The 7th Annual Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament has once again set new records and captured the hearts of anglers and spectators alike. With an impressive turnout of 76 teams and 352 anglers, this year's event solidified its status as the largest tournament in the Florida Keys. Participants gathered to celebrate Holly's legacy and compete in a spirited display of sportsmanship and skill.
The Holly Given Fund non-profit(501-c3). Our purpose is to help the Florida Keys community through educational scholarships and donations to organizations for locals in need, as well a domestic abuse prevention.
7th Annual Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament Winners
Top Boats
1: RES IPSA w/ 4
2: VICE VERSA w/ 4
3: KIMBUKTU w/ 4
Grand Champ Angler
CAROLINE HENDRIX (Carolina Reel Men) w/ 4
Top Female Anglers
1: CAROLINE HENDRIX (Carolina Reel Men)
2: KAT FLANAGAN (Chasin' Sails/Team HMY)
3: AMANDA CASANAVE (Legasea)
Top Male Anglers
1: HERB KETTENACKER (Fins and Feathers)
2: JARED DIEGUEZ (Silent Hunter)
3: MARK BUSCH (Main One)
Top Junior Angler
MACKENZIE REIZEN (Pines and Palms)
Largest Mahi: Chelsea O’Connor (Charisma) 6 lbs 6oz
Largest Tuna: Billy Carson (Kimbuktu) 18 lbs 7oz
Largest Kingfish: John Henry (Vice Versa) 28 lbs
Registered Teams: 76
Registered Anglers: 352
Sailfish Released: 70
Total Points (all): 7000
Committee Boat & Weigh-in @ Whale Harbor
Kick-off and Dinner at The Islander Resort
Friday, January 3rd
Kick-off begins at 5:30 pm at the Islander Resort
Saturday, January 4th
· Lines in at 8 am
· Lines out at 3 pm
· Weigh-in @ 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Whale Harbor
· Banquet @ 6:30 pm at the Islander Resort
Sunday, January 5th
· Sandbar Sunday!! (Weather Permitting)
Prize Categories
Sailfish
Top Boat: 1, 2, 3
Overall Angler: 1, 2, 3
Top Male
Top Female
Top Junior
Fun Fish
Mahi, Kingfish, Wahoo, Tuna
Early Angler Registration Open November 15th through December 15th
· Juniors (16 & under) $75
· Adults $150
Late Angler Registration after December 15th
· Juniors (16 & under) $125
· Adults $200
*Walk-up registration on January 3rd will be open until 9pm sharp, $250 per angler.
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.
