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Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Beat the Blue Marlin record of 771.25ibs. Sponsored by Anjo Insurance at the 55th ASF tournament Read More54TH ASF TOURNAMENT WRAP REPORT June 8th 2022
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The 54th ASF Tournament was certainly one to remember. Read MoreONLINE REGISTRATION May 4th 2022
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Online Registration for The 54th Annual Antigua & Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament is NOW OPEN!! Visit their website and get your team registered. Read MoreNEW HOME FOR SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT April 13th 2022
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Falmouth Harbour Marina is the Antigua and Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament`s new home. Read MoreSAFE FISHING ADVENTURES July 15th 2020
Pacific Marlin Antigua
Book a super-safe deep sea fishing adventure with Pacific Marlin. Read MoreABSF TO HONOUR DECEASED ANGLERS May 23rd 2019
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The 53rd Sport Fishing Tournament will be dedicated to Charlie Meyer, Sean MacMillan and Stuart Griffith. Read More52ND ABSF TOURNAMENT WRAPS June 2nd 2018
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Special guests, lots of action, and big international coverage of the Annual AB Sport Fishing Tournament. Read More51ST FISHING TOURNAMENT SET NEW PARTICIPATION RECORDS June 9th 2017
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The tournament has now become one of the largest fishing events in the Caribbean registering a record 47 teams. Read MoreIMPORTANT RULE CHANGE FOR FRANCIS NUNES JR. MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT August 21st 2017
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
All boats who plan to enter the upcoming Francis Nunes Jr. Memorial Fishing Tournament must be in Nelson's Dockyard with their Team registered by 6:00 pm on Friday, September 22nd. Read MoreHIGHLIGHTS OF UPCOMING 51ST SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT March 24th 2017
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Take a look at the highlights of the upcoming tournament set over June 2nd - June 4th, 2017. Read MoreIMPORTANT INFO FOR ABSF 51ST TOURNAMENT February 28th 2017
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
All Bill fish caught & released during the Mikie Pigott Jr. Memorial Classic and Marlin Division must be authenticated by video only. Read MoreFRANCIS NUNES JR. MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS October 27th 2016
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Although the fishing was slow this year, 23 boats and teams entered. The land based activities were full of life. Read MoreABSF - LIMING WITH THE FISHES May 25th 2016
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
A unique Sport Fishing Tournament in Antigua & Barbuda, it's not just the fishing, it's the lime and an undiscovered Caribbean tradition. Read More50TH A&B SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT RESULTS May 20th 2016
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Results for the 50th A&B Sport Fishing Tournament and the Mikie Pigott Jr. Memorial Classic. Read MoreMIKIE PIGOTT JR. MEMORIAL CLASSIC PRIZE PACKAGE April 18th 2016
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
ABSF is honoured to share the special Prize Package that has been put together for the winner of this year's Mikie Pigott Jr. Memorial Classic. Read MoreWELCOME TEAM WADADLI HOME January 18th 2016
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The ABSFA invite all sports fishermen and other vessels to join them in proudly welcoming Team Wadadli Atlantic rowers home. Read MoreVIDEO: ANTIGUA & BARBUDA SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT June 26th 2015
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Check out a video of the 2015 Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament, filmed by Adam Anton. Read MoreANTIGUA AND BARBUDA SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT RESULTS May 29th 2015
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Another successful Antigua and Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament is behind us and what an event it was! Read More49TH ANNUAL ANTIGUA SPORTS FISHING TOURNAMENT & MARLIN CLASSIC March 25th 2015
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
This year’s 49th Annual Antigua Sports Fishing Tournament will be held from May 21st - 24th, hosted in Antigua's historical marina Nelson's Dockyard. Read MoreFRANCIS NUNES JR MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT CANCELLED September 16th 2014
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
We hope to see you at our future tournaments; The Best in the West Tournament in November and the main Tournament in May 2015. Read MoreFRANCIS NUNES JR MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL August 28th 2014
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The 7th Annual Francis Nunes Jr Memorial Tournament and Seafood Festival will take place on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27. Read MoreSPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT PHOTOS July 14th 2014
