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Fishing Tournaments Florida Keys 2010 Listing of all the known published dates and contact information for the Florida Keys Fishing Tournaments for 2010.. Coming Soon APRIL 13 TO APRIL 17 IN KEY WESTWorld Sailfish Championship With a guaranteed top prize of $100,000, the prestigious sailfish challenge draws top teams and benefits the Don Shula Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, Camp Boggy Creek for youngsters with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, and other national and local charities. Contact: Mike Weinhofer (305) 395-3474, (727) 631-0072 or Email: lemmole@worldsailfish.com APRIL 15 TO APRIL 16 IN MARATHON Marathon Inshore Tournament - Bridge Tarpon Series A series tournament targeting a traditional style of Keys tarpon fishing. Anglers can fish Bahia Honda bridge, 7-Mile Bridge, or Long Key Bridge. Fish three tides (April 15-16, May 13-14, June 3-4), and anglers with the most releases wins cash prizes. Tournament also raises money for local scholarships. A 35-boat max tournament with a max of six anglers per boat. Contact: (305) 289-0199 or Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net APRIL 16 TO APRIL 18 IN MARATHON Redbone @ Large Hawks Cay Sunrise/Sunset Tarpon Celebrity Tournament The event is one of approximately 30 Redbone celebrity tournaments that are held each year, with all proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Contact: Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002 or Email: redboneinc@aol.com APRIL 29 TO MAY 01 IN MARATHON 4th Annual Marathon Offshore Bull and Cow Dolphin Tournament Anglers vie for over $25,000 in prizes in this boat team event, with seven different divisions. Calcutta Baits Pre-fish Tournament Thursday, April 29; Bull and Cow Tournament, Friday and Saturday April 30 - May 1. Call or visit Web site for details. Contact: (305) 289-0199 APRIL 30 TO MAY 02 IN ISLAMORADA Florida Keys Fly Fishing School Learn fly fishing in saltwater with world class instruction in a fun and no-pressure environment. Two-day schools present a unique opportunity for beginners and experienced anglers, as well as couples. Call or visit Web site for details. Contact: 305-664-5423 or Email: info@floridakeysoutfitters.com APRIL 29 TO MAY 01 IN MARATHON 4th Annual Marathon Offshore Bull and Cow Dolphin Tournament Anglers vie for over $25,000 in prizes in this boat team event, with seven different divisions. Calcutta Baits Pre-fish Tournament Thursday, April 29; Bull and Cow Tournament, Friday and Saturday April 30 - May 1. Call or visit Web site for details. Contact: (305) 289-0199 MAY 02 TO MAY 05 IN MARATHON Tarponian Tournament Anglers target tarpon and vie for prizes in this high-energy event. Contact: David Breznicky at (215) 542-1492 or Email: dbreznicky@breznickyassociates.com MAY 06 TO MAY 08 IN MARATHON Marathon International Tarpon Tournament This all-release event is one of the longest-running tournaments targeting the mighty silver king. Contact: Donna Vankirk at (305) 289-2248 or Email: marathonbait@gmail.com MAY 07 TO MAY 08 IN MARATHON Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament Dolphin fish are the target in this angling challenge to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Contact: Christine Todd Young 305-289-0199 MAY 15 TO MAY 16 IN KEY LARGO Coconuts Dolphin Tournament One of the largest-drawing tournaments in South Florida, this challenge named for a Key Largo restaurant pits anglers against dolphin fish. Contact: Charles Mountain at (561) 741-1124 or Email: mountain1111@aol.com MAY 15 TO MAY 20 IN MARATHON Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon Tournament Anglers tangle with silver kings in an event named for a famous Marathon resort. The tournament is a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House charities’ summer camp program. Contact: Robert Traa (609) 645-1840 ex 115 or Email: Bobtraa@mindspring.com MAY 17 TO MAY 19 IN ISLAMORADA Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament This prestigious fly tournament for large tarpon benefits college scholarships for Keys students. Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444 or Email: csasun@aol.com MAY 21 TO MAY 23 IN BIG PINE Florida Keys Triple Slam Fishing Tournament Big Pine Key is to be center stage for this inshore, offshore and spearfishing divisions competition. More than $17,000 is cash prizes are expected. Call or visit web site for team and captains meeting details. Contact: Donna Hart 305-872-7679 or 305-394-8380 or Email: floridakeystripleslam@comcast.net MAY 22 TO MAY 23 IN MARATHON 34th Annual Ladies Tarpon Tournament Women compete in this all-release tournament to catch tarpon in one of the longest-running tournaments in the Keys. Contact: Donna Vankirk at (305) 289-2248 or Email: marathonbait@gmail.com MAY 28 TO MAY 29 IN MARATHON Marathon Inshore Flats Tournament - Tarpon Series This "flats series" tournament consists of three parts during the best times of year to fish each species: permit (March 12-13), tarpon (May 28-29) and bonefish (Oct. 8-9). Each part pays out $3k for the two-angler team with the most combined points, second and third place. In addition to cash prizes the tournament raises money for local scholarships. Limited entry of 35 boats, first come first served. Contact: (305) 289-0199 or Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net MAY 29 IN KEY WEST Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational Experienced offshore captains are to lead the chase for the colorful and acrobatic dolphin fish and a $15,000 first prize. Contact: John Stuempfig (305) 304-7674 or Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com JUNE 02 TO JUNE 03 IN ISLAMORADA Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Dolphin Tournament Anglers compete for a winner-take-all $25,000 jackpot for catching dolphin fish. Contact: Theresa Reineman at 305-664-4735 or Email: fishing@theislamoradafishingclub.com JUNE 04 TO JUNE 06 IN ISLAMORADA Islamorada Dolphin Tournament Hosted by the Islamorada Charterboat Association, this second annual event is headquartered at Whale Harbor Marina, with $15,000 in prize money and an unlimited number of anglers. Contact: Dianne Harbaugh at (305) 852-2102 or Email: ditournaments@aol.com JUNE 07 TO JUNE 11 IN ISLAMORADA Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Tournament The world’s top fly-rod anglers pursue the mighty silver kings in one of the most storied tournaments in the Keys. Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or Email: csasun@aol.com JUNE 11 TO JUNE 13 IN BIG PINE Big Pine & Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament Anglers in this annual event are to compete to catch dolphin fish, one of the most popular and best-tasting summertime fish off the Keys. Contact: (305) 872-2411 or Email: executivedirector@lowerkeyschamber.com JUNE 15 TO JUNE 17 IN ISLAMORADA Women’s Fly Series – Tarpon This invitational fly tournament for tarpon, open to men and women, benefits children’s charities. Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444 or Email: csasun@aol.com JUNE 16 TO JUNE 18 IN ISLAMORADA Women’s Fly Series - Tarpon This invitational fly tournament for tarpon, open to men and women, benefits children’s charities. Contact: (305) 664-2444 or Email: csasun@aol.com JUNE 18 TO JUNE 19 IN ISLAMORADA Island Grill Blue Water Dolphin Tournament The event incorporates a one-day dolphin tournament, with an optional Father/Son Fun Fish on Father’s Day weekend, to benefit Baptist Hospital’s Children’s Cancer Center. Contact: Jack McCormick at (305) 664-8400 or Email: keysislandgrill@bellsouth.net JUNE 19 IN MARATHON Father’s Day Dolphin Derby Anglers are to celebrate Father’s Day by catching one of the most beautiful, best-tasting and fastest-growing fish in the sea to benefit the Marathon High School Athletics. Contact: Jack Carlson (305) 289-0199 JUNE 21 TO JUNE 25 IN ISLAMORADA Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament Fly rodders compete to catch and release giant tarpon. Winners and their guides get their names engraved on the Gold Cup perpetual trophy. Tournament proceeds benefit children’s charities in the Keys. Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or Email: csasun@aol.com JUNE 25 TO JUNE 27 IN KEY WEST Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby Anglers compete to catch dolphin fish, a plentiful summertime treat off the Keys. The derby raises money for college scholarships. Contact: John Stuempfig (305) 304-7674 or Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com JUNE 25 TO JUNE 27 IN MARATHON Burdines Waterfront Dolphin & Blackfin Fun Fishing Tournament This event sponsored by a popular local restaurant targets two of the finest-tasting fish in the Keys. Contact: Brenda Duff (305) 743-5317 or Email: burdineswaterfront@gmail.com JULY 03 IN KEY WEST Conch Republic Ladies’ Dolphin Tournament This competition is for women only, although male captains and mates are allowed. Contact: John Stuempfig (305) 304-7674 or Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com JULY 09 TO JULY 11 IN MARATHON Hawks Cay Mahi Fly (Redbone @ Large Series) Professionalism, camaraderie and competition characterize this event that benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Contact: Tammie Gurgiolo (305) 852-9337 or Email: fishnbully@msn.com JULY 10 TO JULY 11 IN MARATHON 3rd Annual Florida Keys Open Spearfishing Tournament Shooters can compete in two divisions, Pelagic and Reef. Team Competition, Individual competitions