Billfish tourney gets under way this weekend.

From: Bradenton Herald (Bradenton, FL) | Date: August 8, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Nick Walter

Aug. 8--For anglers waiting for a weather report before deciding if they're going to register for this week's HBA Sarasota/MarineMax Tournament, here's some good news:

"The talk around town, from marinas and everyone I talked to all over town, it's going to be just a phenomenal turnout and weather," said Sarasota resident Danny Baker, an offshore angler and tournament committee member.

Some anglers and "weather experts," expect ...

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