TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

The New Smyrna Beach Billfish Invitational is finalizing its plans for this year’s 13th annual event to be held October 6 – 9. Tournament headquarters will once again be at the spacious Brannon Center located in the heart of downtown New Smyrna Beach. Vendor displays, on site food/beverages, art exhibits, silent auction, live music and free raffles will keep the crowds busy while waiting to see the boat parade during weigh in. As an IGFA & WBS qualifying event, crews will be visiting from many destinations for the opportunity to earn a coveted spot in the IGFA Tournament of Champions and the WBS Grand Championship. For more information about the New Smyrna Beach Billfish Invitational tournament, please visit the website at www.nsbbi.com.

This year we are pleased to offer again, an exciting event for the weekend with the addition of a separate backwater tournament October 7 – 8. The New Smyrna Beach Backwater Tournament (NSBBT), will allow anglers to fish inshore while introducing a dynamic tournament to complement the weekend. NSBBT director and backwater captain Scott Tripp with his staff from New Smyrna Outfitters plans to offer inshore anglers an incredible event.

Over $20,000 in prize money is expected to be paid out during the NSBBT through the tournament and the optional tournament within a tournament. Eleven awards with cash payouts will be given within the tournament (including a fly fishing division) and the Tournament within a Tournament (TWT) will allow optional participation by entering in ten separate $25 categories .t fish
Participation in the NSBBT is $50 for each angler 16 years old or over, $35 for junior anglers 15 years old and younger. Entries must be received no later than the Captains meeting 7pm October 7. Early registration may be completed in person at New Smyrna Outfitters, 402 Canal Street New Smyrna Beach, FL. (386) 402-8853 with a special prize awaiting all early registrants.  For a complete list of NSBBT rules and activities, please visit the website at www.nsbbt.com.

It is also important to remember why we have the New Smyrna Beach Billfish Invitational tournament and the New Smyrna Beach Backwater Tournament.  While our goals for both of the tournaments have always included fabulous parties, the promotion of a great fall fishery, marine conservation and awareness, one of our primary goals continues to be providing scholarships to local deserving high school students. The New Smyrna Beach Billfish Invitational continues a 13 year tradition of donating its proceeds to local High School Scholarship Funds with over $130,000 having been donated since 1999. Please contact the tournament committee to participate in the fishing or be included in the art exhibit and vendor displays during the festivities.

*Based on 150 enteries in tournament and TWT.