There were a total of 22 teams that participated in the World Tournament that included Italy, Slovenia, France, Switzerland, England, Germany, South Africa, Senegal, Belize, Egypt, Angola, Austria, Spain, Mexico, and others. Top honors went to Team Mexico with 921 points and followed by Spain with 427 points and Spain with 402 points for 3rd place. High team boat was the "Aries IV", skippered by David Cabanillas, for the release of 8 billfish and six dorado and the release of 18 yellowfin tuna. The JULIO BERDEGUE TROPHY was awarded to the "ARIES IV" for the most billfish released. The tournament was hosted at the Marina El Cid with the awards dinner on October 31st. The many participants from the various countries had an excellent fishing event and stay at the El Cid Mega Resort and the overall critique was 100% positive for the quality of accommodations, food, sportfishers and general organization of the event, fishing proximity and overall weather.

Following the tournament that reflected a combined total of 16 days fished reflected 1 black marlin, 6 sailfish, (released) 7 yellowfin tuna and limits of dorado and lots of releases for the offshore fleet and limits of dorado for 5 super panga fishing days, also with many releases.

Mazatlan Climate: Mostly sunny and superb weather conditions prevailed with temps from 66 nights to 87 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Mostly calm and very light surface breezes, with temps from 82 inshore to 83 offshore.

Best Fishing Area: Dorado are again at all of the various shark buoys and there is also an occasional black or blue marlin in the same vicinities, lurking around for a dorado dinner. The boats have been covering a wide swath of water for the past week and while good fishing/catching has been found in most of he areas, there is no real concentration. In reality, it appears that one could "straight-line" troll and catch fish at this time.

Best Lure/Bait: Rigged mullet were the hot bite ticket for the billfish. Dorado were pretty eager on most things that wiggled in the water, including live bait, cut bait, strip bait, artificials, etc. Just no lack of action.