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January 21 - 23, 2010
Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament In this all-release
tournament, anglers fish for the mighty sailfish in waters surrounding the region known as the Sportfishing Capital of the
World. The tournament is an official event of the World Billfish Series, Southeast Division. Contact Liz Hill 305.451.5094
or Email: presidentialsailfishtournament@cheeca.com
January 22 - 24, 2010
Key West Harbour King Mackerel Tournament Anglers use fast boats
to target the voracious king mackerel, also known as kingfish, for cash prizes. Contact Lee Murray 305.296.0364 or
Email: lee@murraymarine.com
January 23, 2010
Saltwater Sportsman 2010 Seminar Series
Learn from top Saltwater
Sportsman editors and teams of leading regional experts, such as: Swordfish during the day; Top secrets for running and gunning
for more and bigger dolphin; How to fish the humps; Cobia tactics; No-nonsense blackfin tuna tactics; Targeting big blackfin
tuna; Dialing in on wahoo; Top Florida Keys offshore trolling spreads and LOTS more! Six hours of fishing instruction, door
prizes and a chance to win a Mako 18 LTS skiff. Located at Coral Shores Performing Arts Center, 89901 Overseas Highway, Tavernier.
Contact 800.448.7360
January 25 & 26, 2010
Captain Al Flutie Over the Hill Sailfish Tournament
Anglers ages 50 and over are challenged to catch and release the most sailfish. Contact Bill Kelly
at 305.394.5333.
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
January 27 & 28, 2010
Islamorada Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament
The historic fishing
club offers a $30,000 winner-take-all cash prize in this sailfish challenge. The tournament is limited to 30 boats. Contact
Dianne Harbaugh 305.852.2102 or 305.664.4725 Email: fishing@theislamoradafishinglclub.com
January 29 & 30, 2010
Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association Swamp Guides Ball This
all-release event offers fishing for bonefish, redfish and snook in the shallows of the Florida Keys and the saltwater fringes
of the Everglades. Contact Rusty or Terry Albury 305.664.5142 or Email: talbury@aol.com
February 4 - 6, 2010
Billfish Bowl
An all-release
sailfish tournament hosted by NFL legends Jimmy Johnson and Mike Ditka to raise money for the nonprofit group Gridiron Greats.
The event will take place at the Big Chill Bar and Restaurant in Key Largo.
Contact Tammie Gurgiolo 866.203.2720
February 12 - 14, 2010
Islamorada Women’s Sailfish
Tournament This light-tackle challenge has female anglers facing off against the famous tail-dancers for trophies
and prizes. Contact Tammie Gurgiolo 305.852.9337 or Email: fishnbully@msn.com
February 13, 2010
Billfishing for Boobies Tournament
In conjunction with the Islamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament, this is a one-day, men-only tournament that
fishes for a breast cancer cure. Contact Tammie Gurgiolo 305.852.9337 or Email: fishnbully@msn.com
February 16 - 17, 2010
Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament This popular Keys tournament typically
draws more than 200 anglers. Contact Sharon Mahoney Ellenwood 305.664.2012 or Email: sharellen@netzero.net
February 19 - 21, 2010
Big Pine & Lower Keys Rotary
Club Kingfish Tournament
Over $20,000 in CASH prizes, and $15,000 prize for largest kingfish over 55 pounds
awaits the winner of this first annual tournament.
Contact Tammy at 305.395.3700
February 19 - 21, 2010
Florida Keys Fly Fishing School
Learn
fly fishing in saltwater with world class instruction in a fun and no-pressure environment. Two-day schools present a unique
opportunity for beginners and experienced anglers, as well as couples. Call 305.664.5423 or Email: info@floridakeysoutfitters.com
February 26 & 27, 2010
Backcountry Fly Championship
This new fly-fishing competition is to target snook and redfish in a region of the Keys that is famous for
them. Contact Charlotte Ambrogio 305.664.2444 or Email: csasun@aol.com
March 5 & 6, 2010Backbone Lures “Fish ‘Til
You Lose It”
Anglers compete to catch the finned denizens of the flats and backcountry, fishing with
one lure or one fly until they lose it. Contact Paul Tejera. Email: captbackbone@gmail.com
March 5 - 7, 2010Captain Leon Shell Memorial Billfish
Tournament
Anglers pursue sailfish in honor of the late lure maker who made the Middle Florida Keys his home.
The tournament benefits Hospice of the Florida Keys. Contact Terry Fisher 305.289.1310 or Email: kcbmarina@bellsouth.net
March 11 - 14, 2010
Florida Keys Survivor
In this backcountry elimination draw tournament, the winner is the sole survivor.
