Tournament Organizers: For changes, updates and new listings for your events, email David Conway, Managing Editor, at:

davidc@floridasportsman.com

Mar. 1- ongoing until April 30: Destin Cobia Tournament, Destin. Call (850) 337-8250. www.destincobiatournament.com

Mar. 4-7: Kevin Llorente K-Rock Klassic, Grove Harbor Marina. To benefit Hole in the Wall Camps. Check www.krockklassic.com; info@krockklassic.com

March 4-7: Casting for a Cause Charity Tournament, Florida City. Contact Hays Davis at (305) 230-1167; www.castingforacause.com

March 5-6: Backbone Lures “Fish ‘Til You Lose It,” Islamorada. Contact Paul Tejera at (305) 393-2156; captbackbone@gmail.com.

Mar. 5-7: Presidential Challenge Conservation Series, Costa Rica. Contact Joan Vernon at (305) 904-4678; www.sportingtraditions.com

Mar. 5-7: Captain Leon Shell Memorial Billfish Tournament, Key Colony Beach. Contact Chris Johnson at (305) 743-5305; seasquared@bellsouth.net; www.leonshelltournament.com.

Mar. 5-7: Presidential Challenge of Costa Rica, Villa Playa Samara. See www.preschallenge.com

Mar. 6: Captain's Club Kids Count Junior Angler Fishing Tournament, Jacksonville Beach. Contact David Day at (904) 294-0959; www.captainsclub.org

Mar. 6: IFA Redfish Tour, Punta Gorda. Call Lee at (478) 836-4266; www.redfishtour.com

Mar. 11-14: Florida Keys Survivor, Islamorada. Contact Sharon Mahoney Ellenwood at (305) 664-2012 or email sharellen@netzero.net

Mar. 11-14: Trinidad International Gamefish Tournament, Trinidad. www.ttgfa.com

Mar. 11-14: The Billfish Masters Tournament, Miami Beach Marina. Contact Dan Kipnis, (305) 672-3807; kipnisd@atlanticbb.net; www.floridabillfish.com

Mar. 12-13: Fishin’ In Paradise Saltwater Classic, Naples. Visit www.fishska.com; Contact: Jim Sharfschwerdt 904-669-8353 or jsharp264@aol.com

Mar. 12-14: Key West Fishing Tournament Kick-off. Contact Doris Harris @ (800) 970-9056; director@keywestfishingtournament.com; www.keywestfishingtournament.com. Tournament runs Mar. 13-Nov. 30.

Mar. 13: IFA Redfish Tour, Destin. Call Lee at (478) 836-4266; www.redfishtour.com

Mar. 12-14: Marco Island Kingfish Tournament, Marco Island. Contact www.fishska.com.

Mar. 14-19: Bahamas Wahoo Championship, Third Leg. Contact Raul Miranda, (305) 234-7386; rvmiranda@hotmail.com; www.chubcay.com; www.bahamaswahoo.com

Mar. 14-19: 30th Annual Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament, Grand Bahama Island. Call Raul V. Miranda, Director, @ (305) 234-7386; rvmiranda@hotmail.com

Mar. 15-18: March Merkin Tournament, Key West. Contact David @ (305) 295 3448 or see www.marchmerkin.com.

Mar. 20-May 9: Cobia Championship, Destin. Call Harbor Docks at (850) 502-9733; www.harbordocks.com

Mar. 25-28: Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament, Miami Beach Marina. Tournament Director Judy Layne. Phone: (305) 598-2525; www.miamibillfish.com

Mar. 26: 10th Annual Charity Fishing Tournament, Fort De Soto Park. To Benefit The Florida State Employees Charitable Campaign. Call Brian McKishnie (813) 975-6294 or Mike Saling (813) 744-6062.

Mar. 26-27: Dogwood Blossom Flathead Catfish Tournament, Wewahitchka. Contact Don Minchew at (850) 639-2605.

March 26-28: Fort Myers Beach Kingfish Shootout, Ft. Myers. Call Alberto Abad at (239) 495-1841; www.mambopromos.com.

Mar. 27: The King of the Inlet, Wahoo Event, Ponce Inlet. Contact Guy at (386) 290-1365; www.kingoftheinlet.com

Mar. 27-30: Barbados Gamefishing Assn. Intern. Tourn., Barbados. www.barbadosgamefishing.com

Mar. 26-27: Forgotten Coast Kayak Charity Tournament, Medart, FL. Call Jeff at (850) 210-9296; jsuber@fcka.net

Apr. 2-3: Hogs Breath Cobia Tournament, Destin. Contact Hogs Breath Saloon at (850) 837-5100.

Apr. 2-3: Southern Tournament Backwater Series, Naples. Call (239) 825-8311; www.backwaterseries.com

Apr. 3: North Florida Inshore Benefit Tournament, Tallahassee. Call Mike Alley at (850) 251-0052; malley@wcso.org

Apr. 7-9: Islamorada All-Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament. Call Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com

Apr. 8-11: Frank Helton Crab Cruncher Classic, Destin. Call Harbor Docks at (850) 502-9733; www.harbordocks.com.

Apr. 9-11: Redbone Marsh Harbor Classic, Abaco, Bahamas. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com; www.redbone.org

Apr. 10: Steinhatchee Community Tournament, Steinhatchee. Call (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com

Apr. 10: Boynton Beach Firefighters Benevolent Association “Fishin & Firehouse Chili Grand Slam,” Boynton Beach. Call Bob Rehr (561) 718-5157 or Roxy (561) 644-9744; www.bbfrd.org.

