January 2010 Tournament Newsletter
Published by comefishLa.com, Inc.

Let's Go Fishing

Holiday Season is over, unfortunately, the cold weather is still with us, but, before long it’s gonna be time to go fishing! The 6th annual Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic is just around the corner—June 1—June 6, 2010. This year, we will be utilizing both Venice Marina and Cypress Cove Marina, with tournament headquarters located at Cypress Cove. Both marinas have continued to make improvements throughout the year and are looking forward to busy sport fishing season. We would like to welcome Rene Cross, his son Rene Paul, Mike Ballay, long time harbor master, and everyone at Cypress Cove Marina as new DIAMOND level sponsors.

This newsletter is also the debut our re-built website, www.comefishLa.com; hopefully you will find it even easier to use and more informative.

We have decided to maintain our lower entry fee, $1250.00 (if paid prior to April 1, 2010) and have expanded our Optional Entries to include $500.00, $1000.00, $2000.00, $3000.00, and $5000.00 levels—something for everybody to play and win more money. Additionally, boats may depart from any Gulf port, but must video their departure with a time and date stamp—please film your GPS screen showing both time and location.

Starting Tuesday, June 1, our dock party will be hosted by Cypress Cove Marina, with food provided by the new Harbor Seafood and Oyster Bar at Cypress Cove. Lots of great Cajun food, adult beverages, and in general, a good ole time should be had by all. Come early, your taste buds will be glad you did.

Tournament registration is Wednesday, June 2, from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm, immediately followed by our Kick-Off Party, again sponsored by our good friends at Southern Recycling and LeBeouf Brothers Towing, thanks Jon and Pete! Yes, the good people at Acme Oysters House will be serving loads of their wonderful food along with that world-famous bread pudding---a feast not to be missed! Every year, Acme tries to outdo themselves---and their food just keeps getting better and better—don’t miss it.

Thursday, June 3, will see our 6th annual Hangover Clinic with Bloody Mary’s and strong coffee for those that had too much fun at our Kick-Off Party. Yes, the spicy TABASCO™ Bloody Mary mix will be on hand to add a little kick to your step.

Boats may depart any Gulf port, Thursday, June 3 at 4:00 pm, with fishing starting at 12:01 am Friday morning and continuing until 4:00 pm, Saturday, June 5. Boats must be inside the cut to Cypress Cove Marina and checked in via radio no later than 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 5 to return release videos or weigh-in fish.

Saturday, June 5, we will again host our “after-fishing party” with even more wonderful food from Acme Oyster House, loads of adult beverages, and a general good time to relax, have fun, and tell fish stories.

Sunday morning, June 6, we will be presenting BIG checks, UPGRADED trophies and of course, our signature TABASCO Bloody Mary’s. Strong coffee will also be available for those in need.

We would like to thank both our new and returning sponsors and ask you to please support them as they truly offer the best products and services available.

This year marks our 4th year as a qualifying event for the I.G.F.A. Offshore World Championship with our Top Boat (Based on total Billfish Points) receiving an invitation to fish against teams from around the world in this classic event. Best wishes to Mike Hopkins and Team Pass It On, our 2009 Top Boat as they plan on fishing the championship. Additionally, our Top Boat will again receive the wonderful C.R. “Bob” Potter Memorial Trophy.

Our 2010 Entry Forms are available online and now is the time to get your entry in prior to May 1 and be eligible to win a free entry fee. If you have fished our tournament in the past, you know about the good times in Venice; if you have not fished our tournament, come join the party in Venice!

Looking forward to seeing you on the docks in Venice,

Steve Thomas
Tournament Director
Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic

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