Florida SportsmanSUBSCRIBE NOWSUBSCRIBE NOW
Home Regions Sportfish Gear Boating How-To Forum FS Store SUBSCRIBE NOW
 
advertisement
 
 SEARCH 
 You are Here:  Home >> Florida Sportsman Tournament Insider >> Florida Sportsman Saltwater Fishing Tournament Calendar
 
ONLINE RESOURCES
 
RELATED STORIES
Hell's Bay Sponsors Mosquito Lagoon Redbone Celebrity Tournament
Just in case you can't get out redfishing this weekend, or you can't make it to Mosquito Lagoon this fall, some pictures from a great day of redfishing... ... [+] Full Article
> With Cooler Weather Come the Wahoo
> First Run for Sailfish of the Season Coming Up
> 2008 OLDEST CITY RED TROUT CLASSIC around the corner in October
> Feeling Lucky, Anglers?
 
 
RELATED FISHING
Shallow Water Angler
Shallow Water Angler
The nation's only publication dedicated to inshore fishing, covering waters from Texas to Maine. [+] See It
> In-Fisherman
> Florida Sportsman
> Fly Fisherman
> Game & Fish
> Walleye In-Sider
 
 
RELATED HUNTING
North American Whitetail
North American Whitetail
A magazine designed for the serious trophy-deer hunter. [+] See It
> Petersen's Hunting
> Petersen's Bowhunting
> Wildfowl
> Gun Dog
 
 
RELATED SHOOTING
Guns & Ammo
Guns & Ammo
The preeminent firearms magazine: Hunting, shooting, cowboy action, reviews, technical material and more. [+] See It
> Shooting Times
> RifleShooter
> Handguns
> Shotgun News
 
Florida Sportsman Saltwater Fishing Tournament Calendar
Calendar of fishing tournaments in Florida and the Carribean.

October

Oct. 3-4: Sebastian Fishin’ Chics Inshore Tournament. Info: www.tcfcircuit.com; (772) 473-9462.

Oct. 3-5: Mercury Baybone, Key Largo. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com; www.redbone.org

Oct. 2-4: El Pescado Grande Invitational, St. Augustine. Contact Barbara Florio, (904) 642-0210; jimreneb@bellsouth.net; www.elpescadobillfish.com

Oct. 3-4: William R. Mote Snook Shindig, Foundation Research Round-up, Mote Marine Lab, Sarasota. Call (941) 388-4558; www.snookfoundation.org.

Oct. 3-5: RedSnook Catch & Release with Roland Martin, Collier County. Call (239) 403-4200; www.conservancy.org. www.theredsnook.org.

Oct. 8-10: Women’s Fall Fly Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com; www.womensflyseries.com

Oct. 9-12: New Smyrna Beach Billfish Tournament, New Smyrna Beach. Contact Capt. Jon Zeller, (386) 290-4181; www.nsbbi.com

Oct. 9-12: Grand Slam/Castaways Fall Broadbill Classic Tournament, Jupiter. For more info call Scott Nichols (561) 746-0526; www.fishthegrandslam.com

Oct. 10-11: Billy’s Big Spanish Mack Attack, Tierra Verde. Call Billy Moore at (727) 542-3900; www.billystonecrab.com

Oct. 10-12: Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge, Key Largo. Call (305) 394-3736; www.fla-keys.com

Oct. 12-17: Fall All-Tackle Bonefish World Championship, Islamorada. Email Charlotte Ambrogio at csasun@aol.com; www.fla-keys.com; (305) 664-2444.

Oct. 16-18: Mosquito Lagoon Red Trout Redbone Tournament, New Smyrna Beach. (321) 255-5010; www.redbone.org

Oct. 17-19: Key West Celebrity SLAM, Key West. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com; www.redbone.org

Oct. 18: Old Salt’s Special Kids Tournament. Contact Jill at (727) 867-9388 or jill@stargg.com. Old Salt Line: (727) 497-1060.

Oct. 18-19: Treasure Coast Flats Circuit Fish-Off, Sebastian. Call (772) 633-8800; www.tcfcircuit.com

Oct. 18: Casting for Cats Women’s Backcountry Tournament, Islamorada. Call Sharon (305) 852-5549; www.castingforcats.org

Oct. 18: Old Salt Special Kids Day, Tierra Verde. Call Jill at (727) 497 1060; www.oldsaltfishing.org.

Oct. 25: Redfish Spots Tournament, St. Augustine. Call James Manucy at (904) 824-6436; www.acgfa.com.

Oct. 22-26: West Palm Beach Fishing Club Outing to Boca Grande. Call (800) 962-3314;

Oct. 23-25: Oldest City Red Trout Redbone, St. Augustine. (904) 724-0064; www.redbone.org

Oct. 24-25: Mad Dog Mandich Tournament, Islamorada. Call (305) 667-0399; www.maddogclassic.com

Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Gators King Mackerel Tournament, Treasure Island. (727) 367-2942; SKA Division 6 event; www.fishska.com; www.gatorscafe.com

Oct. 30- Nov. 1: FLW Redfish Series Championship, Biloxi, MS. www.flwoutdoors.com

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

November

Nov. 1: Esperanza Memorial Cast Net Rodeo, Sanibel Island. Call (239) 472-3939 or (239) 472-1618; www.thebaitbox.com

Nov. 1: Stuart Sailfish Club Members Tournament, Stuart. (772) 286-9373; www.stuartsailfishclub.com

Nov. 6-8: Old Salt Loop’s Fall King of the Beach. Contact Jill at (727) 867-9388 or jill@stargg.com. Old Salt Line: (727) 497-1060.

