| TOURNAMENT SPORT FISHING TEAM - ANGEL & THE BADMAN II THE “REEL” FACTS Named for the 1947 milestone film produced by U.S. actor John Wayne, Angel & The Badman II is indeed "settling things" out there on the high seas with a winning crew, and a winning attitude. The 48-foot, semi-custom flybridge sportfishing yacht made headlines as the overall winner of the world’s richest marlin fishing tournament – the 2007 Bisbee’s Black & Blue. In doing so, Captain Alex Edwards became the youngest ever Captain to hoist the Championship Trophy in this world-class event. But that's not the only tournament win they've written into the books. The team aboard Angel & The Badman II also took first place in the 2008 International Governor's Cup Tournament - an all-release, one-time sport fishing event in Cabo San Lucas. The team also fared well in several other tournaments; 5th place in the Avalon Billfish Classic; 2nd place in the release division of the 2005 Bisbee's Black & Blue; 5th place finishes in both the 2003 and 2005 Zane Grey Marlin Tournament at Catalina Island; and 5th place team with 3rd place angler, Alex Edwards, in the 2009 IGFA World Championship Offshore Tournament in Cabo San Lucas. What it all adds up to is a young and energetic team led by boat owner Richard W. Mott that is dedicated to making a name for themselves in tournament sport fishing.  Team "Angel & The Badman II" with their winning check and trophy in the 2007 Bisbee's Black & Blue The tournament fishing highlight reel above is from the 2007-2009 tournament season in Cabo San Lucas, Baja, Mexico SO HOW DO THEY DO IT? Ask either owner-angler Richard Mott or Captain Alex Edwards and you'll get the same stoic answer... create a set of "guiding principles" and live by them, always. The team adheres to a simple set of rules, and they are; • We like to compete; but more importantly, we love to fish. • Good sportsmanship is worth more than all the fish in the ocean. • Be choosy – with products/materials, team, and tournaments. Only engage with those who share ABM II's beliefs, values, and commitment to quality. • Luck is when preparation meets opportunity; don’t test your luck by being unprepared for the opportunities that await. • "Each human being has an integrity that can be hurt only by the act of that same human being and not by the act of another human being" (Wall plaque inscription – Angel and the Badman, 1947).  Team "Angel & The Badman II" in Cabo San Lucas for the 2008 International Governor's Cup Perhaps the most important factors in their continued success is their dedication to quality and a never-ending commitment to advance preparation. Knowing what to do when ocean and fishing conditions change.... carefully selecting each piece of gear that makes up their offshore arsenal and maintaining them for peak performance.... and learning, constantly learning from the time they spend on the water in pursuit of their passion. If you'd like to get involved, ABM II's team of professionals is ready and willing to hear what you have to offer the serious offshore angler. To get in touch about becoming a team sponsor, or for product testing and evaluation, click here to send the team an inquiry. |
 TOURNAMENT SEASON IS UPON US! The summer months mark the start of peak tournament fishing season in Los Cabos, and the Bisbee’s East Cape is the first stop on the tournament for us. If last years turnout is any indication of what’s in store for 2010, we may be part of the largest tournament in East Cape history! Team sponsorship opportunities are available so if you're a fishing or boating related business looking to reach tournament fishermen, now's your chance! LATEST NEWS 2010 HAUL-OUT UPDATE The Shelter Island Boatyard was home to the boat during the winter/spring season, and she’s looking good... real good. We designed and installed a new custom bait tank, upgraded the interior including the stateroom and crew quarters, and gave her the once over, twice. She’s scheduled to leave San Diego in late May or early June... Los Cabos, here we come!  SEEING IS BELIEVING Part of the upgrades done during the haul-out were the installation of LED underwater lighting systems from DeepSea Power and Light. Erik Goodin and the gang at DeepSea produce what we find to be the best lighting sytems made today with features like dimming controls - something nobody else in the industry has. Renowned filmmaker James Cameron used deep sea submersibles Mir I and Mir II to explore the wreck of the Titanic, and guess who’s lights were used? Yep, DeepSea. How’s that for a feather in their cap?  YOU ARE WHAT YOU WEAR We know, that's what people say about food.. you are what you eat. But, when you eat, sleep and dream fishing, we think it's what you wear. Pelagic's line of high performance offshore gear provides us with the comfort, functionality and durability that's demanded when you're spending long days on the water. Want to fish like a pro... better dress like one! GREAT SPONSOR, GREAT BEER! Okay, so we’ve been known to tip a glass or two after a hard day’s fishing, especially if we're standing in the Winner’s Circle! When we do, the collection of micro-brews from San Diego’s own Ballast Point Brewing Company comes through as a winner in our books. If you’re a fan of quality brewing, check out Ballast Point for yourself. |
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