2009 WBS Grand Championships

December 2 - 5, 2009 - Los Sueños Resort and Marina, Herradura, Costa Rica. This year’s tournament will offer a $10,000 cash top prize to the overall winner, who will be named the WBS World Champion of Billfishing. They will also receive the custom bronze Grander Marlin trophy by marine artist Geoffrey Smith and the custom gold Champion’s ring in addition to a lifetime invitation to defend their championship in future events. The tournament format features two qualified anglers per boat (competing as individuals) for the first two days of competition. The top five anglers will move on to fish solo against one another for the final day, with the winner being named the WBS World Champion of Billfishing.

The Presidential Challenge of Guatemala Presented by INGUAT

TEAM CASA VIEJA WINS 2009 PCCA OF GUATEMALA PRESENTED BY INGUAT

DAVIS CLAPP AND TEAM A-FIN-ITY ARE GRAND CHAMPIONS FOR THE 2009 PCCA SERIES

COSTA DEL MAR GRAND CHAMPION TEAM - A-FIN-ITY 8250 POINTS

2ND - USA - 8150

3RD - OL SALT - 6600

EAGLE CLAW GRAND CHAMPION ANGLER - DAVIS CLAPP 4050 POINTS

2ND - MIKE VIVEIROS 3250

3RD - DAN PIMENTAL 2650

Congratulations to the Anglers of the Presidential-Guatemala. Guatemala has emerged as the sailfish capital of the world. The PCCA Committee invites you to share the experience of fishing in these prolific waters during one of the best months of the year. The Presidential Challenge of Guatemala is co-hosted by INGUAT and the modern Marina Pez Vela, the new marina within Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala.

IGFA Rules

The word "angling" is defined as catching or attempting to catch fish with a rod, reel, line, and hook as outlined in the international angling rules. There are some aspects of angling that cannot be controlled through rule making, however. Angling regulations cannot insure an outstanding performance from each fish, and world records cannot indicate the amount of difficulty in catching the fish. Captures in which the fish has not fought or has not had a chance to fight do not reflect credit on the fisherman, and only the angler canproperly evaluate the degree of achievement in establishing the record. Only fish caught in accordance with IGFA international angling rules, and within the intent of these rules, will be considered for world records.

Following are the rules for freshwater and saltwater fishing:

http://www.igfa.org/PDF/InternationalAnglingRules09.pdf

The Presidential Challenge of Guatemala

THE PRESIDENTIAL CHALLENGE OF GUATEMALA

Casa Vieja Lodge - November 20-21-22, 2009

Guatemala has emerged as the sailfish capital of the world. The PCCA Committee invites you to share the experience of fishing in these prolific waters during one of the best months of the year. We are co-hosted by new and modern Marina Pez Vela, the new marina within Puerto Quetzal. Boats leave from and return to this marina. Your worry-free trip begins upon arrival in Guatemala City. All transportation is arranged for you. Bring your rods, reels and be prepared for the billfishing trip of a lifetime. Your entry fee covers airport transfers on designated days, all land transportation, daily cocktail parties and two dinners. Boats are limited in this country. The entire Casa Vieja Fleet is available for charter on a first come-first serve basis. We offer special tournament packages to team competing in the PCCA. Therefore, reservations and deposit for this event must be made by September 1, 2009. [Limited to fifteen teams] Entry fee...$2,800.00 per team $3,000.00 per team after September 1, 2009. Teams must charter their own boats or fish aboard their own boat.