MIDDLE FLORIDA KEYS FISHING TOURNAMENTS

MIDDLE FLORIDA KEYS FISHING TOURNAMENTS - 2008

February 29 to March 02 in Marathon
Capt. Leon Shell Memorial Billfish Tournament 10th Anniversary
Anglers are to pursue sailfish in honor of the late lure maker who made Key Colony Beach
his home. The event raises funds for the local hospice in-home-health care program.
Contact: (305) 743-5305
Email: seasquared@bellsouth.net

May 01 to May 03 in Marathon
42nd Annual Marathon International Tarpon Tournament
Anglers in one of the longest-running tournaments in the Keys are to catch and release
mighty silver kings using 12- and 20-pound tackle.
Contact: (305) 743-6139
Email: worldclassan@comcast.net

May 09 to May 10 in Marathon
32nd Annual Ladies Tarpon Tournament
Women compete to catch and release tarpon in one of the longest running tournaments in
the Keys.
Contact: (305) 743-6139
Email: worldclassan@comcast.net

May 17 to May 22 in Marathon
21st Annual Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon Tournament
Anglers are to tangle with silver kings in an event named for a famous Marathon resort, and
which raises money for charities.
Contact: (609) 645-1840, ext. 115
Email: robert.traa@partners.mcd.com

June 06 to June 08 in Marathon
Florida Keys Community Classic
Anglers are to compete to catch dolphin fish.
Contact: (305) 731-9059; (305) 942-1825

June 13 to June 15 in Marathon
Father’s Day Dolphin Derby
Anglers are celebrate Father's Day by catching one of the most beautiful, best-tasting and
fastest-growing fish in the sea, all to benefit the Marathon Youth Club.
Contact: (305) 481-8379
Email: dstruyf@aol.com (reference “fishing tournament”)

September 25 to September 28 in Marathon
Marathon International Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere are to stalk the ghost of the flats in this all-
release spin and fly event.
Contact: (305) 743-7368
Email: jmhewlett@aol.com