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International Game Fish Association’s Billfish Endowment Reaches $775,000 Milestone Within Three Months

IGFA’s Billfish Endowment Reaches $775,000 Milestone Within Three Months  Landmark […]

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On September 13th, 2020, Julieth Castro Sanchez caught this incredible 32-kilogram (70-pound, 8-ounce) Pacific cubera snapper to set the IGFA Women’s 24-kg (50 lb) Line Class World Record. Julieth was jigging a 100g Williamson Jig out of Esterillos Oeste, Costa Rica, when the massive cubera struck. After a 13-minute fight the crew was able to gaff the snapper and pull it aboard. ... See MoreSee Less
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The 2023 IGFA SoCal Open is BACK and better than ever! New this year, the tournament format now includes the five most prominent offshore game fish in Southern California: bluefin tuna, swordfish, striped marlin, dorado and yellowtail. This exclusive two-day tournament is open to the public and takes place September 29 - October 1 in the famed waters off Southern California - the birthplace of big game sportfishing! Learn more: igfa.org/igfa-socal-open/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Three short months ago, we announced the IGFA Billfish Research and Conservation Endowment – an unprecedented initiative working to secure the future of billfish in perpetuity by supporting pivotal research and conservation efforts.We’re proud to share that to date, the BRCE has already reached a groundbreaking milestone in securing its first $500,000 in cash backed by the unwavering support of 14 donors. Additional match pledges received raise that total to more than $775,000 by September 2026, and as a result the endowment will officially go to work for billfish in October 2023 with a $1 million base.To read more about the IGFA Billfish Research and Conservation Endowment Campaign and this exciting milestone, visit bit.ly/3rjwyM7. ... See MoreSee Less
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