Apr. 11: 7 Mile Marina Marathon Sharkathon. Contact Dan Rudacille (305) 395-0546.

Ongoing-May 10: Cobia World Championship, Destin. Call Harbor Docks at (850) 502-9733; www.harbordocks.com.

Apr. 13-17: World Sailfish Championship, Key West. Contact Laura Emole at lemmole@worldsailfish.com, (866) 482-7529.

April 14-17: All-Release Boat Harbour Billfish Challenge, Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour. Tournament Director: Laurie Bass. Phone: (954-868-8022); www.abacobeachresort.com

Apr. 14-18: Outcast Cobia Invitational, Pensacola. Contact Tommy Holmes at (850) 457-1450.

Apr. 16-17: Fort Myers Saltwater Classic, Fort Myers. Terry (772) 464-1245; www.saltwaterclassicseries.com.

Apr. 16-18: Hawks Cay Sunset Tarpon Tourney, Hawks Cay. Call Gary or Sue Ellis at (305) 664-2002; www.redbone.org.

Apr. 17: Mel Tillis and Friends Tournament, Steinhatchee; www.fishingwithmel.com.

Apr. 17: United Way Saltwater Fishing Tournament, Pine Island Sound. Please contact Ed Pilkington at (239) 656-2381; email fish@lcec.net.

Apr. 17-18: Annual CCBA Tournament, Crystal River. Contact Donna at (352) 746-9028; www.citrusbuilders.com.

Apr. 21-24: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Central Abaco. For more info, see www.bahamasbillfish.com.

Apr. 21-24: Trinidad & Tobago Marlin Madness, Tobago. www.ttgfa.com; www.tgft.com

Apr. 23-24: Clearwater Rotary Club’s 17th Annual Kingfish Tournament, Clearwater. Contact Brent Adams at (727) 510-4812; www.clearwaterrotary.org.

Apr. 22: The King of the Inlet, Dolphin Event, Ponce Inlet. Contact Guy at (386) 290-1365; www.kingoftheinlet.com

Apr. 23-24: Fort Pierce Saltwater Classic, Fort Pierce. Terry (772) 464-1245; www.saltwaterclassicseries.com.

Apr. 23-24: Liberty County Sr. Citizens Flathead Catfish Tournament, Bristol. Contact Rudy Sumner, (850) 566-0812

Apr. 23-25: Gene Doyle Backcountry Release Fishing Tournament, Naples. Call Denise at (239) 261-4313; www.genedoyle.org.

Apr. 24: Hogan Law Firm Charity Tournament, Bayport. Benefits Hernando Pasco Hospice. Contact the Hogan Law Firm at (352) 799-8423.

Apr. 24: Annual Kiwanis Offshore Challenge, Singer Island, Sailfish Marina. Call Jay DePotter at (561) 644-9496; captjay@usa.net.

Apr. 29-May 1: Frances Langford Memorial Tournament, Jensen Beach. Call Jim (904) 669-8353; www.langfordska.com.

Ongoing-Apr. 30: Harborwalk Cobia Tournament, Destin. See www.harborwalk-destin.com.

Ongoing-Apr. 30: Outcast Cobia Classic, Pensacola. Contact Tommy Holmes at (850) 457-1450.

Ongoing-Nov. 30: Key West Fishing Tournament, Key West. Call Doris Harris at (305) 295-6601; www.keywestfishingtournament.com; director@keywestfishingtournament.com.

May 2009 for Reference

*2010 event dates

May 1: Pasco-Hernando Community College Catch and Release Tournament, New Port Richey. Call (727) 816-3410; www.phcc.edu/gofish

*May 1: Fishing for Kids Saltwater Trout Tournament, Steinhatchee. To benefit Shands Childrens' Hospital at UF. Please call (352) 265-7237 or visit www.shandskids.org

*May 1-2: Tri-Town Classic, Fort Myers. To benefit Liberty Youth Ranch. Call Marc Devisse at (239) 895-2058; www.tri-townconstruction.com.

May 2: Grove Slam Dolphin tournament, Coconut Grove. See www.groveslam.com

May 1-2: Francis Langford Memorial Fishing Tournament (SKA), Jensen Beach. See www.langfordska.com

May 1-2: Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic. Call Mike Kogan at (904) 382-5007; www.jaxkayakfishing.com.

May 1-2: Hibiscus Offshore Big 3 Fishing Tournament, Fort Pierce. Kings, dolphin, wahoo. Call Angela Astrup at (772) 978-9313 ext. 313.

May 1-3: Bull & Cow Dolphin Tournament, Marathon. Call Nancy at (800) 393-1146, ex. 104; www.marathonoffshoretournament.com.

May 2: Optimist Club Saltwater Tournament, Steinhatchee. Call (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com

*May 4-8: Guadeloupe Fishing Tournament, Guadeloupe. www.guadeloupefishingclub.com

*May 6-8: Annual Marathon International Tarpon Tournament, Marathon. Contact Donna at (305) 289-2248.

May 5-9: Gibraltar Bank Keymorada Invitational, Hawks Cay. Call Mitchell Widom at (305) 375-6127; mwidom@bilzin.com.

*May 7-8: Fightin' Gator Touchdown Club Fresh and Salt Tournament, Suwannee. Contact Hugh Cain at (352) 494-0253.

