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Calendar of Events for September, 2010

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September 10 to September 12 in Key West

Robert James Sales S.L.A.M. Celebrity Tournament.

Anglers target tarpon, permit and bonefish to compete to achieve a “flats grand slam.” This year, celebrity participants are to include Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs, New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays; NASA space shuttle astronaut Bruce Melnick; former Denver Broncos football player Mark Cooper and saxophone superstar Clarence Clemons. The $3,500 team entry fee includes two days of guided fishing with a celebrity.
Contact: Gary Ellis at (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com

September 14 to September 17 in Islamorada

Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament

Also referred to as the “Fall Fly,” this prestigious three-day test of skill and stealth challenges anglers to accrue points for both weight and release fish. Entry fee is $1,000 per angler, up to 25 maximum participants.
Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio 305-942-0428
Email: csasun@aol.com

September 16 to September 19 in Marathon

Marathon International Bonefish Tournament

Believed to be the longest running tournament in the Keys, this challenge awards more than 20 trophies and prizes to participants, including individual and team champions scoring the largest bonefish and permit, the top anglers in fly and grand slam divisions (for the top spin or fly angler who releases the largest bonefish, permit and tarpon “slam”), as well as the cheeky wet-pants champion titles for anglers wading from shore.
Contact: Nancy Ponzoa 305-394-7758; Laural 305-395-1554
Email: keyspeanut@bellsouth.net

September 17 to September 19 in Key Largo

Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge

Entering its 10th year, the challenge requires anglers fish for trout and redfish. Proceeds benefit both local Rotary scholarships and Take Stock in Children, a statewide scholarship program for children in seventh through 12th grades. Entry fee is $125 per angler, $70 for young anglers (kids and juniors are combined). New venue at the Upper Keys Sailing Club!
Contact: Mike Shipley 305-852-4087
Email: mike@islandbayresort.com

September 25 to September 26 in Islamorada

Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Tournament

Up to 100 anglers compete for snook, tarpon, redfish, sea trout, snapper, bonefish and black drum against the backdrop of Everglades National Park. An overall grand champ prize is given to the individual or team who catches at least four of the seven eligible species. The angling challenge is also a qualifying event for the 2011 IGFA Inshore World Championship in Islamorada.
Contact: Linda Denkert 305-852-1425
Email: backcountrybabe1@aol.com

September 25 in Marathon

Florida Keys Swordfest & Deep Drop Tournament

A newcomer, this daytime-only boat tournament highlights fishing for swordfish and making a few drops for snowy grouper and tilefish. Anglers gather and see fish normally not seen on daily catches - as well as compete for a $2500 first place prize. Proceeds help local scholarship funds.
Contact: Jack Carlson 305-289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net

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