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The Whistle Stop is presenting its 3rd Annual Billfish Classic at Tropic Star Lodge in Pinas Bay, Panama.   This is your chance to share an unbelievable adventure with your son or daughter. . . And the best part of this adventure is that children, 16 and under enjoy all the fishing, food, and fun FREE.

Situated in the remote Darien Jungle, 150 miles south of Panama City, Tropic Star is hailed by the Robb Report as the "best saltwater fishing resort in the world". Mom, Dad and the kids will fish Zane Gray Reef and the surrounding waters for the mightiest fighting game fish in the world, his majesty, the Black Marlin.   You will also have Blue and Stripped Marlin, Sailfish and Dolphin fighting for your baits. And, believe it or not, your team will probably have to reel in two or three fish at the same time because billfish are so plentiful.

This is a "Catch & Release" Tournament.   It is limited to thirteen (13) teams, each team consisting of   a maximum of 4 anglers/coaches/cheerleaders (adults and children).   Teams will fish three days on one of Tropic Star's 31' Bertrams.   The fourth day of fishing is a non-tournament fishing day.   Anglers will be free to fish for their favorite species.

The Tournament will start with the Team Meeting and Draw for Boats on Saturday, July 17.   Anglers will fish Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.   The Awards Banquet will be Tuesday evening when the winning anglers will be announced, certificates presented, and the Challenge Trophy awarded to the Top Boat.  

Tournament Package

  Your Tournament Package includes:

1.   VIP Royal Saloon services upon arrival and departure in Panama City for expedited assistance through customs and immigration and use of VIP lounge with beverage service.

2.   Breakfast at the Sheraton Hotel in their exclusive Club Level Dining Room.

3.   Transfers between the hotel and airports for all flights.

4.   Deluxe air-conditioned room with balcony, private bath and ocean view set in Darien Rainforest.

5.   Four (4) days of fishing aboard your 31' Bertram yacht with experienced captain and mate, fishing tackle and bait.           

6.   All meals and snacks including full breakfast, lunch, and four course dinners with   complimentary wine, soft drinks and bottled water.

7.   Tournament entry fee, memorabilia, awards and banquet.

8.   Extra activities while at Tropic Star, including tours, kayaking, snorkeling, etc.

Unbelievable fish stories to share for the rest of your life.

Package Price: $4,995 per adult angler  

Non fishing adult guest $2,500

Young Adults Age 17-18: 1,995

Jr. Anglers 16 and Under - FREE

Package price does not include the following :

1.     Air fare between the US and Panama City (currently around $650 on Continental Airlines).

2.    Air fare between Panama City and Pinas Bay on Tropic Star Express   - $500.

3.    Dinner and optional tours in Panama City

4.    Alcoholic Beverages.

5.    Hotel room in Panama City.

Schedule

Friday, July 16 :   Arrive Panama City.   Clear Customs and Immigration.   Check in at Sheraton Hotel

            6:00   Dinner at "Jimmy's" Restaurant (optional)

Saturday, July 17

            Early morning departure for Pinas Bay.   Arrive Pinas Bay by noon

              12:00   Lunch

              Afternoon jungle hike to the beach (optional)

              Pier Fishing for large Cubera Snapper for Kids

              6:00   Team Meeting & Draw for Boats

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

                Tournament Fishing Days   6:30 to 3:00 daily

               For Non-Fishing Guests:

               Tour of Pinas Village

               Photographic Tour of Darien Rainforest via Panga with Guide

                Massage

               Other activities arranged based on number of   guests and areas of interest.

Tuesday Evening

            Awards Banquet

Wednesday, July 21

               Fishing Day for your Favorite Species of Fish

Thursday, July 22

               Return to Panama City

               Tour the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Locks

               And Lunch at the Miraflores Restaurant (optional)

               Or sight-seeing on your own.

               6:30   Dinner at "Jimmy's" Restaurant (optional)

               Overnight at Sheraton Hotel

Friday, July 23

            Early morning departure for Tocumen Airport for return flight to US

Deposits

Please see the registration form for information about payments and travel insurance.

If you have questions or need reservation assistance, contact the Whistle Stop, 337-562-2344