Event Date: Jan 1st, 2019 – Aug 31, 2019
Cost: FREE!
Anglers of all ages and abilities can target more than 40 species of fish in the Key West Fishing Tournament, a free-entry multidivision challenge that takes place Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 2019. The tournament features divisions for men, women, junior anglers ages 10 to 15 and Pee Wees under 10 years old — making it ideal for extended families and multigenerational groups who want to share the angling experience.
Contact: Doris Harris 305-923-5934
Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com
Key West, Florida, United States
Key West
United States
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2018 Title Awards
Master Angler
Men Out of County: Jack Peifer of Champaign, IL
Women In County: Faith Bleil of Key West, FL
Women Out of County: Anna Dosen-Hicks of Maple Grove, MN
Junior In County: Skye Sterling of Key West, FL
Junior Out of County: Zane Green of Hollywood, FL
Peewee In County: Sophia Veach of Key West, FL
Peewee Out of County: Rusty McKinley of Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Most Release Awards
Barracuda: 11, Faith Bleil of Key west, FL
Blue Marlin: 1, Jay Logan of Sarasota, FL
Bonefish: 10, Sean Morey of Gainesville, FL
Permit: 15, Faith Bleil of Key West, FL
Sailfish: 7, Mark Draper of Port Charlotte, FL
Tarpon: 15, Faith Bleil of Key West, FL
Most Releases Overall: 41, Faith Bleil of Key West, FL
Junior Division Most Releases: 12
Skye Sterling of Key West, FL
Peewee Division Most Releases: 21
Sophia Veach of Key West, FL
Division Achievement
Fly Division: Len Eder of Cross Plains, WI
Spin Division: Jerrold Weinstock, M. D. of Key West, FL
Plug Division: Paige Mac-Hughes of St. Augustine, FL
8 lb. Division: Gary Passenti of Clifton, NJ
12 lb. Division: Chip Costantini of Orlando, FL
20 lb. Division: Phil Engel of Freehold, NJ
30 lb. Division: Mason Grimsely of New Braunfels, TX
50 lb. Division: Leonard Sacco of Troy, MI
Unlimited Division: Brent Atwood of Lehigton, PA
Guide Achievement – Most Winners
General Division: 21, Capt. Bill Wickers III, ‘Linda D. V’
Light General Division: 10, Capt. Chip Veach, ‘Super Grouper’
Flats Division: 5, Capt. Chris Robinson, ‘Big Kahuna’
Guide Achievement – Most Releases
General Divison: 114, Capt. Ryan Carter, ‘Live Action Sportfishing’
Light General: 62, Capt. Jay Miller, ‘Outer Limits’
Flats Division: 153, Capt. Tim Carlile, ‘The Outcast’
Guide Achievement Overall
General Division: Capt. Bill Wickers III, ‘Linda D. V’
Light General Division: Capt. Jay Miller, ‘Outer Limits’
Flats Division: Capt. Tim Carlile, ‘The Outcast’
Captain’s Most Sailfish Releases
Capt. Jay Miller, ‘Outer Limits’ ~ 66 Releases
Captain’s Most Marlin Releases
Capt. Brice Barr, ‘Double Down’ ~ 4 Releases
Captain’s Most Tarpon Releases
Capt. Ryan Carter, ‘Live Action Sportfishing’ ~ 124 Releases
Outstanding Mate
Shane Moseman, ‘Linda D. V’
