Potential $25,000 Payout Awaits at Islamorada’s IFC Captain’s Cup Dolphin Tournament
A winner-take-all grand prize of up to $25,000 is to be awarded the team that posts the highest aggregate weight of three dolphin fish at the Islamorada Fishing Club’s Captain’s Cup Dolphin Tournament. The tournament is set for Wednesday and Thursday, June 26-27.
According to event directors, a $10,000 payout is guaranteed and will increase by $1,000 for each boat registered over 10, up to a maximum of $25,000 if 25 boats are registered. Slots are still available for anglers who want to join the fun and competition.
A kick-off party with buffet-style meal is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the club’s temporary location at 80939 Overseas Highway.
The one-day boat-format tournament gets under way with lines in the water at 7:30 a.m. Thursday. The weigh-in is set for 3-5 p.m. at 80939 Overseas Highway.
All dolphin fish to be weighed can be brought to the club’s temporary location by car. Each fish must be at the club’s certified weigh station by 5 p.m. with the angler who caught it. Only three fish per team will be weighed.
The awards banquet is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the same location.
The early entry fee through June 8 is $1,700 for the first two anglers on a boat and $300 for each additional angler. After June 8, the price increases to $1,950 for the first two anglers and $350 for each additional angler. Up to four anglers are allowed to fish per boat. Entry includes tickets to all social events.
Tournament information: theislamoradafishingclub.com or Dianne Harbaugh at 305-522-4868
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