JUNE 21-25, 2023 | 21st ANNUAL

News & Updates

We've started receiving entries for the 21st annual tournament and are gearing up for another spectacular year. You can enter online, or email Julia and she'll get you signed up. And don't forget to book your room at Sandestin - use Group Code FISH23 for tournament rates.

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Now for this month's feature article from Capt. Dave Lear - While blue marlin are the ultimate prize in the ECBC, dolphin, tuna and wahoo can earn hefty award checks. Read on to learn some tips on how to catch one of the group - wahoo!

Wahoo!

With a venue name like the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, there’s really no questioning the ultimate catch. Blue marlin are the top billfish prize in the Gulf and teams bet on boating the heaviest one to earn the largest payout. The three game fish categories—tuna, dolphin and wahoo—are typically by-catch in the pursuit of blues. Boats that focus on the alternates can earn hefty five-figure payouts, though. Three offshore enthusiasts shared their tactics for one of the trio, wahoo... Read Full Article

Capt. Dave Lear's Salty Blog

Our award-winning featured author, Capt. Dave Lear, has covered the ECBC for over a decade. His reports during the tournament keep you in the middle of the action, and throughout the year his stories will keep you informed and entertained. Read more on our Tournament Blog.

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