*May 7-8: Battle of the Yacht Clubs Offshore Tournament, Daytona Beach. Call Mike McQuarrie (386) 843-3266; www.battleoftheyachtclubs.com

*May 7-8: Sebastian Inlet Sportfishing Assoc. Spring Fling Offshore Fishing Tournament, Sebastian. Contact Greg Clifford, gclifford@cfl.rr.com or see www.fishsisa.com.

*May 6-9: Mercury/Sea Vee Saltwater Shootout, Pompano Beach. Call Jamie Bunn at (954) 725-4010; www.bluewatermovements.com.

May 8-9: Mother's Day Dolphin Tournament, Marathon. Call Michael at (305) 743-4440; mkiraly@marinebankmail.com

May 8-9: GFWC Sebastian River Junior Woman's Club Tournament, Sebastian. Call Kathy Messersmith at (772) 589-7990; kathys77@hotmail.com.

May 8-9: Gator's Suncoast Kingfish Classic, Treasure Island. Call (727) 367-2942; www.gatorscafe.com

May 9-10: Ladies Tarpon Tournament, Marathon. Call Dave Navarro at (305) 743-6139; wca@terranova.net.

May 9: Lee Builder Industry Association "Bricks & Sticks" Inshore Tournament, First Annual. For info please call Maria at (239) 936-5525; maria@bia.net; www.bia.net/Fishing.html

May 9-10: Stinky Joe's Fish On Lures Trout Tournament, Titusville. Call (727) 510-0599; www.captainjoefishing.com

*May 9-14: IGFA Championships, Mexico. www.igfa.org

May 8-9: Stuart Sailfish Club's Ladies' Tournament, Stuart. Call Char Griggs at (772) 286-9373; sailfish@stuartsailfishclub.com.

*May 11-16: Fish & Chips, High Stakes Poker and Fishing Tournament, Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. For more info please visit www.thefishandchips.com or call (888) 539-4691.

May 13-16: Mike Schmidt's Winners Circle Offshore Challenge, Port Lucaya. Call (800) 344-4823; www.redbone.org

May 13-16: Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo, Pompano Beach. Call John Good at (954) 942-4513; www.pompanofishingrodeo.com.

*May 14-15: Grand Slam/Castaways KDW tournament, Jupiter. See www.fish.grandslamtackle.com; (561) 847-2090

*May 15: Lucky 7 Fishing Tournament, Charlotte Harbor. Proceeds to the Charlotte Harbor Rotary Club local high school scholarship program. Contact Stephen Carter at (941) 544-3961; www.lucky7fishing.net

May 15-16: Reeling For Kids Charity Tournament, Steinhatchee. Call Donnie Young at (352) 258-0660; www.reelingforkids.com; dyoung75@msn.com

May 16: IFA Redfish Tour, Titusville. Call (478) 788-8871; www.redfishtour.com.

May 15-17: Lower Keys & Key West Reef Shootout, Big Pine Key. Contact Mike at (305) 395-3474; fishnkw@aol.com

May 14-17: Coconuts Dolphin Tournament, Key Largo. Call Coconuts at (305) 453-9794; www.coconutsrestaurant.com.

May 15-16: St. Lucie County Fishing Frenzy, Fort Pierce. Contact Lisa at (772) 340-1333.

*May 15-20: Faro-Blanco Invitational Tarpon, Marathon. Contact (609) 645-1840, ext. 115, bobtraa@mindspring.com

May 15-16: Greater Palm Beach Offshore 440, Palm Beach. Call Jim Sharfschwerdt at (904) 669-8353; jsharp264@aol.com

May 16: Blue Water Brawl, Sebastian Inlet. Call Squid Lips restaurant in Sebastian or Matt Meyer at (321) 863-6160.

May 16: Mahi-Mahi Madness, Dania Beach. Contact Roger Helwig at (954) 290-2509; sqdn304@yahoo.com

May 15-16: Mako Owners Mana-Sota Family Funament, Crystal River. Visit www.manasotamako.com;

May 15-17: Florida Oceanographic Challenge, Stuart. Call Linda at (772) 225-0505 ext. 108; www.floridaoceanographic.org

May 16: IFA Redfish Tour, Titusville. Call (478) 788 8871; www.redfishtour.com.

May 17 & 24: Competition Tackle 2-Day Dolphin Dash, Fort Lauderdale. Call (954) 581-4476.

May 17-20: Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com.

May 19-22: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Leg 3. For more information, see www.bahamasbillfish.com.

*May 21-22: Publix Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic, Miami Beach. Contact judy@maddogclassic.com; www.maddogclassic.com; (305) 667-0399

May 22-23: Big River Round-Up Flathead Catfish Tournament, Blountstown. Call Phil (850) 674-8053 or Ken (850) 674-3511

May 22-23: Mack Attack at Lost Key, Pensacola. Contact Brad Sauers at (850) 723-8834; bradsauers@bellsouth.net

May 22: Big Bend Redfish Club Tournament, Steinhatchee. For info call Sea Hag Marina at (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com

**May 22-July 31: Suncoast Tarpon Roundup, Egmont Key. For info, call Charlie Crisp at (813) 826-7548; www.suncoasttarponroundup.org

May 23: Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational, Key West. Call John Stuempfig at (305) 304-7674; wave.whacker@hotmail.com.

May 17-23: Invitational Bluewater Tournament, St. Augustine. Contact Chris Combs, (904) 859-8383; www.nefma.com.