Nov. 6-9: Bahamas Wahoo Challenge, First Leg, Bimini. Call Tony at (305) 461-2700; www.wahoochallenge.com

Nov. 7-8: Caloosa Grand Championship, Fort Myers Beach. Call Ron Riley at (239) 671-9347; www.caloosacatchandrelease.com

Nov. 8: Weekend Angler Casting for Recovery Women’s Breast Cancer Fundraiser Tournament, Anclote Key. Call Anclote Key Anglers, David at (727) 204-9723 or Jerry at (727) 410-4930.

Nov. 7-9: Mercury Redbone, Islamorada. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com; www.redbone.org

Nov. 8-10: Presidential Challenge Conservation Series, El Salvador. Contact Joan Vernon at (305) 904-4678; www.sportingtraditions.com

Nov. 10-12: The Sailfish Cup, Miami. Contact Laura Emmole or Brian Switala at (727) 631-0072; www.sailfishcup.com

Nov. 12-15: Bahamas Wahoo Championship, First Leg, Grand Bahama Island. Call Raul at (305) 234-7386. Check out www.bahamaswahoo.com.

Nov. 14-16: Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Tournament, St. Petersburg. Call (813) 269-0955; www.pcfusa.org

Nov. 20-23: S.K.A. National Championship, Biloxi, Miss. By invitation only. www.fishska.com.

Nov. 21-24: Redbone Bahamas Deepwater Cay Fall Bonefish Classic, Grand Bahama Island. Call (305) 664-2002; www.redbone.org

Nov. 21-23: Presidential Challenge Conservation Series, Guatemala. Contact Joan Vernon at (305) 904-4678; www.sportingtraditions.com

Nov. 28-29: Islamorada Fishing Club Junior Derby, Islamorada. Call Sherri at (305) 664-3864; trice_j@bellsouth.net.

Nov. 28-29: Billy’s Stone Crab Thanksgiving Tournament, Tierra Verde. Call Billy at (727) 542-3900.


continue article
 
 

December

Dec. 1-3: Finest Kind Sailfish Quickie, Stuart. Call (888) 777-9789; www.finestkind.net

Dec. 6: Hydro-Glow Winter Swordfish Tournament, Pompano Beach. Call (954) 588-0508; info@fullmoonadventures.com.

Dec. 4-7: Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Diane Harbaugh at (305) 852-2102; ditournaments@aol.com; wwwislamoradasailfishtournament.com

Dec. 10-11: Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament, Islamorada. Call (305) 664-4735; www.theislamoradafishingclub.org.

Dec. 11-14: South Florida Sailfish Kickoff, Coconut Grove. Call Tony Albelo at (305) 206-8252; aalbelo@envision-usa.com; www.sailfishkickoff.com

Dec 12-14: Captain Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic, Islamorada. Call Tammy Gurgiolo at (305) 852-9337; fishnbully@msn.com.

Dec. 8-12: Stuart Sailfish Club’s Light Tackle Tournament, Stuart. Call (772) 286-9373; www.stuartsailfishclub.com.

Dec. 19-21: Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament, Islamorada. Call Tammy Gurgiolo at (305) 852-9337; fishnbully@msn.com.

January 2009

Some dates have not yet been updated for ’09. Check with contact.

Jan. 3: Pink Ladies Billfish Tournament, Fort Pierce. Call Jim at (772) 216-4190; www.fortpiercebillfish.com.

Jan. 3-5: Silver Sailfish Derby, West Palm Beach. Call Tom at (561) 832-6780; ttwyford@mindspring.com.

Jan. 4-6: The Fort Pierce Billfish Derby. Call Jim at (772) 216-4190; www.fortpiercebillfish.com; jim@fortpiercebillfish.com.

Jan 4-6: Key Largo Sailfish Challenge. Call Tammie at (305) 852-9337. Jan. 8-12: Old Port Cove Yacht Club Tournament, North Palm Beach. Call Sue at (561) 626-2280.

Jan. 8-12: Invitational Gold Cup Team tournament, Palm Beach. Call Sam at (561) 844-0206.

Jan. 8-13: Pelican Yacht Invitational Billfish Tournament, Fort Pierce. Call Vonnie at (772) 464-1734; www.pelicanyachtclub.com.

Jan. 10: The Sailfish Tournament, Miami. Call Dan at (305) 672-3807 or Bric at (305) 282-1006; www.thesailfishtournament.com.

Jan. 11-13: Holiday Isle Sailfish Tournament, Islamorada. Call Bill or Kevin at (305) 664-2321, ext. 642.

Jan. 14-16: Outdoor Channel Offshore Classic, Islamorada. Call Sue at (808) 329-7371; hdc@aloha.net.

Jan. 15-19: Florida Fish For Life, Palm Beach. Call Fred at (561) 351-7498; fredrm@comcast.net.

Jan. 15-19: 45th Annual Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Tournament, Singer Island. Call Gary at (732) 899-9988; sedgerfa@aol.com or director@buccaneercup.com.

Jan. 15-20: Sailfish Point Tournament, Stuart. Call Steve or Lisa at (772) 225-1700.

Jan. 17-19: Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Challenge, Islamorada. Call Liz at (305) 451-5094; lhill@cheeca.com.

