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BerkleyBig Game Educational Demos and Knot Competition part of Cabo check-in party

Cash and bulk spools up for grabs for top finishers



LEFT TO RIGHT, LAST YEAR'S WINNERS show off their bulk spools, Bob Hoose checks out the results for one angler and three local Cabo skippers check their knots before tying one officially.

Berkley is bringing their Knot Tester to Cabo for the WON/Yamaha Tuna Jackpot Tournament and have again set up a 'Knot Competition' for all participating anglers.

Bob Hoose of Berkley said, "Berkley will again be hosting educational demos and a friendly 'Knot Competition' at check-in area at the hotel. Each angler will be given a red ticket which entitles you to enter your best knot in the competition. We will be using Berkley Big Game 40-pound test, and the winners are ranked in order of the highest breaking strength."

Berkley is giving out $100 cash and three 3-pound bulk spools of Big Game for first place, two 3-pound bulk spools of Big Game for second place, and (1) 3-pound bulk spool of Big Game for third place.

The rules are very simple, said Hoose. Each angler registered in the tournament will have one chance to tie their best knot on 40-pound Berkley Big Game. The highest scores determine the winners. More importantly, we will have plenty of Berkley pro staff for 'hands on' knot demos and tips on which knots are best for making your rigging connections for the tournament.

While there is both skill and a bit of luck in any knot competition, anglers that have been tying the Trilene and Double San Diego Jam Knot at the 2010 Fred Hall shows were having the highest scores on our Berkley Knot Tester. The Berkley Knot Tester has been a perfect educational tool to help anglers fine tune their knots leading up to the competition.

Hoose added "This will be an opportunity for anglers to learn how to connect monofilament to swivels and hooks for tuna fishing."

At the tournament awards banquet, Berkley will be giving away a huge selection of Berkley products including: Big Game line, Big Game Leader, as well as Berkley custom made 'TUNA KITS' that include Berkley: swivels, pliers, bait release tools, and shears.

Be sure and stop by the Berkley booth while in Cabo -- there are plenty of chances to win and get expert information from the Berkley pro staff.