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Official Sponsors of the Gulf Grander 8

Eight Tournaments.
One Qualifying Path.
One Million-Dollar Jackpot.

Florida Marine Transport and Bowen, Miclette & Britt Insurance presents Gulf Grander 8. A one million dollar jackpot opportunity where the Gulf’s top crews

come to prove themselves against the biggest billfish in open water. Step into a high-stakes showdown of skill, strategy, and relentless pursuit, where every strike could change everything. Enter any and all GG8 tournaments: Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, Orange Beach Billfish Classic, Gulf Coast Masters, Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic, Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, Pensacola International Billfish Classic, Bay Point Billfish Open, and Blue Marlin Grand Championship for your stake in the game to win a one-million dollar jackpot. The energy is unmatched and the competition is fierce. If you’re ready to chase giants and make your mark, this is where it all happens.

GG8 Rules

There are eight qualifying events for the cash jackpots. To be eligible for the payouts, you must enter one of the eight events and place one $5,000 minimum calcutta bet in any calcutta division. If you catch a qualifying fish in one of the eight events and do not place a $5,000 minimum calcutta bet in that specific event, your fish will not be eligible for the jackpot. If your qualifying fish is the heaviest at the end of the eight events.

HEAVIEST BLUE MARLIN

> 1,000 lb. - $1,000,000

2nd HEAVIEST BLUE MARLIN

> 1000 lb. - $250,000

BIGGEST STATE RECORD

White Marlin (Mississippi only)

- $125,000

BIGGEST TUNA

> 230 lb. - $50,000

BIGGEST WAHOO

> 100 lb. - $50,000

BIGGEST DOLPHIN

> 65 lb. - $50,000

LGCBC 04.28-05.02.26

April 28- May 02, 2026

The LGCBC is a premier Gulf Coast billfish tournament held in Venice, Louisiana.
As a key leg of the Louisiana Champions Cup,

it draws elite teams competing for points, payouts, and prestige.

OBBC 05.12-16.26

May 12-16, 2026

The Orange Beach Billfish Classic is a

premier Gulf Coast tournament and a cornerstone of the Eastern Gulf circuit.
Known for elite competition and a strong conservation mission, it attracts top teams chasing blue marlin and major payouts.

GCM 05.20-23.26

May 20-23, 2026

The Gulf Coast Masters is a premier Memorial Day billfish tournament hosted by the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club in Orange Beach, Alabama. Drawing seasoned crews and competitive teams, it’s a cornerstone event on the Gulf circuit with a legacy of offshore excellence.

CCBC 05.26-31.26

May 26-31, 2026

The Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic is a

premier Gulf Coast offshore tournament held out of Venice, Louisiana. Set against some of the most productive waters in the world, it draws elite teams targeting blue marlin

and other big game species.

MGCBC 06.01-07.26

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June 1-7, 2026

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic (MGCBC) is the premier sportfishing tournament in the southern United States,

held annually in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Known for its record-breaking payouts,

elite offshore competition, and high-ene

rgy atmosphere, it brings together top teams from across the Gulf.

PIBT 06.10-14.26

June 10-14, 2026

The Pensacola International Billfish Tournament is one of the Gulf Coast’s

longest-running and most respected offshore competitions. Held annually in Pensacola, Florida, it brings together top anglers to compete for billfish in rich Gulf waters.

BPBO 06.12-14.26

June 12-14, 2026

The Bay Point Billfish Open is a premier offshore tournament held in Panama City Beach, Florida, at the renowned Bay Point Marina. Drawing competitive teams from across the Gulf, it offers prime access to deep blue water and serious billfish action.
With strong payouts and a laid-back coastal atmosphere, it’s a staple stop on the Gulf tournament circuit.

BMGC 07.14-19.26

July 14-19, 2026

The Blue Marlin Grand Championship is the ultimate season finale of the Gulf Coast’s premier billfish tournament circuit.
Only the top-performing teams earn their place, competing for championship titles, prestige, and major payouts.
It’s where the best of the best face off

and where a season’s legacy is decided.

GULF GRANDER 8

Eight Tournaments. One Qualifying Path. One Million-Dollar Jackpot.