The ninth annual Ding Darling & Doc Fords Tarpon Tournament on May 14 netted $180,000 from event sponsorships and donations. It has been referred to as the "World Series" of tarpon fishing and consists of 5 days of honorable competition. The 59th Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament will take place June 20-24, 2022. Tarpon fishing is also very good for the resident fish up in the bay and offers a lot of opportunities in many directions. The Kick-Off Event this year will once again be held at Joyland, 8341 Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota on Wednesday night, May 3rd, check-in begins at 6:30 PM, dinner is included with your Entry Fee, and a cash bar will be available. The 12th Annual Ladies Howl at the Moon. COGC features a newly upgraded Steve Smyer's design golf course and large banquet/meeting center. Dec. 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022: Key West Fishing Tournament. Once a boat/captain is entered and the entry fee paid, the individual team members/anglers may change throughout the tournament. Week 4: Sun., May 27 - Sat., June 4 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. The largest and richest Tarpon fishing tournament series in the world. This year was especially exciting as fishing far exceeded previous years numbers as well as provided some real suspense each day. The foundation . Showing all 4 results. To celebrate the historical moment and Southwest Florida's history of fishing, the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society & Doc Ford's began the "Ding" Darling & Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament. It has no markings but tests silver, most likely sterling.Great patina but would shine up if buyer chose to. See www.rotarytarpon.com for details. Register now to save your spot in our annual Worlds Richest Tarpon Tournament! 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. 2022 Rodeo Dates- July 28, 29, and 30 Welcome to the INTERNATIONAL GRAND ISLE TARPON RODEO Since 1928! Alt-Fish-Off: Sat., June 18, Southern Side of Stump Pass We cant thank Doc Fords enough for their incredible show of support these past nine years, Miller said. The Gold Cup Tournament is an all-release, fly fishing only tournament. Guests may be added for an additional $125 per person per night. Islamorada, Florida Keys. Dont worry, we only send emails if there's something we think youd be interested in. Jun 1st-Lake Tarpon . Our staff is standing by to help you book your stay and answer any questions you may have about your relaxing Old Florida getaway. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.. Wells III at Rob@tarponlodge.com or call 239-283-3999. CATEGORIES: Inshore Guided Division: Heaviest Spotted Seatrout (Spec) State laws apply . Attached is this year's tournament information including all sponsorships available. Anglers photo-recorded 15 tarpon catches this year. "Not only is the Hardy Zane Pro 12-weight one hell of a stick, but their team was there for us when we needed them the most, in the heat of one of the most competitive fishing . Weekly winners and winners of the fly division and most releases will all compete in a 2-day Fish-Off weekend to determine overall winner whose name is inscribed on the historic trophy. The ninth annual "Ding" Darling & Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament on May 14 netted $180,000 from event sponsorships and donations. The J.N. The Grand Champion will also have his name engraved on the perpetual trophy alongside past champions that read like the whos who of saltwater fly fishing. The team caught and released a total of four fish. **We are often in & out of the shop. This is it Your big chance to quell the mockery and bask in the glory of fishing stardom. 5. Its time to fish! The Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament is known worldwide, wherever anglers pursue the Silver King with a fly. Check-In: 6:30 p.m. 3 (Pink Pony Courtyard)
Glory anyone? For more information, visit www.dingdarlingtarpontourney.org. With the winning fish caught in the last hour of the tournament on Friday afternoon, Preston credits not only his Hardy rod with the win, but also the support from the Hardy team, which was present throughout the event. Copyright Guides Trust Foundation. (239) 283-3999or Make a Reservation, 13771 Waterfront Dr, Bokeelia FL 33922 Robert McCue) in the . Hours. The Gold Cup was originally a spin, plug and fly format and was started with the help of baseball hall of famer Ted Williams. July 28 - 30, 2022. The tourney also handed out awards for female angler to Stephanie Miller of Team Tarpon Time, senior angler to Gary Biltgen of Team Chasin Poon, and amateur team to Team Jason & the Tarpon Knots. To qualify for a release the fish must be at least 48 inches, and a weight fish must be a minimum of 70 pounds. Entering the Worlds Oldest Tarpon Tournament makes this game even more exciting because anglers not only have the chance to compete against the Silver King, but also, their fellow anglers. REFUGE/DDWS Team Doc Ford's with its catch of the day. Greg's most recent tournament: The Gold Cup. For information, including current results and sponsors, visit www.GoldCupTT.com. Second time Grand Champion Angler, Dave Preston from Miami, FL, and Guide to Grand Champion, Capt. The Gold Cup is an all release, fly fishing invitational that has attracted many premier fly fishermen and guides throughout its 56 year history. It is also . 