Tarponian Tournament Anglers Team Up to Target Silver Kings, May 6-10

MARATHON, Florida Keys — For enthusiastic anglers, spring means silver kings in the Florida Keys, perfect for participants in the annual Tarponian Tournament slated for May 6-10 in Marathon.

This high-energy tournament mandates that teams fish with a different captain each day. Teams also rotate among the three major bridge channels in the middle Keys – the Seven Mile Bridge, Long Key and Bahia Honda bridges – so any potential "hot spots" are shared among all anglers.

Tarponians are to gather Saturday, May 6, for the tournament’s 6:30 p.m. kick-off and meet-the-captains party at Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House, mile marker 48 bayside in Marathon.

Fishing is to get underway Sunday and Monday with lines in at 4 p.m. Lines out is to be called at 8 p.m. Tuesday is a no-fish day.

The third and final fishing day is Wednesday, May 10, from 4 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by the awards banquet at 9 p.m. back at Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House.

Entry fee for three-person teams is $1,400 per angler or $2,100 per angler for two-person teams. Tournament fees cover fishing, banquets, shirts and prize money. Prize payouts are to be determined depending on the total number of teams participating. 

Tournament information: David Breznicky at 267-210-1952 or dbreznicky@breznickyassociates.com