Starting with the 2025-2026 TBF Annual Tag & Release Competition (November 1st, 2025 – October 31st, 2026), The Billfish Foundation (TBF) will officially implement its brand new “TBF Legends” category moving forward. We are excited to announce this newly achievable status, with the official starting date scheduled for November 1st, 2025. TBF’s decision to introduce this prestigious tier underscores their commitment to conservation efforts within the sportfishing community while highlighting those top-tiered anglers that have gone above and beyond the call for billfish reporting.

The TBF Legends category will set a new standard for excellence in billfish angling and captaincy. As always, membership with TBF is a prerequisite for eligibility, ensuring that participants are aligned with the foundation’s mission of conservation.

Official rules and qualifications for this category are scheduled to be released during the upcoming summer, available on TBF’s website.