Tournament Organizers: For changes, updates and new listings for your events, email David Conway, Managing Editor, at:
davidc@floridasportsman.com
May 2011
May 1: IFA Redfish Tour, Kayak event, Sarasota. Call (478) 788 8871; www.redfishtour.com.
May 4-7: Raymond James Boca Grande Classic, Boca Grande. Gary Ellis (305) 664-7882; redboneinc@aol.com
May 5-7: Annual Marathon International Tarpon Tournament, Marathon. Contact Donna at (305) 289-2248.
May 5-8: Mercury/Sea Vee Saltwater Shootout, Pompano Beach. Call Jamie Bunn at (954) 725-4010; www.bluewatermovements.com.
May 6-7: Grand Slam/Castaways KDW tournament, Jupiter. See www.fishgrandslamkdw.com or call (561) 847-2090. Sue Miller, event coordinator.
May 6-7: Sarasota Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association’s Photo All Release Challenge, Sarasota. At the Potter Building, Sarasota County Fairgrounds. Contact Brian Gorski (941) 531-4019 or Bruce Burkhart (941) 922-3675; www.ccaflorida.org/chapters/sarasota.html
May 6-7: 7th Annual D.U. “Band the Slam”, Sebastian. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com
May 6-7: 5th Annual Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament in the Florida Keys, Marathon Key. Capt. Doug Mayer, Chair (305) 393-6376; dugmayer@gmail.com;; www.mothersdaydolphintournament.com
May 6-7: Metro PCS Saltwater Classic, Port Canaveral. Offshore tournament, free entry. Check www.whtq.com/saltwater or call Wes Halliwell at (321) 281-2053
May 6-7: Gator’s Suncoast Classic, Treasure Island. www.fishska.com
May 6-7: Halifax River and Sunset River Yacht Clubs Battle of the Yacht Clubs, Daytona Beach. Call Mike at (386) 843-3266 or Rick Taylor at (386) 566-9708; www.battleoftheyachtclubs.com
May 7: Optimist Club Saltwater Tournament, Steinhatchee. Call (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com
May 7: D.O.A. Paddlers-Only Tournament, Jensen Beach. www.DOALures.com; (772) 287-5001
May 7: Big Bend Redfish Club Tournament, Suwannee Marina.
May 7: Hogan Law Firm Charity Tournament, Bayport. Benefits Hernando Pasco Hospice. Contact Debbie Hogan at the Hogan Law Firm at (352) 799-8423.
May 7-8: Stuart Sailfish Club’s Ladies’ Tournament, Stuart. Call (772) 286-9373; www.stuartsailfishclub.com.
May 8-13: IGFA Championships, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. www.igfa.org
May 10-13: Keymorada Invitational, Hawks Cay. www.keymoradafishing.com.
May 11-14: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Leg 2, Cape Eleuthera. For more information, see www.bahamasbillfish.com.
May 11-14: Mike Schmidt’s Winners Circle Invitational, Port Lucaya. Call (800) 344-4823; www.mikeschmidtevents.com
May 11-14: Frances Langford Memorial Tournament, Jensen Beach. Call Jim (904) 669-8353; www.langfordska.com.
May 12-15: Halifax Sport Fishing Club’s Lady Angler Tournament, Port Orange. Out of Ponce Inlet, awards on the 15th.. Contact Chris Corbet (386) 566-9538 or Randy Beardsley (386) 804-0352. Portion of the proceeds will benefit the fight against Breast Cancer.
May 13-14: FLFA/FLOC “Spring Paddling”, Sebastian. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com
May 13-14: Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic. Call Mike Kogan at (904) 382-5007; www.jaxkayakfishing.com.
May 13-15: Central Florida Shootout, Port Canaveral and Sebastian Inlet. For Space Coast Early Intervention Center. Contact Matt Meyer (321) 863 6160; scooby77snax@yahoo.com
May 13-15: Annual Crosthwait Memorial Fishing Tournament, Palmetto. At the Bradenton Yacht Club. In 2011 the tournament initiated a new Fly Fishing Division. Contact Mike Reeves (813) 340-5510. For details see crosthwaitfishing.com.
May 14: King Buster, C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle. With payouts. Net proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida. See www.c-quartersmarina.com for more info.
May 14: St. Lucie County Fishing Frenzy, Fort Pierce. Contact Lisa at (772) 340-1333; www.stluciechamber.org
May 14: Project Snook Benefit Tournament, Matlacha at D&D Bait and Tackle. Contact James Lefko (239) 246-3866; www.swflgheenoeclub.com
May 14: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Charity Tournament, Tampa. Call Mark at (813) 247-8115; www.hcso.tampa.fl.us
May 14-15: Ladies Tarpon Tournament, Marathon. Contact Donna at (305) 289-2248; marathonbait@gmail.com
May 20-July 23: Suncoast Tarpon Roundup, Egmont Key. For info, call Charlie Crisp at (813) 826-7548; www.suncoasttarponroundup.org
May 15 & 22: Competition Tackle 2-Day Dolphin Dash, Fort Lauderdale. Call (954) 581-4476; www.hospicecareflorida.org; competitiontackle.com
May 16-21: Invitational Bluewater Tournament, St. Augustine; www.nefma.com.
May 18-21: Boat Harbour Round Up, Leg 1, Abaco, The Bahamas. Catch and release tournament series to benefit charity. For more info, please visit www.abacobeachresort.com.
May 18-21: Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo, Pompano Beach. Call (954) 942-4513; www.pompanofishingrodeo.com.
May 19-22: 25th Annual Coconuts Dolphin Tournament, Key Largo. Call Coconuts Restaurant (305) 453-9794; For hotel and dockage: (800) THE KEYS; www.coconutsrestaurant.com; email mountain1111@aol.com
May TBA: Annual Mana-Sota Mako Funament, Longboat Key. Contact Brian Huffman at president@manasotamako.com; ManaSotaMako.com.
