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| July 2006 |
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| July 28 to July 30 in Islamorada |
Third Annual Dolphin 'Flashover' Fishing Tournament
Anglers are to compete to catch the largest dolphin fish in support of the Professional Firefighters of Monroe County and the Burn Foundation of the International Association of Firefighters.
Contact: (305) 942-7223
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| July 30 to July 31 in Islamorada |
Islamorada Fishing Club RedGhost Stalk
Anglers compete to catch redfish and bonefish, the ghost of the flats. Winners qualify for IGFA/Rolex Championship.
Contact: Jim or Sherri Trice 305-664-3864; Fax 305-664-5240
Email: Trice_J@bellsouth.net
August 2006
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| August 04 to August 05 in Key Largo |
Ladies Dolphin Tournament
Anglers are to catch dolphin fish to benefit youth and adult scholarship programs.
Contact: (305) 394-3736
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| August 11 to August 13 in Islamorada |
Islamorada Swordfish Tournament
Anglers compete to catch swordfish, a fish species that has recovered to healthy populations off the Keys. Modified release tournament benefiting the International Game Fish Association. Fish must be at least 60 inches long to qualify.
Contact: Richard Peebles 305-282-1006; fax 887-7768
Email: Freeways@aol.com
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| August 15 to August 17 in Big Pine |
Mercury Redbone@Large Little Palm Island Grand Slam
Catching the fish of the flats to raise money for cystic fibrosis research.
Contact: Gary Ellis 305-664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com |
September 2006
| September 08 to September 10 in Key West |
Mercury Redbone Celebrity S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters)
The first of the annual fall Redbone Trilogy events that raise money to fight cystic fibrosis. Top anglers and celebrities target tarpon, permit and bonefish with light tackle.
Contact: Gary Ellis 305-664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
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| September 08 to September 09 in Islamorada |
Ghost Hunt Tournament
This bonefishing competition benefits the Don Hawley Foundation, which supports the Keys recreational fishing industry and marine research. Email:
Contact: (305) 852-6200
Email: michelem@dovecreeklodge.com
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| September 19 to September 22 in Islamorada |
29th Annual Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament
Fly anglers pursue Islamorada bonefish, some of the largest and smartest in the world. Kickoff celebration is Sept. 19, followed by three days of fishing. All-release event.
Contact: Walt Hunter 305-852-0710
Email: pilotwh@cs.com
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| September 28 to October 01 in Marathon |
Marathon Invitational Bonefish Tournament
Fishing for the ghost of the flats in an area rich with them. All-release spin or fly event with trophies and evening social events.
Contact: Lindsay Rabito 305-743-7368
Email: jmhewlett@aol.com
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| September 28 to October 01 in Marathon |
Marathon Invitational Bonefish Tournament
Fishing for the ghost of the flats in an area rich with them. All-release spin or fly event with trophies and evening social events.
Contact: Lindsay Rabito 305-743-7368
Email: jmhewlett@aol.com
October 2006
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| October 03 to October 06 in Islamorada |
11th Annual Women’s World Invitational Fly Championship Bonefish Series
Invitational fly tournament for bonefish, open to men and women, that benefits environmental scholarship funds. Kickoff is Oct. 3, fishing Oct. 4-6.
Contact: Sue Moret 305-664-5423
Email: keyfish@mindspring.com
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| October 06 to October 08 in Key Largo |
Mercury Baybone Celebrity Tournament
The second of three tournaments comprising the annual Redbone Trilogy. Targets permit and bonefish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research.
Contact: Gary Ellis 305-664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
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| October 09 to October 13 in Islamorada |
Mercury Outboards Bonefishing World Championship/Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere compete to catch and release the ghost of the flats. Donates to local charities.
Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio 305-664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
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| October 13 to October 15 in Key Largo |
Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge
Anglers fish for snook and redfish to benefit the statewide scholarship program.
Contact: (305) 451-2467; fax 451-2490
Email: keyshomesrus@bellsouth.net
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November 2006
| November 09 in Key West |
Conch Republic Offshore Powerboat Race Association Fishing Tournament
This one-day bottom fishing tournament is a side event of the Key West World Championship powerboat races.
Contact: (305) 294-9556
Email: bill@spottswood.com
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| November 24 to November 25 in Islamorada |
Islamorada Fishing Club Junior Derby
All species count for points in this competition for anglers ages 3 to 19, with the most points awarded for bonefish and permit.
Contact: (305) 664-3864
Email: Trice_J@bellsouth.net
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| November 30 to December 03 in Islamorada |
Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
This competition is the first leg of the triple crown Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship Series.
Contact: (305) 852-2102
Email: ditournaments@aol.com
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| November 30 to December 03 in Islamorada |
Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
This competition is the first leg of the triple crown Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship Series.
Contact: (305) 852-2102
Email: ditournaments@aol.com
December 2006
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| December 01 to December 03 in Islamorada |
Mercury Cheeca Redbone Celebrity Tournament
Celebrities and angelrs catch bonefish and redfish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research in the final event of the annual Redbone Trilogy.
Contact: (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
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| December 04 to December 06 in Key Largo |
Ocean Reef BTU Backbone Classic
This tag-and-release tournament benefits the conservation group Bonefish and Tarpon Unlimited.
Contact: (305) 367-2727
Email: jack.curlett@marinemax.com
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| December 06 to December 07 in 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: (305) 393-0776
Email: fishclub@bellsouth.net
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| December 07 to December 09 in Islamorada |
Seventh Annual Captain Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic
This all-release tournament offers the ever-popular ugly sport coat award in honor of Captain Don.
Contact: (305) 852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com
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| December 14 to December 16 in Islamorada |
42nd Annual Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament
Anglers up through age 16 target the acrobatic sailfish. All anglers are to receive trophies.
Contact: (305) 852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com |
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