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Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

June 8-12, 2011
Hosted by the Isle Casino Hotel Biloxi, Biloxi MS



2011 Event Updates:
  • HMS Permits available at NMFS Permit Shop or phone (888) 872-8862.
  • Make your reservations now at the Isle Casino Hotel Biloxi. Phone 866-475-3847 or 1-800-THE-ISLE
  • Fuel available at the newly refurbished marina along with tackle and ice. Call Danny or Laurie at Gorenflo's 228-432-7387
  • Call for slips at the Biloxi Harbor Master. Phone 228-436-9312.
 
 
 

  • Get your 2009 entry in now for an extra chance at the early bird drawing. Each April registration receives one additional ticket.
  • Fish one of the top money tournaments in the world. Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic ranks 6th in Marlin Mags top 10 money tourneys!
  • Follow us on twitter and receive updates as we approach the 2009 event. During the event we'll keep you abreast of action at the scales.
  • Counting down the days to the 13th annual Classic with bigger fish and bigger bucks! The good times will roll again at the MGCBC in Biloxi!
  • NEW for 2009. If no Blue Marlin are weighed in, 40% of the award will go to the Catch & Release division and 20% to each meatfish division.
2009 Results:
Award Winners | Optional Entry Payouts | Catch & Release Summary | Fish Weight Summary
All Cash Payouts | 2009 MGCBC.com FishBoard


1st Place Blue Marlin - "Sea Hunter"


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Top Cash Payouts

$128,540 goes to "Sea Hunter" - 1st Blue Marlin
$257,500 to "Four Reel" - 2nd Blue Marlin & Tuna
$115,680 to "XS Rated" - Wahoo
$112,265 to "Pipe Dream" - Catch&Release and Wahoo
$104,745 to "Annie Girl" - Tuna

$1,121,500 in cash paid to 20 teams.
 
92% Release rate for Billfish

Thank you to our sponsors for helping us
put on the premier event in the Gulf of Mexico!