May 18-23: Faro-Blanco Invitational Tarpon, Marathon. Contact (609) 645-1840, ext. 115, bobtraa@mindspring.com
May 20-21: Publix Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic, Miami Beach. Contact judy@maddogclassic.com; www.maddogclassic.com; (305) 667-0399
May 20-21: 4th Annual Bricks & Sticks Inshore Tournament, Cape Coral. At Tarpon Point Marina. Sponsored by the Lee Building Industry Association. See http://bia.net/fishing.html
May 20-21: St. Pete Saltwater Classic. www.bluewaterpromo.com May 20-22: Florida Keys Triple Slam FIshing Tournament, Big Pine Key. Three Tournaments in One. For more info, contact Reef Light Tackle or call Terry Thomas or Donna Hart at (305) 872-7679 or see www.tripleslam.com
May 21-June 26: Sarasota Tarpon Tournament, Sarasota. Benefits Suncoast Charities for Children. Contact Mason Tush @ (941) 356-8470 or Jeffri Durrance at (941) 915-2933.
May 21-22: Big River Round-Up Flathead Catfish Tournament, Blountstown. Call Phil (850) 674-8053 or Ken (850) 674-3511
May 21: The King of the Inlet, Wahoo Event, Ponce Inlet. Contact Guy at (386) 290-1365; www.kingoftheinlet.com
May 23-25: Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com.
May 25-28: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Leg 3, Harbour Island. For more information, see www.bahamasbillfish.com.
May 26-28: New Smyrna Beach/Daytona Beach Striker Tournament, New Smyrna Beach. Contact Dan Jacobs (407) 571-4680; dan.jacobs@bonniercorp.com
May 26-29: Old Salt Loop Tournament, Madeira Beach. www.oldsaltfishingclub.com
May 27-29: Redfish Trout Challenge, New Smyrna Beach. Contact Dan Jacobs (407) 571-4680; dan.jacobs@bonniercorp.com
May 27-29:Treasure Coast Builders Association tournament, Port St. Lucie. Call Maddie at (772) 336-8222; www.TreasureCoastBA.com.
May 28: Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational, Key West. Call John Stuempfig at (305) 304-7674; wave.whacker@hotmail.com.
May 28: Wildwood Athletic Club Tournament, Steinhatchee. Call (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com.
May 28-31: Old Salt All-Release Billfish Tournament, and the Mike Alstott Inshore-Offshore Shootout, St. Petersburg. Benefits proceed the Children’s Dream Fund and the Mike Alstott Family Foundation. Call Jill at (727) 216-6599; (727) 422-6420; www.oldsaltfishingfoundation.org
May 30-June 3: HMY-Boat Harbour Billfish Blast, Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour. Tournament Director: Laurie Bass. Phone: (954-868-8022); www.billfishblast.com
June 2011
June 1-2: Islamorada Fishing Club Capt.’s Cup Dolphin Tournament, Islamorada. www.theislamoradafishingclub.com
June 1-25: Competition Tackle’s 12th Annual Dolphin Roundup. Ft. Lauderdale. Call (954) 581-4476; competitiontackle.com
June 2-5: Ladies Annual Fish-Off, Pompano Beach. Ladies Only tournament in its 25th year. Benefits Ronald McDonald House and The Billfish Foundation. See www.ladiesfishoff.com.
June 3-4: FLFA “The Back Country Summer Slam”, Vero Beach. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com
June 3-4: Doug Johnson’s Reeling For Kids Charity Tournament, Steinhatchee. Call Laura Gavidi at (352) 372-5342; www.reelingforkids.com; Including The Boat Mirage Raffle, valued at over $70,000.00. $30,000 cash and prizes. To Benefit The Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County.
June 3-4: The Scales Bahamas Open for Little John Memorial Cup, Port Lucaya, Grand Bahamas Island. Tuna Tournament and Deep Drop Competition to benefit a notable South Florida charity. Contact Mark Moore at (407) 810-7600 for more details or go to www.scalesgear.com; www.portlucaya.com/index.htm
June 3-5: Islamorada Dolphin Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Diane Harbaugh (305) 852-2102;
June 3-4: Bluewater Outriggers Charity Offshore Classic, Port St. Joe. Contact Mitch Coleman at (850) 896-4930; www.bluewatercharityclassic.com
June 3-4: Ft. Pierce Saltwater Classic, Ft. Pierce. www.saltwaterclassicseries.com
June 3-4: Venice Gulf 2 Bay Classic, Venice. Offshore, inshore and kayak divisions. For info, contact Capt. Kevin M. Deiter at kevin@feedingfrenzysac.com;www.feedingfrenzysac.com; (941) 234-2041.
June 4: Palm Beach County KDW Classic, Riviera Beach. Call Tom Twyford at (561) 832-6780; www.kdwclassic.com.
June 4: Annual Cobia Tournament, Homosassa. Call MacRae’s Bait & Tackle (352) 628-2602
June 4: Blue Water Open, Sebastian Inlet. Contact Karen McElveen at (727) 388-5609; www.bluewateropen.com
June 4-6: The Hook ‘Em and Cook ‘Em Fishing Tournament and Fish Fry, Cortez. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit student scholarships at Edison Academy, Bradenton. For more information, see www.edisonacademics.com/news/fishing or contact Randy Stewart at Edison, (941) 794-6601 or Joe Garbus at Cortez Yacht Club, (941) 737-1772.
June 5: Dusky Owners Dolphin Fishing Tournament, Dania Beach, Harbour Towne Marina. Limited to 350 anglers so sign up early. For more info see the Dusky Web site, www.dusky.com
June 5: Florida Sport Fishing Association Offshore Slam, Port Canaveral. Check out www.fsfaclub.org or email Director Steve Goff at pestman2000@yahoo.com; (321) 453-9569.
June 5: Miami Dade County Park and Recreation Blue Water Fishing Tournament, Matheson Hammock Marina. Contact Mary at (305) 755-7800; masmith@miamidade.gov
June 8: Jupiter Light Lodge Fishing Tournament, Burt Reynolds Park, Jupiter. To Benefit Quantum House, caring for children. Contact Mike Loeffler at (772) 201-0682; MJL1220@aol.com.
June 8-11: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Guana Cay Championship. (954) 920-5577; www.bahamasbillfish.com
June 9-12: The Caloosa Catch & Release, Fort Myers. Visit www.caloosacatchandrelease.com; tournament director Ron Riley: Caloosa14@aol.com
June 10-13: Antigua Barbuda Sportfishing Tournament, Antiqua. www.antiguabarbudasportfishing.com
June 9-12: Mercury/SeaVee Saltwater Slam, Hillsboro Inlet, Pompano Beach. Call (954) 725-4010; www.bluewatermovements.com
June 10-11: The Ed Alber Tarpon Rodeo, Tampa Bay. For info contact Aackman@tampabaywatch.org; www.tampabaywatch.org
June 10-11: Hibiscus Offshore Big 3 Fishing Tournament, Fort Pierce. Kings, dolphin, wahoo
. Call Angela Astrup at (772) 978-9313 ext. 313.
