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! While 2011 PTTS Team Of The Year, Team Miller's Ale House secures a 2nd place win with 153 lbs. Hours. Anglers photo-recorded 15 tarpon catches this year. This painting represented the 2022 World's Richest Tarpon Tournament in Boca Grande, Florida. The team caught and released a total of four fish. Dec. 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022: Key West Fishing Tournament. Five weight fish (70 pounds minimum) can be measured for weight points with 10 points awarded per pound. Taste the Magic: Amazon Hot Pepper Sauces. Whether your golf tournament is a corporate event or a charity fundraiser, your players will experience private club course conditions and first-class service from our . June 20-24, 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. We would like to congratulate the following teams: The Fingers OBannon Memorial Fishing Tournament is a prestigious invite only tournament dedicated to the life and memory of the late Floyd Fingers OBannon. Dont worry, we only send emails if there's something we think youd be interested in. Minutes. Attached is this year's tournament information including all sponsorships available. Jun 15th-Lake Tarpon-Tuesday Night Tournaments . All rights reserved. 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. The tarpon, also known as the "Silver King" is the top sportfish in the area. Angler Dave Preston and Capt. The Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament is known worldwide, wherever anglers pursue the Silver King with a fly. In the sixties this was big, really BIG! storms, the Tournament lucked out and had a great week after some major tropical winds. The Texas Tournament Series has an entry deadline of July 1, 2022. Thank you to all of the Anglers that participated in the 2021 Fingers OBannon Invitational. . Wells III at Rob@tarponlodge.com or call 239-283-3999. 100% of the support raised from sponsors goes directly into the vital work at the J.N. Great vintage fishing item for the collector. "Capt. 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. 2024 Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament. 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. Eric Herstedt, earned 5295 points. The real honor is for the overall winning team to have their names added to the 59-year-old perpetual trophy. The historic GCTT trophy is showcased locally at The Florida Keys Outfitters. 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. His death on September 27, 1993 prompted many to take action to remember his legacy. YOUR #1 SOURCE FOR BASS TOURNAMENTS IN FLORIDA. The 28th Annual Fingers O'Bannon Invitational Memorial Snook Tournament. The first tournament will be a weekend only . threatened the area just days beforehand. By then also paying the 2021 fee, they fed into the largest payout in the history of the tournament. This year's 2023 Edition marks the tournament's 93rd year of sanctioned competition. Days. This is a listing of every known bass tournament in the state of Florida for the month of June 2021 . 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.. | All rights reserved. This year was especially exciting as fishing far exceeded previous years numbers as well as provided some real suspense each day. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It has awarded $261,724 to tournament winning teams during its nine-year history. 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. Dinner: 7:30 p.m. Week 1: Sat., May 6 - Sat., May 12 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. Things like book signings, retail sales, and location specific events. All proceeds are directed to the Guides Trust Foundation, which helps local fishing captains during times of need. Thank you to all of the Anglers that participated in the 2021 Cabbage Key Open. Doc Fords co-owner Marty Harrity, left, and DDWS Executive Director Birgie Miller, right, award first place to Team Tarpon Time members Ryan Clase, Eric Davis, captain Tanner Miller and Stephanie Miller. 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. The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge reported that the 9th Annual "Ding" Darling & Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament on May 14 awarded $56,500 in prizes to five winning teams out of 55 registered teams. I have enjoyed the Refuge since I was a kid. WORLD GREATEST KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT: SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022 3:00-6:00 PM. Videos from the "Professional Tarpon Tournament Series". All of the winners of the 2021 tournament are featured in this painting. 17th Annual Howl at the Moon. Awesome salt water collectible! Should you have questions when reviewing the sponsor packet, please contact tournament coordinator April Boehnen byemail or at 440-452-9083. 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. Email: info@bocagrandechamber.com 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. REFUGE/DDWS Team Doc Ford's with its catch of the day. Thats right, theres some serious money to be made for winning the tournament. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Each year our club, along with the Mobile Sunrise Club, organizes, hosts and conducts the Rotary Tarpon Tournament this area. To come out on top in 2021 was the experience of a lifetime, and to be able to repeat and . You may not enter the tournament once it has started. Register now to save your spot in our annual Worlds Richest Tarpon Tournament! 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). 2021 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament. Glory anyone? For information, including current results and sponsors, visit www.GoldCupTT.com. It's time to fish! Big Changes in 2022. 1. The winning captain gets the honor of wearing the pink tarpon jacket each year.. . BTT thanks tournament sponsors Sage, Rio, Orvis and YETI, and Captain Benson for suggesting that the 2022 tournament take place in Holbox. The second and third amateur tournaments will be week-long tournaments during the fall. Charlie . 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. | All rights reserved. This 3-day event kicks things off on Thursday with the Captain's Meeting and goes through . Before the tournament, each angler is given 2 wrist bands that are required to be visible in the leader-touch pictures that are sent to tournament officials to show a caught fish. The 2021 tournament paid out $56,500 in prizes to five winning teams out of 55 registered teams. Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Exciting Tarpon fishing action. To come out on top in 2021 was the experience of a lifetime, and to be able to repeat and carry this feeling on for the next 365 days is everything we could dream of and then some. As always, we look forward to your participation again this following year. 2021 Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament. Please get in touch with us if you would like to talk to a sponsorship representative. Awards will be given for various categories and will consist of artwork by notable wildlife artists, as well as fishing tackle and accessories. Fax: 941.964.0620 Entry fee is $200 per team, which gets your team entered in all the tournaments. There will also be a single-day Junior Tourney and our Annual Awards Banquet. 2021 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament. P.O. This page was last updated: June 12, 2021. They also caught fish every day, which is an oddity during the Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament. CATEGORIES: Inshore Guided Division: Heaviest Spotted Seatrout (Spec) State laws apply . 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 . The 60th Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament will take place June 19-23, 2023. 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. 23, 1995 | Updated Oct. 4, 2005. 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. "Capt. Ok, perhaps we have overstated things, but well bet youre interested in at least one of our three annual events. USA 1-800-4-TARPON SHOP . 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. WORLD GREATEST KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT: SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022 3:00-6:00 PM. years and pulled in a total of 119 releases for the week. All tarpon entered will be measured in the water laying flat on their side horizontally by girth only and measured to the . The tournament participants range from the expert to the novice who is trying to improve his fishing skills. Email Lily Taylor at info@bocagrandechamber.com with any questions. 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. 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. All rights reserved. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 10 am to 3 pm, 2018 Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce. 100% of entry fees go back to the anglers in prizes. Islamorada, Florida Keys. "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. Second time Grand Champion Angler, Dave Preston from Miami, FL, and Guide to Grand Champion, Capt. For 2022, the Texas Tarpon Tournament Series will consist of a number of individual tournaments for amateur and pro/guide anglers to compete separately. Box 704, Boca Grande, Florida 33921 Jun 1st-Lake Tarpon . The tournament is an, Request an Invitation for the 2023 Tournament (2022 Closed). Second Runner Up Angler, Nathaniel Linville, from Key West, FL, and his Guide, Capt. It has been referred to as the "World Series" of tarpon fishing and consists of 5 days of honorable competition. Longitude W 82 9' 180", 1st Place Fischer, Bresouits & Maillakakis, 3rd Place Richardson, Olayer, Hutchenson & Craddock, 1st Place Ozzie Lessinger, Heriberto Alicea, Jose Madero, 2nd Place Rob Wells Jr., Doug Hatten, Mike Whitaker, 3rd Place Jordan Delaney, Spencer Hobby. On behalf of Cabbage Key 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. 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 has been referred to as the "World Series" of tarpon fishing and consists of 5 days of honorable competition. Email Lily Taylor at info@bocagrandechamber.com with any questions. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Week 4: Sun., May 27 - Sat., June 4 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). When the 2020 tournament was postponed until this year, the purse essentially doubled as teams received the opportunity for a guaranteed coveted spot on this years roster by allowing their 2020 entry fee to roll over to 2021.