P.O. It has been referred to as the "World Series" of tarpon fishing and consists of 5 days of honorable competition. The tournament was the first tarpon tournament to stop the killing of tarpon. The J.N. Thursday, May 18, 2023: Check-in & CaptainsMeeting, Friday, May 19, 2023: Tournament Day &Silver King Awards Banquet. Entry is by boat/team captain. 2022 Rodeo Dates- July 28, 29, and 30 Welcome to the INTERNATIONAL GRAND ISLE TARPON RODEO Since 1928! The ninth annual "Ding" Darling & Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament on May 14 netted $180,000 from event sponsorships and donations. . This painting represented the 2022 World's Richest Tarpon Tournament in Boca Grande, Florida. Jun 26, 2021; Sullivan's Island resident Baker Bishop (left) and guide Alonzo Sotillo finished third in the Hawley Invitational tarpon fly fishing tournament. Charlie . 2021 WRTT Registration Form. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is the location of the first recorded tarpon caught on rod and reel. 2022, 2021, 2020,2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 . The Gold Cup is an all release, fly fishing invitational that has attracted many premier fly fishermen and guides throughout its 56 year history. The first tournament will be a weekend only . Thank you to all of the Anglers that participated in the 2021 Fingers OBannon Invitational. Congratulations to Tanner, who now wears the coveted pink tarpon jacket, Doc Fords co-owner Marty Harrity, who introduced the jacket in 2017 as an added incentive for taking first place, said. This year was especially exciting as fishing far exceeded previous years numbers as well as provided some real suspense each day. On behalf of Cabbage Key and the OBannon family we would like to thank all past and present sponsors and congratulate previous winners and anglers that have made the tournament such a success year after year. To do that, the Tournament partners with a selected non-profit organization annually and donates a portion of the proceeds to that charitable organization. Trophies start at 150 pounds and go right up to 200 Plus. Because all boat registration fees go into the awards purse, sponsorship partners are extremely important to this tournament, DDWS Executive Director Birgie Miller said. Ok, perhaps we have overstated things, but well bet youre interested in at least one of our three annual events. The best fishing . 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. For those that dont know, each year in the month of May Doc Fords is the host venue for the best tarpon tournament in the state of Florida. Hours. It has been referred to as the "World Series" of tarpon fishing and consists of 5 days of honorable competition. + Google Calendar + Add to iCalendar. Your participation in the tournament directly supports the programs of the Sea Base, serving more than 15,000 young men and women each year. 1998 Highlights of Tarpon Season. Anglers photo-recorded 15 tarpon catches this year. W 082 20.484, 2021 Sarasota Tarpon Tournament | Design: stewartCS. All rights reserved. 2001 The Tarpon Club's Inaugural Mega Money Tarpon Tournament, Boca Grande $197,500 1st Place Champions(*Record--largest single place purse in a Boca Grande open tournament*) 2000 Featured and Ranked (Capt. 2019 Thane Morgan with Captain Dustin Huff. Craig Brewer with a fish weighing approximately 139 pounds. This reputable team caught 5 Release Fish and 2 Weight Fish weighing 94.5 and 78.1 pounds. The 59th Annual Gold Cup Invitational Tarpon Fly Fishing Tournament, one of the most revered fly fishing tournaments in the world, is known wherever anglers pursue the Silver King with a fly. As the only organization focused on restoring the regional tarpon fishery through science-based conservation, stewardship and advocacy, BTT . All proceeds are directed to the Guides Trust Foundation, which helps local fishing captains during times of need. Guests may be added for an additional $125 per person per night. Thank you to all of the Anglers that participated in the 2021 Cabbage Key Open. CATEGORIES: Inshore Guided Division: Heaviest Spotted Seatrout (Spec) State laws apply . Not only is this historic Tarpon Tournament an opportunity to participate in world-class fishing, it also supports the local community. Key West. We would like to congratulate the following teams: Like the Fingers OBannon Memorial Fishing Tournament, the Cabbage Key Open is an invite only tournament. Angler Dave Preston and Capt. The tournament participants range from the expert to the novice who is trying to improve his fishing skills. Glory anyone? Week 3: Sun., May 20 - May, 26 Max of 6 anglers per boat. Anglers photo-recorded 15 tarpon catches this year. All tarpon entered will be measured in the water laying flat on their side horizontally by girth only and measured to the . JUNE 24-26, 2021. In the sixties this was big, really BIG! The oldest and richest Kingfish tournament in the United States comes to Madeira Beach twice every year in the Spring & Fall when the Kings are running on Florida's west coast. KISS MY ACE Tennis Tournament. Camp ASCCA. Minutes. 