Blue Water Fishing Classic 2009
(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- Fishing enthusiasts of all ages and
abilities will have the opportunity to catch the “big one,” while at
the same time compete for up to $30,000 in cash and prizes, at
Miami-Dade Parks’ 6th Annual Blue Water Fishing Classic, June 6,
2009, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., at all six county marinas and the Miami
Outboard Club located on Watson Island.
The Blue Water Fishing Classic awards a total of $30,000 in cash and
prizes for the combined weight of the three largest fish within the
species of dolphin, wahoo, black-fin tuna, and kingfish. All fish
caught must meet local, state and federal regulations. