Boat companies displayed motors. Look at the boats, walk around, see the people. It's a lot of fun. Billfish Invitational Tournament continues at 6 p.m. today and Saturday at Marriott's Bay Point Resort. Weigh-in ceremonies run from 6 to 10 p.m. each night.
Admission is free.
On Thursday, anglers waited in their vessels until midnight, when they could set sail for the Gulf of Mexico. Onlookers admired boats as captains fielded questions. Michael Hoplamazian sipped a Coke in front of his boat, Thee Wanderer, anxious to catch the big one. I'm not sure what I'm getting into. It's a lot of work.