Dolphin & Blackfin Tuna Fun Fishing Tournament Set For June 24-26
Family friendly event is in its 11th year

Posted Thursday, June 9, 2011

 
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MARATHON, Florida Keys — Targeting fine-tasting fish and priceless good times, the Dolphin & Blackfin Tuna Fun Fishing Tournament is set for Friday through Sunday, June 24-26.

The family-friendly angling event is to kick off its 11th year Friday, June 24, with a 5 p.m. captains meeting at Marathon’s popular Burdine’s Waterfront restaurant at the oceanside end of 15th Street. The event features a high-energy happy hour with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a raffle for prizes.

Anglers are to fish Saturday and Sunday. Top prizes of $700, $350 and $200 await adult anglers who catch the three heaviest dolphin in the tournament. The top three competitors in the junior division are to be awarded $300, $200 and $100.

Anglers catching the heaviest blackfin tuna and wahoo in the tournament are to receive cash awards of $750 each.

All prizes are to be presented at a banquet set for 6 p.m. Sunday at Burdine’s.

Entry fees are $100 per adult and $50 per junior angler.

Tournament information: burdineswaterfront@gmail.com or 305-743-5317