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The 48th Annual Sport Fishing Tournament took place over June 5th – 8th, with the Marlin Classic held on Friday June 6th. Read MoreA&B SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT RESULTS June 26th 2014
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Check out the results from the 48th Annual Sports Fishing Tournament that was held over June 5th – 8th. Read MoreFRANCIS NUNES JR MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS October 3rd 2013
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Results of last weekend's Francis Nunes Jr Memorial Tournament. Read MoreABSF NEW FACEBOOK PAGE September 16th 2013
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Like Sport Fishing new Facebook page to keep up-to-date with the latest updates and footage in fishing. Read MoreFRANCIS NUNES JR MEMORIAL SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT August 29th 2013
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The Francis Nunes Jr Memorial Tournament and Seafood Festival will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour. Read MoreNEW WEBSITE ALMOST READY TO LAUNCH July 2nd 2013
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The Antigua and Barbuda Sports Fishing Club is about to launch its new state-of-the-art website and tournament management system Read MoreANTIGUA AND BARBUDA SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT RESULTS May 30th 2013
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Check out the Sporting and Marlin Division Results here. Read MoreVITAMIN B AND GOLDFIN VICTORIOUS May 20th 2013
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Vitamin B and Goldfin provide fierce competition for the rest of the crews at the 47th Annual Fishing Tournament. Read MoreANTIGUA SPORTS FISHING TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF May 14th 2013
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Last weekend was the anticipatory launch party for the fishing tournament, which is set to take place soon Read MoreANTIGUA AND BARBUDA SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT LAUNCH PARTY ANNOUNCED April 14th 2013
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The Sport Fishing Tournament launch party will take place at Tides Restaurant on Saturday, May 11. Read MoreNEW FORMAT FOR SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT IN MAY March 18th 2013
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Antigua and Barbuda Marlin Classic set for an earlier start this year Read MoreBEST IN THE WEST FISHING TOURNAMENT A SUCCESS! November 26th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Twenty-eight local boats competed in the annual fishing tournament held November 10. Read MoreNOT CHIEF YET WINS CHAMPION BOAT September 30th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Skipper JD Hall took home the prize for Champion Boat in the 5th Francis Nunes Jr Fishing Tournament. Read MoreFRANCIS NUNES JR MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT RESULTS September 30th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The winners of this weekend’s Francis Nunes Jr Memorial Fishing Tournament can be found here. Read MoreFISHING, FUN AND RUM September 13th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
So summer is over, but that doesn’t mean the fun ends. If you can wait a couple more weeks, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th September will welcome in the 5th Annual Francis Nunes Jr. Fishing Tournament and Seafood Festival. Read MoreOVERDRAFT WINS MARLIN CLASSIC May 29th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The 2nd Antigua and Barbuda Marlin Classic which took place on 28th May 2012 saw three boats leave Nelson's Dockyard Marina early in the morning in search of the big blue. Read MoreSCALLY WAG AND BLUE RAPID VICTORIOUS May 28th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Two boats cleaned up in the 46th Annual Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament. Read MoreKICK OFF WITH 40 BOATS May 26th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Last night heralded the opening of the 46th Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament. 40 boats from Antigua and around the Caribbean converged on historic Nelson’s Dockyard in time for the Captain’s Briefing and to size up the competition in times for this mornings bimini start at Fort Berkley. Read MoreCOUNTDOWN TO THE 46TH ANNUAL ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT May 21st 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
There are only a few days to go to one of Antigua's favourite events, the Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament, celebrating it's 46th year in 2012. Read MoreSPORT FISHING LAUNCH PARTY RAFFLE PRIZES ANNOUNCED May 10th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Dinners for two; Stays for two; Mobile phones; Trip to Jamaica and more up for grabs! Read MoreTHE BIG ONE - THE LAUNCH - BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW May 3rd 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