Contact Sharon Mahoney Ellenwood at
305.393.6174
March 12 & 13, 2010
Marathon Inshore Flats Tournament
- Permit Series
This "flats series" tournament consists of three parts during the best times of year to fish
each species: permit (March 12-13), tarpon (May 28-29) and bonefish (Oct. 8-9). Each part pays out $3k for the two-angler
team with the most combined points, second and third place. In addition to cash prizes the tournament raises money for local
scholarships. Limited entry of 35 boats, first come first served. Contact 305.289.0199 or Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
March 12 - 14, 2010
Key West Fishing Tournament Kick-Off Targeting multiple species,
this annual challenge starts a season-long tournament that awards certificates for outstanding catches and prizes in a host
of categories. Contact Doris Harris at 305.295.6601 or Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com
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March 13 - November 30, 2010Key West Fishing Tournament,
Inc This popular 8.5-month-long competition targets more than 40 species of fish. Contact Doris Harris at
305.295.6601 or 800.970.9056 or Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com
March 26 -28, 2010Florida Keys Fly Fishing School
Learn
fly fishing in saltwater with world class instruction in a fun and no-pressure environment. Two-day schools present a unique
opportunity for beginners and experienced anglers, as well as couples. Call or visit Web site for details. Contact 305.664.5423
or Email: info@floridakeysoutfitters.com
April 7 - 9, 2010Islamorada All-Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament
Anglers compete to catch the gray ghost of the flats in the legendary shallows surrounding Islamorada. This
all-release tournament features trophies and prizes. Contact Charlotte Ambrogio at 305.664.2444 or Email: csasun@aol.com
April 11, 2010
7 Mile Marina Marathon Sharkathon
Take
a bite out of Marathon as anglers match skills in catching multiple shark species during this one-day, man-versus-shark release
tournament.
Contact Dan Rudacille at 305.395.0546
April 13 - 17, 2010
World Sailfish Championship
With a guaranteed top prize of $100,000, the prestigious sailfish challenge draws top teams and benefits the
Don Shula Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, Camp Boggy Creek for youngsters with chronic and life-threatening illnesses,
and other national and local charities. Contact Mike Weinhofer at 305.395.3474 or 727.631.0072 or Email: lemmole@worldsailfish.com
April 15 & 16, 2010Marathon Inshore Tournament -
Bridge Tarpon Series
A series tournament targeting a traditional style of Keys tarpon fishing. Anglers can
fish Bahia Honda bridge, 7-Mile Bridge, or Long Key Bridge. Fish three tides (April 15-16, May 13-14, June 3-4), and anglers
with the most releases wins cash prizes. Tournament also raises money for local scholarships. A 35-boat max tournament with
a max of six anglers per boat. Contact 305.289.0199 or Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
April 16 - 18, 2010Redbone @ Large Hawks Cay Sunrise/Sunset
Tarpon Celebrity Tournament The event is one of approximately 30 Redbone celebrity tournaments that are held
each year, with all proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Contact Gary Ellis at 305.664.2002 or Email:
redboneinc@aol.com
April 29 - May 1, 2010
4th Annual Marathon
Offshore Bull and Cow Dolphin Tournament
Anglers vie for over $25,000 in prizes in this boat team event, with
seven different divisions. Calcutta Baits Pre-fish Tournament Thursday, April 29; Bull and Cow Tournament, Friday and Saturday
April 30 - May 1.
Contact 305.289.0199
April 30 - May 2, 2010
Florida Keys Fly Fishing School Learn fly fishing in saltwater
with world class instruction in a fun and no-pressure environment. Two-day schools present a unique opportunity for beginners
and experienced anglers, as well as couples. Call or visit Web site for details. Contact 305.664.5423 or Email: info@floridakeysoutfitters.com
May 2 - 5, 2010Tarponian Tournament
Anglers
target tarpon and vie for prizes in this high-energy event. Contact David Breznicky at 215.542.1492 or Email: dbreznicky@breznickyassociates.com
May 6 - 8, 2010
Marathon International Tarpon Tournament
This all-release event
is one of the longest-running tournaments targeting the mighty silver king. Contact Donna Vankirk at 305.289.2248
or Email: marathonbait@gmail.com
May 7 & 8, 2010
Mother’s Day Dolphin
Tournament Dolphin fish are the target in this angling challenge to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Contact
Michael Kiraly at 305.676.3019 or Email: MKiraly@my100bank.com
May 15 & 16, 2010
Coconuts Dolphin Tournament
One of the largest-drawing tournaments in South Florida, this challenge named for a Key Largo restaurant pits anglers
against dolphin fish. Contact Charles Mountain at 561.741.1124 or Email: mountain1111@aol.com
May 15 - 20, 2010
Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon Tournament Anglers tangle with
silver kings in an event named for a famous Marathon resort. The tournament is a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House charities’
summer camp program. Contact Robert Traa 609.645.1840, ext. 115 or Email: Bobtraa@mindspring.com
May 17 - 19, 2010
Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament This prestigious fly tournament for
large tarpon benefits college scholarships for Keys students. Contact Charlotte Ambrogio at 305.664.2444 or
Email: csasun@aol.com
May 22 & 23, 2010
34th Annual Ladies Tarpon Tournament Women compete in this all-release
tournament to catch tarpon in one of the longest-running tournaments in the Keys. Contact Donna Vankirk at 305.289.2248
or Email: marathonbait@gmail.com
May 28 & 29, 2010Marathon Inshore Flats Tournament
- Tarpon Series This "flats series" tournament consists of three parts during the best times of year to fish
each species: permit (March 12-13), tarpon (May 28-29) and bonefish (Oct. 8-9). Each part pays out $3k for the two-angler
team with the most combined points, second and third place. In addition to cash prizes the tournament raises money for local
scholarships. Limited entry of 35 boats, first come first served. Contact 305.289.0199 or Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
May 29, 2010
Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational
Experienced offshore captains are to lead the chase for the colorful and acrobatic dolphin fish and a $15,000 first prize.
Contact John Stuempfig 305.304.7674 or Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com
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