Top Anglers Sportfishing Cabo Boat & Crew Wins Bisbee's Jackpot
- Jason Bailey
- Oct 28
- 4 min read
It was a thrilling week in Cabo San Lucas as Top Anglers Boat Wins Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament.
Fishing aboard our 45-foot Cabo Express charter boat with Captain Ivan Gomez at the helm, the team Another Line—a group of anglers who chartered our boat for the event—made their mark by winning the Day-One Daily Jackpot and finishing third overall in the tournament standings. Their performance was nothing short of spectacular, highlighted by a 389-pound blue marlin that tipped the scales on the tournament’s opening day and earned the team a whopping $1.7 million dollar payout.
A Legendary Sportfishing Tournament in Cabo San Lucas
The Bisbee’s Black & Blue is known around the world as the richest billfish tournament on Earth, attracting elite teams, veteran captains, and high-stakes anglers to the waters off Cabo San Lucas each October. Millions in prize money are up for grabs, with the competition as fierce as the marlin themselves.
For Team Another Line, this was their first time competing aboard Top Anglers Sportfishing’s 45-foot Cabo Express, a vessel designed specifically for offshore precision, speed, and comfort. What started as a dream of fishing the world’s biggest tournament turned into a story they’ll never forget.
The Strike: A 389-Pound Blue Marlin That Changed the Day
The breakthrough came on the afternoon of Day One. With lines set and lures skipping perfectly behind the spread, the ocean suddenly came alive — a flash of cobalt, a violent surface explosion, and the rod bent deep. A powerful blue marlin had struck.
Under the calm command of Captain Ivan Gomez, the team sprang into action. The angler locked in, the drag screamed, and the fight began. For over an hour, it was a battle of strength and strategy — the marlin diving deep, circling, then leaping in a dazzling display of power. When the fish finally came boat-side, the crew worked with precision to secure and preserve the catch for the official weigh-in.
The Moment at the Scales
As Another Line backed into the Cabo Marina weigh station, anticipation ran high. The crowd gathered, the cameras rolled, and the blue marlin was hoisted high for all to see.
When the scale settled at 389 pounds, the team erupted in cheers — the fish was enough to claim the Day-One Daily Jackpot and ultimately helped secure third place overall in the final standings.
A Charter Team with a Championship Finish
What made this win even more special is that Team Another Line wasn’t a professional tournament team — they were a group of friends who chartered the Top Anglers Cabo Express specifically for the Bisbee’s. Their achievement proves what’s possible when skill, preparation, and a little Cabo magic come together. Competing against some of the world’s best professional teams, Another Line walked away with both hardware and bragging rights — a dream for any angler.
“You could feel the energy from the docks to the scales,” said Jason Bailey, Managing Partner at Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters. “It was one of those moments where preparation, teamwork, and timing all came together perfectly. The guys fished hard, stayed focused, and were rewarded for it.”
The Boat Behind the Win
The 45-foot Cabo Express, part of the Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters Cabo fleet, is purpose-built for bluewater performance. Equipped with advanced electronics, tournament-grade gear, and a crew with decades of experience, she’s the perfect platform for both serious competition and unforgettable charter adventures.
From pre-tournament preparation to the final weigh-in, Captain Gomez and our crew demonstrated why Top Anglers has earned its reputation as one of Cabo’s most trusted and capable charter operations. As a previous tournament winner, this Top Anglers boat winning the Bisbee's adds to a colorful history in Cabo San Lucas sportfishing.
A Win for the Record Books
With a Day-One Jackpot victory and a third-place overall finish, Team Another Line and Top Anglers Sportfishing Cabo have secured their place in the 2025 Bisbee’s story. It’s a reminder that in Cabo, anyone with the right team, the right boat, and the right heart can go toe-to-toe with the best in the world. Congratulations to Team Another Line, Captain Ivan Gomez, and the crew for an incredible showing on the world’s biggest sportfishing stage.
About Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters Cabo
Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters offers premium deep-sea fishing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — home to some of the best fishing on the planet. Our fleet features well equipped boats, professional crews, and the experience to make every trip world-class. Whether you’re chasing marlin dreams or simply want to experience Cabo’s iconic fishing, Top Anglers delivers the thrill of big-game fishing at its finest.
For inquiries by phone, from the U.S. 559-245-8561
Follow us on Instagram @topanglersfishingcabo for more photos and updates from the 2025 Bisbee’s Black & Blue.
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