Fishing
Tournaments
MARCH 13 TO NOVEMBER 30 KEY WEST
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NOVEMBER 05 TO NOVEMBER 07 ISLAMORADA
Celebrities and
other anglers catch bonefish and redfish to raise money for cystic
fibrosis research in the final event of the annual Redbone
Trilogy.
Contact: Gary
Ellis (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
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NOVEMBER 12 TO NOVEMBER 14 IN ISLAMORADA
Female anglers
polish their skills and fish in an event sponsored by the fishing
education and advocacy group Ladies, Let's Go Fishing! Featuring
legendary Captain Skip Bradeen speaking about offshore and bottom
fishing. Early registration $115 by October 29.
Contact: Betty
Bauman 954-475-9068
Email: billfishbetty@hotmail.com
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NOVEMBER 12 TO NOVEMBER 14 ISLAMORADA
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
Email: info@floridakeysoutfitters.com
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NOVEMBER 26 TO NOVEMBER 27 ISLAMORADA
All species count
for points in this competition for young anglers, with the most
points awarded for bonefish and permit. Among many prizes, grand
champion anglers are to be named in three age divisions — super
small fry (up to age 6), small fry (ages 7-10) and junior (ages
11-16). Separate grand champions are to be named in guided and
unguided divisions within each age group. Entrants are allowed to
fish from a boat or from land, so kids can fish from any of the
Keys’ popular fishing bridges or shorelines. Entry fee $50.
Contact: 305-664-4735
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DECEMBER 2 To DECEMBER 5
ISLAMORADA
Islamorada Sailfish
Tournament
This competition is the first leg of the
triple-crown Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship Series. The
tournament is one of the oldest in the Florida Keys. Contact Dianne
Harbaugh at (305) 852-2102,
e-mail ditournaments@aol.com,
visit
www.islamoradasailfishtournament.com or
write to P.O. Box 462, Islamorada, FL 33036. |
DECEMBER 8 To DECEMBER 9 ISLAMORADA
Islamorada Fishing Club
Captain's Cup Sailfish Tournament.
Anglers compete
for a winner-take-all $25,000 jackpot for catching and releasing
sailfish. Contact Dianne Harbaugh at (305) 852-2102,
e-mail fishing@theislamoradafishingclub,
visit www.islamoradasailfishtournament.com or
write to P.O. Box 22, Islamorada FL 33036. |
DECMEBER 10 To DECEMBER 12 ISLAMORADA
Captain Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic
This all-release tournament offers anglers a chance to pursue
sailfish in Captain Don's memory. Contact Tammie Gurgiolo at (305)
852-9337,
e-mail
fishnbully@msn.com or
write to P.O. Box 432, Islamorada FL 33036. |
DECEMBER 17 To
December 19 ISLAMORADA
Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament
Now in its 45th
year, the event allows anglers through age 16 to target sailfish.
All anglers are to receive trophies. Contact Tammie Gurgiolo at
(305) 852-9337, e-mail fishnbully@msn.com or
write to 124 Tavern Drive, Tavernier FL 33070. |
Seven Day
Forecast for the Florida Keys
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