Tournament Calendar Florida

April through June 2013

April 4-6: Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament, Miami Beach Marina, Miami Beach. 2013 is the tournament’s 31st year. Proceeds benefit marine conservation, education and promote preservation awareness. For info visit www.miamibillfish.com or call (305) 598-2525.

April 4-7: Wine Cellar Fishing and Golf Tournament, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. Contact Desmond at (649) 946-4536; desmond@winecellar.tc

Apr. 5: Hogs Breath Cobia Tournament, Destin. Contact Hogs Breath Saloon at (850) 837-5100.

Apr. 5-7: Key West Fishing Tournament Kick-off. Contact Rob Harris @ (305) 295-6601; director@keywestfishingtournament.com; www.keywestfishingtournament.com. Tournament runs Apr. 6-Nov. 30.

Apr. 10-14: World Sailfish Championship, Key West. www.worldfishingtour.com

Apr. 11-13: Halifax Sport Fishing Club Offshore Challenge, Port Orange. For more info, contact Randy Beardsley, director (386) 804-0352; rscbeards@yahoo.com; www.hsfc.com

Apr. 12-13: Sarasota Sertoma/SKA King Mackerel Tournament, Sarasota. Call the SKA at (904) 819-0360; www.fishska.com

April 12-14: Greater Palm Beach Offshore 440, Palm Beach. www.fishska.com

Apr. 13: Southern Tournament Backwater Classic, Naples. Call (239) 825-8311; www.backwaterseries.com

Apr. 13: Bossman Boats Redfish Tournament Series, New Smyrna Beach. See www.bossmanboats.com or call Melissa (888) 458-8864.

Apr. 13: Forgotten Coast Kayak Charity Tournament, Medart, FL. Call Jeff at (850) 210-9296; jsuber@fcka.net

Apr. 13: Mel Tillis and Friends Tournament, Homosassa Springs, Riverside Resort. All proceeds go to the Shriners Childrens Hospital. Contact Gary Mitchell, Tourn. Director (352) 362-6691; garym@sandsales.net; www.fishingwithmel.com.

Apr. 19-20: Gator’s Suncoast Classic, Treasure Island. See www.fishska.com

April 19-20 : Capt. Bob Lewis Billfish Challenge, Hard Rock Cafe Miami. Proceeds benefit a variety of charities. Contact Tracey Preston, Tournament Director, (786) 395-0395; Tracey@Billfishchallenge.com; Billfishchallenge.com

Apr. 20: Clearwater Rotary Club’s Annual Kingfish Tournament, Clearwater. www.clearwaterrotary.org.

Apr. 20: Kiwanis Offshore Challenge, Riviera Beach. Benefits Kiwanis Club of West Palm Beach and Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. Contact Bo Paty (561) 713-3074; mpaty@bellsouth.net; www.pboffshorechallenge.com

Apr. 20: CCA Sarasota Photo All-Release Challenge, Sarasota. Tournament HQ at the Potter Building. Benefits CCA’s conservation efforts. Contact Brian Gorski (941) 720-4446 or Capt. Bruce Burkhart at (941) 922-3675.

Apr. 21: Half-Hitch Tackle Cobia Tournament, Panama City Beach. Dan VanTreese, (850) 234-2621; www.halfhitch.com

April 22-23: Mako Owners Mana-Sota Family Funament, Crystal River. Visit www.manasotamako.com

Apr. 23-27: Hatteras Bertram Shootout, Abaco Beach Resort, The Bahamas. www.fishtheshootout.com

Apr. 24-28: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Guana Cay. For more info, see www.bahamasbillfish.com.

Apr. 25-27: Old Salt Fishing Club King of the Beach Tournament, Madeira Beach. Over $70,000 in cash and prizes awarded. Call (727) 497-1060; www.oldsaltfishing.org

Apr. 26-27: Liberty County Senior Citizens Catfish Tournament, Bristol. Contact Rudy Sumner (850) 566-0812; www.floridacatfishclassic.com

Apr. 26-27: Mad Dog Mandich 6th Annual Fishing Classic, Miami Beach. Contact leah@maddogclassic.com; www.maddogclassic.com.

Apr. 26-28: Sunrise/Sunset Celebrity Tarpon Tourney, Islamorada. Call Gary or Sue Ellis at (305) 664-2002; www.redbone.org.

Apr. 27: Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club Nature Coast Challenge Kayak Fishing Tournament, Yankeetown. For more info call (352) 505-7936 or see www.naturecoastchallenge.com; Inglis.ytownlions@gmail.com

Apr. 27: Boynton Beach Firefighters Benevolent Association “Fishin & Firehouse Chili Grand Slam,” Boynton Beach. Call Jim (561) 252-0769; www.boyntonbeachfirefighters.com

Apr. 27: Hogan Law Firm Charity Tournament, Bayport. Benefits the Hernando-Pasco Hospice, a not-for-profit that provides care, comfort and support to individuals affected by life-limiting illness. Contact The Hogan Law Firm at www.hoganlawfirm.com; (352) 799-8423.

Apr. 27: Lee County Electric Cooperative United Way Fishing Tournament, D&D Matlacha Bait and Tackle. See www.uw.Icec.net/fish.html or contact Ed Pilkington (239) 656-2381; Dana Nicloy (239) 656-2122; fish@lcec.net

Apr. 28: Hook and Ladder Tournament, Carrabelle Boat Club, Carabelle. A fundraiser for local charities sponsored by the Tallahassee Fire Department. Contact Mar (850) 528-2417; tallahasseefirefighters.com

Apr. 28: NEFAR Charity Bass Fishing Tournament, Palatka City Dock. Charity event for Haven Hospice. See www.NEFARBass.org or contact Nancie at (386) 325-2965 or Glenn at (904) 394-9132.

Apr. 28: Fishing for Kids Saltwater Trout Tournament, Sea Hag Marina, Steinhatchee. Net proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Shands Hospital. See www.ShandsGiving.org or call (800) 284-6472.

Ongoing-Apr. 30: Outcast Cobia Classic, Pensacola. Contact Tommy Holmes at (850) 457-1450.

Ongoing-Nov. 30: Key West Fishing Tournament, Key West. www.keywestfishingtournament.com; director@keywestfishingtournament.com.

Ongoing-April 30: Destin Cobia Tournament, Destin. Call HarborWalk Marina; www.destincobiatournament.com

May 2012 for Reference
*2013 date

*May 3-4, Lee Building Industry Association’s 6th Annual Bricks & Sticks Inshore Benefit, Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral. Visit www.bia.net for more info or call 239-936-5525.

*May 3-4: Ding Darling & Doc Ford Tarpon Tournament, Sanibel Island. In support of Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. For info call Birgie Vertesch (239) 292-0566; director@dingdarlingsociety.org.

May 3-5: The Grove Slam, Coconut Grove. For more info, see www.groveslam.com; contact Tony@oceanpromotions.com; or call (305) 461 2700

May 3-6: Bull & Cow Dolphin Tournament, Marathon. Call Nancy at (305) 289-0199, ex. 104; www.marathonoffshoretournament.com.

May 4: Pasco-Hernando Community College Catch and Release Tournament, New Port Richey. Call (727) 816-3410; www.phcc.edu/gofish

May 4-5: Lee Building Industry Association’s Annual Bricks & Sticks Inshore Benefit, Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral. Visit www.bia.net or call (239) 936-5525.

May 4-6: Annual Casting for a Cause Tournament, Florida City. Call (305) 230-0264; www.castingforacause.com

May 4-6: 13th Annual CCBA Tournament, Crystal River. Contact Donna at (352) 746-9028; www.citrusbuilders.com.

May 4-6: Gene Doyle Backcountry Release Fishing Tournament, Naples. Call (239) 261-4313; www.genedoyle.org.

May 5: Optimist Club Saltwater Tournament, Steinhatchee, Keaton Beach & Econfina. Call (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com

May 5: Halifax Sport Fishing Club Special Needs Tournament, Port Orange. For more info, contact Randy Beardsley, director (386) 804-0352; rscbeards@yahoo.com; www.hsfc.com

May 6-11: Faro-Blanco Invitational Tarpon, Marathon. See faroblancotarpon.com

May 8-11: Gibraltar Bank Keymorada Invitational, Hawks Cay. Call Mitchell Widom at (305) 375-6127; mwidom@bilzin.com.

May 8-12: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas. See www.bahamasbillfish.com.

*May 9-12: Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout, Pompano Beach. Call Jamie Bunn at (954) 725-4010; www.saltwatershootout.com.
*May 10-11: 2013 7th Annual Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys. www.mothersdaydolphintournament.com. Marathon, Florida Keys. Contact Christine Todd Young. 305-743-9828.

*May 11: Bossman Boats Redfish Tournament Series, New Smyrna Beach. See www.bossmanboats.com or call Melissa (888) 458-8864.
May 11-12: Florida Sportsman Southeast Bash & Tournament, Stuart. Call Jim Serra 772 285 3320 Click Here for Details

May 11-12: Stuart Sailfish Club’s Ladies’ Tournament, Stuart. Call Char Griggs at (772) 286-9373; sailfish@stuartsailfishclub.com.

May 11-12: Battle of the Yacht Clubs Offshore Tournament, Halifax River Yacht Club. The only requirement for entry is that one member of either club must be on each vessel. Contact Mike McQuarrie (386) 843-3266; MikeMcQuarrie@aol.com; or visit www.battleoftheyachtclubs.com

May 11-12: Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic. Call Mike Kogan at (904) 382-5007; www.jaxkayakfishing.com.

May 11-12: St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Fishing Frenzy, Fort Pierce. Out of St. Lucie and Fort Pierce Inlets. Contact Terissa at (772) 340 1333 ext. 316

May 12: Big Bend Redfish Club Tournament, Steinhatchee. For info call Sea Hag Marina at (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com

May 12-17: Sarasota Tarpon Tournament, Sarasota. With weekly winners competing June 23 for a one day fish-off. DNA samples collected. All to benefit Suncoast Charities for Children. For info contact Mason Tush (941) 356-8470 or Jeffri Durrance (941) 915-2933.

May 12: Mother of All Fishing Tournaments, Sebastian. Catch and Release for Trout, Redfish and Snook. Email gfwcfish@hotmail.com; www.gfwcsebastainjrs.org

May 13 & 20: Competition Tackle 2-Day Dolphin Dash, Fort Lauderdale. For more info call Barbara Ferguson at Competition Tackle at (954) 581-4476; competitiontack@bellsouth.net; competitiontackle.com; www.hbts.org

*May 15-18: The Custom Shootout, Abaco Beach Resort, The Bahamas. See www.customshootout.com

May 16-July 28: Suncoast Tarpon Roundup, Egmont Key. For info, call (727) 822-1300; www.suncoasttarponroundup.org

May 16-19: Winner’s Circle Charities Invitational Hosted by Mike Schmidt and HMY Yachts, Bimini Bay Resort, Bimini. Call (561) 575-3962; visit winnerscirclecharities.org

May 16-19: Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo, Pompano Beach. Call John Good at (954) 942-4513; www.pompanofishingrodeo.com.

May 17-19: Miami Dade County Park and Recreation Blue Water Fishing Tournament, Matheson Hammock Marina. Contact Mary at (305) 755-7800; masmith@miamidade.gov

*May 17-19: The Original Big Pine & Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament, Sugarloaf KOA Marina. Catch a dolphin over 50 pounds and win $20,000. For more info contact The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, (800) 872-3722; www.lowerkeyschamber.com

May 17-19: Fins Weekend, Miami. The Miami Dolphins Fins Weekend of fishing, games and social events. Contact Jason Jenkins at (954) 452-7174; JJenkins@dolphins.com

May 18: Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament, Pompano Beach Pier. Call Maria B. Hector (954) 661-0175; mariabreier@yahoo.com; www.extremekayakfishing.com.

May 18-20: Saltwater Classic, Fort Myers. Call Terry Adkins at (800) 546-4622; www.bluewaterpromo.com.

May 18-20: Ft. Myers Beach Saltwater Classic, Ft. Myers. Terry Adkins (800) 546-4622; saltwaterclassicseries.com

May 19: Annual Palm Beach Chapter FNGLA Fishing Tournament, Riviera Beach Marina. Info (561) 835-0661; PBFNGLA.com

May 19: Central Florida Offshore Anglers Fishing Tournament, Cape Canaveral. At Blue Points Marina. Ladies and Junior Divisions. For more info and rules go to www.cfoatournament.com

May 19: Frances Langford Memorial Fishing Tournament (SKA), Jensen Beach. See www.langfordska.com

May 19: Blue Water Open Dolphin Mania Fishing Tournament, Fort Pierce. Held at the City Marina. Proceeds benefit local charities for the prevention of child abuse. Contact the Exchange Club of Indian River Foundation; bluewateropen@gmail.com.

May 20: Invitational Bluewater Tournament, St. Augustine. Contact Chris Combs, (904) 859-8383; www.nefma.com.

May 20-23: Outback Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament, Islamorada. Betsy Bullard @ fishnfever@bellsouth.net

May 22-26: Bahamas Billfish Championship, Harbour Island. For more information, see www.bahamasbillfish.com.

*May 22-25: Boat Harbour Round Up – LEG 1, Abaco Beach Resort, The Bahamas. See www.abacobeachresort.com

*May 24-26: Florida Keys Dolphin Championship, Key Largo to Key West. Keys-wide tournament with registration and weigh-in at five Keys locations. See www.fkdc.co; www.floridakeysdolphinchampionship.com; or call Jim Sharpe (305) 395-8712.

May 25-28: Antigua Barbuda Sportfishing Tournament, Antiqua. www.antiguabarbudasportfishing.com

May 26: Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational, Key West. Call John Stuempfig at (305) 304-7674; wave.whacker@hotmail.com.

May 26: Treasure Coast Builders Association Fishing Tournament, Stuart. Inshore and Offshore. Weigh-in at Pirates Cove Resort and Marina. Call (772) 464-8222 or www.treasurecoastba.com for registration info.

May 26: Wildwood Athletic Club Tournament, Steinhatchee. For info, (352) 498-3008; www.seahag.com

May 26: Old Nicks Speckle Trout Shootout, Choctawhatchee Bay. Contact Trey Nick, (850) 830-6161.

May 30-June 2: 2012 Billfish Invitational, Bimini Big Game Club. For more info, please contact Capt. Ned Stone at (954) 205 9595 or by email at nstone@guyharveyoutpost.com. Visit www.biggameclubbimini.com.