*May 28-30: Antigua Barbuda Sportfishing Tournament, Antiqua. www.antiguabarbudasportfishing.com

May 28-31: Shell Key West Challenge, Key West. Call Crystal Blaylock Sanchez, (305) 247-7249; www.shellkeywestchallenge.com

*May 29: Hill Tide Bridge Tarpon Tournament, Egmont Key. For info, call Charlie Crisp at (813) 826-7548; www.suncoasttarponroundup.org

May 29-30: Saltwater Classic, Fort Pierce. Call Terry Adkins at (800) 546-4622; www.bluewaterpromo.com.

May 30: Mercury Marine/Miami Kiwanis Dolphin Tournament, Miami. Call George Cadman at (305) 322-3471; www.kiwanisfishing.com.

May 30: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Charity Tournament, Tampa. Call Mark at (813) 247-8115

May 30: Palm Beach County KDW Classic, Riviera Beach. Call Tom Twyford at (561) 832-6780; www.kdwclassic.com.

*May 31-June 4: HMY-Boat Harbour Billfish Blast, Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour. Tournament Director: Laurie Bass. Phone: (954-868-8022); www.billfishblast.com

June, monthly: The Black Fly World Bonefish Championship, online. See www.blackflyoutfitter.com

June 1-5: Don Hawley Tarpon Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or csasun@aol.com

*June 2-6: The Fishing Event, St. Maarten. www.the-fishing-event.com

June 2-5: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Leg 4, The Bahamas. (954) 920-5577; www.bahamasbillfish.com

June 1-27: Competition Tackle's 12th Annual Dolphin Roundup. Ft. Lauderdale. Call (954) 581-4476

June 2-7: Old Salt Loop Club All Release LOOP Tournament, Madeira Beach. www.oldsaltfishing.org; (727) 497-1060

June 3-4: Islamorada Fishing Club Capt.'s Cup Dolphin Tournament, Islamorada. Call Dianne Harbaugh at (305) 852-2102; www.theislamoradafishingclub.com

*June 3-6: 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 3-6: The Caloosa Catch & Release, Fort Myers. Visit www.caloosacatchandrelease.com

*June 5: St. Joseph's School Summer Shoot Out, Boynton Beach. Website is www.sjsfishingtournament.com; call Jessica Aperavich at (561) 704-8379.

*June 4-5: Bluewater Outriggers Charity Offshore Classic, Port St. Joe. Contact Mitch Coleman at (850) 896-4930; www.bluewatercharityclassic.com

June 4-7: Ladies Annual Fish-Off, Pompano Beach. Call Mike Leach at (954) 351-8849; www.ladiesfishoff.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 6: Miami Dade County Park and Recreation Blue Water Fishing Tournament, Matheson Hammock Marina. Contact Mary at (305) 665-5475; masmith@miamidade.gov

*June 5: Blue Water Open, Sebastian Inlet. Contact Karen McElveen at (727) 388-5609; www.bluewateropen.com

June 5-6: Miami Dolphins Fishing Tournament, Miami. Call (954) 452-7171

June 11-13: Fountain Mercury Kingbuster 400, St. Augustine. Call (904) 992-9600; www.Kingbuster400.com

*June 12: The King of the Inlet, King Mack Event, Ponce Inlet. Contact Guy at (386) 290-1365; www.kingoftheinlet.com

June 6-7: 24th Annual Cobia Tournament, Homosassa. Call MacRae's Bait & Tackle (352) 628-2602

June 7-12: Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament, Abacos, The Bahamas. Call Sabine Kirchner at (954) 525-7711; www.treasurecay.com

June 7-12: Abaco Billfish Challenge, Abacos, Bahamas. Contact Amy Withers at (305) 934-0505; www.fishabc.com

June 8-13: Annual Caicos Classic Release Fishing Tournament, Turks & Caicos Islands. Call Art Pickering at (649) 231-0278; www.caicosclassic.com

June 10-12: Women's Spring Fly Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444

June 10-14: Mako Owners Bimini Fishing Extravaganza. Visit www.manasotamako.com;

*June 10-13: Mercury/SeaVee Saltwater Slam, Hillsboro Inlet, Pompano Beach. Call (954) 725-4010; www.bluewatermovements.com

June 13-15: Big Pine and Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament, Big Pine Key. Call (800) 872-3722; www.lowerkeyschamber.com

June 14-19: Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-8400; csasun@aol.com

June 15: Annual Kiwanis Dolphin Days, Homestead. Call Jill Cadman at (315) 247-2227

June 16-19: BBC Boat Harbour Championship, Abacos, Bahamas. Call the Bahamas Billfish Championship at (954) 920-5577; www.bahamasbillfish.com

June 16-21: Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, Sandestin. Call for info, (866) 505-4458; www.fishecbc.com

*June 17-20: North Light Swordfish and Tuna Challenge, Niceville. Call Alison Griffith at (850) 434-9095; www.northlightchallenge.com.