June 10-12: Big Pine and Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament, Big Pine Key. Call (800) 872-3722; www.lowerkeyschamber.com
June 10-12: The King of the Inlet, King Mack Event, Ponce Inlet. Contact Guy at (386) 290-1365; www.kingoftheinlet.com
June 10-13: Fountain Mercury Kingbuster 400, St. Augustine. Call (904) 992-9600; www.Kingbuster.com
June 11: Grand Slam/Castaways Kids Fishing Day, Jupiter. Contact Grand Slam Tournaments. *June 11:: The King of the Inlet, Wahoo Event, Ponce Inlet. Contact Guy at (386) 290-1365; www.kingoftheinlet.com
June 11-12: IFA Redfish Tour, Panama City Beach. For info call (478) 788 8871, or email: office@redfishtour.com; www.redfishtour.com
June 11-13: Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing, Ft. Lauderdale. Call (954) 475-9068; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com
June 12-17: Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament, Abacos, The Bahamas. Call Sabine Kirchner at (954) 525-7711; www.treasurecay.com; info@treasurecay.com
June 14-16: Women’s Spring Tarpon Fly Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 942-0428; csasun@aol.com
June 15: Hill Tide Egmont Tarpon Tournament, Egmont Key. For info, call Charlie Crisp at (813) 826-7548; www.suncoasttarponroundup.org
June 15-18: Boat Harbour Round Up, Leg 1, Abaco, The Bahamas. Catch and release tournament series to benefit charity. For more info, please visit www.abacobeachresort.com.
June 16-18: Miami Kiwanis Dolphin Tournament, Miami. Call George Cadman at (305) 322-3471; www.kiwanisfishing.com.
June 16-19: North Light Swordfish and Tuna Challenge, Niceville. Call Alison Griffith at (850) 434-9095; www.northlightchallenge.com.
June 17-18: Island Grill Blue Water Dolphin Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Jack McCormick at (305) 664-8400; www.keysislandgrill.com
June 17-19: Big Bend Saltwater Classic, Carrabelle. Call John Woodburn at (850) 216-2272; www.saltwaterclassic.com
June 18: Steinhatchee Ladies Tournament, Steinhatchee. Call (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com.
June 18: Father’s Day Dolphin Challenge, Riviera Beach. For info contact Bill Wummer, (561) 315-3722.
June 18-19: Stuart Sailfish Club’s Sponsor Appreciation Tournament, Stuart. Call Char Griggs at (772) 834-5596; sailfish@stuartsailfishclub.com
June 19: King Buster, C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle. With payouts. Net proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida. See www.c-quartersmarina.com for more info.
June 20-24: Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-8400; csasun@aol.com
June 21-26: Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, Sandestin. Call for info, (866) 505-4458; www.fishecbc.com
June 22-25: BBC Treasure Cay Championship, Abacos, Bahamas. Call the Bahamas Billfish Championship at (954) 920-5577; www.bahamasbillfish.com
June 24-25: IRCSO “Gifts of Generosity” Inshore Tournament, Vero Beach. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com
June 24-25: Grand Slam First Responders Tournament, Jupiter. See Grand Slam Tournaments; www.grandslamtournaments.com
June 24-25: Jacksonville Saltwater Classic, Jacksonville. www.saltwaterclassicseries.com
June 24-26: Lake Worth Fishing Tournament KDW, Lake Worth. HQ @ Tuppens Marine and Tackle, (561) 588-3366. Email Steve, lwft@earthlink.net
June 24-25: Gaskin Park Flathead Catfish Tournament,Wewahitchka (freshwater) . Contact Don Minchew at (850) 639-2605.
June 24-26: Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby, Key West. Call John Stuempfig at (305) 296-7511
June 25: Fishing the Dream Tournament, Lighthouse Point. To benefit the Deliver the Dream Charity. Check out from Hillsboro and Port Everglades. Call (954) 564-3512; www.DelivertheDream.org
June 25-26: Burdines Waterfront Dolphin and Blackfin Fun Tournament, Islamorada. Call Burdine’s at (305) 743 5317
June 30-July 3: Pensacola International Billfish Tournament, Pensacola. Contact Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club at (850) 453 4638; www.pbgfc.com
June 31-July 4: ManaSota-Mako Owners Club Steinhatchee Rendezvous; Steinhatchee. See www.manasotamako.com
July 2011
July 2: Conch Republic Ladies’ Dolphin Tournament, Key West. Call John Stuempfig at (305) 304-7674; wave.whacker@hotmail.com
July 3-7: Bermuda Billfish Blast, Bermuda. Contact Dan Jacobs at (407) 571-4680; www.BermudaBillfishBlast.com
July 6-10: Baypoint Billfish Invitational, Panama City. Contact Scott Burt at (850) 628-1740; marina@baypoint.net; www.baypointbillfish.com
July 8-10: Ancient City Kingfish Challenge, St. Augustine. Call (904) 825-1026; www.acgfa.com
July 8-13: Annual Caicos Classic Release Fishing Tournament, Turks & Caicos Islands. Call Art Pickering at (649) 231-0278; www.caicosclassic.com
July 9 Root Memorial Fishing Tournament, D&D Bait & Tackle, Matlacha. Benefits regional Trauma Center, the Lee Memorial Health System Trauma Center, serving all Southwest Florida. Catch, photo & release tournament. Call (239) 282-9122 or www.davidleerootmemorial.com
July 9: King Buster, C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle. With payouts. Net proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida. See www.c-quartersmarina.com for more info.
July 9: Reefbuilder Benefit Tournament, Stuart. Call (772) 220-1773; www.mcacreeffund.org
July 14-17: ManaSota-Mako Owners Club Crystal River/Homosassa Springs Rendezvous. See www.manasotamako.com
July 16: The Friendly Flamingo Tournament, Flamingo in Everglades Park. Snook, redfish, tarpon and seatrout event and benefits Everglades National Park. Check out www.fftseries.com or email Gregory at gnfsnooker@hotmail.com; (954) 240-7447.
