>
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere are to stalk the ghost of the flats in this all-release spin and fly event.
Contact: (305) 743-7368
Email: jmhewlett@aol.com October 3 to October 5 - RedSnook Catch & Release Tournament with Roland Martin - Naples
All proceeds benefit the Conservancy of Southwest Florida water quality programs.
Call Tonisha Gaines at 239.403.4200 for early registration.
RedSnook Hotline: 239.403.4218 October 3 to October 5 - Mercury Baybone Celebrity Tournament - Key Largo
This is the second of three catch-and-release tournaments that make up the annual Redbone Trilogy. Anglers are to target permit and bonefish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research.
Contact: (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com October 10 to October 12 - Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge - Key Largo
Anglers are to fish for snook and redfish to benefit the statewide scholarship program.
Contact: (305) 451-2467
Email: keyshomesrus@bellsouth.net October 12 to October 17 - Mercury Outboards Bonefishing World Championship/Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament - Islamorada
Some of the best bonefish anglers are to compete to catch and release the ghost of the flats. Proceeds are to be donated to local charities.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
October 15 to May 15, 2010 - Stone Crab Season in Florida Keys
October 16 to October 17 ~ 2nd Annual Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic ~ IslamoradaThe Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic is a one-day fun tournament for the whole family. Jim Mandich will be hosting this event - a portion of the proceeds will benefit Mariners Hospital.
Contact: 305-667-0399
November 06 to November 08 ~ Mercury Redbone Celebrity Tournament ~ 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 at 305-664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
December 03 to December 06 ~ 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
Email: ditournaments@aol.com
December 11 to December 13 ~ Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic ~ Islamorada
This all-release tournament offers the ever-popular ugly sport coat award in honor of Captain Don.
Contact: Tammie Gurgiolo 305-852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com
January 15 to January 17, 2010 ~ Key Largo Sailfish Challenge
The annual Key Largo Sailfish Challenge pits anglers against sails. The event follows a boat-tournament format.
Contact: 305-852-9337
January 22 to January 24 ~ Hog's Breath King Mackerel Tournament ~ Key West
Anglers are to use fast boats to target the voracious king mackerel, also known as kingfish, for cash prizes.
Contact: 305-296-0364
Email: lee@murraymarine.com
January 27 to January 28 ~ Islamorada's Fishing Club's Sailfish Tournament
Anglers compete for a winner-take-all $25,000 jackpot for catching and releasing sailfish.
Contact: The Islamorada Fishing Club at 305-664-4735
Email: fishing@theislamoradafishingclub.com
February 8 to February 10 ~ Sailfish Open at Hawks Cay ~ Marathon
This will be the second year for the highly acclaimed Sailfish Open at Hawks Cay in beautiful Duck Key, Florida. The three day tournament includes VIP parties and two days of highly competitive fishing, world class entertainment, gourmet food and drinks.
Contact: Laura Emmole at 727-631-0072
April 11 ~ 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 305-395-0546
