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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.
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 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;
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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.
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