July 17-20: Del Brown Permit Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or email her at csasun@aol.com *July 22-23: FLFA/FLOC “The Florida
Outdoor Center Summer Slam”, Sebastian. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com
July 18-23: AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament & Festival. Contact Mike Wheeler at (904) 251-3011; www.kingfishtournament.com
July 20-23: Key West Drambuie Marlin Tournament. Contact Scott Greene, tournament director, at (305) 292 2710 or info@keywestmarlin.com; www.keyestmarlin.com
July 21: Bouncer Smith Fishing Clinic on “Lobster and Snapper,” Dania Beach. At the Dusky Sport Center. See www.Dusky.com for more info.
July 22-23: FLFA Jr. Angler Free Inshore Tournament #1, Sebastian. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com
July 23: Annual Horizons Benefit Tournament, Palm Beach. Call Lauryn Barry at (561) 494-6884; www.hpbcf.org
July 29-30: Offshore Classic, Mexico Beach. See host’s site, MexicoBeachMarina.com
August 2011
Aug. 2-6: Sarasota Slam HBA Fishing Tournament, Sarasota. Contact Leslie Weed at (941) 907-4133; www.sarasotaslam.com
Aug. 3-7:: The Orange Beach Billfish Classic, Orange Beach. Contact Jimmy Beason at (251) 981-4207; www.orangebeachmarina.com
Aug. 5-7: Nassau Kingfish Tournament, Fernandina. www.fishnsfa.com
Aug. 4-7: Mercury/SeaVee Saltwater Showdown, Pompano Beach. Call Jamie Bunn at (954) 725-4010; www.bluewatermovements.com
Aug. 6-7: Annual Kingfish Shootout, C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle. Net proceeds benefit The Leukemia Research Foundation. Visit www.c-quartersmarina.com for more info.
Aug. 5-6: Stuart Sailfish Club Junior Anglers Tournament, Stuart. Call (772) 286-9373; www.stuartsailfishclub.com
Aug. 5: Kingfish/Grouper Shootout, Carabelle. Contact Mary Lawhon, tournament director; www.c-quartersmarina.com; apalacheepro@mchsi.com
Aug. 18-21: Beach Marine Gone Fishin’ Tournament, Jacksonville Beach. Proceeds benefit Hook the Future Foundation. Contact director Frank Joura, (904) 465-4552; www.takeakidfishing.org.
Aug.19-20: FLFA Jr. Angler Free Inshore Tournament #2, Vero Beach. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com
Aug. 20: Annual Kiwanis Offshore Challenge, Lake Park Marina, Lake Park. Call Malcolm McCampbell (561) 838-9642; malcolm.mccampbell@wellsfargo.com
Aug. 26-27: 15th Annual Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association Kingfish Tournament, Mexico Beach. Go to www.mbara.org for full details.
September 2010 for Reference
*means 2011 dates
*Sept. 9-10: Indian RIver Medical Center/United Way Charity Tournament, Sebastian. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com
*Sept. 9-11: Robert James Sales S.L.A.M, Key West. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com; www.redbone.org
*Sept. 10-11: Fish One Sight Tournament, Offshore Dolphin, Sebastian. At Mulligan’s Beach House Bar and Grill. Contact info@fishonesight.com; www.fishonesight.com;Larry Moltz (954) 288-7999.
Sept. 11: Treasure Coast District Boy Scouts Fishoree, Port St. Lucie. Call Greg Beutel at (772) 579-5444
Sept. 15-17: Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com
Sept. 16-19: Marathon International Bonefish Tournament, Marathon. Call Lindsay Rabito at (305) 743-9424.
*Sept. 23-24: Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open, Palm City. Benefits The Boys and Girls Clubs of Martin County. Call (772) 545-1255 (p) (772) 545-1204 (f) or see www.fishforthekids.org.
Sept. 17-18: Halifax Sport Fishing Inshore Classic, Port Orange. Call Chris Corbett at (386) 760-0720; www.hsfc.com
*Sept. 16-18: Fishin’ In Paradise Saltwater Classic, Naples. Visit www.fishska.com; Contact: Jim Sharfschwerdt 904-669-8353 or jsharp264@aol.com
Sept. 17-19: Take Stock in Children Backcountry, Key Largo. Contact Sue Finney at (305) 451-2467; keyshomesrus@bellsouth.net
Sept. 18: Lane Construction Benefit Redfish, Snook and Trout Tourney, Ruskin. To benefit a friend who is suffering from ALS. For more info, call (863) 665-0457.
Sept. 18-19: IFA Redfish Tour, Ruskin. Call (478) 788-8871; www.redfishtour.com
*Sept. 22: Bouncer Smith Fishing Clinic on “Fall Migration Along the Beach: Macks, Kings, Blues, Tarpon, Snook and Pompano,” Dania Beach. At the Dusky Sport Center. Seewww.Dusky.com for more info.
*Sept. 23-24: The 19-hour Slam Fish-Off, Sebastian. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com
Sept. 24-25: Indian River Paddle Classic, Melbourne. Call Strike Zone in Melbourne or in Jax or go to www.coastalcharities.org.
Sept. 24-25: Panama City Beach Sportfish Classic, Baypoint Marina, Panama City Beach. Blue marlin, swords, tuna, wahoo, dolphin. See www.pcbsportfishclassic.com; call Steve Arndt (850) 235-6911
*Sept. 23-26: Annual Summer Slam, Caloosa Catch and Release Tournament, Fort Myers Beach. Contact www.caloosacatchandrelease.com
Sept. 25-26: Herman Lucerne Memorial Tournament, Key Largo. Call Linda Denkert at 305-393-5127; backcountrybabe1@aol.com ; www.hermanlucerne.com/info.html
Sept. 24-25: Florida Catfish Classic, Wewahitchka (freshwater). Contact Don Minchew at (850) 639-2605.
*Sept. 30-Oct. 1: Bluewater Babes Fish for Cure Tournament to benefit Cancer Alliance, Jupiter. (561) 847-2090; fishforacure.com; grandslamtackle.com
Sept. 30-Oct. 2: El Pescado Billfish Tournament, Camachee Cove Marina, St. Augustine. Benefit for the Monique Burr Foundation. Call (904) 642-0210; www.elpescadobillfish.com
Sept 30-Oct. 2: St. Pete Saltwater Classic, St. Petersburg. An SKA event. See www.fishs
ka.com
Sept. 30-Oct. 2: The Oldest City Red Trout Celebrity Classic, St. Augustine. (305) 664-2002; www.redbone.org
October 2010 for Reference
Sept. 30-Oct. 2: The Oldest City Red Trout Celebrity Classic, St. Augustine. (305) 664-2002; www.redbone.org
Oct. 1-end: Destin Fishing Rodeo, Destin. Daily weigh-ins at A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster Bar. Information at www.destin-fwb.com or call (800) 322-3319.
*Oct. 1: Romp in the Swamp, Goodland. Charity fishing event in Goodland, captains meeting Sept. 30. Contact: rompintheswamp.com, tna1911@aol.com, Terry Anderson 239) 290 4916
Oct. 1-3: Mercury Baybone, Key Largo. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com; www.redbone.org
Oct. 2: Teach a Kid Fishing Clinic:: A Free Fishing Clinic For Kids, Sarasota. Ages 6 to 15 and their parents/guardians welcome. Details, see: www.mote.org/snookregistration; www.mote.org/shindig
Oct. 5-7: Women’s Fall Fly Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com; www.womensflyseries.com
Oct. 7-11: New Smyrna Beach Billfish Tournament, New Smyrna Beach. Contact Capt. Jon Zeller, (386) 290-4181; www.nsbbi.com
*Oct. 7-8: Hooked on Hope Pre-Tournament Party, Apollo Beach. Contact Lori Deaton, tournament director at (813) 967-5032; www.hookedonhope.org
Oct. 8-9: William R. Mote Memorial Invitational Snook Shindig Events, Sarasota. To document how Mote-raised snook are contributing to the fishery. For more, check www.mote.org/snookregistration; www.mote.org/shindig
Oct. 9-10: IFA Redfish Tour, Fernandina. (478) 788-8871; www.redfishtour.com
Oct. 9-16: Jamaica International Fishing Tournament, Jamaica. www.sportfishermen.com
Oct. 10-16: Bahamas Orvis Pro-Am Bonefish Classic, Grand Bahama Island. Proceeds to benefit Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. For more information, call Anita Johnson-Patty at the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, (954) 236-9292.
Oct. 11-15: Bonefishing World Championship/Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com
Oct. 14-16: Monique Burr Foundation El Pescado Billfish Tournament, St. Augustine. Camachee Cove Marina, to benefit Monique Burr Foundation for Children. Contact Lynn Layton, (904) 642-0210; www.elpescadobillfish.com.
Oct. 14-16: Casting for Cats, Islamorada. Ladies’ All-tackle raises money for locat charities. Contact Sharon at (305) 664-2012 or email: sharellen@netzero.net. Visit castingforcats.org; (305) 664-2012
Oct. 15-17: St. Pete Saltwater Classic, St. Petersburg. An SKA event. See www.saltwaterclassicseries.com; www.fishska.com
Oct. 16: Old Salt’s Special Kids Tournament. Contact Jill at (727) 867-9388 or jill@stargg.com. Old Salt Line: (727) 422-6420; www.oldsaltfishing.org.
Oct. 19-22: Presidential Caribbean Cup, Aruba. Contact Sam White at Sam@preschallenge.com; www.sportingtraditions.com
Oct. TBA: Hell’s Bay Boatworks Mosquito Lagoon Classic Tournament, New Smyrna Beach. (321) 255-5010; www.redbone.org
*Oct. 21-23: Redsnook Catch and Release Charity Tournament, Naples. For the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. For more info, call (239) 403-4219; www.conservancy.org/redsnook
Oct. 22-23: Mad Dog Mandich Tournament, Islamorada. Call (305) 667-0399; www.maddogclassic.com
Oct. 22-23: Veterans of Desert Storm Benefit Tournament, Port Canaveral. Contact Kurt Schwab (314) 707-0928; www.voief.org
Oct. 22-24: Big Bend Sportsman’s Fall Bash and Charity Fishing Tournament, Steinhatchee. Contact Bob Foster at (386) 972-3952; www.bigbendsportsman.com
Oct. 22-24: Grand Slam Celebrity Tournament, St. Petersburg. Call (813) 269-0955; www.pcfusa.org
Oct. 22-24: Annual Gil Memorial Classic, Boca Grande. Snook, red and trout benefit tournament. Please contact Robert Hudson, tournament chair, at (813) 382-3280; (813) 728-9284; gmcboca@aol.com
Oct. 24: Stuart Sailfish Club Members Tournament, Stuart. (772) 286-9373; www.stuartsailfishclub.com
Oct. 28-31: St. Lucia Billfish Tournament, St. Lucia. www.stluciabillfish.com
November 2010 for Reference
Nov 1-7. : S.K.A. National Championship, Fort Pierce, FL. By invitation only. www.fishska.com.
Nov. 3-4: The AT&T Jeb Bush Florida Classic, Fort Lauderdale. Call Jennifer Tate at (954) 739-5006 or email jtate@cff.org; www.jebcf.org.
Nov. 6: The Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers and the Sarasota Chapter of the CCA’s Fall Fly Challenge, Sarasota. Catch, Photo and Release event. For more info and to participate, call Rick Grassett at 923-7799 or email snookfin@aol.com.
Nov. 6: Esperanza Memorial Cast Net Rodeo, Sanibel Island. Call (239) 472-3939 or (239) 472-1618; www.thebaitbox.com
Nov. TBA: Bahamas Wahoo Challenge, First Leg, Bimini. Call Tony at (305) 461-2700; www.wahoochallenge.com
Nov. TBA: Cabela’s Speckled Trout USA Tourney,Steinhatchee. Call (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com.
*Nov. 4-6: Caloosa Grand Championship, Fort Myers Beach. See www.caloosacatchandrelease.com; Ron Riley at (239) 671-9347
*Nov. 4-6: Redbone, Islamorada. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com; www.redbone.org
Nov. 9-11: Jeb Bush Florida Classic Billfish Tournament, Fort Lauderdale. Gary Ellis (305) 664-7882; redboneinc@aol.com
*Nov. 10: Bouncer Smith Fishing Clinic, “Rolling Deep: Wahoo and Grouper,” Dania Beach. At the Dusky Sport Center. Seewww.Dusky.com for more info.
Nov. 11-13: Old Salt Loop’s Fall King of the Beach. Contact Old Salt at (727) 216-6601 or info@oldsaltfishingfoundation.org;www.oldsaltfishing.org
Nov. 12-14: Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing, Islamorada. Call (954) 475-9068; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com
Nov. 13: Halifax Sport Fishing Club’s Surf Fishing Tournament, Daytona Beach. Call Helen Klenk at (386) 547-1813 or email: rklenk7555@aol.com
Nov. 15-17: The Sailfish Cup, Miami. Contact Laura Emmole or Brian Switala at (727) 631-0072; www.sailfishcup.com
Nov. 18-21: Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament. From three inlets: Miami, Ft. Lauderdale & Lake Worth. Call Kitty McGowan (954) 523-1004; www.lauderdalebillfish.com
Nov. 18-21: Presidential Challenge, Guatemala. Contact Sam White at Sam@preschallenge.com; www.sportingtraditions.com
Nov. 20: Hot Shot “Hot Rods & Reels” Fishing Tournament, Homestead. To benefit the Darrell Gwynn Foundation to benefit spinal cord injury victims. See www.hotrodsandreels.com or call (954) 792-7223. Nov. 20: CB’s Saltwater Outfitters Fishing Extravaganza, Siesta Key. Lessons, Seminars and Demonstrations. (941) 349-4400; www.cbsoutfitters.com
Nov. 19-22: Redbone Bahamas Deepwater Cay Fall Bonefish Classic, Grand Bahama Island. Call (305) 664-2002; www.redbone.org
Nov. 24-27: EL Salvador International Tournament, Bahia Del Sol. Contact Paco Saca at (561) 283-2937
Nov. 27-28: Islamorada Fishing Club Junior Derby, Islamorada. Call Sherri at (305) 664-3864; trice_j@bellsouth.net.
December 2010 for Reference
Dec. 1-4: Bahamas Wahoo Championship, First Leg, Old Bahama Bay. Call Raul at (305) 234-7386. Check out www.bahamaswahoo.com.
*Dec. 2-3: Chix-N-Stix, Cape Coral. Call Kristi (239) 850-1707 or Mitch (239) 541-4905; www.chix-n-stix.com
Dec. 2-5: Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Diane Harbaugh at (305) 852-2102; ditournaments@aol.com; wwwislamoradasailfishtournament.com
Dec. 2-5: Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic, Stuart. The website is www.piratescovesailfishclassic.com
Dec. 3-4: Chix-N-Stix Ladies Tournament, Cape Harbour. See www.Chix-n-stix.com or email Mitch: mitch@screenprintplus.com
Dec. 7-11: Stuart Sailfish Club’s Light Tackle Tournament, Stuart. Call (772) 286-9373; www.stuartsailfishclub.com.
Dec. 8-9: Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament, Islamorada. Call (305) 664-4735; www.theislamoradafishingclub.org.
Dec. 8-10: The Tournament to Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Key Largo. Gary Ellis (305) 664-7882; redboneinc@aol.com
Dec. 9-12: Casting for a Cause Charity Event, Sarasota. To celebrate the grand opening of its new Sarasota flagship store at 4708 South Tamiami Trail, West Marine will hold the event to benefit local charities. For more info call The Snook Foundation, (407) 302 5550 or visit www.snookfoundation.org.
Dec 10-12: Captain Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic, Islamorada. Call Tammy Gurgiolo at (305) 852-9337; fishnbully@msn.com.
Dec. 17-19: Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament, Islamorada. Call Tammy Gurgiolo at (305) 852-9337; fishnbully@msn.com.
January 2011 for Reference
Jan. 4-8: Pelican Yacht Invitational Billfish Tournament, Fort Pierce. Call Vonnie at (772) 464-2700; www.pelicanyachtclub.com.
Jan. 5-8: Silver Sailfish Derby, West Palm Beach Fishing Club, Singer Island. Call Tom at (561) 832-6780; ttwyford@mindspring.com.
Jan. 7-9: Key Largo Sailfish Challenge, Key Largo. Contact Tammy at 305-240-9337; fishnbully@msn.com
Jan. 11-13: Islamorada SailFly Championship, Islamorada. Tournament rules will be IGFA format. Contact Denise Scoble or Sandy Moret at (305) 664-5423; email sandy@floridakeysoutfitters.com
Jan. 11-15: Invitational Gold Cup Team Tournament, Palm Beach. Call Paige at (561) 844-0206; PaigeDesjardins@sailfishclub.com; www.sailfishclub.com
Jan. 12-14: Grand Slam/Castaways Jupiter Billfish Tournament, Jupiter. www.fishthegrandslam.com
Jan. 13-16: Bahamas Wahoo Challenge, Second Leg. Call Tony at (305) 461-2700; www.wahoochallenge.com
Jan. 15-16: The Sailfish Tournament, Coral Gables. Director Richard Peeples. Contact jdemp12@aol.com; www.thesailfishtournament.com
Jan. 14-16: Sailbone Offshore & Backcountry, Islamorada. Three days of fishing in the backcountry and offshore for sails and bones. Contact Sharon at (305) 664-2012 or email: sharellen@netzero.net
Jan. 16-18: Palm Beach Sailfish Classic, Palm Beach Shores. www.pbsailfishclassic.com
Jan. 21-22: 2 Georges at The Cove Tournament, Deerfield Beach. To benefit The Boys and Girls Club of Broward County. See www.2georgestournament.com; or call Denise Buzzelli (954) 427-0353.
Jan. 19-22: Florida Fish For Life, Palm Beach. Call Fred at (561) 351-7498; fredrm@comcast.net; www.floridafishforlife.com
Jan. 19-22: 46th Annual Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Tournament, Singer Island. Call Gary at (732) 899-9988; www.buccaneercup.com
Jan. 20-22: Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Challenge, Islamorada. Call Liz Hill at (305) 451-5094; presidentialsailfishtournament@cheeca.com.
Jan. 20-23: Sailfish Point Yacht Club Tournament, Stuart. Call Jeff at (772) 225-1700.
Jan. 21-23: King West Harbour King Mack Tournament, Key West. Call Murray Marine at (305) 296-0364 or email lee@murraymarine.com.
Jan. 24-25: Captain Al Flutie Over the Hill Rip-Off, Islamorada. Call Gary or Sue Ellis at (305) 664-7882 or (305) 664-2002; www.redbone.org
Jan. 26-27: Islamorada Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament. Call Claire Williams at (305) 664-4735; fishclubclaire@bellsouth.net; www.theislamoradafishingclub.com
Jan. 27-30: Miami Mayor’s Cup. Call Tony at (305) 206-8252; www.mayorscuptournament.com.
