Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team. “When that tournament took place, two weeks out there was no guarantee that it was going to happen, what the protocols would be, how it would be managed,” he said. For Mercado, the event’s success is a given. Chipilo, Puebla, a 100-year dairy community, traded in milk pails for chisels when Mexico’s market bottomed out. Each of these 60 donors will also have a chance to win a trifecta of free base-entries into our 2021 East Cape Offshore, Los Cabos Offshore AND the Black & Blue. In which until now, there are more than 50 participating teams in each of these events … That’s what I’m expecting in Los Cabos.”, Centers for Disease Control warns against travel to Mexico due to Covid risk, Where is the worst place to be in coronavirus era? Is Mexico up to the task of punishing criminals. But the circumstances were a bit different, as they will be in the upcoming two tournaments. He also has a great capability of working with all the different organizations as needed in a very friendly manner.”. If I am tagged when an event is posted I will make sure it is posted here as well. The turnout showed that “teams that were interested in fishing tournaments, come hell or high water, would be there. In an on-site raffle, we will also have 60 Custom Bisbee’s 40th Anniversary Logo Lures that were donated by Eat Me Lures available on the Black & Blue’s registration day for the first 60 $1000 donors! Wake up and smell the coffee! The tournament was founded in 1981 when a group of six teams of fishing buddies decided to create a competition for a US $10,000 purse in what was then a relatively remote location with a reputation for excellent fishing. The turnout showed that “teams that were interested in fishing tournaments, come hell or high water, would be there. The economy bounced back strongly in the third quarter compared to the previous three months, but GDP was still well below 2019 levels. In which until now, there are more than 50 participating teams in each of these events of great international relevance, activities that will bring a significant economic benefit. City of Bisbee … ROFFS™ is a scientific consulting company based in Melbourne, FL that is involved with fisheries oceanography. Seventy-six teams have registered for the Los Cabos Offshore. has called the Black & Blue — October 20 through 24 — will go off without a hitch. Covid-safe behavior is paramount, but as Thanksgiving approaches, it’s also important to recognize people’s emotional need for connection. You can’t win if you don’t play! Mercado was the food and beverage manager at a marina hotel when tournament founder Bob Bisbee, who died in 2018, first hired him to help with logistics in 1990. Clicerio Mercado organizer of the Bisbee’s Fishing Tournaments in Mexico announced that this year the Los Cabos Offshore and Bisbee’s Black and Blue tournaments will be held from October 15 to 18 and from October 20 to 24, respectively. This year the normal in-person captains’ meeting to go over rules will be held virtually, with every captain, angler and crew member receiving a link to feeds in both English and Spanish. We’ve got some fantastic prizes this year that you’ll love to win. Everyone is happy to see him, not just because he’s overcome a nasty, six-week bout with the coronavirus, but because he helps run the legendary Bisbee’s fishing tournaments, which bring an estimated US $12-million injection into the Cabo San Lucas economy, a boost sorely needed in 2020. By subscribing, you can support our efforts to provide a greater variety of news and stories from Mexico. Scroll down to see all posted events. Sun 22. 597 shares; ... Mercado, far right, at his first Bisbee’s tournament, in 1990. The bases are loaded. With protocols in place, organizers expect another successful year for Cabo San Lucas fishing events. Mercado is confident that the Los Cabos Offshore — October 15 through 18 — and the “Superbowl of fishing tournaments” as. “He is much more organized than me and always has a checklist of what needs to be done versus trying to keep it all in his mind which I try to do. The annual fundraiser for the Bisbee’s Fish & Wildlife Conservation Fund, which provides scholarships for local college students, supports a billfish tag and release program and funds anti-poaching efforts in South Africa, will be held virtually as a silent auction. Finally, if you haven’t heard about the outstanding fishing at Cabo, billfishing has been great! Tue 24. Click here to sign in or get access. We have very good circumstances for the tournaments.” Mercado says. 126sharesDeep waters located off the coast of Los Cabos have high geothermal energy potential that is capable of meeting the FULL STORY. Our Bisbee’s Fish & Wildlife Conservation Fund’s fundraiser this year will be an on-line silent auction that will start on October 14th and will be live throughout both tournaments. By the end of 2020, Mexico’s currency will have two bills in circulation featuring women. Saturday, November 14 Saturday, November 28 Bisbee Art Scene Bisbee Music Online. The new Mexico City airport will have a ‘cultural corridor’ with three museums and repurposed historic train cars. Clicerio Mercado organizer of the Bisbee’s Fishing Tournaments in Mexico announced that this year the Los Cabos Offshore and Bisbee’s Black and Blue tournaments will be held from October 15 to 18 and from October 20 to 24, respectively. I hate meetings unless they’re taking place on a boat while fishing or in a bar, so he is great for seeing that the needed meetings for organizational things are happening,” Bisbee said. Writer Sarah DeVries makes a case for adding more. A fisherman from La Paz landed a giant white sea bass which could beat a long-held world record for the species. Mercado is confident that the Los Cabos Offshore — October 15 through 18 — and the “Superbowl of fishing tournaments” as Sports Illustrated has called the Black & Blue — October 20 through 24 — will go off without a hitch. All tournament functions are located at the API Cruise Ship Pier. More teams are expected to sign up for both tournaments in the coming days. Do his anti-corruption measures hurt everyday Mexicans? He added that, in this new reality caused by the pandemic, it causes the development of this international event to be totally different since both tournaments have changed their venue since this year it will be held at the Administration breakwater dock. Same with the locals as they anxiously accept the States recent easing of Pandemic restrictions one more level which allows businesses to be one step closer to normal operations. In 2006, anglers aboard Bad Company took home a record US $3,902,997.50. #roffsfishing @roffsfishing. Found in every market in Mexico, lentils are a versatile base that make it easy to quickly expand your cooking repertoire. For 30 years Mercado, now 73, grandfather to seven and great-grandfather to six, has organized the Bisbee’s in Los Cabos, a series of three tournaments culminating in the Bisbee’s Black & Blue, named for the two species of marlin it centers around, which draws anglers from all over the world to compete for millions in prize money. As Los Cabos grew exponentially, so did the Bisbee’s. In the tournament’s 40-year history, 16 teams have received checks of upwards of US $1 million. As of October 13, 69 teams have registered for the Black & Blue, with entry fees starting at US $5,000 per team, or US $71,500 for across-the-board entry into daily jackpots. Gorgeous Lake Chapala, Jalisco, is peaceful but has plenty to do. “Basically, Clicerio became our primary go-to guy for getting things done even if they weren’t in his department, and that was great for us.”. Show Past Events Select a Calendar November 22 nd ... November 22 nd - November 28 th 2020 Select Item From List To View Details. Wed 25. It suggests that criminals and the corrupt ‘can redeem themselves through reflection, education and psychological therapy.’. I rely on Facebook to find announcements in Bisbee. He made it clear that the tournament registration will be carried out by one person per team, in addition to the fact that there will be no face-to-face meetings between teams, so virtual meetings will be used, there will be no welcome cocktail or bar and only one fisherman per team will go down to the weigh-in. Mon 23. So we found ourselves going to Clicerio for things that the general manager should have been doing. Based on the successful result of that event, Government Protocols were fine-tuned, and adjustments were made to ensure the favorable outcome of the fall sportfishing events. Graham covered the August Bisbee’s tournament whose success he describes as remarkable.