2018 Julian Robertson with Captain Rob Fordyce. 100% of entry fees go back to the anglers in prizes. Whats also important to note, is that this is strictly a catch and release tournament, and the fish stays in the water 100% of the time. The 18th Annual Tarpon Rodeo, June 16, 2023. $1,000/boat of 4 anglers. In the end, Chad Huff and Scott Christian were in fourth with a 79-pounder and their release fish, and third was ALonzo Sotillo and Baker Bishop. Dave Prestons never failing positive attitude and passion for conservation has been evident over the 10 years that he has fished the tournament. 23, 1995 | Updated Oct. 4, 2005. This year's 2023 Edition marks the tournament's 93rd year of sanctioned competition. Key West. The tournament was the first tarpon tournament to stop the killing of tarpon. The first tournament will be a weekend only tournament for amateur anglers. Its kind of like the green Masters tournament jacket in golf. These are five of the most expensive saltwater fishing tournaments in terms of entry fee and overall winning pot. Second place team Fort Myers Marine, led by captain Bryan Waid, caught two fish and won $14,125. On top of that, each year the winning captains receives a custom PINK tarpon jacket to wear each year after, to forever designate them as a Ding Darling Doc Fords Tarpon Tournament winner! 2024 Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament. For those that don't know, each year in the month of May Doc Ford's is the host venue for the best tarpon tournament in the state of Florida. Key West. 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 . If you are interested in receiving an invitation, please send us your email below. The second and third amateur tournaments will be week-long tournaments during the fall. Part of the proceeds from the tournament will go to benefit the Guides Trust Foundation of the Florida Keys. Since then, everyone from amateurs to presidents have traveled to Southwest Florida in their attempt to catch the Silver King. As the only organization focused on restoring the regional tarpon fishery through science-based conservation, stewardship and advocacy, BTT . I have enjoyed the Refuge since I was a kid. Box 1407 431 Park Avenue Boca Grande, Fl. Videos from the "Professional Tarpon Tournament Series". As always, we look forward to your participation again this following year. The 2022 Tarpon Roundup will feature a Free-Entry "Tune-Up" Tourney, followed by a 3-part series. 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. It is the generosity of our amazing sponsors that have kept this legendary tournament running for 93 years. "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. 2021 March Merkin Grand Champs. The Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Fly Tournament was organized by Dick Pope, Jr. in 1975 to honor the great Don Hawley whom passed away in 1974. Event Date: Saturday, May 22nd, 2021. . If you have questions about tournament entry or sponsorship please contact Robert A. 2021 #17 CLASSIC. As always, we look forward to your participation again this following year. Dec. 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022: Key West Fishing Tournament. Luis and I consider it a great honor just to be in the room, trying to follow in the footsteps of giants. This fishing tournament raises almost $25,000 annually for Rotary International and local projects. Ok, perhaps we have overstated things, but well bet youre interested in at least one of our three annual events. Angler Dave Preston and Capt. 2021 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament. Note the cars of the day & the Tampa population. The first-place prize of $25,425 went to Team Tarpon Time, including captain Tanner Miller and team members Stephanie Miller, Eric Davis, and Ryan Clase. Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce
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Barbie Signature Dia De Los Muertos Day Of The Dead Doll GXL27 2021 Fema. Entry fee is $200 per team, which gets your team entered in all the tournaments. We couldnt be more excited about this years tournament. Week 3: Sun., May 20 - May, 26 This reputable team caught 5 Release Fish and 2 Weight Fish weighing 94.5 and 78.1 pounds. Wed, May 3, 2023 KISS MY ACE Tennis Tournament. 2020 Angler L. Mark Weeks & Captain Andy Thompson. Focusing on sportsmanship, the Project Tarpon Texas Tournament Series is a friendly competition among the best tarpon anglers in Texas. Please be sure to leave a voicemail and we will call you back ASAP, thank you!**. Great vintage fishing item for the collector. Register now to save your spot in our annual World's Richest Tarpon Tournament! . Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament - Islamorada, FL, A Florida Keys Fishing Tradition since 1964. Things like book signings, retail sales, and location specific events. 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. It has been referred to as the "World Series" of tarpon fishing and consists of 5 days of honorable competition. The Tarpon Tournament has been an annual event here in Sarasota since 1930. Minutes. Copyright Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament. Days. 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. Sponsorships can be a combination of cash or in-kind. December 2023: Archives: FLBASSTOURNAMENTS.COM. Thanks to the contributions from our friends at Hooters, the tournament got off to a fast start which helped propel the tournament into one of the more popular tournaments in the area. July 22nd, 23rd & 24th, 2021. The Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Fly Tournament was organized by Dick Pope, Jr. in 1975 to honor the great Don Hawley whom passed away in 1974. Earnings combined sponsor contributions from 2020 with this years for a record-breaking contribution to benefit conservation at the J.N. The best fishing . Box 704, Boca Grande, Florida 33921 Telephone: 941.964.0568 To celebrate the historical moment and Southwest Floridas history of fishing, the Ding Darling Wildlife Society & Doc Fords began the Ding Darling & Doc Fords Tarpon Tournament. 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. The tournament participants range from the expert to the novice who is trying to improve his fishing skills. That's the sort of outcome you root for, regardless of how many fish . 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, Supervisory Refuge Ranger Toni Westland said. Legendary tourney set for July 23-25. 2023 Dates: The J.N. 2021 Results. Only 1 angler per team needs to register. The Tarpon Fly Fishing Invitational is a two day invitational tournament sponsored by various companies such as Power-Pole, Costa Del Mar and more, for the benefit of Captains for Clean Water. Max of 60 teams. Born October 10, 1926 Fingers OBannon became famous for fishing our pristine local waters. Preston says, Its humbling to even be invited to fish the Gold Cup, and Capt. for the 35th Annual Faro Blanco Tarpon Tournament from May 15 - May 20, 2022 in Marathon FL. Week 2: Sun., May 13 - Sat., May 19 Additionally, there will be a one week Bait Shootout competition in which guides and amateur anglers compete against each other. Box 704, Boca Grande, Florida 33921
We are happy to announce plans for the 35th Annual Faro Blanco Tarpon Tournament! Copyright 2022Project Tarpon Texas Tournament Series - All Rights Reserved. A leader-touch is the 6 line from the hook to the anglers main line that needs to be touched and photographed to prove a caught fish. We hate spam too. Fax: 941.964.0620
Luis Cortes6850 Points, Press Release:Angler Dave Preston and Guide Luis Cortes win 59th annual Gold Cup Invitational Fly Fishing Tarpon Tournament, 59th Annual Gold Cup Invitational Fly Fishing Tarpon Tournament. Trophies start at 150 pounds and go right up to 200 Plus. Preston says, Its humbling to even be invited to fish the Gold Cup, and Capt. Were excited to be part of this tournament, and with the conservation issues and water quality issues being in the forefront of todays policies, we believe its incredibly important to not only provide a fun tournament day of fishing, but to help raise money for those conservation efforts. All tarpon entered will be measured in the water laying flat on their side horizontally by girth only and measured to the . Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. All rights reserved. N 26 53.668 All weight fish are measured and photographed, then released. Making a charitable contribution is easy and tax deductible. For more information please contact William Woodroffe at (813) 310- 1609. Events, Faro Blanco Fishing Faro Blanco Fishing Team. Earnings combined sponsor . To do that, the Tournament partners with a selected non-profit organization annually and donates a portion of the proceeds to that charitable organization. If you are a seasoned tarpon angler or a novice trying to become one, e-mail us for more information. Anglers photo-recorded 15 tarpon catches this year. Eric Herstedt, earned 5295 points. His death on September 27, 1993 prompted many to take action to remember his legacy. 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. They also caught fish every day, which is an oddity during the Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament. The historic GCTT trophy is showcased locally at The Florida Keys Outfitters. Aside from two afternoons of dodging. The real honor is for the overall winning team to have their names added to the 59-year-old perpetual trophy. Telephone: 941.964.0568
