Teams hoping to reel in monster catches at the Billfish Classic
News 25 was at the Point Cadet Marina this morning as teams were preparing for their voyage out to sea for the Billfish Classic. Each…
Fishing Tournament
26th annual Billfish Classic returns to the Gulf Coast
Anglers are now out at sea hoping to reel in a winning catch for the Billfish Classic. This is the biggest fishing tournament on the entire Gulf…
Billfish Classic took place in Biloxi this weekend
The Billfish Classic Fishing Tournament was held over the weekend at the Golden Nugget. Fishing boats and crews from all over came to the Coast to fish for blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, and dolphin. The tournament was originally supposed to…
Billfish Classic awards
The annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic Tournament has come to an end. The awards ceremony and brunch to end the tournament was held in the Golden Nugget ballroom and was lively with anticipation as the winners were announced. Prizes…
22nd annual Billfish Classic
Big boats, big money, and big fish, it’s time for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic once again. The best fishing teams in the world are in Biloxi this week, gearing up to compete for the top spot. Any angler…
Annual Gorenflo’s Cobia Tournament
Sunday’s weather was perfect for rippin’ lips at the annual Gorenflo’s Cobia Fishing Tournament at Point Cadet Marina in Biloxi. The two day tournament has been around for 32 years. Some of the winnings include a boat prize for the…
Billfish Classic
The scales are open and anglers are bringing in some huge catches in hopes of a shot at winning this year’s Billfish Classic. So far, the biggest fish to be weighed is a 633 pound blue marlin landed by Clint…
Record-Breaking Weekend at 2016 Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
After a record-breaking weekend, the Billfish Classic wrapped up its 20th tournament Sunday in Biloxi. Eighty-one boats competed in the event for a record purse of almost $1.7 million. The tournament set another record by weighing eight blue marlins this…
2016 Gulf Coast Billfish Classic Weigh In
The scales are weighing in at the 2016 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic in Biloxi. With a purse of $1.7 million on the line, contestants are hoping they can land the biggest fish. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson is there with…
Hollie Gonsoulin “Holliedays” Memorial Fishing Tournament
All anglers must be registered by 7 p.m. on Friday, June 17th. $80 per angler. Proceeds to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Billfish Classic Welcoming Party
A fleet of stylish, sport-fishing boats cover the waters behind the Golden Nugget Casino in preparation for the annual Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Biloxi where setup is underway for tonight’s welcome party on…
Boats Arrive for the 2016 Billfish Classic
Boats rolled into the Point Cadet Marina by the dozen to prepare for one of the top fishing tournaments in the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic has grown into one of the premiere fishing tournaments in…
Memorial Fishing Tournament
The $10,000 winner of a world championship fishing tournament says he’s only a rookie. The competition happens in Gulfport every year. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was there. The monster was caught in the waters right near Gulfport Harbor. Winner of…