Jan. 21-22: Captain Al Flutie Over the Hill Rip-Off, Islamorada. Call Gary or Sue Ellis at (305) 664-7882 or (305) 664-2002.

Jan. 22-26: Palm Beach Sailfish Classic. Call Pat at (561) 881-2022; fishgalblue@aol.com.

Jan. 23-24: Islamorada Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament. Call Diane at (305) 852-2102; ditournaments@aol.com.

Jan. 24-27: Miami Mayor’s Cup. Call Tony at (305) 461-2700; www.mayorscuptournament.com.

Jan. 25-26: Swamp Guides Fishing Tournament, Islamorada. Call Sherri or Jim at (305) 664-3864; trice_j@bellsouth.net.

Jan. 25-27: Hog’s Breath Kingfish Tournament, Key West. Call Murray Marine at (305) 296-0364 or (904) 819-0360.

Jan. TBA: Turks & Caicos Winter Wahoo Tournament. Call Jennifer at (619) 234-0345; myres@formulapr.com

February 2009

Some dates have not yet been updated for ’09. Check with contact.

* means date has been updated for '09

Feb. 6-9: Bahamas Wahoo Championship, Second Leg, Chub Cay. Contact Raul Miranda, (305) 234-7386; rvmiranda@hotmail.com; www.chubcay.com.

Feb. 8-10: Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament. Call Tammie Gurgiolo at (305) 852-9337; fishnbully@msn.com.

Feb. 9: Knights of Columbus Inshore Classic, Pineland. Call Bill Goble at (239) 980-7293; inshoreclassic@hotmail.com.

Feb. 19-20: Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament, Key Largo and Islamorada. Contact Mark Mills at (305) 852-9085; www.keysislandgrill.com.

Feb. 22-23: Backcountry Fly Championship, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com.

Feb. 21-24: ABC/World Diamond Source Billfish Challenge, Miami, Pompano Beach and West Palm Beach inlets. Contact Jamie Bunn at (954) 725-4010; jbunn@bluewatermovements.com; www.bluewatermovements.com.

Feb. 23: Jacksonville Offshore Sport Fishing Club’s 8th Annual “El Cheapo” Sheepshead Tournament, Mayport. Call Frank at (904) 465-4552; FJoura@bellsouth.net.

*Feb. 26-March 1: The Capt. Bob Lewis BIllfish Challenge, Miami. Contact Marty Locke @ (305) 259-7273; cntndr31@aol.com.

Feb. 27-March 1: Bahamas Wahoo Championship, Third Leg, Port Lucaya Marina. Contact Raul Miranda, (305) 234-7386; rvmiranda@hotmail.com; www.portlucaya.com.

Feb. 27-28: Yamaha Pro Kingfish Tour, Key West. For more info, visit www.fishska.com.

Feb. 28-March 1: Backbone Lures “Fish ‘Til You Lose It,” Islamorada. Contact Paul Tejera at (305) 393-2156; captbackbone@aol.com.

Feb. 28-March 2: Captain Leon Shell Memorial Billfish Tournament, Key Colony Beach. Contact Chris Johnson at (305) 743-5305; seasquared@bellsouth.net; www.leonshelltournament.com.

March 2009

Some dates have not yet been updated for ’09. Check with contact.

Mar. 8: IFA Redfish Tour, Punta Gorda. Call (478) 788 8871; office@redfishtour.com; www.redfishtour.com.

Mar. 9-14: 29th Annual Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament, Port Lucaya Marina, Grand Bahama Island. Call Raul V. Miranda, Director, @ (305) 234-7386; rvmiranda@hotmail.com; www.portlucaya.com.

Mar. 11-14: March Merkin Tournament, Key West. Contact David @ (305) 295 3448 or see www.marchmerkin.com.

Mar. 13-16: Florida Billfish Masters Tournament, Miami Beach Marina. Second Leg of Libertad Challenge. Contact Dan Kipnis, (305) 672-3807; kipnisd@atlanticbb.net.

Mar. 14-15: Marco Island Contender King Fling, Cedar Bay Marina. Contact the marina at (239) 394-9333; info@cedarbaymarina.com. Or see www.miacc.org.

Mar. 14-16: Key West Fishing Tournament Kick-off. Contact Doris Harris @ (800) 970-9056; director@keywestfishingtournament.com; www.keywestfishingtournament.com.

Mar. 26-29: Islamorada All-Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament. Call Jim Bokor @ (305) 852-1694; jabok@aol.com.

Mar. 28-30: Naples Contender Kingfish Classic, Naples Bayfront Center. Contact the MIACC @ (239) 261-0882 or see www.miacc.org.

Mar. 28-30: Yamaha/Contender Kingfish Masters, Miami. Contact Tony at (305) 461-2700; aalbelo@envision-usa.com; www.kingfishmasters.com.

April 2009

Some dates have not yet been updated for ’09. Check with contact.

Apr. 3-6: Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament and Festival, Miami Beach. Call Leah at (305) 598-2525 or see www.miamibillfish.com; fish@miamibillfish.com.

Apr. 4-5: Randy Keys Kingfish Classic, Tierra Verde. Call Billy Moore at (727) 542-3900; www.billysstonecrab.com.

Apr. 4-6: Hogs Breath Cobia Tournament, Destin. Contact Hogs Breath Saloon at (850) 837-5100.

Apr. 4-6: Mercury Trail S.K.A. Suncoast Kingfish Tournament, Sarasota. Call the SKA at (904) 819-0360; www.sokingfish@aol.com.

Apr. 10-13: West Palm Beach Fishing Club Port of the Islands, Everglades outing. Call Tracy Bennett at (561) 745-8667.

Apr. 10-13: Frank Helton “Crab Cruncher Classic,” Destin. Call Harbor Docks at (850) 837-2506; www.harbordocks.com.

Apr. 11-13: Fort Myers Beach Kingfish Shootout, Ft. Myers. Call Alberto Abad at (239) 495-1841; www.mambopromos.com.

Apr. 11-14: Baker’s Bay Marsh Harbour Classic, Abaco, Bahamas. Visit www.redbone.org or call (305) 664-2002 or 1-877-5-FiSH-CF.

Apr. 12: North Florida Inshore Benefit Tournament, Tallahassee. Call Mike Alley at (850) 251-0052; malley@wcso.org

Apr. 12: Mel Tillis and Friends Tournament, Steinhatchee; www.fishingwithmel.com.

Apr. 12: IFA Redfish Tour, East Coast, Jacksonville. Call (478) 788 8871; www.redfishtour.com.

Apr. 12: Clearwater Rotary Club’s 16th Annual Kingfish Tournament, Clearwater. Contact Brent Adams at (813) 282-1965, ext. 528; www.clearwaterrotary.org.

Apr. 13-18: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Central Abaco Leg, Treasure Cay. For more info, see www.bahamasbillfish.com.

Apr. 18-19: Mana-Sota Mako Owner’s Family Funament, Sarasota. Visit www.manasotamako.com.

Apr. 15-19: World Sailfish Championship, Key West. Contact Laura Emole at lemmole@worldsailfish.com, (866) 482-7529.

Apr. 16-18: Palm Island Mercury Redbone Celebrity Slam, Palm Island. Call (941) 952-5836 or info@redbone.org.

Apr. 16-20: Outcast Cobia Invitational, Pensacola. Contact Tommy Holmes at (850) 457-1450.

Apr. 18-19: Boater’s World Tournament of Champions (SKA), Treasure Island. Call the SKA at (904) 819-0360; www.sokingfish@aol.com.

Apr. 19-20: 13th Annual CCBA Tournament, Crystal River. Contact Donna at (352) 746-9028; www.citrusbuilders.com.

Apr. 24-27: Captain of Miami Beach Tournament and Festival, Miami Beach. Call (305) 877-8687; www.uscaptaincup.com; uscaptainscup@aol.com.

Apr. 24-27: Harbor Docks Cobia Invitational, Destin. Call Harbor Docks at (850) 837-2506; www.harbordocks.com.

Apr. 25-27: Hawks Cay Sunrise/Sunset Tarpon Tourney, Hawks Cay. Call Gary or Sue Ellis at (305) 664-2002; www.redbone.org.

Apr. 25-27: Lucerne-Gossman Memorial Backcountry Competition, Everglades National Park. Contact Thomas Schramm at (786) 243-8534; thomassc@baptisthealth.net.

Apr. 25-27: PromarineUSA.com/PAL KMT/SKA King Mackerel Tournament, Clearwater. Call the SKA at (904) 819-0360; www.sokingfish@aol.com.

Apr. 25-27: Big Boys Offshore Charity Tournament, Key Largo. Call Kevin Clark at (305) 852-9337; www.bigboysoffshore.com.

Apr. 26: 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. 26: 29th Annual Kiwanis Offshore Challenge, Palm Beach Shores, Sailfish Marina. Call Jay DePotter at (561) 644-9496; captjay@usa.net.

Apr. 26-27: Harborwalk Wild Weekender, Harborwalk, Destin. Call (850) 337-8250.

Apr. 26-May 4: The Tarponian Tournament, Costa Rica. Call David Breznicky at (215) 542-1492; dbreznicky@breznickyassociates.com.

Apr. 27-May 2: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Marsh Harbour Championship. See www.bahamasbillfish.com.

Apr. 30-May 4: 12th Annual Get the Net Big Game Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Dennis Peters at (586) 945-FISH or getthenetcharter@bignet.net.

Ongoing-May 7: Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle Cobia Tournament, Gulf Breeze. Call (850) 932-6789; www.gbtackle.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

Some dates have not yet been updated for ’09. Check with contact.

May 1-3: Marathon International Tarpon Tournament, Marathon. Call Dave Navarro at (305) 743-6139; wca@terranova.net.

May 1-3: Old Salt Fishing Club King of the Beach Tournament, Madeira Beach. Call (727) 497-1060; www.oldsaltfishingclub.com

May 1-4: Get the Net Big Game Tournament, Islamorada. Call Dennis Peters at (586) 945-FISH; getthenetcharter@bignet.net.

May 1-3: Francis Langford Memorial Fishing Tournament (SKA), Jensen Beach. Call Jim Sharschwerdt at (904) 669-8353; jsharp264@aol.com.

May 1-4: Bull & Cow Dolphin Tournament, Marathon. Call Nancy at (800) 393-1146, ex. 104; www.marathonoffshoretournament.com.

May 2-3: Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic. Call Mike Kogan at (904) 382-5007; www.jaxkayakfishing.com.

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

May 2-3: Big Mack Attack, Tierra Verde. Call Billy Moore at (727) 542-3900.