Jan. 28-29: Heath Evans Super Sailfish Bowl, West Palm Beach. To benefit the Heath Evans Foundation. Contact Glenn Martin (561) 337-5964; www.HeathEvans.Org/Events; Glenn.Martin@HeathEvans.Org; Tim@AvidTackle.com
Jan. 28-29: Swamp Guides Fishing Tournament, Islamorada. Call Rusty at (305) 664-5142; talbury@aol.com.
Jan. 28&31: Old Salt Loop’s Johnny Kellar Inshore Tournament. Contact Jill at (727) 867-9388 or jill@stargg.com. Old Salt Line: (727) 422-6420.
February 2011 for Reference Feb. 1-2: Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament, Holiday Isle, the Keys. Contact Sharon at (305) 664-2012 or email: sharellen@netzero.net.
Feb. 2-5: Bahamas Wahoo Championship, Second Leg, Old Bahama Bay. Contact Raul Miranda, (305) 234-7386; rvmiranda@hotmail.com; www.bahamaswahoo.com
Feb. 4-6: Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament. Call Tammie Gurgiolo at (305) 852-9337; fishnbully@msn.com.
Feb. 10-12: Sailfish Open at Hawks Cay, Marathon. Contact Tiffany Kuhlman (727) 631-0072; tkuhlman@csmgroup.net; www.sailfishproseries.com
Feb. 25 & 26: Backcountry Fly Championship, Islamorada. Contact Charlotte at (305) 942 0428; or csasun@aol.com
Feb. 25-27: Deep Water Cay Bonefish Classic, Grand Bahama Island. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com; www.redbone.org
Feb. 24-27: The Sailfish Challenge, Miami, Pompano Beach and Palm Beach inlets. Contact Jamie Bunn at (954) 725-4010; jbunn@bluewatermovements.com; www.bluewatermovements.com.
Feb. 26: Jacksonville Offshore Sport Fishing Club’s El Cheapo Sheepshead Tournament, Mayport. Call Frank at (904) 465-4552; FJoura@bellsouth.net; www.jaxfish.com
Feb. 26-27: IFA Redfish Tour, Punta Gorda. Call Lee at (478) 836-4266; www.redfishtour.com
March 2011
Mar. 1- ongoing until April 30: Destin Cobia Tournament, Destin. Call (850) 337-8250. www.destincobiatournament.com
March 3-5: Bob Lewis Billfish Challenge, Miami. Contact Greg Gawlikowski @ (305) 971-1100; www.billfishchallenge.com.
March 3-6: Bahamas Wahoo Challenge, Championship Leg, Location TBA. Call Tony at (305) 461-2700; www.wahoochallenge.com
Mar. 4-5: FLFA “The Back Country Artificial Only #1″, Sebastian. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com
Mar. 4-6: Captain Leon Shell Memorial Billfish Tournament, Key Colony Beach. Contact Chris Johnson at (305) 743-5305; seasquared@bellsouth.net; www.leonshelltournament.com.
Mar. 5-6: IFA Redfish Tour, Jacksonville. Call Lee at (478) 836-4266; www.redfishtour.com
Mar. 10-12: Kevin Llorente K-Rock Klassic, Grove Harbor Marina. To benefit Hole in the Wall Camps. Check www.krockklassic.com; info@krockklassic.com
Mar. 10-13: Florida Keys Survivor, Islamorada. Contact Sharon Mahoney Ellenwood at (305) 664-2012 or email sharellen@netzero.net
Mar. 11-13: Key West Fishing Tournament Kick-off. Contact Rob Harris @ 305-295-6601; kwft@comcast.net; www.keywestfishingtournament.com. Tournament runs Mar. 13-Nov. 30.
Mar. 13-18: Bahamas Wahoo Championship, Third Leg, together with the Bacardi Rum Billfish Championship, Port Lucaya. Contact Raul Miranda, (305) 234-7386; rvmiranda@hotmail.com; www.chubcay.com; www.bahamaswahoo.com
Mar. 14-17: March Merkin Tournament, Key West. Contact David @ (305) 295 3448 or see www.marchmerkin.com.
Mar. 17-20: The Billfish Masters Tournament, Miami Beach Marina. Contact Dan Kipnis, (305) 672-3807; kipnisd@atlanticbb.net; www.floridabillfish.com
Mar. 18-22: Barbados Gamefishing Assn. Intern. Tourn., Barbados. www.barbadosgamefishing.com
Mar. 24-27: Casting for a Cause Charity Tournament, Florida City. Contact Hays Davis at (305) 230-1167; www.castingforacause.com
Mar. 24-27: Presidential Challenge Conservation Series, Costa Rica. Contact Joan Vernon at (305) 904-4678; www.preschallenge.com
Mar. 25-26: FLFA “The Back Country DST”, Vero Beach. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com
Mar. 25-27: Marco Island Kingfish Tournament, Marco Island. Visit www.fishska.com
Mar. 25-May 8: Cobia World Championship, Harbor Docks, Destin. Call Harbor Docks at (850) 502-9733; www.harbordocks.com or www.cobiaworldchampionships.com.
Mar. 26: Captain’s Club Kids Count Junior Angler Fishing Tournament, Jacksonville Beach. Contact David Day at (904) 294-0959; www.captainsclub.org
Mar. 26-27: IFA Redfish Tour, Destin. Call Lee at (478) 836-4266; www.redfishtour.com
Mar. 26-29: Trinidad Marlin Madness Tournament, Trinidad. www.ttgfa.com
Mar. TBA: Dogwood Blossom Flathead Catfish Tournament, Wewahitchka. Contact Don Minchew at (850) 639-2605.
Mar. 31-Apr. 3: Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament, Miami Beach Marina. Tournament Director Judy Layne. Phone: (305) 598-2525; www.miamibillfish.com
April 2011 for Reference
Apr. 1-29: 98 Real Estate’s Weekend Cobia Tournament, Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach. Fishing on Fri., Sat. and Sun until Apr. 30. See www.98realestategroup.com/lingding or call tournament director Jon Wiley at (850) 227-8218. Apr. 1-2: Fort Pierce Saltwater Classic, Fort Pierce. www.saltwaterclassicseries.com
Apr. 2-3: Hogs Breath Cobia Tournament, Destin. Contact Hogs Breath Saloon at (850) 837-5199; www.hogsbreath.com.
