The Islamorada Sailfish Tournament - 2003
The Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
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ISLAMORADA / December 01 to January 31
Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship
TAnglers are to pursue sailfish, the most plentiful billfish in the waters off the Keys, in a series of competitions. Includes Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament and Islamorada Fishing Clubs January Sailfish Tournament.
Contact: (305) 852-2102
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ISLAMORADA / December 02 thru 04
Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
This competition is the first leg of the triple-crown Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship Series. The tournament is one of the oldest in the Florida Keys. Kick off 1st of December with 3 days of fishing. (First leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship)
Contact: Dianne Harbaugh at (305) 852-2102
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ISLAMORADA / December 08
Islamorada Fishing Club Captain's Cup Sailfish Tournament
Anglers compete for a winner-take-all $30,000.00 based on a 30 boat entry, for catching and releasing sailfish.
Contact: Vinnie at the Islamorada Fishing Club (305) 664-4735
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ISLAMORADA / December 10 and 11
Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic
This all-release tournament offers the ever-popular ugly sport coat award in honor of Captain Don.
Contact: Tammie Gurgiolo (305) 240-9337
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ISLAMORADA / December 17 and 18
Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament
Anglers through age 16 are to target sailfish for trophies.
Contact: Tammie Gurgiolo (305) 240-9337
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KEY LARGO / January 07 and 08
Key Largo Sailfish Challenge
The annual Key Largo Sailfish Challenge pits anglers against sails. The event follows a boat-tournament format.
Contact: Tammie Gurgiolo (305) 240-9337
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ISLAMORADA / January 09
Islamorada Bartender Sailfish Open
Bartender from around the world target Sailfish in Islamorada.
Contact: Dianne Harbaugh (305) 852-2102
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ISLAMORADA / January 11 and 12
Florida Keys Outfitters SailFly
Flyfishers target sailfish for trophies.
Contact: Sandy Moret 305-664-5423
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ISLAMORADA / January 21 and 22
Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament
The annual Cheeca Presidential host anglers for three days of fun with two days of fishing. (Second leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship)
Contact: Liz Hill (305) 451-5094
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ISLAMORADA / January 26
Islamorada Fishing Club's Sailfish Tournament
Anglers compete for a winner-take-all $30,000 based on a 30 boat entry for catching and releasing sailfish. (Final leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship)
Contact: Vinnie at the Islamorada Fishing Club (305) 664-4735
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ISLAMORADA / February 1st
Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament
All-release ladies Billfish tournament.
Contact: Sharon Mahoney Ellenwood (305) 664-2012
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ISLAMORADA / February 4th and 5th
Women's Sailfish Tournament
This all-release ladies tournament targets Sailfish.
Contact: Tammie Gurgiolo (305) 852-9337
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ISLAMORADA / KEY WEST / April 17th thru 23rd
World Sailfish Championship
The World Sailfish Championship is the richest in the Florida Keys.
Contact: Laura Emmole at 727-631-0072
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