Added Entry Skill Levels
Added Entry Skill Levels are optional, independent of each other and awarded as follows:
Levels A, B, C & D:
| 30% | Heaviest White Marlin | 30% | Heaviest Blue Marlin |
| 12% | 2nd White Marlin | 12% | 2nd Blue Marlin |
| 8% | 3rd White Marlin | 8% | 3rd Blue Marlin |
Level E
| Heaviest White Marlin Winner Take All |
Level F
| Heaviest Blue Marlin Winner Take All |
Levels T1 & T2
| 65% | Heaviest Tuna |
| 25% | 2nd Tuna |
| 10% | 3rd Tuna |
Level T3
| Heaviest Tuna – Winner Take All |
Level R
Most Release Points by a Boat awarded as follows (no observer required):
| 55% | First Place |
| 30% | Second Place |
| 15% | Third Place |
Level M
Daily Meat Fish:
| 50% | Heaviest Dolphin Daily |
| 50% | Heaviest Wahoo Daily |
In order to enter Level M the boat must be entered in the Non-Billfish Doubler.
Captain
Captain of boat that catches heaviest white marlin – winner take all.
Mate
Mate of boat that catches heaviest white marlin – winner take all.
Non-Billfish Doubler
The tournament will double the listed guaranteed prize money for all non-billfish categories. For example, the angler landing the 1st place Tuna would receive $2000 for the guaranteed prize money plus a $2000 bonus. Each winning fish will count for only one doubling bonus. If an angler lands the 1st and 2nd place Tuna and there is no 3rd place qualifying Tuna, that angler would receive $2000, $1500, and $1000 from the guaranteed prize money plus a $2000 and $1500 bonus. There is no limit to the number of bonus categories an angler may win.
Tuna Bonus
If the boat that catches the 1st place Tuna is entered into the Tuna Bonus category, a $10,000 bonus will be awarded.
In order to enter the Tuna Bonus the boat must be entered in the Non-Billfish Doubler.
Daily Billfish Points
Daily cash award for the most billfish points accumulated by a boat each day.
Please see section III under Rules and Regulations for additional information.
| Added Entry Skill Level Fees | |
|---|---|
| Level A | $300 |
| Level B | $700 |
| Level C | $1,000 |
| Level D | $2,000 |
| Level E | $5,000 |
| Level F | $1,500 |
| Level T1 | $500 |
| Level T2 | $1,000 |
| Level T3 | $1,500 |
| Level R | $1,000 |
| Level M | $500 |
| Captain | $100 |
| Mate | $50 |
| Non-Billfish Doubler | $200 |
| Tuna Bonus | $100 |
| Daily Billfish Points | $500 |
