The First Annual Fish For Holly Sailfish Tournament was held at the Islander Resort on January 5th and 6th, 2019. In its inaugural year, 56 boats and 207 anglers of men, women and children fished the beautiful waters of Islamorada in the Florida Keys. 101 sailfish were caught and released on a picturesque day with variable winds of 10 – 12 knots and 1-2 foot seas.
The Fish For Holly Sailfish tournament, in its first year, was able to exceed expectations in the amount of money raised. Proceeds from this tournament and in years to come will assist community members in need and provide professional scholarships while also working closely with the Domestic Abuse Shelter of the Upper Keys.
It was an incredible event with close to 400 people in attendance both Friday night and Saturday night at the Islander’s Florida Keys History & Discovery Center. It was the largest tournament turnout Islamorada has ever seen, and in its first year to boot.
Registered Teams: 56
Registered Anglers: 207
Sailfish Released: 101
Total Points (all): 10100
Islander Resort & Whale Harbor
January 4-6, 2019
Friday, January 4th Kick-off begins at 5:30 pm at Islander Resort
Saturday, January 5th
· Lines in at 8 am
· Lines out at 3 pm
· Weigh in @ 3pm to 6pm at Whale Harbor
· Banquet @ 6:30pm at Islander Resort
Sunday, January 6th
· Sandbar Sunday!! (Weather Permitting)
Sailfish
· Top Offshore Boat
· Top Bay Boat (26 ft. & under, single engine)
· High Point Angler
· Top Male
· Top Female
· Top Junior
Fun fish: Mahi, Kingfish, Wahoo, Tuna, & Bottom fish
Early Angler Registration Open Through December 5th
· Juniors (16 & under) $75
· Adults $150
Late Angler Registration after December 5th
· Juniors (16 & under) $100
· Adults $175
Sponsor the Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament and help us create a brighter future for our community. Your support fuels education, professional growth, and domestic abuse prevention.
