Gala Tickets Now Available!

Saddle up, y’all! Tickets for TBF’s upcoming fundraising gala on November 1st, 2024 are now available! Join us for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at our Western-themed gala and make sure to dust off your cowboy boots and grab your hats for a night of fun, food, and billfish conservation. Held in South Florida during […]

Marlin Expeditions and TBF: Teamwork Makes Conservation Work

After seeing your first billfish, or even better, catching your first one, anglers quickly recognize the power and beauty of this marine species.  At TBF, our team works tirelessly to help anglers also understand the importance of billfish, helping them to embrace conservation efforts to ensure future generations can enjoy the same thrilling fishing experiences […]

New Benefit for TBF Members: 20% Off Costa Del Mar Products!

The Billfish Foundation (TBF) is thrilled to announce a fantastic new benefit for its members. Starting July 1, all active TBF members will receive a 20% discount on all Costa Del Mar products. Since their inception in 1983, Costa Del Mar has been known for its high-performance eyewear and being a favorite among anglers and […]

TBF at Orange Beach Sportfishing Club

Longtime TBF supporters, Orange Beach Sportfishing Club (OBSC) recently welcomed TJ Morrell to speak at their club about the latest billfishing news, including updates on the foundation, topics affecting the sportfishing community, and where the organization is headed in terms of billfish conservation.  As a thriving sportfishing club in the Gulf, OBSC is familiar with […]

Jack Guarisco at Savannah Sportfishing Club

In May 2024, Jack Guarisco, 17, spoke on behalf of TBF at the Savannah Sportfishing Club! Acting as an advocate for TBF, he handed out magazines and stickers to those in attendance and even jumped on the microphone to dive into the history of TBF. He explained the importance of supporting the foundation and how […]

Gala Save the Date!

Yee-haw! It’s about that time to officially mark the calendars for TBF’s Annual Fundraising Gala! This year, we’re dustin’ off the ole’ cowboy boots for a Wild West themed showdown, to be held on Friday, November 1st, 2024 at 6:30 p.m (NEW TIME) at the Harbor Beach Marriott in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This year’s rootin’ tootin’ […]

TBF’s Annual Award Ceremony Recap!

Filled with energy, great vibes, and the leaders of the billfishing world, TBF’s Annual Tag & Release Award Ceremony once again highlighted the efforts and talents of the top captains, anglers, and mates from around the globe. From veteran winners to first time finalists, the room was filled with people who dedicated their time and […]

Sailfish Satellite Tagging in Palm Beach

On March 13th, TBF’s Peter Chaibongsai and TJ Morrell met up with the crews, and research team in Singer Island, Florida to discuss logistics for the upcoming satellite tagging trip. The goal: satellite tag Atlantic sailfish over the next two days. With only a few instances of Atlantic sailfish being satellite tagged here in South […]

The Billfish Foundation’s 2020 Virtual Gala

Despite COVID-19 and resulting challenges for The Billfish Foundation (TBF), board members and staff invite you to join and support our 2020 VIRTUAL Gala, guaranteed to be casual as you view, bid and donate from the comfort of your home! Think of the money you will have saved by not attending in person, which you can now spend on Silent Auction items or give a tax-deductible donation to help TBF during these unprecedented times. We hope you understand our dilemma and will help. Next year we will party hard at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort, but first we must

TBF Cautions Caribbean Swordfish Retention Expansion

Representatives from The Billfish Foundation attended a recent meeting with NOAA in which a swordfish retention expansion was discussed in the Caribbean. This proposed expansion applies to vessels in USVI and Puerto Rico with an (HMS) Commercial Caribbean Small Boat (CCSB) permit, Swordfish General Commercial permit, or HMS Charter/Headboat permit with a commercial endorsement on a non-for hire trip. The expansion of swordfish retention was proposed at levels ranging from zero to eighteen swordfish retained per vessel per trip. We believe that only the most conservative expansion (up to six fish per vessel) should be considered or authorized