A & B SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT COMING SOON April 18th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Check out the latest fishing news from Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing club. Read MoreENJOY THE FISHING, ENJOY THE LIME April 11th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The Annual Sportfishing Tournament launch party will be at Galleon Beach at 8 pm on May 12. Read More46TH ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT COMING IN MAY February 15th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The planning has started for the 46th Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament scheduled for May 25-28, 2012. Read MoreBEST IN THE WEST FISHING TOURNAMENT WINNERS ANNOUNCED November 8th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Best in West Tournament Winners Announced Read MoreANTIGUA'S CAPTAIN MICHAEL HALL, SPORT FISHING PROFILE November 2nd 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Fishing has always been a family affair for Captain Michael 'Mickey' Hall, one of Antigua's most experienced and winning sports fishermen. Read More4TH ANNUAL FRANCIS NUNES JR SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT October 18th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The catch is in and here are the results of the October 1st tournament. Read MoreRESULTS ARE IN AT THE 4TH ANNUAL FRANCIS NUNES JR FISHING TOURNY October 2nd 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The twenty boats who entered the 4th Annual tournament were welcomed back to Nelson's Dockyard Marina by crowds of family, friends and well wishers. Read MoreSPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT BOAT FUEL STATION NOTICE September 29th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Important notice for competitors of this weekend’s Sport Fishing Tournament Read More4TH ANNUAL FRANCIS NUNES JR. FISHING TOURNAMENT AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL - POSTPONED September 21st 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Following a planning meeting which took place on the evening of 20th September, the Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Club regret to announce that the 4th Annual Francis Nunes Jr. Tournament and Seafood Festival has been postponed. Read MoreFOOD-FUH-DAYS! AT THE FRANCIS NUNES JR. MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL September 8th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Technically, this is a sports story, specifically a sports fishing story, but it could just as easily be filed under food Read MoreJOIN THE LAUNCH PARTY FOR THE SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT September 4th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Don’t miss the launch party to be held on Saturday, September 17 at Cloggy’s at the Antigua Yacht Club Read More4TH ANNUAL FRANCIS NUNES JR. MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT COMING SOON September 3rd 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
This exciting one-day fishing tournament and seafood festival will be held on September 24 in Nelson’s Dockyard. Read MoreTHE 4TH ANNUAL FRANCIS NUNES JR. FISHING TOURNY LAUNCH PARTY August 27th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
takes place at 8pm at Cloggys at the Antigua Yacht Club. Enjoy the fishing, enjoy the lime! Read MoreANTIGUA August 9th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The 4th Annual Francis Nunes Jr. Memorial Tournament and Seafood Festival is scheduled to be held on September 24, 2011. Read More45TH ANTIGUA BARBUDA SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS! June 24th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Check out the video round up of the 45th Annual Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament which took place of the Whit weekend. Read MoreRUM 'N COKE WINS INAUGURAL ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA MARLIN CLASSIC June 15th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The inaugural Antigua and Barbuda Marlin Classic saw four entries with a total of three tag and releases. Read MoreSKYLARK AND SEA GHOST VICTORIOUS June 13th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Antiguan boat Skylark and Guadeloupe boat Sea Ghost wiped the foor with the competition in this years' sport fishing tournament. Read MoreSPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT OFF TO A GREAT START June 11th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
43 boats headed out of English Harbour this morning in search of the biggest catch. Read MoreWEATHER ROUTING INC TO SPONSOR SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT June 6th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Club is pleased to announce Weather Routing, Inc. (WRI) as sponsor to the 2011 Fishing Tournament. WRI is a private forecasting company specializing in marine weather since 1961. Read MoreTHE 45TH ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT BEGINS IN ONE WEEK! June 1st 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
It's one week before the 45th Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament as well as the new 1 Day Antigua and Barbuda Marlin Classic Tournament. Read MoreROBIN MENDES WINS TICKETS TO LONDON FROM VIRGIN ATLANTIC May 30th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