Apr. 5: Forgotten Coast Kayak Charity Tournament, Medart, FL. Call Jeff at (850) 210-9296; jsuber@fcka.net
Apr. 5-8: Bokor All-Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament. Call Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 942-0428; csasun@aol.com
Apr. 8-10: Frank Helton Crab Cruncher Classic, Destin. Call Harbor Docks at (850) 502-9733; www.harbordocks.com.
Apr. 8-10: The Halifax Sport Fishing Club’s Annual Offshore Challenge, Port Orange. A one day offshore event for Dolphin, Wahoo, and King Mackerel. Halifax Sport Fishing Club, 3431 S. Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange. For more information call Capt. Chris Corbett 386-566-9538 or Randy Beardsley 386-804-0352; www.hsfc.com.
Apr. 9: World’s Richest Cobia Tournament, Orange Beach, Alabama. Contact Robert Lynch, Odyssey Events, (941) 780-0538; roblynch@rvexpo.net.
Apr. 9: Southern Tournament Backwater Classic, Naples. Call (239) 825-8311; www.backwaterseries.com
Apr. 9-10: 7 Mile Marina Marathon Sharkathon. Contact Dan Rudacille (305) 395-0546.
Ongoing-May 8: Cobia World Championship, Destin. Call Harbor Docks at (850) 502-9733;
Apr. 12-16: World Sailfish Championship, Key West. Contact Mike at (305) 395-3474 or visit www.worldsailfish.com.
Apr. 13-17: Outcast Cobia Invitational,
Pensacola. Contact Tommy Holmes at (850) 457-1450.
April 15: Pasco-Hernando Community College Catch and Release Tournament, New Port Richey. Call (727) 816-3410; www.phcc.edu/gofish
Apr. 15-16: Fort Myers Saltwater Classic, Fort Myers. Terry (772) 464-1245; www.saltwaterclassicseries.com.
Apr. 15-16: FLFA “The Back Country Artificial Only #2″, Vero Beach. Call Jeff Brauer at (772) 633-8800, irafr03@yahoo.com; www.myflfa.com
Apr. 15-17: Redbone at Large, Sunset Tarpon, Islamorada. Gary Ellis (305) 664-7882; redboneinc@aol.com
April 15-17: Greater Palm Beach Offshore 440, Palm Beach. Call Jim Sharfschwerdt at (904) 669-8353; jsharp264@aol.com
Apr. 16: The King of the Inlet, Wahoo Event, Ponce Inlet. Contact Guy at (386) 290-1365; www.kingoftheinlet.com
Apr. 16: Mel Tillis and Friends Tournament, Crystal River; www.fishingwithmel.com.Contact Gary Mitchell (352) 362-6691.
Apr. 16: Steinhatchee Community Tournament, Steinhatchee. Call (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com
Apr. 16-17: The Snook Foundation Funament, Jensen Beach. www.snookfoundation.org; (772) 631-2679
Apr. 22-23: Chix-N-Stix, Cape Coral. Call Kristi (239) 850-1707 or Mitch (239) 541-4905; www.chix-n-stix.com
Apr. 23: Boynton Beach Firefighters Benevolent Association “Fishin & Firehouse Chili Grand Slam KDW,” Boynton Beach. Call Jim Witt (561) 252-0769; www.boyntonbeachfirefighters.com.
Apr. 23-24: Liberty County Sr. Citizens Flathead Catfish Tournament, Bristol. Contact Rudy Sumner, (850) 566-0812
Apr. TBA: ManaSota_Mako Owners Bahamas Classic, Andros. See www.classicmako.com; email bullsoutfitter@hotmail.com
Apr. 27-30: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Central Abaco. For more info, see www.bahamasbillfish.com.
Apr. 28-May 1: Bull & Cow Dolphin Tournament, Marathon. Call Nancy at (800) 393-1146, ex. 104; www.marathonoffshoretournament.com.
April 28-May 1: Shell Key West Challenge, Key West. Call Crystal Blaylock Sanchez, (305) 247-7249; www.shellkeywestchallenge.com
Apr. 28-30: Grove Slam Dolphin tournament, Coconut Grove. See www.groveslam.com
Apr. 29-30: Clearwater Rotary Club’s 17th Annual Kingfish Tournament, Clearwater. Contact Brent Adams at (727) 510-4812; www.clearwaterrotary.org.
Apr. 29-May 1: Gene Doyle Backcountry Release Fishing Tournament, Naples. Call Denise at (239) 261-4313; www.genedoyle.org.
Apr. 29-30: Treasure Coast Gator Bait Classic, Fort Pierce. Offshore Tournament. See www.tcgatorclub.com; For info contact Sean Grady at (772) 532-8095; seanjgrady@gmail.com
April 29-30: Sebastian Inlet Sportfishing Assoc. Spring Fling Offshore Fishing Tournament, Sebastian. Contact Greg Clifford, clifford@cfl.rr.com or see www.fishsisa.com.
Apr. 30: Hook and Ladder Fishing Tournament, Carrabelle. Proceeds go to North Florida Burn Camp. Contact Mark (850) 528-2417; www.tallahasseefirefighters.com
Apr. 30: Rotary Club of Clearwater’s Annual Kingfish Tournament, Clearwater Yacht Club. See www.clearwaterrotary.org or email clrotary@ij.net
Apr. 30: United Way Saltwater Fishing Tournament, Pine Island Sound. Please contact Ed Pilkington at (239) 656-2381; email fish@lcec.net.
Apr. 30: Shands Fishing for Kids Saltwater Trout Tournament, Steinhatchee. To benefit Shands Childrens’ Hospital at UF. Please call (800) 284-6472 or visit www.shandskids.org; www.seahag.com
Apr. 30-May 1:: Annual CCBA Tournament, Crystal River. Contact Donna at (352) 746-9028; www.citrusbuilders.com.
Ongoing-Apr. 30: Outcast Cobia Classic, Pensacola. Contact Tommy Holmes at (850) 457-1450.www.outcastfishingandhunting.com
Ongoing-Nov. 30: Key West Fishing Tournament, Key West. Contact Rob Harris @ 305-295-6601; kwft@comcast.net; www.keywestfishingtournament.com. Tournament runs Mar. 13-Nov. 30
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