A yearly event usually during November, for 2010 its the Saturday 20th November, the Best in the West is a fun one day tournament at Doc's House in Jolly Harbour.
Fishermen starting from all over Antigua, have lines in at 5.00am and have to be back at the Doc's Dock with their catch by 3.30pm.
PRIZES
Champion Boat - based on most poundage.
Champion boat under 25ft - based on most poundage.
Biggest fish caight by a (1) Male (2) Female (3) Youth
Special: Biggest snapper or grouper (over 10 lbs). Note: The weight of this fish does not count towards most poundage.
No Marlin /Sailfish/ Barracuda / Shark
Please ensure all catch are kept well iced
Tournament held under ABSF Rules. Judges decision final. Click here to read the rules.
NEW THIS YEAR
A CALCUTTA – “put EC$100 in the pot. Largest wahoo takes the lot.”
Monies must be deposited with Dr. Charles before 5th Nov in order to be eligible
Last year, 18 boats entered, 713 lbs of fish were caught. Remember the weather was baaaaaaaad. Champion Boat was “Nightwing “ with a crew of ‘first-timers’ Captained by Mike Pigott.
Even if you are not yet into fishing, there is still plenty to come for afterwards at Doc’s Dock with food and drink available for purchase while you view the day’s catch and some of the fresh fish will be on sale.
Bring the whole family and enjoy a special day out.
Lunch -EC$ 20.00 per plate. Hamburgers- EC$ 10.00.
Drinks - EC$ 5.00 for regular hard EC$15.00 for JW Black / 5YRCavalier and other specialty drinks.
Take a look at photos from previous years to see how much fun it is. Click here.
Entry fee per boat - $250EC.
All entries must be fully paid by 8 pm 19th November.
