O.B. Billfish Classic is postponed ‘til May 21-22

O.B. Billfish Classic is postponed ‘til May 21-22

Due to weather concerns, weigh-ins for the Orange Beach Billfish Classic, the first major qualifying tournament of the Gulf Coast Triple Crown Series, will be held Tuesday, May 21 from 7 -10 p.m. and Wednesday, May 22 from 6 -10 p.m. at Marlin Circle on Main Street at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Weigh-ins were originally scheduled May 17-18.
The tourney awards prize money to the top three blue marlin teams as well as the three top catch and release teams.
A family-run tournament that emphasizes team participation and is the only tournament on the Gulf Coast owned and operated by tournament fishermen, the OBBC also includes tuna, wahoo and dolphin, but it is primarily a blue marlin tournament. Boats may leave from The Wharf beginning at noon on May 20.
Founded in 1998 with the mission of funding conservation efforts, the OBBC has donated more than $1 million to TBF and other conservation organizations.