September 22, 2015
By Florida Sportsman Newswire
With $150,000 in total payouts and $50,000 for the 1st place winner, the Fall King of the Beach Kingfish Tournament is the richest Kingfish tournament in the world. Old Salt Fishing Foundation will crown and award $50,000 to the “King” – the Captain who weighs the largest Kingfish of the tournament. That's better than just a good day of fishing. $50,000 better!
Proceeds from the 3-day festival & tournament allow Old Salt to fund family & youth fishing programs, provide financial support for select charities and deliver effective advocacy for licensed Florida anglers.
Tournament Details
What: 3-Day family festival and fishing tournament
When: November 5, 6 & 7, 2015
Where: Madeira Beach, Florida (map)
Who: Anglers from Florida & across the SE United States
The Prizes
Guaranteed 1st Place – Overall Kingfish Division: $50,000
1st Place - Single Engine Division: $20,000 Suzuki Re-power
Total tournament payout: $150,000 in cash & prizes
Pay up to 50 places deep across 5 divisions
“The King of the Beach Tournament has offered a competitive angling experience and helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity and programs the past 22 years. The new prize packages will draw even more competitive anglers. More anglers means more money for our charities and programs. It's a win all the way around.” Tom Verdensky, President - Old Salt Fishing Foundation.
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