for Men, Women and Juniors. Trophies, Cash Awards, Prizes, Raffle and Barbeque on Sunday. Call for details. This tournament raises money for the American Cancer Society. Contact: 305-743-2444 or Email: info@captainhooks.com JULY 10 IN MARATHON Marathon Dolphin Scramble Back by popular demand, this tournament consists of a shot gun start off Sombrero Beach at 9 a.m. and the first legal dolphin back to the committee boat wins $1,000 prize money. Cash prizes for largest dolphin are first place $1,000, second-largest $500 and third-largest $200. This tournament raises money for local scholarships in the Keys. Contact: (305) 289-0199 or Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net JULY 13 TO JULY 15 IN ISLAMORADA Florida Keys Outfitters IGFA Inshore World Championship Tournament winners from around the world compete for one of the most prized trophies in angling. The tournament features inshore fishing for permit, tarpon, bonefish, redfish and snook. Contact: Denise Scoble or Sandy Moret at (305) 664-5423 or Email: sandy@floridakeysoutfitters.com JULY 21 TO JULY 23 IN THE FLORIDA KEYS Del Brown Permit Tournament Anglers fly-fish on the flats for the powerful, speedy permit. The tournament honors the late angling pioneer Del Brown, who caught and released more than 500 permit off the Keys. Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or Email: csasun@aol.com JULY 21 TO JULY 24 IN KEY WEST Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament Anglers pursue the mightiest of the offshore species in the same waters plied by novelist Ernest Hemingway. The catch-and-release tournament, held in conjunction with Key West’s annual Hemingway Days celebration, offers more than $50,000 in guaranteed prize money. Contact: Scott Greene (305) 292-2710 JULY 25 TO JULY 26 IN ISLAMORADA Islamorada Fishing Club RedGhost Stalk Anglers compete to catch redfish and bonefish, the gray ghost of the flats. Winners qualify for the IGFA Inshore Championship. The tournament is open to anglers ages 11 to 25. Contact: Jim and Sherri Trice (305) 664-3864 or Email: trice_j@bellsouth.net JULY 28 IN MARATHON Marathon Lobster/Spearfish Challenge Just a plain 'ole fun day for opening day of mini lobster season. Sponsored by Big Time Bait & Tackle, the largest lobster wins $500 and largest grouper speared wins $500. A "Big Time" party follows with food and raffles to benefit local scholarships. Contact: 305-289-0199 or Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net JULY 30 TO JULY 31 IN MARATHON 2nd Annual Mity Mite Tournament Have you ever fished with a 24” rod & reel? Fish right from the docks of Captain Hook’s Marina & Dive Center in this fun-filled tournament for families. Kid’s, Ladies’ and Men’s divisions. Prizes, raffle drawings, hot dogs and beverages to round out the fun. Call for details. This tournament raises money for the American Cancer Society. Contact: 305-743-2444 or Email: info@captainhooks.com AUGUST 27 TO AUGUST 28 IN ISLAMORADA Islamorada Swordfish Tournament Anglers compete to catch swordfish, a species that has recovered to healthy populations off the Keys. This modified release tournament benefits the Billfish Foundation. Contact: Richard Peeples (305) 282-1006 or Email: Supersti@aol.com SEPTEMBER 10 TO SEPTEMBER 11 IN KEY WEST S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters) Celebrity Tournament. In the first of the annual fall Redbone Trilogy events that raise money to fight cystic fibrosis, top anglers and celebrities target tarpon, permit and bonefish with light tackle. Contact: Gary Ellis at (305) 664-2002 or Email: redboneinc@aol.com SEPTEMBER 15 TO SEPTEMBER 17 IN ISLAMORADA Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament Fly anglers are to pursue Islamorada bonefish, some of the largest and smartest in the world, at this all-release tournament. Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or Email: csasun@aol.com SEPTEMBER 16 TO SEPTEMBER 19 IN MARATHON Marathon International Bonefish Tournament Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere are to stalk the gray ghost of the flats in an area rich with them. This is an all-release spin or fly event. Contact: Nancy Ponzoa (305) 394-7758 or Email: keyspeanut@bellsouth.net SEPTEMBER 17 TO SEPTEMBER 19 IN KEY LARGO Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge Anglers fish for snook and redfish to benefit a statewide scholarship program. Contact: Sue Finney (305) 451-2467 or Email: keyshomesrus@bellsouth.net SEPTEMBER 25 TO SEPTEMBER 26 IN ISLAMORADA Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Tournament Up to 100 anglers will be competing for snook, tarpon, redfish, sea trout, snapper, bonefish and black drum against the backdrop of Everglades National Park. Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or Email: csasun@aol.com SEPTEMBER 25 IN MARATHON Florida Keys Swordfest & Deep Drop Tournament This tournament newcomer consists of fishing for swordfish during the day and making a few drops for snowy grouper and tilefish. This is a fun event that allows anglers to gather and see fish normally not seen on daily catches. A boat tournament to test deep water skills, and support local scholarship funds at the same time. Contact: (305) 289-0199 or Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net OCTOBER 01 TO OCTOBER 03 IN ISLAMORADA Mercury Baybone Celebrity Tournament The second of three tournaments in the annual Redbone Trilogy, the Baybone targets permit and bonefish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. Contact: Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002 or Email: redboneinc@aol.com OCTOBER 06 TO OCTOBER 08 IN ISLAMORADA Women’s Fall Fly Classic – Multiple Species Previously called the Women’s World Invitational Fly Championship Bonefish Series, the revamped all-release, fly-only tournament is to have anglers fishing for four different species. Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or Email: csasun@aol.com OCTOBER 08 TO OCTOBER 09 IN MARATHON Marathon Inshore Flats Tournament - Bonefish Series This "flats series" tournament consists of three parts during the best times of year to fish each species: permit (March 12-13), tarpon (May 28-29) and bonefish (Oct. 8-9). Each part pays out $3k for the two-angler team with the most combined points, second and third place. In addition to cash prizes the tournament raises money for local scholarships. Limited entry of 35 boats, first come first served. Contact: (305) 289-0199 or Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net OCTOBER 11 TO OCTOBER 15 IN ISLAMORADA Bonefishing World Championship / Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament Some of the best bonefish anglers compete to catch and release the gray ghost of the flats. Proceeds are to be donated to local charities. Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or Email: csasun@aol.com OCTOBER 15 TO OCTOBER 16 IN KEY LARGO Casting for Cats This one-day ladies’ all-tackle backcountry tournament raises money for local charities. Contact: Sharon Mahoney Ellenwood (305) 393-6174 or Email: sharellen@netzero.net MARCH 13 TO NOVEMBER 30 IN KEY WEST Key West Fishing Tournament, Inc This popular 8.5-month-long competition targets more than 40 species of fish. Contact: Doris Harris 305-295-6601 or 800-970-9056 or Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com NOVEMBER 05 TO NOVEMBER 07 IN ISLAMORADA Mercury Redbone Celebrity Tournament Celebrities and other anglers catch bonefish and redfish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research in the final event of the annual Redbone Trilogy. Contact: Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002 or Email: redboneinc@aol.com NOVEMBER 12 TO NOVEMBER 14 IN ISLAMORADA Florida Keys Fly Fishing School Learn fly fishing in saltwater with world class instruction in a fun and no-pressure environment. Two-day schools present a unique opportunity for beginners and experienced anglers, as well as couples. Call or visit Web site for details. Contact: 305-664-5423 or Email: info@floridakeysoutfitters.com NOVEMBER 27 TO NOVEMBER 28 IN ISLAMORADA Islamorada Fishing Club Junior Derby All species count for points in this competition for young anglers, with the most points awarded for bonefish and permit. Contact: Jim and Sherri Trice (305) 664-3864 or Email: trice_j@bellsouth.net DECEMBER 02 TO DECEMBER 05 IN ISLAMORADA Islamorada Sailfish Tournament This competition is the first leg of the triple-crown Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship Series. The tournament is one of the oldest in the Florida Keys. Contact: Dianne Harbaugh (305) 852-2102 or (305) 664-4725 or Email: ditournaments@aol.com DECEMBER 08 TO DECEMBER 09 IN ISLAMORADA Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament Anglers compete for a winner-take-all $25,000 jackpot for catching and releasing sailfish. Contact: Dianne Harbaugh (305) 852-2102 or (305) 664-4725 or Email: ditournaments@aol.com DECEMBER 10 TO DECEMBER 12 IN ISLAMORADA Captain Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic This all-release tournament offers anglers a chance to pursue sailfish in Captain Don’s memory. Contact: Tammie Gurgiolo (305) 852-9337 or Email: fishnbully@msn.com DECEMBER 17 TO DECEMBER 19 IN ISLAMORADA Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament Now in its 45th year, the event allows anglers through age 16 to target sailfish. All anglers are to receive trophies. Contact: Tammie Gurgiolo 305-852-9337 or Email: fishnbully@msn.com |
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