COC: Back to the Islands

Only the Best Calico Bass Anglers in the world!

This is a very popular 2-day tournament held by the Salt Water Bass Anglers out of Two Harbors, in Catalina Island.  It’s limited to 25, 2 man teams.  The best calico bass fisherman in the world are challenged not only by their competition, but also against their gear, boats, inclement weather, high swell and 3 great islands that could make them the talk of the town or leave them with plenty of fish stories until the following year.

3 Islands:

• Santa Catalina Island
• Santa Barbara Island
• San Clemente Island

This event starts with teams arriving at two harbors on friday afternoon.  They mix with other teams over lunch and dinner and prep their gear for the 2 grueling days of hard-core calico bass fishing.  The teams spread out to the three different islands over the 2 days in search of the 5 biggest bass they can catch.  Teams head out just before daylight and return at 3-4pm depending on the day to weigh-in their biggest bags.   On Saturday evening, teams tell the most amazing stories of giants that got away or keep silent about how they caught their big fish over dinner.  Some head straight to their cabins to get some rest, while others stay up and mix with their peers and locals into the night.

The second day brings more of the same and much excitement as to which teams will prevail and which will fumble their leads.  As teams return to the weigh-in no one is really quick sure who will take the much coveted prizes and awards.