2018 Julian Robertson with Captain Rob Fordyce. Minutes. It has been referred to as the "World Series" of tarpon fishing and consists of 5 days of honorable competition. Earnings combined sponsor . Telephone: 941.964.0568
His death on September 27, 1993 prompted many to take action to remember his legacy. Trophies start at 150 pounds and go right up to 200 Plus. @ Joyland . Teams of Anglers and Guides compete for various trophy and sponsor-donated items. The 12th Annual Ladies Howl at the Moon. 708 Fishermans Wharf, Ft Myers Beach, FL 33931. Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament The Annual Outback Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament is a three day battle of up to 25 anglers against tarpon. Fish-Off: Sat., June 17 June 7 to June 11 in Islamorada 2021 Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Tournament Using fly tackle with a 12 pound or 16 pound tippet, a maximum of 25 of the world's top fly rod fishermen test their skill and mettle in this grueling 5 day challenge. Please see the Rules and your invitation for more details. To celebrate the historical moment and Southwest Floridas history of fishing, the Ding Darling Wildlife Society & Doc Fords began the Ding Darling & Doc Fords Tarpon Tournament. They are one of one of the rare teams to catch the 5 weight fish limit by day 4, allowing the last day of fishing to consist of chasing release fish that are at least 4 feet long, instead of chasing the biggest fish that would count as weight fish. Aside from two afternoons of dodging. Tarpon are world-class game fish and are easy to access directly off Sarasotas beautiful beaches. First Runner Up Angler, Mike Criscola from Fair Haven, NJ, and Guide, Capt. Anglers receive 1,000 points for each fish measuring four feet or more caught and released, in accordance . Luis Cortes. Angler Dave Preston and Capt. The first-place prize of $25,425 went to Team Tarpon Time, including captain Tanner Miller and team members Stephanie Miller, Eric Davis, and Ryan Clase. It's time to fish! For additional information, including current results and sponsors, please visit the website at www.GoldCupTT.com. It is a wonderful opportunity for a fly angler to fish for tarpon uninterrupted for five days, to meet new and old friends and to support the Guides Trust Foundation. The Tarpon Fly Fishing Invitational is a two day invitational tournament sponsored by various companies such as Power-Pole, Costa Del Mar and more, for the benefit of Captains for Clean Water. Barbie Signature Dia De Los Muertos Day Of The Dead Doll GXL27 2021 Fema. 3 (Pink Pony Courtyard) P.O. Were coming up on the 10 year anniversary, and to date theres been over $730,000 raised for Ding Darling and their conservation efforts in our community. In the end, Chad Huff and Scott Christian were in fourth with a 79-pounder and their release fish, and third was ALonzo Sotillo and Baker Bishop. P.O. Week 4: Sun., May 27 - Sat., June 4 As always, we look forward to your participation again this following year. Luis Cortes6850 Points, Press Release:Angler Dave Preston and Guide Luis Cortes win 59th annual Gold Cup Invitational Fly Fishing Tarpon Tournament, 59th Annual Gold Cup Invitational Fly Fishing Tarpon Tournament. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 10 am to 3 pm, 2018 Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce. Please get in touch with us if you would like to talk to a sponsorship representative. Photo by Dylan Schmitz Tournament Seasonand The Gold Cup. Angler Dave Preston and Capt. The 60th Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament will take place June 19-23, 2023. All of that money went to to support conservation efforts at the J.N. Box 809, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 | 239-472-1587, Congratulations to Tanner, who now wears the coveted pink tarpon jacket,, Its kind of like the green Masters tournament jacket in golf. Showing all 4 results. PHOTO PROVIDED When the 2020 tournament was postponed until this year, the purse essentially doubled as teams received the opportunity for a guaranteed coveted spot on this years roster by allowing their 2020 entry fee to roll over to 2021. 2019 Thane Morgan with Captain Dustin Huff. The Largest Tarpon Award was earned by Angler Ned Johnson from Charleston, SC and his Guide, Capt. Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) is concerned about the newly established SFC Tarpon Championship Series (TCS), which has announced nationally televised tournaments in Islamorada (March 28-30), Charlotte Harbor (April 4-6), and Sarasota (April 20-22). For a Entry Fee of just $150, anglers not only compete for an overall winner tile, but also, weekly, junior, ladies, fly, most releases, and His & Her Divisions winner. The Ding Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge organizes the tourney with Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille as the title sponsor. 