2023

Fish for Holly Tournament

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

Weigh-in Photos

Kick-Off & Awards Photos

#fishforholly Photos

Under clear skies and temperatures in the low 70’s, the 5th Annual Fish For Holly Sailfish Tournament kicked off at PostCard Inn Resort & Marina on January 6th, 2023.

Tournament Stats

Registered Teams: 76

Registered Anglers: 352

Sailfish Released: 70

Total Points (all): 7000

Tournament Details

PostCard Inn Resort & Marina

Kick-Off
Friday, January 6:

Tournament Day
Saturday, January 7:

  • Lines-in at 8AM
  • Lines-out at 3PM
  • Weigh-ins 3:30PM – 5:30PM
  • Awards Banquet at 6:30 PM

Sandbar Sunday
Sunday, January 8

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

Prices

Early Angler Registration Open December 1 through December 20, 2022

· Juniors (16 & under) $75

· Adults $150

Regular Angler Registration December 21 through January 4, 2023 midnight.

· Juniors (16 & under) $100

· Adults $200

Walk-up registration on January 6 will be open until 9pm sharp, $250 per angler.

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