June 18-20: Nassau Tournament of Champions, Fernandina. www.fishnsfa.com

June 18-21: Mako Owners Emerald Coast Family Funament. Visit www.manasotamako.com;

June 19-20: Stuart Sailfish Club's Small Boat Tournament, Stuart. Call Char Griggs at (772) 834-5596; sailfish@stuartsailfishclub.com

June 19-20: Island Grill Blue Water Dolphin Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Jack McCormick at (305) 664-8400; www.keysislandgrill.com

June 19-21: Big Bend Saltwater Classic, Carrabelle. Call John Woodburn at (850) 216-2272; www.saltwaterclassic.com

June 19-21: Father's Day Dolphin Derby, Marathon. Contact Debbie Struyf at (305) 481-8379

June 20: MicroGiving’s Offshore KDW & Inshore Tournaments, Boynton Beach. Call Michelle at (561) 733-6600, ext. 319; www.MicroGiving.com

June 26-28: Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby, Key West. Call John Stuempfig at (305) 296-7511

June 21: Hill Tide Tarpon Tournament, Egmont Key. For info, call Charlie Crisp at (813) 826-7548; www.suncoasttarponroundup.org

June 20: Jupiter Inlet Offshore Fishing Club Bull and Cow Tournament. Lake Worth and Jupiter Inlet. Call John at (561) 596-1565 or Gary at (561) 531-1922. HQ: Sugar Cane Island Bistro, Jupiter. See www.askyourcaptain.com

June 26-27: Gaskin Park Flathead Catfish Tournament, Wewahitchka (freshwater) . Contact Don Minchew at (850) 639-2605.

June 26-28: Burdines Waterfront Dolphin and Blackfin Fun Tournament, Islamorada. Call Burdine's at (305) 743 5317

*June 27: Hill Tide Egmont Tarpon Tournament, Egmont Key. For info, call Charlie Crisp at (813) 826-7548; www.suncoasttarponroundup.org

June 27: Annual Flotilla Fishing Tournament, West Palm Beach. Call Bill Ford at (561) 310 2358; www.flotillafishingtournament.com

June 27: IFA Redfish Tour, Englewood. For info call (478) 788 8871, or email: office@redfishtour.com; www.redfishtour.com

July 2009 for Reference

July 1-5: Pensacola International Billfish Tournament, Pensacola. Contact Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club at (850) 453 4638; www.pbgfc.com

July 7-9: IGFA Inshore World Championship, Islamorada. Contact Sandy Moret at (305) 664-5423; www.inshoreworldchampionships.com

July 3-6: Bermuda Billfish Blast, Bermuda. Contact Dan Jacobs at (407) 571-4680; www.BermudaBillfishBlast.com

July 4 Conch Republic Ladies’ Dolphin Tournament, Key West. Call John Stuempfig at (305) 304-7674; wave.whacker@hotmail.com

July 7-12: Old Salt The Loop Tournament, St. Petersburg. Call Tom Verdensky at (727) 422-6420; www.oldsaltfishingclub.com

July 10-11: Reefbuilder Benefit Tournament, Stuart. Call (772) 220-1773; www.mcacreeffund.org

July 16-19: Baypoint Billfish Invitational, Panama City. Contact Josh McCulley at (850) 235-6911; marina@baypoint.net

July 10-11: Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Summer Sizzler, Jupiter. Call (772) 546-4724; www.hobesound.org

July 10-12: Ancient City Kingfish Challenge, St. Augustine. Call (904) 825-1026; www.acgfa.com

July 10-12: Holiday Isle Dolphin Tournament, Islamorada. Call (800) 327-7070; www.holidayisle.com

July 11: Swordlords Tournament, Fort Lauderdale. www.swordfishingcentral.com

July 18: Corey’s Bagels Chunk-A-Change, Squid Lips, Sebastian Inlet. Call Ron Yampolsky at (772) 538-1890.

July 20: The Ed Alber Tarpon Rodeo, Tampa Bay. For info contact Aackman@tampabaywatch.org; www.tampabaywatch.org

July 22-25: Key West Drambuie Marlin Tournament. Contact Scott Greene, tournament director, at (305) 292 2710 or info@keywestmarlin.com; www.keyestmarlin.com

July 21-24: Del Brown Permit Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or email her at csasun@aol.com

July 20-25: AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament & Festival. Contact Mike Wheeler at (904) 251-3011; www.kingfishtournament.com

July 23-25: Mako Owners Crystal River Funament. Visit www.manasotamako.com;

July 24-25: Hosford-Telogia Volunteer Fire Department Flathead Catfish Tournament, Wewahitchka. Call Don (850) 814-3180 or (850) 639-2605

July 25: Annual Horizons Benefit Tournament, Palm Beach. Call Lauryn Barry at (561) 494-6884; www.hpbcf.org

July 26-27: Islamorada RedGhost Stalk, Islamorada. Contact Jim Trice at (305) 664-3864 or Trice_J@bellsouth.net

July 29-Aug. 2: The Orange Beach Billfish Classic, Orange Beach. Contact Jimmy Beason at (251) 981-4207; www.orangebeachmarina.com

*July 30-31: Annual Marquardt's Marina Offshore Classic, Mexico Beach. Call (850) 648-8900; info@marquardtsmarina.com

August 2009 for Reference

Aug. 1: Emerald Coast Reef Association Tournament, Destin. Call Candy Hansard at (850) 729-7619; www.ECReef.org

Aug. 4-8: Sarasota Slam HBA Fishing Tournament, Sarasota. Contact Leslie Weed at (941) 907-4133; www.sarasotaslam.com

Aug. 5-8: Mercury/SeaVee Saltwater Showdown, Pompano Beach. Call Jamie Bunn at (954) 725-4010; www.bluewatermovements.com

Aug. 5-8: Jacksonville Saltwater Classic, Daytona Beach. Call Terry Adkins at (800) 546-4622; www.bluewaterpromo.com

Aug. 7-8: Stuart Sailfish Club Junior Anglers Tournament, Stuart. Call (772) 286-9373; www.stuartsailfishclub.com

Aug. 14-16: Grouper Grab at Fish Tale Marina, Fort Myers. For more info visit www.thegroupergrab.com; kristiriley@gmail.com; (239) 850-1707.