A very happy Robin received her winning tickets at the 45th Antigua and Barbuda Launch Party on Saturday evening. Read MoreLOVE SCOOTERS? ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A YAMAHA CRYPTON WORTH EC$6,500! May 26th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Love Scooters? Enter for your chance to win a Yamaha Crypton worth EC$6,500! Read MoreANTIGUA AND BARBUDA SPORT FISHING ATTRACTING STRONG INTERNATIONAL INTEREST May 18th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
With less than one month to go, the upcoming Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament taking place from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th June is receiving very good interest from around the Caribbean. Read MoreENJOY THE FISHING, ENJOY THE LIME! April 3rd 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The Annual Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing tournament is taking shape. Read MoreANTIGUA & BARBUDA FEATURED ON SPORTS FISHING TV March 8th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Antigua & Barbuda was featured on Sports Fishing TV; a popular television show about angling which airs on the Versus TV network in the USA. Read MoreFUN IN THE CARIBBEAN SUN March 2nd 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Check out this great trip report on fishing while on vacation in Antigua.. Read MoreABSF ONLINE ENTRIES NOW LIVE February 7th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The planning has started for the 45th Annual Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament which takes place 10th-12th of June 2011. Read MoreANTIGUA AND BARBUDA SPORT FISHING GETS AIRING IN US January 26th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
On the 5th March with a TV programme being filmed this week called Antigua and Barbuda Shallows. Read MoreSPORT FISHING TV COMING BACK TO ANTIGUA January 11th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Last year they were off shore, this year they will be back to feature in shore fishing in a new programme Antigua/Barbuda Shallows. Read MoreBEST IN THE WEST October 20th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Come along, fish and take part in the Calcutta. Put EC$100 in the pot, largest wahoo takes the lot! Read MoreYOUTHS HAVE IT IN 2010 September 27th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The 3rd Annual Francis Nunes Tournament was definitely one for the youths with three of the major prizes going to youths aged sixteen and under. Read MoreBRYDENS COCKTAIL LOUNGE AT SPORTS FISHING TOURNAMENT September 20th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Brydens will be hosting their a cocktail lounge to show you how to enjoy Bombay Sapphire and Grey Goose Vodka at Friday 25th 3rd Francis Nunes Jr Memorial Fishing Tournament. Read MoreSPORT FISHING LAUNCH PARTY VENUE CHANGE September 12th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Now takes place in Captain's Quarters, Falmouth (at the Catamaran Hotel). Read MoreTICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR FISHING LAUNCH PARTY September 3rd 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
At only EC$20 per ticket, and ALL funds going to making the tournament a success, this fete is must. Being held at Captains Quarters, sounds from Chickie and a EC$5 bar, don't miss out - get your ticket now. Read MoreTHE 3RD ANNUAL FRANCIS NUNES JR TOURNAMENT AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL August 19th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Both Antiguan anglers and those from nearby islands enter this fun one-day tournament celebrating the contribution of Francis Nunes Jr to sport fishing in Antigua. Read MoreNEW FISHING TOURNAMENT June 9th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The Antigua and Barbuda Marlin Classic is launched. Read MoreSPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT INCREASES BOAT NUMBERS AGAIN May 25th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
The curtains have come down on the 44th Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament and has been hailed a great success by all involved. Read MoreTHE FRENCH ARE COMING May 19th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
From Guadeloupe, French St. Martin and St. Barts for this weekends tournaments as well as St. Thomas and Dutch St. Martaan. Read MoreSPORT FISING LAUNCH PARTY ROCKED THE HOUSE May 9th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
18 Prize winners and Claudette Peters, Sleepy and Taxik rocking the house.....literally! Read MoreANTIGUA SPORT FISHING GETS INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE March 25th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Club and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority hosted a four day visit from the film crew responsible for the international television show Sport Fishing Television Read MoreFILM CREW IN ANTIGUA SHOOTING FISHING FOR NEW US TV SERIES January 12th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Association
Marlin Magazine today did their first days shoot of the half hour TV programme about fishing in Antigua to be aired at the end of March. Read MoreClick here for news archive. | 
