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2013 BBO Big Bang! Open Tournament - July 19-21, 2013 The Biggest Spear Wars Battle in the Galaxies - A Big Blast!

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Old 06-29-2013, 08:34 PM   #16
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I'm out of town for a wedding that weekend or I would.

I thought the 'in the universe' part was sarcasm. I assumed that the tournament with the most shooters would have the best prize table, assuming one prize per shooter.

Sounds like a great venue for the event.

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We have more than one prize per shooter as well as some pretty high value prizes. I am talking to sponsors just about every day. Our mutual friend Stuart of Kudana Spearguns just yesterday committed to sending a sweet prize table donation just shy of a grand of good stuff. Thanks Stuart!

Yesterday, I also spoke with Kevin of Ocean Rhino and he is back in with multiple spearguns being shipped next week. Today, I spoke with another recurring sponsor who makes great pole spears named Aaron Christ and he too is back in the prize pool.

That is just a taste from the past two days. I will try to get more sponsor prize announcements up this year in advance of the event. Right now I am working on editing and post-producing a video of some past events so people can see what we are talking about in addition to the numerous still photos referenced above.

I wish you could come Charlie - the venue rocks and the crowd is fun.

It is interesting how this year I am hearing from some people who used to shoot the SBO and BBO tournaments and then took a few years off. If they show up, it will be interesting and even more competitive.
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Old 06-29-2013, 08:53 PM   #17
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team reel dicks will be there
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Old 07-01-2013, 11:15 PM   #18
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Our long-time Master of Ceremonies Captain Billy Black is back again this year.

There is a very interesting prize coming onto the prize wall relating to Captain Billy.

Spearboard and BBO sponsor Aqua-Hunter Charters is donating an Alligator hunt like the one pictured below with Propman's catch of a 550 pound beast.

Captain Billy Black has been hunting gators most of his life and he will join the hunt with the winner of this prize. We will also send a TV crew on this gator hunt to shoot a segment for the TV show "Ocean Warriors" of which Captain Billy is a principal cast member.

This prize is worth over $1,000 and should be a blast.

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Old 07-02-2013, 09:46 AM   #19
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Tony definitely is not exaggerating on the quality of the prize wall! I was there last year and I couldnt believe it. I am really bummed that I'm missing it this year but I'll be in Mexico next week and then off to the Cortez Bank here on the west coast the weekend of the tournament. Good luck to everyone, this is definitely one that you dont want to miss if you can help it.
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Old 07-02-2013, 08:42 PM   #20
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Tony is that double inclose track.
Jobert, I added three more pics above of the toop and bottom of the gun. Tony
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Old 07-03-2013, 09:11 AM   #21
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I also added the pics of the 2013 trophies that arrived yesterday in post # 4 above at this link:

http://www.spearboard.com/showpost.p...08&postcount=4
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Old 07-05-2013, 08:42 AM   #22
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Here is a good example of the booty on our prize wall.

A shipment of six Pelaj spearguns came in Wednesday.

Pelaj is running an Independence Day sale through July 7, 2013 here:

http://www.h20life.us/index.php/independence-day-sale

The spear guns section of their website is right here:

http://www.h20life.us/index.php/store?cat=13







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Old 07-08-2013, 10:02 PM   #23
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The food for this coming Big Bang Open will be the same as last year with delicious Cuban Cuisine from Don Ramon's restaurants.

Here is the menu along with some pics:

- Vegetable mix of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots

- Plantains (bananas)

- Yellow Rice

- Pollo A La Julianna (chicken)

- Ropa Vieja (beef)









Here is their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DonRamons


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Old 07-09-2013, 07:53 AM   #24
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The prizes just keep pouring in.

Here are just a few from the board's great friend Kevin Bruington of Ocean Rhino Spearguns. Check these beauties out.

And learn more at the Ocean Rhino website here:

http://www.oceanrhino.com/spearguns.html












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Old 07-10-2013, 07:00 AM   #25
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Here are just a few of the great Rob Allen speargun prizes we have this year.










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Re: Waz up? 2013 Big Bang! Open Spearfishing Tournament! Rules, Video Contest & More!

Pretty Sweet, Tony! I'm going to see if I can make this.

Anybody got room on a sofa and/or a boat? If so, please PM me. I'm willing to haul anchor, chip in for fuel & ice, wash down the boat, etc.

I noticed there isn't a pole spear or best pole spearfisher category, though. Any thoughts on adding some recognition to the traditionalists? Maybe a category that includes hawaiian slings and pole spears while freediving?
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Here comes Ballenita Speargun racks to the BBO prize wall

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And talk about quality products. Here is a sample of the Moana fins prizes.







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Rob Torelli gave the BBO the big thumbs up from down under in Aussie Land. Thanks Rob!

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The new hats ordered for the BBO for 2013 came in yesterday as well. Remember these have a detachable sun shade and are made of high quality microfiber so they are cool. The Navy bill color is good too for not showing finger prints when putting on or taking of the hat repeatedly.




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