Billfishers, Billfishers, Billfishers!

Nearly 40 teams are headed to Kona, Hawaii to fish the 2012 Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. The field of anglers is looking very International with multiple teams from USA, Australia, China, Japan New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. Teams from Singapore, Vanuatu will also be heading out to the starting line. Portugal and Russia are new HIBT teams and will be welcomed at the starting line up as well. All of these fortunate anglers can count on some great summer time fishing!

As in previous tournaments, HIBT event headquarters, retail and tournament control will be at Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. HIBT Retail Store opens to the public on Saturday, August 11 and everyone is encouraged to stop by and pick up a Tournament shirt or two!

Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 12 as the HIBT Parade gets underway at 2:30 in Kailua Village. This parade is a Tournament favorite and will be a fun time for all.

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About HIBT

The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament is underwritten by the generosity of the County of Hawaii, Research and Development and sponsored in part by KWXX Radio and numerous corporate and community donors.

Future HIBT fishing dates include: 2013 HIBT August 4-10, including five days of fishing August 5-9 2014 HIBT July 27-August 2, including five days of fishing July 28-August 1

For more information on the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament, including team listings, IGFA world-record rules and a daily video recap of tournament standings, log onto www.hibtfishing.com.

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