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Marathon
Marathon / April 11 2010
7 Mile Marina Marathon Sharkathon
Take a bite out of Marathon as anglers match skills in catching multiple shark
species during this one-day, man-versus-shark release tournament.
Contact: Dan Rudacille (305) 395-0546
Marathon / April 15 2010 to April 16 2010
Marathon Inshore Tournament - Bridge Tarpon Series
A series tournament targeting a traditional style of Keys tarpon fishing. Anglers
can fish Bahia Honda bridge, 7-Mile Bridge, or Long Key Bridge. Fish three
tides (April 15-16, May 13-14, June 3-4), and anglers with the most releases
wins cash prizes. Tournament also raises money for local scholarships. A 35-
boat max tournament with a max of six anglers per boat.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
Marathon / April 16 2010 to April 18 2010
Redbone @ Large Hawks Cay Sunrise/Sunset Tarpon Celebrity Tournament
The event is one of approximately 30 Redbone celebrity tournaments that are
held each year, with all proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Contact: Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
Marathon / April 29 2010 to May 01 2010
4th Annual Marathon Offshore Bull and Cow Dolphin Tournament
Anglers vie for over $25,000 in prizes in this boat team event, with seven
different divisions. Calcutta Baits Pre-fish Tournament Thursday, April 29; Bull
and Cow Tournament, Friday and Saturday April 30 - May 1. Call or visit Web
site for details.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Marathon / May 02 2010 to May 05 2010
Tarponian Tournament
Anglers target tarpon and vie for prizes in this high-energy event.
Contact: David Breznicky at (215) 542-1492
Email: dbreznicky@breznickyassociates.com
Marathon / May 06 2010 to May 08 2010
Marathon International Tarpon Tournament
This all-release event is one of the longest-running tournaments targeting the
mighty silver king.
Contact: Donna Vankirk at (305) 289-2248
Email: marathonbait@gmail.com
Marathon / May 07 2010 to May 08 2010
Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament
Dolphin fish are the target in this angling challenge to benefit Habitat for
Humanity.
Contact: Michael Kiraly at (305) 676-3019
Email: MKiraly@my100bank.com
Marathon / May 15 2010 to May 20 2010
Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon Tournament
Anglers tangle with silver kings in an event named for a famous Marathon
resort. The tournament is a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House charities’
summer camp program.
Contact: Robert Traa (609) 645-1840 ex 115
Email: Bobtraa@mindspring.com
Marathon / May 22 2010 to May 23 2010
34th Annual Ladies Tarpon Tournament
Women compete in this all-release tournament to catch tarpon in one of the
longest-running tournaments in the Keys.
Contact: Donna Vankirk at (305) 289-2248
Email: marathonbait@gmail.com
Marathon / May 28 2010 to May 29 2010
Marathon Inshore Flats Tournament - Tarpon Series
This "flats series" tournament consists of three parts during the best times of
year to fish each species: permit (March 12-13), tarpon (May 28-29) and
bonefish (Oct. 8-9). Each part pays out $3k for the two-angler team with the
most combined points, second and third place. In addition to cash prizes the
tournament raises money for local scholarships. Limited entry of 35 boats, first
come first served.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
Marathon / June 19 2010
Father’s Day Dolphin Derby
Anglers are to celebrate Father’s Day by catching one of the most beautiful,
best-tasting and fastest-growing fish in the sea to benefit the Marathon High
School Athletics.
Contact: Jack Carlson (305) 289-0199
Marathon / June 25 2010 to June 27 2010
Burdines Waterfront Dolphin & Blackfin Fun Fishing Tournament
This event sponsored by a popular local restaurant targets two of the finest-
tasting fish in the Keys.
Contact: Brenda Duff (305) 743-5317
Email: burdineswaterfront@gmail.com
Marathon / July 09 2010 to July 11 2010
Hawks Cay Mahi Fly (Redbone @ Large Series)
Professionalism, camaraderie and competition characterize this event that
benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Contact: Tammie Gurgiolo (305) 852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com
Marathon / July 10 2010
Marathon Dolphin Scramble
Back by popular demand, this tournament consists of a shot gun start off
Sombrero Beach at 9 a.m. and the first legal dolphin back to the committee boat
wins $1,000 prize money. Cash prizes for largest dolphin are first place $1,000,
second-largest $500 and third-largest $200. This tournament raises money for
local scholarships in the Keys.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
Marathon / July 28 2010
Marathon Lobster/Spearfish Challenge
Just a plain 'ole fun day for opening day of "mini" lobster season. The largest
lobster wins $500 and the largest grouper speared wins $500. A big party with
food and raffles that benefit local scholarships is set to follow.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
Marathon / September 16 2010 to September 19 2010
Marathon International Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere are to stalk the gray ghost of the
flats in an area rich with them. This is an all-release spin or fly event.
Contact: Nancy Ponzoa (305) 394-7758
Email: keyspeanut@bellsouth.net
Marathon / September 25 2010
Florida Keys Swordfest & Deep Drop Tournament
This tournament newcomer consists of fishing for swordfish during the day and
making a few drops for snowy grouper and tilefish. This is a fun event that
allows anglers to gather and see fish normally not seen on daily catches. A
boat tournament to test deep water skills, and support local scholarship funds
at the same time.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
Marathon / October 08 2010 to October 09 2010
Marathon Inshore Flats Tournament - Bonefish Series
This "flats series" tournament consists of three parts during the best times of
year to fish each species: permit (March 12-13), tarpon (May 28-29) and
bonefish (Oct. 8-9). Each part pays out $3k for the two-angler team with the
most combined points, second and third place. In addition to cash prizes the
tournament raises money for local scholarships. Limited entry of 35 boats, first
come first served.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
Marathon / April 11 2010
7 Mile Marina Marathon Sharkathon
Take a bite out of Marathon as anglers match skills in catching multiple shark
species during this one-day, man-versus-shark release tournament.
