El Pescador Resort in Ambergris Caye, Belize will hold the 2nd Annual Grand Slam Tagging Invitational Wednesday, Jan 23– Sunday, Jan 27, 2013 with proceeds to benefit BTT. El Pescador will donate $250 (US) for every paying angler entering the 2nd Annual Grand Slam Tagging Invitational to benefit BTT. The total sum raised will be donated in the tournament grand champion’s name to BTT and they will receive the corresponding benefits associated with that level of membership. The grand champion will also receive one (1) spot, with the entry fee waived, to compete in the 2014 March Merkin invitational permit tournament in the Florida Keys. 
The rate of US $2110 per person is based on shared room and guide at El Pescador and includes 4 nights of lodging in a beachfront double occupancy room in our main lodge, 3 days of guided fishing, roundtrip land, air and sea transfers between Belize City and El Pescador, hotel tax, sales tax where applicable, 3 meals per day and hors d’oeuvres, local Belizean beverages consumed at our bar (including soda, beer and rum), complimentary use of all amenities (pools, wi-fi, kayaks, bikes, etc) and a welcome drink. Rates do not include fishing license, park fees if applicable, gratuities or purchases in the fly shop.
El Pescador has worked with BTT and their tagging program since 2009. We tag permit, bonefish and tarpon in order to answer basic questions about population, growth rates and movements. The tournament requires anglers and guides to not only measure the fish before release, but to tag and/or genetic test them as well. This is a charity tournament benefitting Bonefish Tarpon Trust. Tournament information is available at https://www.elpescador.com/fishing/btt-tournament. Information about tagging as well as scientific and conservation issues affecting Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit around the world can be found at www.bonefishtarpontrust.org
