Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hamilton, Bermuda – June 11th 2014

One of Bermuda’s oldest and most well established fishing tournaments is about to get underway. 2014 marks the 49th running of the International Light Tackle Tournament (ILTT).

The Bermuda Anglers Club hosts the event, which is fished over three days. The first day’s fishing starts on Monday 16th of June.

Anglers from Bermuda, the United States and the Bahamas will pit their skills against each other and the yellowfin tuna, wahoo and blue and white marlin that roam Challenger and Argus Banks. All competitors use the same 12lb test line – Maxima Chameleon – to guarantee some extremely tough competition both with the fish and between anglers!

The winning team will earn the right to go on and fish in the Offshore World Championship held in April 2015 in Quepos, Costa Rica.

Barr’s Park will act as tournament headquarters. Its central location makes it easy for spectators to see the daily weigh-ins. These will start around 4.30pm on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, and Wednesday 18th of June. Goslings Ltd will provide a cash bar at Barr’s Park to help keep the festivities going.

Any surplus made on the ILTT will fund a Junior Tournament to help Bermuda’s youth reconnect with the sport of fishing in a family friendly atmosphere. Last year’s event attracted around 100 young anglers.

The ILTT Is proudly supported by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, Aspen, Crisson Jewellers, Goslings, Rowe Spurling, The City of Hamilton, Sticks and Stones, Island Glass, Invisible Trenching, Marine Locker, Butterfield & Vallis, Southern Cross Cable Network, Flybridge Tackle, Makin’ Waves, The Market Place, Pro-Tone and Asyd Design.

Visit www.ilttbermuda.com to keep up with the action.

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