May 2-4: Gene Doyle Memorial Tournament, Naples. Call (239) 261-4313; www.genedoyle.org

May 3: Optimist Fishing Tournament, Sea Hag Marina, Steinhatchee. Call Libby at (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com

May 2-4: Gene Doyle Backcountry Release Fishing Tournament, Naples. Call (239) 261-4313; www.genedoyle.org.

May 6-9: Gibraltar Bank Keymorada Invitational, Key West. Call Mitchell Widom at (305) 375-6127; mwidom@bilzin.com.

May 8-11: Saltwater Shootout, Pompano Beach. Call Jamie Bunn at (954) 725-4010; www.bluewatermovements.com.

May 9-10: 17th Annual Gator’s Suncoast Kingfish Classic, Treasure Island. Call Larry Hoffman at (727) 709-9396.

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

May 10: GFWC Sebastian River Junior Woman’s Club Tournament, Sebastian. Call Kathy Messersmith at (772) 589-7990; kathys77@hotmail.com.

May 10: 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 10: Stuart Sailfish Club’s Ladies’ Tournament, Stuart. Call Char Griggs at (772) 286-9373; sailfish@stuartsailfishclub.com.

May 10: IFA Redfish Tour, Panama City Beach. Call (478) 788-8871; www.redfishtour.com.

May 11-16: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Harbour Island Championship. For more information, see www.bahamasbillfish.com.

May 14-17: Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo, Pompano Beach. Call John Good at (954) 942-4513; www.pompanofishingrodeo.com.

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

May 15-18: Coconuts Dolphin Tournament, Key Largo. Call Coconuts at (305) 453-9794; www.coconutsrestaurant.com.

May 16-18: St. Lucie County Fishing Frenzy, Fort Pierce. Contact Lisa at (772) 340-1333.

May 16-18: Ladies Let’s Go Fishing, Stuart. Call Betty at (954) 475-9068; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.

May 16-18: Greater Palm Beach Offshore 440, Palm Beach. Call Jim Sharfschwerdt at (904) 669-8353; jsharp264@aol.com

May 16-17: Eighth Blue Water Brawl, Sebastian Inlet. Call Squid Lips restaurant in Sebastian or Matt Meyer at (321) 863-6160.

May 16-19: Exuma Classic, Redbone at Large Bonefish Series, George Town, Great Exuma, Bahamas. Call Gary Ellis at (305) 664-2002; www.redbone.org.

May 17-22: Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon Tournament, Marathon. Call Robert Traa at (609) 645-1840; ex. 115; Robert.traa@partners.nod.com.

May 17: IFA Redfish Tour, Englewood. Call (478) 788 8871; www.redfishtour.com.

May 17: MAST Academy PTSA Tournament, Key Biscayne. Contact Carlos Garcia at (305) 498-6337 or email MASTtaggers@aol.com

May 18-21: Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com.

May 18-24: Invitational Bluewater Tournament, St. Augustine. Contact Chris Combs, (904) 859-8383; www.nefma.com.

May 30-31: Daytona Saltwater Classic, New Smyrna Beach. Call Terry Adkins at (800) 546-4622; www.bluewaterpromo.com.

May 31: Mercury Marine/Miami Kiwanis Dolphin Tournament, Miami. Call George Cadman at (305) 322-3471; www.kiwanisfishing.com.

May 31: Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational, Key West. Call John Stuempfig at (305) 304-7674; wave.whacker@hotmail.com.

May 31: Palm Beach County KDW Classic, Riviera Beach. Call Tom Twyford at (561) 832-6780; www.kdwclassic.com.

May 31-June 1: Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound Realtors Tournament. Call Jonelle at (561) 746-2707 ext. 103

May T.B.A.: Fort Pierce Kingfish Classic, Fort Pierce. Call Terry Adkins at (800) 546-4622; www.bluewaterpromo.com.

June Dates have not yet been updated for 2009

June 1-6: BBC Treasure Cay Leg, Abacos, The Bahamas. (954) 920-5577; www.bahamasbillfish.com

June 1-28: Competition Tackle’s 11th Annual Dolphin Roundup. Ft. Lauderdale. Call (954) 581-4476

June 2-6: Don Hawley Tarpon Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or csasun@aol.com

June 4-5: Islamorada Fishing Club Capt.’s Cup Dolphin Tournament, Islamorada. Call Dianne Harbaugh at (305) 852-2102; www.theislamoradafishingclub.com

June 5-8: Ladies Annual Fish-Off, Pompano Beach. Call Mike Leach at (954) 351-8849

June 5-8: Nineteenth Annual Caloosa Catch and Release Tournament. For info, call Ron Riley at (239) 671-9347; www.caloosacatchandrelease.com

June 6-8: Florida Keys Community Classic Dolphin Tournament, Marathon. Call Bill Sampsell at (305) 731-9059

June 6-8: Twin Vee Owner’s Event, Fort Pierce. Call Dan McCarthy at (772) 429-2525 ext. 215; www.twinvee.com

June 6-8: Big Pine and Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament, Big Pine Key. Call (800) 872-3722; www.lowerkeyschamber.com

June 6-9: Fountain Mercury Kingbuster 400, St. Augustine. Call (904) 992-9600; www.Kingbuster400.com

June 7: Xtreme Redfish Series, Tampa and Titusville. Call Mike Blocher at (813) 363-5266; www.xtremeredfish.com

June 7: 40th Annual FSFA Offshore Slam, Port Canaveral. Call Bill Kosiba, (321) 631-1997; kosibwj@bellsouth.net