Aug. TBA: Salty Marine’s Canaveral Mack Attack, Cape Canaveral. Contact Salty Marine at (904) 669-8353; www.saltymarine.com

Aug. 22: IFA Redfish Tour, Ruskin. Call (478) 788-8871; www.redfishtour.com

Aug. 23: Charlotte Harbor Challenge, Punta Gorda. Write to Karin Tucker, Karin@cdbia.com; www.charlotteharborchallenge.com

Aug. 28-30: The Islamorada Swordfish Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Capt. Peeples at (305) 282-1006; www.miamiswordfishtournament.com

Aug. 29: Manasotamako Club Rendezvous, Sarasota. Check the website: www.manasotamako.com

September 2009 for Reference

Sept. 4-5: St. Lucie County Explorers Tournament, Fort Pierce. Call (772) 871-5358 or (772) 464-1245.www.stluciesheriff.com

Sept. 11-13: Mercury Redbone Celebrity SLAM Tournament, Key West. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com; www.redbone.org

Sept. 11-12: Indian River Paddle Classic, Melbourne. Call Strike Zone in Melbourne or in Jax or go to www.coastalcharities.org.

*Sept. 24-26: Annual Summer Slam, Caloosa Catch and Release Tournament, Fort Myers Beach. Contact www.caloosacatchandrelease.com

Sept. 15-18: Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com

Sept. 18-19: Presidential Caribbean Cup, Marina Portofino, Venezuela. Contact Joan Vernon at joan@sportingtraditions; www.sportingtraditions.com

Sept. 18-19: Battle of the Badges Family Funfest and Inshore Tournament. See www.BadgeBattle.com

Sept. 19: Treasure Coast District Boy Scouts Fishoree, Port St. Lucie. Call Greg Beutel at (772) 579-5444

Sept. 19: IFA Redfish Tour, St. Augustine. Call (478) 788-8871; www.redfishtour.com

Sept. 17-20: Marathon International Bonefish Tournament, Marathon. Call Lindsay Rabito at (305) 743-9424.

Sept. 25-26: Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open, Palm City. Benefits The Boys and Girls Clubs of Martin County. See www.fishforthekids.org.

Sept. 25-27: Herman Lucerne Memorial Tournament, Key Largo. Call Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com; www.hermanlucerne.com/info.html

Sep. 25-26: Florida Catfish Classic, Wewahitchka (freshwater). Contact Don Minchew at (850) 639-2605.

Sept. 25-26: Halifax Sport Fishing Inshore Classic, Port Orange. Call Chris Corbett at (386) 760-0720; www.hsfc.com

Sept. 25-26: Ladies KDW Bluewater Babes Fish for Cure Tournament to benefit Cancer Alliance, Jupiter. (561) 847-2090; fishforacure.com; grandslamtackle.com

Sept. 26-27: Kingfish/Grouper Shootout, Carabelle. Contact Mary Lawhon, tournament director; www.c-quartersmarina.com; apalacheepro@mchsi.com

October 2009 for Reference

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. 1-3: El Pescado Grande Invitational, St. Augustine. Benefit for the Monique Burr Foundation. www.elpescadobillfish.com

Oct. 2-4: RedSnook Catch & Release with Roland Martin, Collier County. Call (239) 403-4200; www.conservancy.org/redsnook

Oct. 2-4: Mercury Baybone, Key Largo. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com; www.redbone.org

Oct. 4-9: Mercury Outboards Bonefishing World Championship/Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com

Oct. 2-4: Gil Memorial Classic Tournament, Boca Grande, benefiting the Barrier Islands Park Society. Contact gmcboca@aol.com; (813) 728-9284

Oct. 7-9: Women’s Fall Fly Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com; www.womensflyseries.com

Oct. 8-11: New Smyrna Beach Billfish Tournament, New Smyrna Beach. Contact Capt. Jon Zeller, (386) 290-4181; www.nsbbi.com

Oct. 9-11: Take Stock in Children Backcountry, Key Largo. Contact Sue Finney at (305) 451-2467; keyshomesrus@bellsouth.net

Oct. 9-11: Big Bend Sportsman's Fall Bash and Charity Fishing Tournament, Steinhatchee. Contact Bob Foster at (386) 972-3952; www.bigbendsportsman.com

Oct. 9-10: Hooked on Hope Inshore Tournament, St. Petersburg. To benefit breast cancer research. Check www.hookedonhope.org; Lori Deaton, (813) 967-5032

Oct. 9-16: Jamaica International Fishing Tournament, Jamaica. www.sportfishermen.com

Oct. 10: Hook Kids on Fishing with Mote: 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. 10: Rock N Reel Fishing Tournament, Daytona Beach. Sunny 105.9's first annual tournament. Contact (407) 919-0064; www.sunny1059.com

Oct. 15-17: Oldest City Red Trout Redbone, St. Augustine. (904) 733-3560; For the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Email: jax-fl@cff.org

Oct. 16-17: Mad Dog Mandich Tournament, Islamorada. Call (305) 667-0399; www.maddogclassic.com

Oct. 16-17: 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. 17: Old Salt’s Special Kids Tournament. Contact Jill at (727) 867-9388 or jill@stargg.com. Old Salt Line: (727) 422-6420.

