Well, the Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament, presented by Snell Real Estate is just around the corner. As you can see from the header above we’ve got a lot going on this month to say the least!

We’re very proud to have teamed up once again with Chris Snell and his team at Snell Real Estate (http://www.snellrealestate.com). Around the time the Bisbee’s tournament started gaining major international notoriety, Chris Snell arrived in Los Cabos to work as director of real estate for Palmilla and Cabo del Sol resorts, two of the area’s top high-end developments then and now. He worked for the Koll Group from 1991 until 1997, a time during which he was able to observe the "Los Cabos Rapture" in person. The demand for high-end property was increasing, and it seemed elite northerners were willing to do anything in order to buy land and be close to the mighty marlin—including entrusting millions of dollars to someone they just met. "It was an attitude that set the stage for an onslaught of scandals in which crooked agents stole money from investors," Snell said. "It was then that I realized Los Cabos needed a solid brokerage to support the demand for land, so I left Koll and started my own company."

More than 10 years later, Snell Real Estate is responsible for more than 85 percent of the high-end residential property in Los Cabos. Snell was the first brokerage to offer U.S. escrow services and still is the only brokerage to pay for investors’ title insurance.

Another great addition to our sponsors this year is "Terramar", a destination management company. They specialize in complete destination needs, whether it be group/special event trip planning, or simply transportation from the airport. For all of our tournaments including East Cape, they are providing special airport pickup and drop offs. For reservations, please go to http://www.terramardestinations.com/.

Don’t Forget the EARLY BIRD ENTRY DRAWING:
The entry fees for the Black & Blue will remain the same at $5,000 per team, and $2,000 per team for the Release Division, with the optional "Daily Jackpot" categories being $200 per day, and/or $500 per day, and/or $1,000 per day, and/or $2,000 per day. We’re again offering an "Early Bird" drawing between all of the teams that have entered by August 1, 2004. The drawing’s winning team gets their $5,000.00 entry fee back. The same is possible for all of the Baja Offshore Circuit tournaments where the team entry of $1,200 will be returned to the winner of the drawing. We will be drawing the Early Bird winner at each Awards Banquet. Remember, for every month prior to the event that you enter, you will receive an additional "chip" that will be placed into the drawing. So, if you enter the Black & Blue for example, in February, (7 months prior to the 8/1/04 deadline) your name will be entered into the drawing 7 times versus just one! The earlier you get your entry in, the more chances you will have to fish for FREE.

Schedule of Events:

East Cape Offshore Tournament – August 3-7 (fishing days: 4th, 5th & 6th) hosted by the Buena Vista Beach Resort (800) 752-3555 and http://www.hotelbuenavista.com/ ).

For those of you bringing your own boats, the Valdez’s have already made the necessary fuel and water taxi arrangements to provide you with the most convenient service possible. There will be plenty of room directly in front of the resort to anchor and moor. If you have particularly large refueling requirements, you can give them the information in advance by calling the general (800) 752-3555 reservations number.

Los Cabos Offshore Tournament" - (Oct. 15-17) will be held on the pool deck of the Melia San Lucas Resort (www.MeliaSanLucas.SolMelia.com), including registration, the kick-off party and the awards banquet.

Black & Blue - Oct. 19 – 23 This is our normal week for presenting the tournament and Cabo does get busy then, so be sure to book your air, hotel and boat as soon as possible. All of the tournament functions for the Black & Blue (including registration and the Kick-off party) will take place at the Puerto Paraiso Entertainment Plaza, where we held the awards banquet last year.

From the US call (800) 33-MELIA. Be sure to say that you’re with the "Bisbee Fishing Tournament" or "reservation code "BFT" to get your special angler reservations package.

For more information and downloadable entry applications, please visit http://www.bisbees.com/ and http://www.bajatournaments.com/. Also, should you need assistance with finding a boat, please give us a call at our California offices at OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER: 714-556-2281 or e-mail tricia@bisbees.com.

Thank you once again for being part of our events. We look forward to seeing you!

Our Great Sponsors:
Melia San Lucas, Puerto Paraiso Entertainment Plaza, Buena Vista Beach Resort, SNELL Real Estate, The new "Cabo Chips", Penn Fishing Tackle, Eagle Claw, Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, Villa La Estancia, Bertram Yachts, Terramar, Dock Wise Yacht Transport , Underwater Lights, Sea Force IX, Jims Air, Los Cabos Vacation Rentals, Alutecnos, Mikelson Yachts, Innovative Sport Yachts, Knight and Carver, Sea Force IX,West Marine, Pelagic, Sufix, Hi-Five Lures, Precision Marine Hardware, Barela Fish Sculptures, Thomas Spangler Photography, Cuervo Especial, No Worrys, Vertex Entertainment, Senor Greenbergs, Da Giorgio Ristorante, RFA, and Baja Life and Alegria Magazines.

We ask that when you are making your purchase decisions that you first consider these fine companies who are supporting "your" events!