June 7-8: 24th Annual Cobia Tournament, Homosassa. Call MacRae’s Bait & Tackle (352) 628-2602

June 8-13: Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament, Abacos, The Bahamas. Call Sabine Kirchner at (954) 525-7711; www.treasurecay.com

June 10-13: Abaco Billfish Challenge, Abacos, Bahamas. Contact Amy Withers at (305) 934-0505; www.fishabc.com

June 10-15: Annual Caicos Classic Release Fishing Tournament, Turks & Caicos Islands. Call Art Pickering at (649) 231-0278; www.caicosclassic.com

June 11-13: Women’s Spring Fly Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444

June 12-15: Shell Key West Challenge, Key West. Call Crystal Blaylock Sanchez, (305) 247-7249; www.shellkeywestchallenge.com

June 12-15: Mercury SeaVee Saltwater Slam, Hillsboro Inlet, Pompano Beach. Call (954) 725-4010; www.bluewatermovements.com

June 13: Stuart Sailfish Club’s Small Boat Tournament, Stuart. Call Char Griggs at (772) 834-5596; sailfish@stuartsailfishclub.com

June 13-14: Big Bend Saltwater Classic, Carrabelle. Call John Woodburn at (850) 216-2272; www.saltwaterclassic.com

June 13-14: Melbourne Rotary Club Summer Slam Offshore Tournament, Sebastian, Florida. Info, Kevin Arter; arter1@bellsouth.net; (321) 431-4315

June 13-15: Father’s Day Dolphin Derby, Marathon. Contact Debbie Struyf at (305) 481-8379

June 14: Xtreme Redfish Series, Sarasota and Panama City. For information, contact Mike Blocher at (813) 363 5266; www.xtremeredfish.com

June 14: Palm Beach County Fools Saltwater Tournament, Palm Beach. Call Dwight Saxon at (561) 722-3224

June 14: 23rd Annual Kiwanis Dolphin Days, Homestead. Call Jill Cadman at (315) 247-2227

June 14-15: Key West Fishing Tournament’s Southernmost Swordfish Tournament, Key West. Call Doris Harris at (800) 970 9056; www.keywestfishingtournament.com

June 14-15: Island Grill Blue Water Dolphin Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Jack McCormick at (305) 664-8400; www.keysislandgrill.com

June 15-20: BBC Boat Harbour Championship, Abacos, Bahamas. Call the Bahamas Billfish Championship at (954) 920-5577; www.bahamasbillfish.com

June 16-20: Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444

June 19-21: Nassau Tournament of Champions, Fernandina. www.fishnsfa.com

June 19-22: 26th Annual NSFA Tournament of Champions, Fernandina Beach. Info: Jim Wilson, (904) 607-4224; www.fishnsfa.com

June 20-22: Florida Oceanographic Challenge, Stuart. Call Linda at (772) 225-0505 ext. 108; www.floridaoceanographic.org

June 20-22: Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby, Key West. Call John Stuempfig at (305) 296-7511

June 20-21: Annual Pete Turner Memorial Tournament, Palmetto. For info call Brian at (941) 720-1415 or Elaine at (941) 518-1055

June 21: 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 21: IFA Redfish Tour, Pensacola. For info call (478) 788 8871, or email: office@redfishtour.com; www.redfishtour.com

June 21: All-Stars Dolphin Challenge, Miami. Call (888) 689-5554; www.thedolphinchallenge.com

June 21: Xtreme Redfish Series, Punta Gorda, Jacksonville and Anclote. Call Mike Blocher at (813) 363 5266; www.xtremeredfish.com

June 21: Hydroglow Summerslam Swordfish Tournament, Lighthouse Point. Call (954) 946-4119 or www.fullmoonadventuresinc.com

June 24-29: Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, Sandestin. Call for info, (866) 505-4458; www.fishecbc.com

June 27-28: Gaskin Park Flathead Catfish Tournament, Wewahitchka (freshwater) . Contact Don Minchew at (850) 639-3474.

June 27-29: Burdines Waterfront Dolphin and Blackfin Fun Tournament, Islamorada. Call Burdine’s at (305) 743 5317

June 28: Annual Flotilla Fishing Tournament, West Palm Beach. Call Bill Ford at (561) 310 2358; www.flotillafishingtournament.com

June 28: Old Salt Ladies Tournament, Treasure Island. Call Jill Foraker at (727) 422-6420; www.oldsaltfishingclub.com

June 28: Xtreme Redfish Series, Crystal River. For information, contact Mike Blocher at (813) 363 5266; www.xtremeredfish.com

June 28: Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tournament, Fort Pierce. For more info, www.flwoutdoors.com

June 28: IFA Redfish Tour, Titusville. For info call (478) 788 8871, or email: office@redfishtour.com; www.redfishtour.com

June 29-July 2: IGFA Inshore World Championship, Islamorada. Contact Denise Hartman at (954) 927-2628; www.ifga.org

July 1- Aug. 31: 3rd Annual Shorebound Shark Tourney, statewide. Contact Herbert Muller, cudaman@shoreboundsharktourney.com

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

July 3-6: Pensacola International Billfish Tournament, Pensacola. Contact Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club at (850) 453 4638.