Oct. 17: Old Salt Special Kids Day, Tierra Verde. Call Jill at (727) 497 1060; www.oldsaltfishing.org.

Oct. 17: Big Red One Snapper Tournament, Mayport. To raise money and awareness for the fight to protect the recreational red snapper fishery. Contact Rob Darner at (904) 537 1796

Oct. 17: National Wild Turkey Federation's Women in the Outdoors Event, Fisheating Creek Campground, Palmdale. Call Cheryl Henderson at (239) 280-7156.

Oct. 18-24: 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. 21-23: Mosquito Lagoon Red Trout Redbone Tournament, New Smyrna Beach. (321) 255-5010; www.redbone.org

Oct. 22-24: Presidential Challenge Conservation Series, El Salvador. Contact Joan Vernon at (305) 904-4678; www.sportingtraditions.com

*Oct. 22-23: Veterans of Desert Storm Benefit Tournament, Port Canaveral. Contact Kurt Schwab (314) 707-0928; www.voief.org

Oct. 23-24: Stuart Sailfish Club Members Tournament, Stuart. (772) 286-9373; www.stuartsailfishclub.com

Oct. 23-25: Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Tournament, St. Petersburg. Call (813) 269-0955; www.pcfusa.org

Oct. 23-25: Oktoberfest Inshore Slam Challenge, Punta Gorda. Call (941) 388-4558; www.snookfoundation.org.

Oct. 23-24: Gators King Mackerel Tournament, Treasure Island. (727) 367-2942; SKA Division 6 event; www.fishska.com; www.gatorscafe.com

*Oct. 28-31: St. Lucia Billfish Tournament, St. Lucia. www.stluciabillfish.com

Oct. Dates T.B.A: Action Craft Owner’s Tournament, Islamorada. Call Angela (239) 574-7008; www.actioncraft.com.

November 2009 for Reference

* means 2010 event dates

Nov. 5-7: Old Salt Loop’s Fall King of the Beach. Contact Jill at (727) 867-9388 or jill@stargg.com. Old Salt Line: (727) 422-6420.

Nov. 7: Esperanza Memorial Cast Net Rodeo, Sanibel Island. Call (239) 472-3939 or (239) 472-1618; www.thebaitbox.com

Nov. 5-8: Bahamas Wahoo Challenge, First Leg, Bimini. Call Tony at (305) 461-2700; www.wahoochallenge.com

*Nov. 5-7: Caloosa Grand Championship, Fort Myers Beach. See www.caloosacatchandrelease.com

Nov. 6-8: Mercury Redbone, Islamorada. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com; www.redbone.org

Nov. 13-15: Presidential Challenge Conservation Series, Guatemala. Contact Joan Vernon at (305) 904-4678; www.sportingtraditions.com

Nov. 16-18: The Sailfish Cup, Miami. Contact Laura Emmole or Brian Switala at (727) 631-0072; www.sailfishcup.com

Nov. 17-22: S.K.A. National Championship, Biloxi, Miss. By invitation only. www.fishska.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. 20-21: Flagler College Inshore Tournament, St. Augustine. Contact Danny Trosset at Seminole County Tourism, dtrosset@seminolecountyfl.gov; (407) 665-2913.

Nov. 21-23: Redbone Bahamas Deepwater Cay Fall Bonefish Classic, Grand Bahama Island. Call (305) 664-2002; www.redbone.org

Nov. 27-28: Islamorada Fishing Club Junior Derby, Islamorada. Call Sherri at (305) 664-3864; trice_j@bellsouth.net.

Nov. 30- Dec. 2: Finest Kind Sailfish Quickie, Stuart. Call (888) 777-9789; www.finestkind.net

December 2009 for Reference

Dec. 2-5: Bahamas Wahoo Championship, First Leg. Call Raul at (305) 234-7386. Check out www.bahamaswahoo.com.

Dec. 3-6: Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Diane Harbaugh at (305) 852-2102; ditournaments@aol.com; wwwislamoradasailfishtournament.com

Dec. 5: Full Moon Winter Swordfest Tournament, Hillsboro Inlet. For more info see www.swordfishingcentral.com.

Dec. 4-5: First Annual Chix N Stix Ladyfish Tournament, Fort Myers Beach. See www.chixnstix.net, or call Kristi Riley at (239) 850-1707; kristiriley@gmail.com

Dec. 4-7: Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament, Islamorada. Call (305) 664-4735; www.theislamoradafishingclub.org.

Dec. 7-11: Stuart Sailfish Club’s Light Tackle Tournament, Stuart. Call (772) 286-9373; www.stuartsailfishclub.com.

Dec. 10-13: South Florida Sailfish Kickoff, Coconut Grove. Call Tony Albelo at (305) 206-8252; aalbelo@envision-usa.com; www.sailfishkickoff.com

Dec 11-13: Captain Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic, Islamorada. Call Tammy Gurgiolo at (305) 852-9337; fishnbully@msn.com.

Dec. 18-21: Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament, Islamorada. Call Tammy Gurgiolo at (305) 852-9337; fishnbully@msn.com.

Jan. 1-3: Palm Beach Sailfish Classic, Palm Beach Shores. www.pbsailfishclassic.com

Jan. 5-10: Pelican Yacht Invitational Billfish Tournament, Fort Pierce. Call Vonnie at (772) 464-2700; www.pelicanyachtclub.com.

