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Florida Keys Dolphin/Blackfin Tournament June 28-30 - FishNews - 06-11-2013
MARATHON, Florida Keys -- Anglers targeting fine-tasting fish and on-the-water action can steer toward the Dolphin & Blackfin Tuna Fun Fishing Tournament set for Friday through Sunday, June 28-30.
The event's 13th year kicks off Friday with a 5 p.m. captains meeting at Burdines Waterfront restaurant at the oceanside end of 15th Street in Marathon. Organizers of the family-friendly angling challenge plan to serve up a high-energy happy hour overlooking picturesque Boot Key Harbor with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a raffle for prizes.
Anglers fish Saturday and Sunday.
Top prizes of $700, $350 and $200 await individual adult anglers who catch the tournament's three heaviest dolphin (mahi-mahi). The top three anglers in the junior division are to receive $300, $200 and $100.
Cash prizes of $750 each are to be presented to the anglers catching the heaviest blackfin tuna and wahoo.
The awards banquet is set for 6 p.m. Sunday at Burdines.
Entry fees remain an affordable $100 per adult and $50 per junior angler.
Tournament information: Brenda Duff at 305-743-5317 or burdineswaterfront@gmail.com
Marathon visitor information: www.fla-keys.com/marathon or 1-800-262-7284<br />
Keys fishing information: www.fla-keys.com/fishing<br />
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