July 4-6: Ed Dwyer Other Side Invitational, Port Canaveral. Call Ed Dwyer at (321) 631-3321; www.ticketfishing.com

July 5: Xtreme Redfish Series, Tampa, Titusville, Crystal River. For information, contact Mike Blocher at (813) 363 5266; www.xtremefishingseries.com

July 5: Conch Republic Ladies’ Dolphin Tournament, Key West. Call John Stuempfig at (305) 304-7674; wave.whacker@hotmail.com

July 6-8: Dolphin Flashover, Little Torch Key. Contact Andrea at (305) 942-7223; www.dolphinflashover.com

July 9-13: Baypoint Billfish Invitational, Panama City. Contact Josh McCulley at (850) 235-6911; marina@baypoint.net

July 11-12: Artificial Reef Benefit Tournament, Stuart. Call (772) 220-1773.

July 11-12: Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Summer Sizzler, Jupiter. Call (772) 546-4724; www.hobesound.org

July 11-13: Ancient City Kingfish Challenge, St. Augustine. Call (904) 825-1026; www.acgfa.com

July 12: Xtreme Redfish Series, Sarasota, Anclote, Panama City. For information, contact Mike Blocher at (813) 363 5266; www.xtremefishingseries.com

July 12: Swordlords Tournament, Fort Lauderdale. www.Sword-Lords.com

July 15-18: Del Brown Permit Tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444 or email her at csasun@aol.com

July 18-19: Corey’s Bagels Chunk-A-Change, Squid Lips, Sebastian Inlet. Call Ron Yampolsky at (772) 538-1890.

July 18-19: The Ed Alber Tarpon Rodeo, Tampa Bay. For info contact Aackman@tampabaywatch.org; www.tampabaywatch.org

July 16-19: Key West Drambuie Marlin Tournament. Contact Scott Greene, tournament director, at (305) 292 2710 or info@keywestmarlin.com; www.keyestmarlin.com

p>July

July 18-20: Holiday Isle Dolphin Tournament, Islamorada. Call (800) 327-7070; www.holidayisle.com

July 19: IFA Redfish Tournament, Sarasota. Call (478) 788 8871; www.redfishtour.com; office@redfishtour.com

July 19-20: The Old Man & The Sea Tarpon Classic, Egmont Key, St. Petersburg Beach. Contact Andy Preble (727) 480-4399; www.oldmanfishingclassic.com

July 19-21: Mako Owners Mana-Sota Family Funament, Crystal River. Visit www.manasotamako.com; (941) 704-4588.

July 21: Xtreme Redfish Series, Jacksonville, Tampa. For information, contact Mike Blocher at (813) 363 4266; www.xtremefishingseries.com

July 22-26: AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament & Festival. Contact Mike Wheeler at (904) 251-3011; www.kingfishtournament.com

July 24-26: 9th Annual Horizons Benefit Tournament, Palm Beach. Call Lauryn Barry at (561) 494-6884.

July 25-26: Caloosa Back Country Classic, Naples. Call Director Ron Riley at (239) 671-9347; www.caloosacatchandrelease.com

July 25-27: Anna Maria Island Community Center’s Fishing Tournament, Anna Maria. Call Aida Matic at (941) 778-1908 ext. 9203.

July 25-26: Hosford-Telogia Volunteer Fire Department Flathead Catfish Tournament, Bristol Landing. Contact Rudy Sumner at (850) 566-0812.

July 25-26: Indian River County Sheriff’s Tournament, Vero Beach. Call (772) 633-8800; www.TCFCircuit.com

July 26: Xtreme Redfish Series, Punta Gorda, Jacksonville. For information, contact Mike Blocher at (813) 363 5266; www.xtremefishingseries.com

July 27-28: Islamorada RedGhost Stalk, Islamorada. Contact Jim Trice at (305) 664-3864 or Trice_J@bellsouth.net

July 30-Aug. 3: The Orange Beach Billfish Classic, Orange Beach. Contact Jimmy Beason at (251) 981-4207; www.orangebeachmarina.com

August

Aug. 2: Emerald Coast Reef Association Tournament, Destin. Call Candy Hansard at (850) 729-7619; www.ECReef.org

Aug. 2: Xtreme Redfish Series, Tampa, Titusville, Panama City. Contact Mike Blocher at (813) 363 5266; www.xtremefishingseries.com

Aug. 2: Redfish Summer Shootout, Pineland. Contact Scott Guttery at (239) 823-7275; www.summershootout.org

Aug. 6-9: Sarasota Slam HBA Billfish Classic, Sarasota. Contact Leslie Weed at (941) 223-0112; www.sarasotabillfish.com

Aug. 7-10: Saltwater Showdown, Pompano Beach. Call Jamie Bunn at (954) 725-4010; www.bluewatermovements.com

Aug. 8-9: Halifax Sport Fishing Inshore Classic, Port Orange. Call Chris Corbett at (386) 566-9538; www.hsfc.com

Aug. 8-9: Daytona Beach Saltwater Classic, Daytona Beach. Call Terry Adkins at (800) 546-4622; www.bluewaterpromo.com

Aug. 9: Xtreme Redfish Series, Crystal River & Sarasota. Contact Mike Blocher at (813) 363 5266; www.xtremefishingseries.com

Aug. 13-15: Little Palm Island Mercury Celebrity Slam, Little Torch Key. Contact Gary Ellis at (305) 664-2002; www.redbone.org

Aug. 15-17: The Islamorada Swordfish Tournament, Islamorada. Contact Capt. Peeples at (305) 282-1006; www.miamiswordfishtournament.com

Aug. 15-18: Old Salt The Loop Tournament, St. Petersburg. Call Tom Verdensky at (727) 867-9388; www.oldsaltfishingclub.com

