Tournaments

2016 Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament Kickoff

The fleet races for the action in this year's big event

By Staff

Updated: November 7, 2016

Zach Zorn, an avid angler and freelance photographer from California, sent Marlin magazine these shots from the kickoff of the 2016 Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Zorn fished aboard C-Bandit as a member of Team Titan Marine USA and placed second overall in the tournament.

The Cabo sunrise is magical. Courtesy Zach Zorn

Appearing like ghosts from the shadows, the fleet of boats slowly materializes. Courtesy Zach Zorn

Slowly, everyone makes their way to the starting point. Courtesy Zach Zorn

With Cabo’s famous arch as a backdrop, boats begin to line up for the start. Courtesy Zach Zorn

Over 100 boats participated in the 2016 Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament. Courtesy Zach Zorn

And they’re off! Courtesy Zach Zorn

A Viking runs to the fishing grounds at top speed. Courtesy Zach Zorn

Listo heads up the coast. Courtesy Zach Zorn

The fleet spread out far and wide in search of a blue marlin that could be worth several million dollars. Courtesy Zach Zorn

Conditions were perfect for the opening kickoff. Courtesy Zach Zorn

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