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. Each year our club, along with the Mobile Sunrise Club, organizes, hosts and conducts the Rotary Tarpon Tournament this area. This fishing tournament raises almost $25,000 annually for Rotary International and local projects. 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. Preston says, Its humbling to even be invited to fish the Gold Cup, and Capt. Online Registration will begin shortly and SPONSORSHIPS are available. The tournament was first held in Islamorada in the Florida Keys and has been hosted there ever since. Luis and I cannot thank Hardy Fly Fishing enough for their support in the 2021 Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament," said Gold Cup-winning angler Dave Preston. 2024 Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament. Aside from two afternoons of dodging. SCOF investigative journalist Dick Story giving us the lowdown on this years Gold Cup. The 2021 tournament paid out $56,500 in prizes to five winning teams out of 55 registered teams. Days. If you fish for Smoker Kings, you should be fishing the 29th Annual Old Salt SPRING King of the Beach Kingfish Tournament. Individual angler registration is free of charge and covered by the boat/team captain entry. Making a charitable contribution is easy and tax deductible. The Sea Base delivers ocean adventures that make a lifetime difference, and the Tarpon Tournament is a fun way to support that mission. Luis Cortes, earned their Grand Championship title with 6850 points, consisting of 7 Release Fish and 5 Weight Fish for the week. In fact, the first documented tarpon to be caught on rod and reel was caught in Tarpon Bay on Sanibel Island in 1885. October 18, 2021. This is a listing of every known bass tournament in the state of Florida for the month of June 2021 . Dinner: 7:30 p.m. Week 1: Sat., May 6 - Sat., May 12 You can donate online by clicking the Donate button. The 2022 Tarpon Roundup will feature a Free-Entry "Tune-Up" Tourney, followed by a 3-part series. June 10, 2021 @ 8:00 am - June 12, 2021 @ 5:00 pm. Check-In: 6:30 p.m. It is also . We are happy to announce our second annual tournament hosted by Tarpon Lodge. | All rights reserved. Not only is this historic Tarpon Tournament an opportunity to participate in world-class fishing, it also supports the local community. 15th Annual Tarpon Fishing Tournament on Boca Grande FL. The real honor is for the overall winning team to have their names added to the 59-year-old perpetual trophy. The Tarpon Tournament has been an annual event here in Sarasota since 1930. Please see the Rules and your invitation for more details. # 727-934-6920 --OR-- CLUB@TARPONTENNIS.COM. The first tournament will be a weekend only tournament for amateur anglers. The Project Tarpon Texas Tournament Series has continued the legacy of Texas tarpon tournaments for fifteen years. Second Runner Up Angler, Nathaniel Linville, from Key West, FL, and his Guide, Capt. Professional Tarpon Tournament Series Boca Grande 2011 Week #4 Of PTTS. Email: info@bocagrandechamber.com Past Champions. Max of 60 teams. Tournament is underway! 23, 1995 | Updated Oct. 4, 2005. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 10 am to 3 pm, 2018 Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce. The winning captain gets the honor of wearing the pink tarpon jacket each year., Because all boat registration fees go into the awards purse, sponsorship partners are extremely important to this tournament,, They make it possible to raise vital financial support for the conservation mission of DDWS and the refuge., We cant thank Doc Fords enough for their incredible show of support these past nine years,, Theyve already committed for the 2022 tourney, which will take place May 13 to celebrate the tournaments 10th anniversary., We are so grateful for this fundraiser, because not only does it add much-needed dollars to the refuge budget, it also supports our conservation mission,, Plus, it is an opportunity to remind anglers, both professional and amateur, about the importance of ethical and responsible fishing.. (239) 283-3999or Make a Reservation, 13771 Waterfront Dr, Bokeelia FL 33922 By then also paying the 2021 fee, they fed into the largest payout in the history of the tournament. Awards are given in 22 individual categories at our . The JAPTT's purpose is to benefit the local community by bringing together the community as well as charitably donating to a worthy local organization. years and pulled in a total of 119 releases for the week. 2021 Final Results; 2019 Final Results; 2018 Final Results; 2017 Final Results; 2016 Final Results; 2015 Final Results; 2014 Final Results; 2013 Final Results; . I have enjoyed the Refuge since I was a kid. Please be sure to leave a voicemail and we will call you back ASAP, thank you!**. For all tournament photos click here! The tournament was won by BTT's Director of Science and Conservation, Dr. Aaron Adams, with Tim Smith and Jeffrey Forte following behind in second and third place. When the 2020 tournament was postponed until this year, the purse essentially . The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce hosts world-famous Tarpon Tournaments every year. Email Lily Taylor at info@bocagrandechamber.com with any questions. Anglers are challenged to catch at least one Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Seatrout, Snapper, Bonefish, and Black Drum. REFUGE/DDWS Team Doc Ford's with its catch of the day. Five weight fish (70 pounds minimum) can be measured for weight points with 10 points awarded per pound. Sponsorships can be a combination of cash or in-kind. Event Flyer. 2021 March Merkin Grand Champs. As a Tampa native I will never forget the excitement of fishing the Tampa Tarpon Tournament. The Largest Tarpon Award was earned by Angler Ned Johnson from Charleston, SC and his Guide, Capt. Its a close battle between 3rd and 4th . While 2011 PTTS Team Of The Year, Team Miller's Ale House secures a 2nd place win with 153 lbs. Latitude N 26 39' 562" Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament - Islamorada, FL, A Florida Keys Fishing Tradition since 1964. Additionally, there will be a one week Bait Shootout competition in which guides and amateur anglers compete against each other. 2022 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. Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament - Islamorada, FL. P.O. For 2022, the Texas Tarpon Tournament Series will consist of a number of individual tournaments for amateur and pro/guide anglers to compete separately. "Ding" Darling and Doc Ford's 9th Annual Tarpon Tournament is coming up on May 14th, and I'm excited to sponsor the event this year. Like all Cabbage Key tournaments, the tournament is a catch and release tournament that follows all state of Florida fishing rules and regulations. More than 40 species of fish are targeted during the multimonth tournament, with divisions for men, women, junior anglers (ages 10 to 15) and Pee Wees (under 10 years old). The quaint island of Grand Isle, with a population of 1,500 residents, swells to more than 25,000 festival-goers over the three days of the rodeo. 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. This is a fun tournament in the beautiful Florida Keys, fishing with fellow tarpon addicts for one of the truly great game fish. Dont worry, we only send emails if there's something we think youd be interested in. To date, the tarpon tournament has raised $755,000 for refuge water research, wildlife research and education. The tournament will be held in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. The entry includes reservations for the tournament banquets for you and your guide. Showing all 4 results. Also provided, are DNA kits where anglers can swab the fish to gather DNA to be sent back to a lab for research purposes. All of that money went to to support conservation efforts at the J.N. This 3-day event kicks things off on Thursday with the Captain's Meeting and goes through . Preston says, Its humbling to even be invited to fish the Gold Cup, and Capt. 8341 Lockwood Ridge Rd, The angler is responsible for obtaining and paying his guide. There are tarpon everywhere, more boat traffic but more . Copyright Guides Trust Foundation. There will also be a single-day Junior Tourney and our Annual Awards Banquet. Specialties: Newly semi-private Crescent Oaks Golf Club is part of locally owned Ace Golf including nearby Wentworth Golf club and New Tampa's Pebble Creek Golf Club. Proceeds from this family-friendly annual sailfish tournament will benefit The Holly Given Fund non-profit (501-c3).Our purpose is to help the Florida Keys community through educational scholarships and donations to organizations for locals in need. May 15 - May 20, 2021 Marathon Key, Florida. 5. First place team captain Jesse Craddock and mate Kaelin Olayer on the Flyin Hawaiian with a team of Mary Brooker, Shawn Brooker, Erin Lykins and Laurie Burcaw caught the most fish . BTT thanks tournament sponsors Sage, Rio, Orvis and YETI, and Captain Benson for suggesting that the 2022 tournament take place in Holbox. The ninth annual Ding Darling & Doc Fords Tarpon Tournament on May 14 netted $180,000 from event sponsorships and donations. Great camaraderie and great fishing have lead to many life-long friendships being established at the Gold Cup. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The oldest fishing tournament in the United States Not only that, but this tournament is the only Tarpon tournament where 100% of the entry fees go right back to the winning captains. By then paying the 2021 fee, they fed into the largest payout ever. 2020 Angler L. Mark Weeks & Captain Andy Thompson. See the Rules for more details. Clean water and a healthy ecosystem are vital to all industries here in Florida, and is a direct contributor to the economy. The Gold Cup was originally a spin, plug and fly format and was started with the help of baseball hall of famer Ted Williams. Second place team Fort Myers Marine, led by captain Bryan Waid, caught two fish and won $14,125.