12th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament

Successful event of 

12th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament
April 11-14, 2019

Official result during the 12th Siargao International Gamefishing Tournament last April 11-14, 2019 held at the Municipality of Pilar, Surigao del Norte.

Congratulations to all the winners as well as to the non winners. There is always a next time. Hope we'll see you again next year!

Photo Source: Surigao Del Norte Tourism Office

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Final results: 11th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament 2018

11th International Game Fishing

April 12-15, 2018

Tournament Awards

Photo Source: Roberto Parada

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Biggest catch for the day was a 44.1 kilo-Sailfish

Before today’s sunset, the long horn sound was heard at exactly 5pm, ending the first day of the 11th INTERNATIONAL GAME FISHING TOURNAMENT in Siargao Island and the biggest catch for the day was a 44.1 kilo-Sailfish!!!

#nikonpro #itsmorefuninsiargao #gamefishingsiargao #nikonproinsiargao

Source: Ted Madamba

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11th International Game Fishing

11TH INTERNATIONAL GAME FISHING

Pilar, Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte

April 12 - 16, 2018

Congressman Bingo Matugas, Guest and VIP. Actor and Mayor Richard Gomez and His Wife Cong. Lucy Tores, Former President of the Philippines Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

-Photographer JMM.

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8th Annual Pilar Sports Fishing Cup

It's almost tournament season again! I know most of you guys are already excited to fish again in Pilar, bond with your fishing buddies, and listen to Dave's funny stories! 😂

I'm happy to announce that we already have the official dates for the tourney. The 8th Pilar Sport Fishing Cup will be on April 26, 27, & 28, 2018.

Here are some of the great highlights from last year's tourney to fuel your excitement!

We'll post the rest of the details in the days to come!

Tight lines everyone! 🎣😃

Source: Siargao Sport-Fishing Association

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Siargao announces 2013 game fishing tournament

Pilar, Siargao Island, Philippines --- Siargao Island, the game fishing mecca of the Philippines and the world's  most sought after destination for 2013, is once again hosting the international game fishing tournament at the town of Pilar from April 11 to 15, 2013.

The dynamic leaders of Surigao del Norte, Congressman Francisco "Lalo" Matugas  and Governor Sol Matugas, are inviting everyone to join this international tournament and catch the biggest billfish while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the island.

For interested participants, you may register through Zeny Pallugna at  zenpallugna@yahoo.com.ph for  more information about this tournament.

This event is brought to you by the Municipality of Pilar, Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte, House of Representatives for the First District of Surigao del Norte and Philippine Surfing Federation in cooperation with the Department of Tourism and San Miguel Corporation. Special thanks to the Provincial Tourism Office of Surigao del Norte.

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Singaporean and Canadian anglers catch the biggest billfish in Siargao's 2012 Game Fishing tournament

Pilar Mayor Lucio Gonzales poses with the tourism officers and  winners
 of the 5th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament.
(L-R) Filipino  angler Mel Dilag, Siargao Tourism Coordinator Donna Tiu,
Tournament Organizer Zeny Pallugna, Tourism Director Letty Tan,
Mayor Lucio Gonzales,  Russian angler Yuri Saminsky,
Tournament Director Atty. Gordon Uy, Spanish angler Morales,
Canadian angler Richard Sharpe and Hungarian angler Paul de Ruiter. 
(L-R/Seated) American angler Noli Manas, Swedish angler Daniel Hogberg,
Singaporian angler Roger Sarmiento and Filipino angler Robert Salahug. 
(Photo by: Jay Directo)

General Luna, Siargao Island ---  Anglers from Singapore and Canada, Roger Sarmiento and Richard Sharpe (respectively), caught the biggest billfish for both main and open categories  in the recently concluded 5th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament  that was held in the Municipality of Pilar in Siargao Island.

During the three-day tournament (April 27 to 30, 2012), Richard Sharpe caught a 45.5 kg billfish (open boat category) while Roger Sarmiento got 31.50kg billfish (main category).

Noli Manas, an American angler who was determined to catch a Dorado fish (14.20 kg), garnered the first place in the Biggest Dorado category.

Photo by: Jay Directo

Of the fourty-six anglers from Japan, United States of America, Singapore, Sweden, Hungary, Philippines, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain and Russia who  joined in the tournament, ten of them won in the following categories and they received trophies and total cash prizes of P350,000 or approximately US$8,000.

Biggest Billfish Category

a. Main Category:
    First Placer      -   Roger Sarmiento (Singapore) - 31.50 kg
    Second Placer  -   Daniel Hogberg (Sweden) - 26.55 kg
    Third Placer     -   Yuri Saminsky (Russia)   - 25.8kg

b. Open Boat Category: Dave Sharpe (Canada)  - 45.5 kg

Biggest Wahoo/Tanguige

a. Main Category:
    First Placer     -  Yuri Saminsky (Russia) - 9.95 kg
    Second Placer -  Paul de Ruiter (Hungary) - 5.5 kg

b. Open Boat Category: Mike Kennedy (United States of America) - 5.20 kg

Biggest Dorado:  Noli Manas (United States of America) - 14.20 kg

Biggest Total Catch per Boat

a. Main Category:  Noli Manas (United States of America)  - 14.20 kg

b. Open Boat Category:
    First Placer     -  Carlos Morales (Spain)  - 55.90 kg
    Second Placer -  Mike Kennedy (United States of America) - 49.10 kg

Biggest Others Individual Catch for Main and Open Boat Categories

First Placer       -  Robert Salahug (Philippines)  - 9.9 kg
Second Placer   -  Mel Dilag (Philippines) - 5.5 kg

Liplipan Cooking Contest and Food Demo with Chef Eric Rusillon and resident Chef of  Kawili Resorts,  Pinoy Games or Laro ng Lahi, Bikini Fashion Show and nightly live band with San Miguel Corporation were also held to make the event more festive and encourage local community involvement. 

This event was brought to you by the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte, Office of the Congressman for the First District of Surigao del Norte, Municipality of Pilar and Philippine Surfing Federation in cooperation with the Department of Tourism, Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, San Miguel Corporation, Team Nonino and Nature Spring.

For more information, email us at zenpallugna@yahoo.com.ph or visit our website at http://www.siargaogamefishing.com/.

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5th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament

The municipality of Pilar in Siargao Island will once again host the first and biggest international game fishing tournament from April 26 to 30, 2012. The town is expecting more than eighty anglers from the different countries in the world such as Japan, Singapore, Russia, United States, Germany, Switzerland and China to join the tournament.  For more information or details of this event, please email us at zenpallugna@yahoo.com.ph.

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