Key West Fishing Tournaments

Key West 2009 Fishing Tournaments

January 23 to January 25 in Key West
Hog's Breath King Mackerel Tournament
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

March 09 to March 12 in Key West
March Merkin Invitational Permit Tournament
This all-fly fishing tournament benefits Tarpon & Bonefish Unlimited as well as the
Don
Hawley Foundation.
Contact: Jon Ain 303-888-4546
Email: jonathanain@aol.com

March 13 to March 15 in Key West
Key West Fishing Tournament Kick-off
Targeting multiple species, this annual challenge starts a season-long tournament
that
awards certificates for outstanding catches and prizes in a host of categories.
Contact: (305) 295-6601; (800) 970-9056
Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com
April 14 to April 18 in Key West
World Sailfish Championship
Three days of hard-fought fishing are to be complemented by three evenings of
fabulous food, drinks, fun and entertainment, including a thank-you concert.
Contact: (305) 395-3474
Email: lemmole@worldsailfish.com

May 23 in Key West
Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational
Experienced offshore captains are to lead the chase for the colorful and acrobatic
dolphin fish and a hefty first prize.
Contact: (305) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com

June 26 to June 28 in Key West
Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby
Anglers are to compete to catch dolphin fish, a plentiful summertime treat off the
Keys,
to raise money for college scholarships.
Contact: (305) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com

July 04 in Key West
Conch Republic Ladies' Dolphin Tournament
Women are to compete to catch dolphin fish for cash prizes.
Contact: (305) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com

July 21 to July 24 in Key West
Del Brown Invitational Permit Tournament
Fly fishing for that other famous fish of the tropical shallows in honor of the late
angling
pioneer Del Brown, who caught and released more than 500 permit off the Keys.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com

July 22 to July 25 in Key West
Key West Marlin Tournament
Anglers are to hunt for the mightiest of the offshore species in the same waters
plied by
novelist Ernest Hemingway.
Contact: (305) 292-2710

September 11 to September 13 in Key West
Mercury S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters) Celebrity
Tournament
In 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: (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com