Aug. 16: Reel Kayaking Inter-Forums Tournament, Miami. See www.reelkayaking.com

Aug. 20-24: The Grand Lagoon National Saltwater Fishing Tournament, Panama City. Call (850) 522-0955 or www.grandlagoonnational.com

Aug. 21-24: Grand Slam/Castaways Summer Broadbill Classic, Jupiter and Lake Worth. www.fishthegrandslam.com

Aug. 22-24: Salty Marine’s Canaveral Mack Attack, Cape Canaveral. Contact Salty Marine at (904) 669-8353; www.saltymarine.com

Aug. 23: Xtreme Redfish Series, Jacksonville, Anclote & Punta Gorda. Contact Mike Blocher at (813) 363 5266; www.xtremefishingseries.com

Aug. 29-30: Florida Catfish Classic, Wewahitchka (freshwater). Contact Don Minchew at (850) 639-3474.

Aug. 29-30: St. Lucie County Explorers Tournament, Fort Pierce. Call (772) 871-5358 or (772) 464-1245.

Aug. 29-30: Stuart Sailfish Club Junior Anglers Tournament, Stuart. Call (772) 286-9373; www.stuartsailfishclub.com

Aug. 29-31: Halifax Sport Fishing Club Labor Day Charity Event, Port Orange. Call Chris Corbett at (386) 566-9538; www.hsfc.com

September

Sept. 4-6: FLW Redfish Series, Fernandina Beach; www.flwoutdoors.com

Sept. 5-7: Mercury Redbone Celebrity SLAM Tournament, Key West. Call Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002; redboneinc@aol.com.

Sept. 11-14: St. Lucia Billfish Tournament, St. Lucia, West Indies. Email: hava-party@hotmail.com; Annie Hamu at (758) 716-8124, (758) 584-3080.

Sept. 11-14: Miami Swordfish Tournament, Miami. Call Richard at (305) 282-1006; www.miamiswordfishtournament.com

Sept. 12-13: Annual Summer Slam, Caloosa Catch and Release Tournament, Fort Myers Beach. Contact Ron Riley at (239) 671-9347; www.caloosacatchandrelease.com

Sept. 12-13: Sebastian Inlet Sportfishing Association Redeye Classic, Sebastian. Call (772) 633-8800; www.tcfcircuit.com

Sept. 12-14: Presidential Caribbean Cup, Marina Portofino, Venezuela. Contact Joan Vernon at joan@sportingtraditions; www.sportingtraditions.com

Sept. 13: Extreme Redfish Series, Tampa, Titusville and Sarasota. Call Mike Blocher at (813) 363-5266.

Sept. 13: FLW Kingfish Series Championship, Orange Beach, AL. www.flwoutdoors.com

Sept. 13-14: Herman Lucerne Memorial Tournament, Key Largo. Call Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com; www.hermanlucerne.com/info.html

Sept. 16-19: Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish tournament, Islamorada. Call Charlotte Ambrogio at (305) 664-2444; csasun@aol.com

Sept. 19-21: Battle of the Badges Family Funfest and Inshore Tournament. See www.BadgeBattle.com

Sept. 20: IFA Redfish Tour, Sarasota. Call (478) 788-8871; www.redfishtour.com

Sept. 20: Extreme Redfish Series, Crystal River. Call Mike Blocher at (813) 363-5266.

Sept. 20: Reel Kayaking Inter-Forum Tournament, Miami, Mathesson Hammock Park. See www.reelkayaking.com

Sept. 25-28: Marathon International Bonefish Tournament, Marathon. Call Lindsay Rabito at (305) 743-7368.

Sept. 26-27: Islamorada Sportfishing Festival, the Keys. Call (305) 852-9337; fishnbully@msn.com

Sept. 26-28: Snookers Grill Challenge, Tarpon Springs. (727) 937-6665; www.snookfoundation.org

Sept. 27: Extreme Redfish Series, Punta Gorda, Jacksonville, Anclote, Panama City. Call Mike Blocher at (813) 363-5266.

 
 


 
Online Casts
Outdoor Offers
 
 
OUR NETWORK: IMOUTDOORS WEBSITES
[Featured Title]
Shallow Water Angler Shallow Water Angler Magazine Online. Covering inshore saltwater fishing from
Texas to New England.

* Go to the Site
* Subscribe to the magazine

[Features From Shallow Water Angler]
>> Which Flat Trout?
>> Where The Reds Meet The Sand
>> Supersize That Soft Bait
*Subscribe to Shallow Water Angler
 
[All Titles]
  Bowhunter Bowhunter  
  DU Great Outdoors Festival Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Festival  
  Florida Sportsman Florida Sportsman  
  Fly Fisherman Fly Fisherman  
  Game and Fish Game and Fish  
  Guns and Ammo Guns and Ammo  
  Gun Dog Gun Dog  
  Handguns Handguns  
  In-Fisherman In-Fisherman  
  North American Whitetail North American Whitetail  
  Petersen's Bowhunting Petersen's Bowhunting  
  Petersen's Hunting Petersen's Hunting  
  Rifle Shooter Rifle Shooter  
  Shallow Water Angler Shallow Water Angler  
  Shooting Times Shooting Times  
  Shotgun News Shotgun News  
  Walleye In-Sider Walleye In-Sider  
  Wildfowl Wildfowl  
 >> PRIVACY POLICY >> CONTACT US>> ADVERTISE>> MEDIA KIT>> JOBS>> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES