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14th year!

Entries are starting to come in for
Nov. 7-10 Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot

It's getting closer to November and it's time to book your trip and get your team together for the 14th annual Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot with $600,000 in cash and prizes.

Do you stand chance of winning? You bet. The average number of teams that win money each year is eight, due to the way we dole out the money in the overall division (first to third place) and the six optionals. But our event is about having a great time while shooting for the big money and prizes, and now it's time to mark your calendars for 2012.

This website will answer most of your questions. The most asked question this year has been "The date of the event (Nov. 7-10) seems later than normal. Did you move it?"

Nope. The event always falls on the first Wednesday to Saturday of November. The calendar just adjusted with the leap year. Next year is shifts back one day, the 6th -9th.

The "new" dates have two advantages. If a U.S. citizen, you can vote, and be with the family on Halloween this year," said director Pat McDonell. "And, the weather will be far more comfortable with less threat of a hurricane, and the cooler water means better tuna fishing."

Last year, the fishing was spectacular with 28 fish over 100 pounds and three over 200, topped by Cabo Magic's 213 pounder the second day.

Plans are underway for the tourney, and there will be subtle changes to improve the event for the anglers. Many aspects remain the same, including sponsors such as the Wyndham Hotel and National rental car in Cabo who offer special tournament rates.

- The check-in area was too confined this year. The "marlin" site looked good on paper, but reality was something else. We will move and streamline the check-in at the Wyndham Cabo San Lucas Resort's new pool and patio that will be under construction from April to June. Or check-in will be staged at the larger area in front of the hotel where the weigh-in is held. At both possible sites there will be plenty of room, bars, shaded seating, and bathroom access.

- The Friday Fiesta party will (likely) be moved to Thursday night, plus an hour earlier (7:30-8:30) than before (due to many requests) and a Friday party will likely be added in town, perhaps a salsa party. Remember, you can sleep in Saturday! As for the rest of the schedule and format, no major changes are planned.

- There will be special "anyone can come" charter on the start boat Oceanus the second day for friends and family. It will be party atmosphere, even at though the boat will be out from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost is $10 to cover food and drink and the remainder will go to the children's charities fund.

Teams have already signed up to secure their favorite numbers, and thus we have created a new, easier to "fill out" entry form you can mail in. You can also sign up for the basic team entry fee of $800 by credit card at www.wonews.com. Go to "events" on the home page bar and look for the Cabo page. Full information on the tourney can be found here at www.loscabostunajackpot.com, and there is also a Facebook link (see logos at right on homepage) there for questions or for comments, photos... the usual.

— Pat McDonell, Tuna Jackpot Director


WEBSITES: Get the details

This supplement has all the information on the event with most of the photos, but if you'd like to download photos, see more of them, sign upo for next year, link up to video taken during the event and even sign up for next year's event to get that special number (7 is taken), there three ways to go online.

  • The official website of the Tuna Jackpot at www.loscabostunajackpot.com has video links, sponsors links, a schedule for next year, archived stories and results, and downloadable gallery photos to see and pull off.

  • The WON website www.wonews.com is the place to signup for 2012 via credit card by going to "events" and scrolling down. At this point, you can sign up for the team portion at $800 to secure your team number. And, on the wonews.com home page, you can check the Cabo Tuna Jackpot blog (click on see all blogs if it's not showing at the top) for any breaking information.

  • Facebook: The Cabo Tuna Jackpot Facebook site is a great spot to read about the event and comment. You can go to the www.loscabostunajackpot.com site and click on the link/logo on the right side.

If your company is interested in sponsoring the tournament next year and even attend the tourney, please contact WON's Chuck Buhagiar at chuck@wonews.com. For details on the tourney, see this website or contact director Pat McDonell at pat@wonews.com.