The 77th Light Tackle Fishing Tournament organized by the International Light Tackle Association (ILTTA) and the Santo Domingo Yacht Club is taking place this week through Saturday, 6 May 2017 in Punta Cana. Anglers from the United States, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, South Africa, Guatemala, Mexico and the Dominican Republic are participating. The Dominican Republic won the championship during the tournament held last year in Puerto Rico.
So far, 25 teams have enrolled, with three fishers each. This is a catch and release tournament, with white and blue marlin, sailfish and spearfish counting for points. Teams include Texas Tournament Angles, Ocean City Light Tackle Club, Port Aranzas Rod & Reel Club and Tournament Anglers Association for the United States. For Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico Light Tackle 1, 2 y 3, Arrecho Fishing Club, the San Juan Yacht Club and Cangrejos Yacht Club. For Venezuela: Playa Grande Yachting Club, Club Suéltalo and Keep Fishing.
2 May 2017