Jan. 7-9: Sailfish Open at Hawks Cay, Marathon. Contact Laura Emmole at (305) 395-3474; lemmole@worldsailfish.com; www.sailfishproseries.com

Jan. 7-9: Silver Sailfish Derby, West Palm Beach Fishing Club, Singer Island. Call Tom at (561) 832-6780; ttwyford@mindspring.com.

Jan. 7-10: 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. 10-11: Bartender’s Sailfish Open, Islamorada. Contact Jack McCormick at (305) 664-8400, visit www.keysislandgrill.com

Jan. 12-14: 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. 12-16: Invitational Gold Cup Team Tournament, Palm Beach. Call Sam at (561) 844-0206; www.sailfishclub.com

Jan. 13-15: Grand Slam/Castaways Jupiter Billfish Tournament, Jupiter. www.fishthegrandslam.com

Jan. 13-16: The Cove Sailfish Tournament, Deerfield Beach. To benefit Michael Brewer's recovery. Contact sarah@bluewatermovements.com; (954) 725-4070.

Jan. 14-17: Bahamas Wahoo Challenge, Second Leg, Port Lucaya. Call Tony at (305) 461-2700; www.wahoochallenge.com

Jan. 14-17: The Sailfish Tournament, Coral Gables. Director Richard Peeples. Contact jdemp12@aol.com; www.thesailfishtournament.com

Jan. 14-17: Sailfish Point Yacht Club Tournament, Stuart. Call Jeff at (772) 225-1700.

Jan. 15-17: Key Largo Sailfish Challenge. Call Tammie at (305) 852-9337; fishbully@msn.com.

Jan. 15-17: The Big Pine and Lower Keys Rotary Club's Kingfish Tournament, Big Pine. Call Tammy Germain at (305) 395-3700; germatam@yahoo.com

Jan. 19-23: Florida Fish For Life, Palm Beach. Call Fred at (561) 351-7498; fredrm@comcast.net; www.floridafishforlife.com

Jan. 19-23: 46th Annual Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Tournament, Singer Island. Call Gary at (732) 899-9988; www.buccaneercup.com

Jan. 21-23: Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Challenge, Islamorada. Call Liz Hill at (305) 451-5094; presidentialsailfishtournament@cheeca.com.

Jan. 22-24: Old Salt Loop’s Johnny Kellar Inshore Tournament. Contact Jill at (727) 867-9388 or jill@stargg.com. Old Salt Line: (727) 422-6420.

Jan. 22-24: King West Harbour King Mack Tournament, Key West. Call Murray Marine at (305) 296-0364 or email lee@murraymarine.com.

Jan 24-25: Spice Island Billfish Tournament, Grenada. www.sibtgrenada.com

Jan. 25-26: 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. 27-28: Islamorada Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament. Call Claire Williams at (305) 664-4735; fishclubclaire@bellsouth.net; www.theislamoradafishingclub.com

Jan. 28-31: Miami Mayor’s Cup. Call Tony at (305) 206-8252; www.mayorscuptournament.com.

Jan. 29-30: Swamp Guides Fishing Tournament, Islamorada. Call Rusty at (305) 664-5142; talbury@aol.com.

February 2010 for Reference

Feb. 1 and 3: Super Celebrity Fishing Classic, Dania Beach and Miami. More details at www.southfloridasuperbowl.com; call (305) 667-0399; Judy@imageworkscorp.com

Feb. 4-6: Billfish Bowl, Key Largo. More details available at www.billfishbowl.com or call (866) 203-2720.

Feb. 12-14: Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament. Call Tammie Gurgiolo at (305) 852-9337; fishnbully@msn.com.

Feb. 16-17: Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament, Key Largo and Islamorada. Contact Mark Mills at (305) 852-9085; www.keysislandgrill.com.

Feb. 17-20: Bahamas Wahoo Championship, Second Leg. Contact Raul Miranda, (305) 234-7386; rvmiranda@hotmail.com; www.bahamaswahoo.com

Feb. 18-21: The Sailfish Challenge, Miami, Pompano Beach and Palm Beach inlets. Contact Jamie Bunn at (954) 725-4010; jbunn@bluewatermovements.com; www.bluewatermovements.com.

Feb. 18-21: Bahamas Wahoo Challenge, Championship Leg, Location TBA. Call Tony at (305) 461-2700; www.wahoochallenge.com

Feb. 20: Bow, Blast and Cast, Zellwood. A family sporting event with archery, skeet and deer and fish seminars, plus a banquet for all to enjoy. Email info@bowblastandcast.com; www.bowblastandcast.com. (407) 703-1303.

Feb. 26-27: Marco Island Kingfish Tournament, Marco Island. Visit www.ska.org

Feb. 26-28: Backcountry Fly Fishing Championship, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com.

Feb. 26-29: Deep Water Cay Bonefish Classic, Grand Bahama Island. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com; www.redbone.org

Feb. 27: IFA Redfish Tour, Jacksonville. Call Lee at (478) 836-4266; www.redfishtour.com

Feb. 25-28: Bob Lewis Billfish Challenge, Miami. Contact Greg Gawlikowski @ (305) 971-1100; www.billfishchallenge.com.

Feb. 27: Jacksonville Offshore Sport Fishing Club’s 10th Annual “El Cheapo” Sheepshead Tournament, Mayport. Call Frank at (904) 465-4552; FJoura@bellsouth.net.