2006 Florida Keys Sportfishing
Tournament Schedule

The 2006 BXRL Winners!

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Capt. Paul Ross with a 57 lb. kingfish

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August 04 to August 05 in Key Largo

Ladies Dolphin Tournament
Anglers are to catch dolphin fish to benefit youth and adult scholarship programs.
Contact: 305-394-3736

August 11 to August 13 in Islamorada

Islamorada Swordfish Tournament
Anglers compete to catch swordfish, a fish species that has recovered to healthy populations off the Keys. Modified release tournament benefiting the International Game Fish Association. Fish must be at least 60 inches long to qualify.
Contact: Richard Peebles 305-282-1006; Fax: 305-887-7768
Email: Freeways@aol.com

August 15 to August 17 in Big Pine

Mercury Redbone@Large Little Palm Island Grand Slam
Catching the fish of the flats to raise money for cystic fibrosis research.
Contact: Gary Ellis 305-664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com

September 08 to September 10 in Key West

Mercury Redbone Celebrity S.L.A.M.
(Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters)
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: Gary Ellis 305-664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com

September 19 to September 22 in Islamorada

29th Annual Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament
Fly anglers pursue Islamorada bonefish, some of the largest and smartest in the world. Kickoff celebration is Sept. 19, followed by three days of fishing. All-release event.
Contact: Walt Hunter 305-852-0710
Email: pilotwh@cs.com

October 03 to October 06 in Islamorada

11th Annual Women’s World Invitational Fly Championship Bonefish Series
Invitational fly tournament for bonefish, open to men and women, that benefits environmental scholarship funds. Kick-off is Oct. 3, fishing Oct. 4-6.
Contact: Sue Moret 305-664-5423
Email: keyfish@mindspring.com

October 06 to October 08 in Key Largo

Mercury Baybone Celebrity Tournament
The second of three tournaments comprising the annual Redbone Trilogy. Targets permit and bonefish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research.
Contact: Gary Ellis 305-664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com

October 09 to October 13 in Islamorada

Mercury Outboards Bonefishing World Championship/Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere compete to catch and release the ghost of the flats. Donates to local charities.
Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio 305-664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com

November 24 to November 25 in Islamorada

Islamorada Fishing Club Junior Derby
All species count for points in this competition for anglers ages 3 to 19, with the most points awarded for bonefish and permit.
Contact: 305-664-3864
Email: Trice_J@bellsouth.net

November 30 to December 03 in Islamorada

Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
This competition is the first leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship Series.
Contact: 305-852-2102
Email: ditournaments@aol.com

December 01 to December 03 in Islamorada

Mercury Cheeca Redbone Celebrity Tournament
Celebrities and anglers catch bonefish and redfish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research in the final event of the annual Redbone Trilogy.
Contact: Gary Ellis 305-664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com

December 06 to December 07 in Islamorada

Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament
Anglers compete for a winner-take-all $25,000 jackpot for catching and releasing sailfish.
Contact: 305-393-0776
Email: fishclub@bellsouth.net

December 08 to December 10 in Islamorada

Seventh Annual Captain Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic
This all-release tournament offers the ever-popular ugly sport coat award in honor of Captain Don.
Contact: 305-852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com

December 15 to December 17 in Islamorada

42nd Annual Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament
Anglers up through age 16 target the acrobatic sailfish. All anglers are to receive trophies.
Contact: 305-852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com