2012 MGCBC Winner | Photo by Alaric Lambert

The Billfish Classic is widely known as the premier billfish tournament event in the entire Gulf of Mexico. Going into its sixteenth year, the event is popular for its fantastic offshore bite, record breaking fish, millions in cash payouts, exciting atmosphere and high energy gaming and entertainment at the Isle Casino Hotel. Looking to put on one of the best events in recent years, the Classic, for the first time since the hurricane of 2005, will have a full marina with all new slips, electrical hookups, and supporting facilities. With clear blue waters expected offshore, the event is sure to bring in anglers from all over the world searching for big fish and big bucks! If you fish only one tournament on the Gulf Coast, is has to be the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic!

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MGCBC_Categories_BlueMarlin

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PLACE|BOAT NAME|ANGLER|CAPTAIN|HOME PORT|WEIGHT/POINTS|PAYOUT

1st|BIRDIE TIME |Christopher Howat|Russell Smith|Lighthouse Point|721.7|$56,000

2nd|DONE DEAL|Robert Perez|Jason Buck|Houma|563.8|$33,600

3rd|QUICK TIME|Robert Burrough|Patrick Ivey|Orange Beach, AL|389.1|$22,400

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1st Place Blue Marlin | Photo by Alaric Lambert          2nd Place Blue Marlin | Photo by Alaric Lambert          3rd Place Blue Marlin | Photo by Alaric Lambert

 

MGCBC_Categories_Tuna

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PLACE|BOAT NAME|ANGLER|CAPTAIN|HOME PORT|WEIGHT/POINTS|PAYOUT

1st|CONUNDRUM|Dan Haeuser|Jimmy Crochet|Orange Beach, AL|197|$12,000

2nd|CRIKEY|Chad Prough|Andre Moore|Birmingham|164.5|$9,000

3rd|BADONKADONK|Carol Castille|Jon Mitchell|Grand Isle, LA|155.4|$6,000

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1st Place Tuna | Photo by Alaric Lambert          2nd Place Tuna | Photo by <a href="http://www.mgcbcphotos.com/alariclambert/alaricLambert/Home.html" target="_blank"> Alaric Lambert</a>          3rd Place Tuna | Photo by <a href="http://www.mgcbcphotos.com/alariclambert/alaricLambert/Home.html" target="_blank"> Alaric Lambert</a>

 

MGCBC_Categories_Dolphin

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PLACE|BOAT NAME|ANGLER|CAPTAIN|HOME PORT|WEIGHT/POINTS|PAYOUT

1st|IONA LOUISE|Woody Woods|Bo Keyough|Montgomery, AL|53.2|$12,000

2nd|TICO TIME|David Esslinger|Mike Hester|Bikini|43.7|$9,000

3rd|PATIENCE|Andy Ryan|Parker Huddle|Orange Beach, AL|43.1|$6,000

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1st Place Dolphin | Photo by <a href="http://www.mgcbcphotos.com/alariclambert/alaricLambert/Home.html" target="_blank"> Alaric Lambert</a>          2nd Place Dolphin | Photo by <a href="http://www.mgcbcphotos.com/alariclambert/alaricLambert/Home.html" target="_blank"> Alaric Lambert</a>          3rd Place Dolphin | Photo by <a href="http://www.mgcbcphotos.com/alariclambert/alaricLambert/Home.html" target="_blank"> Alaric Lambert</a>

 

MGCBC_Categories_Wahoo

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PLACE|BOAT NAME|ANGLER|CAPTAIN|HOME PORT|WEIGHT/POINTS|PAYOUT

1st|DOUBLE J|Neil Foster|JJ Tabor||68.7|$12,000

2nd|PAPOTANIC|Jose Reyes|Bill Platt|Houston|66.6|$9,000

3rd|A WORK OF ART|Kevin Courville|Ron Woodruff|Orange Beach, AL|54.7|$6,000

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1st Place Wahoo | Photo by <a href="http://www.mgcbcphotos.com/alariclambert/alaricLambert/Home.html" target="_blank"> Alaric Lambert</a>          2nd Place Wahoo | Photo by <a href="http://www.mgcbcphotos.com/alariclambert/alaricLambert/Home.html" target="_blank"> Alaric Lambert</a>          3rd Place Wahoo | Photo by <a href="http://www.mgcbcphotos.com/alariclambert/alaricLambert/Home.html" target="_blank"> Alaric Lambert</a>

 

MGCBC_Categories_CatchRelease

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PLACE|BOAT NAME|ANGLER|CAPTAIN|HOME PORT|WEIGHT/POINTS|PAYOUT

1st|SHARE-E|Sherry Polk|Kevin Frelich|Venice, LA|1200 pts.|$3,000

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Winner Catch & Release | Photo by <a href="http://www.mgcbcphotos.com/alariclambert/alaricLambert/Home.html" target="_blank"> Alaric Lambert</a>

 

MGCBC_Categories_LadyAngler

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PLACE|BOAT NAME|ANGLER|HOME PORT

1st|SHARE-E|Sherry Polk|Venice, LA

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Winner of Lady Angler | Photo by <a href="http://www.mgcbcphotos.com/alariclambert/alaricLambert/Home.html" target="_blank"> Alaric Lambert</a>

 

MGCBC_Categories_TopBoat

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PLACE|BOAT NAME|ANGLER|CAPTAIN|HOME PORT|WEIGHT/POINTS|PAYOUT

1st|SHARE-E |Sherry Polk |Kevin Frelich| Venice, LA |1200 pts. |$1,500

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Top Boat | Photo by <a href="http://www.mgcbcphotos.com/alariclambert/alaricLambert/Home.html" target="_blank"> Alaric Lambert</a>


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