2010 Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival

Fishing Tournament

1st Prize - a fully rigged
Hobie Adventure Kayak
(Retail value more than $2,000)
2nd Prize - $500
3rd Prize - $300
4th Prize - $150
5th Prize - $50
Additional prizes:
Bending Branches paddles & Cape Haze custom rods

Blueway or Bust: SNOOK, TROUT, REDFISH TO EARN TOP ANGLER FREE HOBIE KAYAK

Fishing Tournament Rules

Fishing Tournament Registration Form

Friday, Nov. 5:

• Captain's meeting at Angler's Inn 6-6:20 p.m.

• Includes a reception sponsored by Angler's Inn and Bert's Bar

• Attendance at the Captain's Meeting is MANDATORY for all contestants

• Spouses and family are welcome to attend the Captain's Meeting

• 11282 Matlacha Ave, Matlacha, FL 33993

   

   

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Saturday, Nov. 6:

• Fishing begins at safe light

• Check-in will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Matlacha Community Park

• All competitors must be in the check-in line with their cameras and measuring devices by 3 p.m. to be eligible for prizes and points

• The digital weigh-in, a seminar with Kayak Charters' Dominick Greco and the awards presentation will be held at Matlacha Community Park

• A celebration afterward for anglers and kayakers will be held at The Sun & The Moon Inn from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

• Matlacha Community Park, 4577 Pine Island Road NW, Matlacha, FL 33993

• The Sun & The Moon Inn, 3962 Pine Island Road NW, Matlacha, FL 33993
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• All tournament proceeds to benefit:  The Great Calusa Blueway and the Society for Ethical Ecotourism
  
  

  Sponsored by:

  Bending Branches
  Estero River Outfitters
  Hobie Cat

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*Watch video of a kayaker catching a 5′ lemon shark on the Calusa Blueway here.*