2021 #17 CLASSIC. Email Lily Taylor at info@bocagrandechamber.com with any questions. See official results page here. The tournament is an, Request an Invitation for the 2023 Tournament (2022 Closed). The 2021 'Ding' Darling Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament was a great success! The Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo is the oldest fishing tournament in the U.S. Whats also important to note, is that this is strictly a catch and release tournament, and the fish stays in the water 100% of the time. If you are a seasoned tarpon angler or a novice trying to become one, e-mail us for more information. Your participation in the tournament directly supports the programs of the Sea Base, serving more than 15,000 young men and women each year. Also, if you would like to be a sponsor for next year, please contact us and we would love to provide you more information! There will be a number of guaranteed slots for sponsors of certain levels. Luis and I consider it a great honor just to be in the room, trying to follow in the footsteps of giants. The tournament is limited to 25 anglers. First Runner Up Angler, Mike Criscola from Fair Haven, NJ, and Guide, Capt. Days. Tournament is underway! Three" tarpon fly tournaments, had relatively consistent daily fishing compared to some previous. All rights reserved. Tournament launch from of Fort De Soto Park boat ramp: Check-in begins at 6 AM, Shotgun start at 7 AM. All proceeds are directed to the Guides Trust Foundation, which helps local fishing captains during times of need. Event Flyer. Videos from the "Professional Tarpon Tournament Series". Only 1 angler per team needs to register. Still, the celebration continues with the Epiphany Lecture Series 7 p.m. Friday at St. Nicholas cathedral, the Epiphany Golf Tournament on Saturday at Innisbrook, and the Epiphany Ball 6:30 p.m . Additionally, there will be a one week Bait Shootout competition in which guides and amateur anglers compete against each other. Thanks to the contributions from our friends at Hooters, the tournament got off to a fast start which helped propel the tournament into one of the more popular tournaments in the area. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is the location of the first recorded tarpon caught on rod and reel. The Gold Cup was originally a spin, plug and fly format and was started with the help of baseball hall of famer Ted Williams. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The ninth annual Ding Darling & Doc Fords Tarpon Tournament on May 14 netted $180,000 from event sponsorships and donations. Get in touch: 239-292-0566, Tax I.D. The largest fish was also won by Bear and Bart, with their large fish from day 3. Jun 26, 2021; Sullivan's Island resident Baker Bishop (left) and guide Alonzo Sotillo finished third in the Hawley Invitational tarpon fly fishing tournament. Guests may be added for an additional $125 per person per night. The Gold Cup Tournament is an all-release, fly fishing only tournament. To do that, the Tournament partners with a selected non-profit organization annually and donates a portion of the proceeds to that charitable organization. The historic GCTT trophy is showcased locally at The Florida Keys Outfitters. CATEGORIES: Inshore Guided Division: Heaviest Spotted Seatrout (Spec) State laws apply . We couldnt be more excited about this years tournament. The tournament will be held in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. 2021 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament. Described as one of the most exciting fish to catch, tarpon are known for spectacular leaps and determined fights as a matter of fact, more battles seem to be won by the tarpon rather than the angler, making the reward of catching one momentous! By then also paying the 2021 fee, they fed into the largest payout in the history of the tournament. 23, 1995 | Updated Oct. 4, 2005. Mark your calendars for the next Fish For Holly Sailfish Tournament, Jan. 6th 2024! Craig Brewer with a fish weighing approximately 139 pounds. Things like book signings, retail sales, and location specific events. Tarpon fishing is also very good for the resident fish up in the bay and offers a lot of opportunities in many directions. The Project Tarpon Texas Tournament Series has continued the legacy of Texas tarpon tournaments for fifteen years. 2022 Rodeo Dates- July 28, 29, and 30 Welcome to the INTERNATIONAL GRAND ISLE TARPON RODEO Since 1928! The tarpon, also known as the Silver King is the top sportfish in the area. Tarpon Tournament. . Angler Dave Preston and Capt. Starting every Spring and leading into mid-Summer, every saltwater fly angler's tarpon bug seems to flare up to uncontrollable levels. Team Evinrude/Andros takes the lead and holdsfast with a 171 lb tarpon on the scales earning them a 1st place victory in week # 4's PTTS. Our staff is standing by to help you book your stay and answer any questions you may have about your relaxing Old Florida getaway. Were excited to be part of this tournament, and with the conservation issues and water quality issues being in the forefront of todays policies, we believe its incredibly important to not only provide a fun tournament day of fishing, but to help raise money for those conservation efforts. Dave Prestons never failing positive attitude and passion for conservation has been evident over the 10 years that he has fished the tournament. The Largest Tarpon Award was earned by angler Sebastian Varney, of New York, N.Y., and his Guide, Jeremy Fisher. Teams of Anglers and Guides compete for various trophy and sponsor-donated items. The Silver King Awards ceremony took place at the Fort Myers Beach restaurant. Max of 60 teams. See www.rotarytarpon.com for details. This is a fun tournament in the beautiful Florida Keys, fishing with fellow tarpon addicts for one of the truly great game fish. 2023 Dates: The J.N. REMEMBERING THE TAMPA TARPON TOURNAMENT. The 2022 Herman Lucerne Memorial is a two-day tournament on September 16-18th, 2022 with a unique seven-species format to benefit the angler experience of Everglades National Park. $150/additional angler. The second and third amateur tournaments will be week-long tournaments during the fall. We would like to congratulate the following teams: The Fingers OBannon Memorial Fishing Tournament is a prestigious invite only tournament dedicated to the life and memory of the late Floyd Fingers OBannon. will disqualify the angler for the entire tournament. June 10, 2021 @ 8:00 am - June 12, 2021 @ 5:00 pm. for the 35th Annual Faro Blanco Tarpon Tournament from May 15 - May 20, 2022 in Marathon FL. With the winning fish caught in the last hour of the tournament on Friday afternoon, Preston credits not only his Hardy rod with the win, but also the support from the Hardy team, which was present throughout the event. Jun 15th-Lake Tarpon-Tuesday Night Tournaments . storms, the Tournament lucked out and had a great week after some major tropical winds. Ian Slater, earned Second Runner-Up with 3226 points. 59-2240895. . Anglers photo-recorded 15 tarpon catches this year. We are excited about giving all our local fly fishing enthusiasts a venue to share their thoughts, skills and passion for this wonderful sport. 2021 March Merkin Grand Champs. Earnings combined sponsor contributions from 2020 with this years for a record-breaking contribution to benefit conservation at the J.N. Robert McCue) in the . It takes place on the last weekend of July. October 18, 2021. Copyright SANIBEL-CAPTIVA - Island Reporter, Islander and Current | https://www.captivasanibel.com | 2340 Periwinkle Way P.O. Register now to save your spot in our annual World's Richest Tarpon Tournament! Crescent Oaks Country Club in Tarpon Springs, Florida is a great spot for golf events, charity tournaments or team building corporate outings in the Pinellas County area. The Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Fly Tournament was organized by Dick Pope, Jr. in 1975 to honor the great Don Hawley whom passed away in 1974. Originally called the Tarpon Tomorrow Texas Tournament Series, Project Tarpon has carried the Texas Tournament Series banner for nearly a decade. Ian Slater, earned Second Runner-Up with 3226 points. Box 704, Boca Grande, Florida 33921
There will be a separate guide tournament to correspond with the second amateur tournament. We are looking forward to this event and hope to be seeing you there. As you know, we have a fantastic group of anglers and many more watching online and throughout the community. Week 2: Sun., May 13 - Sat., May 19 With 100% of the entry fees going back into prizes for the participating anglers, the only way the charity (DDWS) raises support for conservation is through its sponsorships and other donations. While 2011 PTTS Team Of The Year, Team Miller's Ale House secures a 2nd place win with 153 lbs. YOUR #1 SOURCE FOR BASS TOURNAMENTS IN FLORIDA. Centrally located on the island - and just a few steps away from one of South Carolina's beautiful beaches - the Racquet Club has eight Fast-Dry clay courts and six permanent pickleball courts. Ok, perhaps we have overstated things, but well bet youre interested in at least one of our three annual events. The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce hosts world-famous Tarpon Tournaments every year. Online Registration will begin shortly and SPONSORSHIPS are available. In the sixties this was big, really BIG! To come out on top in 2021 was the experience of a lifetime, and to be able to repeat and carry this feeling on for the next 365 days is everything we could dream of and then some. The Tournament shall be governed by the Tarpon Fly Fishing Tournament Committee (TFFTC): Comprised of Doug Hatten, John Abitante, Adam Fernandez and Ozzie Lessinger. This year was especially exciting as fishing far exceeded previous years numbers as well as provided some real suspense each day. In fact, the first documented tarpon to be caught on rod and reel was caught in Tarpon Bay on Sanibel Island in 1885. The team caught and released a total of four fish. Week 5: Sun., June 5 - Sun., June 11 Dec. 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022: Key West Fishing Tournament. Additionally, there will be a one week Bait Shootout competition in which guides and amateur anglers compete against each other. All participants share one common interest a passion for tarpon fishing. WORLD GREATEST KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT: SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022 3:00-6:00 PM. P.O. Tarpon Tournament. Because all boat registration fees go into the awards purse, sponsorship partners are extremely important to this tournament, DDWS Executive Director Birgie Miller said.