up by tournament sponsors, participate in the Berkley Knot Tying Contest, Pompanette Fight the Fish Contest, a chipping contest, casting contest, and more. Fishing takes place on September 21 and 22, with the weigh station on the world famous green pleasure pier serving as tournament control. Spectators watch as boats weigh their fish, listen to tournament control for updated action, and follow the results on the tournament leader board. The awards take place the evening of September 22 in the famous Casino Ballroom overlooking Avalon Harbor. Awards are based on the largest fish weighed that meet the tournaments minimum size requirements. The Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic entry fee will remain at $2,000 for a four-angler team, plus optional daily jackpots in the amount of $250, $500, $1,000, and $2,000. Additional anglers can be added for $125 per angler (max 6 per team).
About the Crow’s Nest Avalon Billfish Classic
Anglers looking to be rewarded for catching and releasing marlin can share the excitement of the
Crow's Nest Avalon Billfish Classic 100% Release Marlin Tournament, which will be run in conjunction with the Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic in 2009. This event is designed to be a fun event for teams of all skill levels. Teams will be competing for valuable prizes and awards, with optional daily jackpots offered. Four mega raffle drawings, each valued at $5,000, will be held just for the participants of this tournament.
All anglers will be entered to win prizes such as Fraser Volpe stabilized binoculars, a set of 5 Cal Star/Accurate rod and reel combos from Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop, and more. From the check-in festival at Descanso Beach Club in Avalon on Sunday, September 20 to the final awards ceremony at the world famous Casino Ballroom on Tuesday, September 22, participants of both events will be sharing the fun and excitement of tournament fishing at its best. Tournament Control, shotgun starts, crowds on the pier, it just does not get more thrilling than this.
The entry fee for this event will be $800 for a 4 angler team, plus optional daily jackpots in the amount of $250, $500, $1,000, and $2,000. Additional anglers can be added for $125 per angler (max 6 per team). If your team is entering the Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic and Crow’s Nest Avalon Billfish Classic, the combined entry fee will be just $2,400 for a four-angler team. Additional anglers can be added for $125 per angler (max 6 per team).
For more information, visit the newly designed website
www.CatalinaClassic.com.
Or, by phone at (714) 258-0445.