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce hosts world-famous Tarpon Tournaments every year. 2021 Final Results; 2019 Final Results; 2018 Final Results; 2017 Final Results; 2016 Final Results; 2015 Final Results; 2014 Final Results; 2013 Final Results; . Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament The Annual Outback Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament is a three day battle of up to 25 anglers against tarpon. Thursday, May 18, 2023: Check-in & CaptainsMeeting, Friday, May 19, 2023: Tournament Day &Silver King Awards Banquet. The Largest Tarpon Award was earned by Angler Ned Johnson from Charleston, SC and his Guide, Capt. The Silver King Awards ceremony took place at the Fort Myers Beach restaurant. We are looking forward to this event and hope to be seeing you there. years and pulled in a total of 119 releases for the week. For questions regarding the tournament or interest in becoming a sponsor, pleasecontact April Boehnenat440-452-9083. Great camaraderie and great fishing have lead to many life-long friendships being established at the Gold Cup. Additionally, there will be a one week Bait Shootout competition in which guides and amateur anglers compete against each other. Jun 26, 2021; Sullivan's Island resident Baker Bishop (left) and guide Alonzo Sotillo finished third in the Hawley Invitational tarpon fly fishing tournament. Sarasota, FL 34243 P.O. All of that money went to to support conservation efforts at the J.N. BTT thanks tournament sponsors Sage, Rio, Orvis and YETI, and Captain Benson for suggesting that the 2022 tournament take place in Holbox. Crescent Oaks Country Club in Tarpon Springs, Florida is a great spot for golf events, charity tournaments or team building corporate outings in the Pinellas County area. 2015 Thane Morgan with Captain Dustin Huff. The 28th Annual Fingers O'Bannon Invitational Memorial Snook Tournament. There will be a separate guide tournament to correspond with the second amateur tournament. 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. Top 5 anglers will be awarded from each of the 3 tournaments, and the top 20 teams will qualify for Finale Day. There are tarpon everywhere, more boat traffic but more . For 2022, the Texas Tarpon Tournament Series will consist of a number of individual tournaments for amateur and pro/guide anglers to compete separately. Camp ASCCA. Were coming up on the 10 year anniversary, and to date theres been over $730,000 raised for Ding Darling and their conservation efforts in our community. 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). While 2011 PTTS Team Of The Year, Team Miller's Ale House secures a 2nd place win with 153 lbs. Using . Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is the location of the first recorded tarpon caught on rod and reel. This years 2023 Edition marks the tournaments 93rd year of sanctioned competition. FISH ON!!! Project Tarpon Texas Tournament Series, Almost Two Decades of Tarpon Tournament Tradition, Texas Tarpon Invitational Tournament Information, The Project Tarpon Texas Tournament Series has continued the legacy of Texas tarpon tournaments for fifteen years. . Along with the season, comes a plethora of tarpon tournaments, including Capt. Preston and Cortess Weight Fish weighed in at 99.7, 132.5 96.8, 74.5, and 71.5 pounds. Event Flyer. The 2021 'Ding' Darling Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament was a great success! 708 Fishermans Wharf, Ft Myers Beach, FL 33931. Fish-Off: Sat., June 17 Fourth place winner Team Jason & the Tarpon Knots, with captain Jason Smith, won $5,650; fifth place winner Team Chasin Poon, with captain Matt Mitchell, took home $2,825. For more information on the tournament, please visit the Ding Darling tournament website. Luis Cortes, earned their Grand Championship title with 6850 points, consisting of 7 Release Fish and 5 Weight Fish for the week. . The Largest Tarpon Award was earned by Angler Ned Johnson from Charleston, SC and his Guide, Capt. 59-2240895. threatened the area just days beforehand. Big Changes in 2022. Copyright Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament. Buffet lunch, cold beer, and award ceremony at The Island Grille & Raw Bar 1 PM - 3 PM. | All rights reserved. The largest fish was also won by Bear and Bart, with their large fish from day 3. 2021 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament. 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.