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Official Sponsors of the Gulf Grander 7
Seven Tournaments.
One Qualifying Path.
One Million-Dollar Jackpot.
Florida Marine Transport and Bowen, Miclette & Britt Insurance presents Gulf Grander 7. A one-million dollar jackpot opportunity where the Gulf’s top crews
come to prove themselves against the biggest billfish in open water. Step into a high-stakes showdown of skill, strategy, and relentless pursuit, where every strike could change everything. Enter any and all GG7 tournaments: Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, Orange Beach Billfish Classic, Gulf Coast Masters, Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic, Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, Bay Point Billfish Open, and Blue Marlin Grand Championship for your stake in the game to win a one-million dollar jackpot. The energy is unmatched and the competition is fierce. If you’re ready to chase giants and make your mark, this is where it all happens.
GG7 Rules
There are seven qualifying events for the insured cash jackpots. To be eligible for the payouts, you must place a $5,000 "optional entry" in the Blue Marlin Kill
Division. This entry must be made per event that you participate in, to qualify for all of the jackpots. If your qualifying fish is the heaviest at the end of the seven events, you will win the large cash payout offered by Florida Marine Transport and Bowen, Miclette & Britt Insurance. The insurance policies for the jackpots will follow tournament rules, NOT IGFA rules.
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HEAVIEST BLUE MARLIN
> 1,000 lb. - $1,000,000
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2nd HEAVIEST BLUE MARLIN
> 1000 lb. - $250,000
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BIGGEST STATE RECORD (MGCBC ONLY)
White Marlin
> 80 lb. - $125,000
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BIGGEST YELLOWFIN TUNA
> 230 lb. - $50,000
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BIGGEST WAHOO
> 110 lb. - $50,000
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BIGGEST DOLPHIN
> 65 lb. - $50,000
LGCBC 04.28-05.02.26
OBBC 05.12-16.26
GCM 05.20-23.26
CCBC 05.26-31.26
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MGCBC 06.01-07.26
June 1-7, 2026
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic (MGCBC) is the premier sportfishing tournament in the southern United States,
held annually in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Known for its record-breaking payouts,
elite offshore competition, and high-ene
rgy atmosphere, it brings together top teams from across the Gulf.
PIBT 06.10-14.26
June 23-28, 2026
The Bay Point Billfish Open is a premier offshore tournament held in Panama City Beach, Florida, at the renowned Bay Point Marina. Drawing competitive teams from across the Gulf, it offers prime access to deep blue water and serious billfish action.
With strong payouts and a laid-back coastal atmosphere, it’s a staple stop on the Gulf tournament circuit.
BMGC 07.14-19.26
July 14-19, 2026
The Blue Marlin Grand Championship is the ultimate season finale of the Gulf Coast’s premier billfish tournament circuit.
Only the top-performing teams earn their place, competing for championship titles, prestige, and major payouts.
It’s where the best of the best face off
and where a season’s legacy is decided.
GULF GRANDER 7