2025

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

Get ready for the 7th annual Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament! ⁠

Tournament Stats

Registered Teams: 76

Registered Anglers: 352

Sailfish Released: 70

Total Points (all): 7000

Tournament Details

The Islander Resort

82100 Overseas Hwy

Islamorada, FL 33036

Kick Off

Friday, January 3, 2025

5PM-8PM at the Islander Resort Conference Center

Fishing

Saturday, January 4, 2025

  • Lines in at 8AM
  • Lines out at 3PM
  • Weigh-in at 3:30PM to 5:30PM at Three Waters Marina 84001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Awards Dinner

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Banquet at 6:30PM at the Islander Resort

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 November 20 through December 20, 2024

  • Juniors (16 & under) $75
  • Adults $200

Regular Angler Registration December 21 through December 31, 2024 midnight.

  • Juniors (16 & under) $100
  • Adults $250

Walk-up registration on January 3 will be open until 8pm sharp, $300 per angler.

Social Ticket (Limited at door purchase)

  • January 4 Awards Banquet $TBD

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