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Bisbee begins 2022 season with MILLION DOLLAR-plus winner in Bisbee East Cape Offshore in Baja Sur!

By Gary Graham - That Baja Guy on August 7, 2022

Bisbee begins 2022 season with MILLION DOLLAR-plus winner in Bisbee East Cape Offshore in Baja Sur!

Bisbee begins 2022 season with MILLION DOLLAR-plus winner in Bisbee East Cape Offshore in Baja Sur!

Team Stella June’s 375-pound black marlin caught on the second day of the 3-day event held in the East Cape area earned the Team an enormous $1,286,385 payday at Saturday Nights 23rd East Cape Offshore Awards banquet held on the sand in front of the Buena Vista Oceanfront and Hot Springs Resort managed by the Valdez Family for the past 46 years.

“We were excited to get back to normal this year after 2 years of COVID restrictions and judging by our turnout so were our Teams,” commented Wayne Bisbee, Tournament Director.

The 23rd East Cape Offshore (BCS, MX) one of three events the Bisbee family operates in Baja Sur. This year’s 97 ECO Teams competed for a record shattering $1,614,425.00 in cash prizes.

Targeted species were Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Dolphin, Sailfish, Spearfish, Striped Marlin, caught and released. Other species included yellowfin tuna and dolphin. With daily jackpots as well overall trophies and cash prizes.

Team Payouts:

Stella June $1,286,385.00 375-pound Black Marlin

Team Crudo $124,920.00

Altamar $55,220.00

Will 2 Win 2 $50,830.00

Freebird $44,625.00

Tiger Spirit $34,850.00

El Suertudo $17,595.00

Total $1,614,425.00 

 

The upcoming two Multi-Million-Dollar tournaments open for registration. 

  • Los Cabos Offshore, Los Cabos, BCS, MX,  October 20 - 22, 2022.Species: Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Dolphin, Sailfish, Spearfish, Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna.

 

  • Bisbee Black and Blue, Los Cabos, BCS, MX, October 25 - 28, 2022. Species: Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Pacific Sailfish, Spearfish, Striped Marlin, Swordfish.

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