Contact: Dan Rudacille (305) 395-0546
Marathon / April 15 2010 to April 16 2010
Marathon Inshore Tournament - Bridge Tarpon Series
A series tournament targeting a traditional style of Keys tarpon fishing. Anglers
can fish Bahia Honda bridge, 7-Mile Bridge, or Long Key Bridge. Fish three
tides (April 15-16, May 13-14, June 3-4), and anglers with the most releases
wins cash prizes. Tournament also raises money for local scholarships. A 35-
boat max tournament with a max of six anglers per boat.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
Marathon / April 16 2010 to April 18 2010
Redbone @ Large Hawks Cay Sunrise/Sunset Tarpon Celebrity Tournament
The event is one of approximately 30 Redbone celebrity tournaments that are
held each year, with all proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Contact: Gary Ellis (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
Marathon / April 29 2010 to May 01 2010
4th Annual Marathon Offshore Bull and Cow Dolphin Tournament
Anglers vie for over $25,000 in prizes in this boat team event, with seven
different divisions. Calcutta Baits Pre-fish Tournament Thursday, April 29; Bull
and Cow Tournament, Friday and Saturday April 30 - May 1. Call or visit Web
site for details.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Marathon / May 02 2010 to May 05 2010
Tarponian Tournament
Anglers target tarpon and vie for prizes in this high-energy event.
Contact: David Breznicky at (215) 542-1492
Email: dbreznicky@breznickyassociates.com
Marathon / May 06 2010 to May 08 2010
Marathon International Tarpon Tournament
This all-release event is one of the longest-running tournaments targeting the
mighty silver king.
Contact: Donna Vankirk at (305) 289-2248
Email: marathonbait@gmail.com
Marathon / May 07 2010 to May 08 2010
Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament
Dolphin fish are the target in this angling challenge to benefit Habitat for
Humanity.
Contact: Michael Kiraly at (305) 676-3019
Email: MKiraly@my100bank.com
Marathon / May 15 2010 to May 20 2010
Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon Tournament
Anglers tangle with silver kings in an event named for a famous Marathon
resort. The tournament is a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House charities’
summer camp program.
Contact: Robert Traa (609) 645-1840 ex 115
Email: Bobtraa@mindspring.com
Marathon / May 22 2010 to May 23 2010
34th Annual Ladies Tarpon Tournament
Women compete in this all-release tournament to catch tarpon in one of the
longest-running tournaments in the Keys.
Contact: Donna Vankirk at (305) 289-2248
Email: marathonbait@gmail.com
Marathon / May 28 2010 to May 29 2010
Marathon Inshore Flats Tournament - Tarpon Series
This "flats series" tournament consists of three parts during the best times of
year to fish each species: permit (March 12-13), tarpon (May 28-29) and
bonefish (Oct. 8-9). Each part pays out $3k for the two-angler team with the
most combined points, second and third place. In addition to cash prizes the
tournament raises money for local scholarships. Limited entry of 35 boats, first
come first served.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
Marathon / June 19 2010
Father’s Day Dolphin Derby
Anglers are to celebrate Father’s Day by catching one of the most beautiful,
best-tasting and fastest-growing fish in the sea to benefit the Marathon High
School Athletics.
Contact: Jack Carlson (305) 289-0199
Marathon / June 25 2010 to June 27 2010
Burdines Waterfront Dolphin & Blackfin Fun Fishing Tournament
This event sponsored by a popular local restaurant targets two of the finest-
tasting fish in the Keys.
Contact: Brenda Duff (305) 743-5317
Email: burdineswaterfront@gmail.com
Marathon / July 09 2010 to July 11 2010
Hawks Cay Mahi Fly (Redbone @ Large Series)
Professionalism, camaraderie and competition characterize this event that
benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Contact: Tammie Gurgiolo (305) 852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com
Marathon / July 10 2010
Marathon Dolphin Scramble
Back by popular demand, this tournament consists of a shot gun start off
Sombrero Beach at 9 a.m. and the first legal dolphin back to the committee boat
wins $1,000 prize money. Cash prizes for largest dolphin are first place $1,000,
second-largest $500 and third-largest $200. This tournament raises money for
local scholarships in the Keys.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
Marathon / July 28 2010
Marathon Lobster/Spearfish Challenge
Just a plain 'ole fun day for opening day of "mini" lobster season. The largest
lobster wins $500 and the largest grouper speared wins $500. A big party with
food and raffles that benefit local scholarships is set to follow.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
Marathon / September 16 2010 to September 19 2010
Marathon International Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere are to stalk the gray ghost of the
flats in an area rich with them. This is an all-release spin or fly event.
Contact: Nancy Ponzoa (305) 394-7758
Email: keyspeanut@bellsouth.net
Marathon / September 25 2010
Florida Keys Swordfest & Deep Drop Tournament
This tournament newcomer consists of fishing for swordfish during the day and
making a few drops for snowy grouper and tilefish. This is a fun event that
allows anglers to gather and see fish normally not seen on daily catches. A
boat tournament to test deep water skills, and support local scholarship funds
at the same time.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
Marathon / October 08 2010 to October 09 2010
Marathon Inshore Flats Tournament - Bonefish Series
This "flats series" tournament consists of three parts during the best times of
year to fish each species: permit (March 12-13), tarpon (May 28-29) and
bonefish (Oct. 8-9). Each part pays out $3k for the two-angler team with the
most combined points, second and third place. In addition to cash prizes the
tournament raises money for local scholarships. Limited entry of 35 boats, first
come first served.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email: bigtimetackle@comcast.net
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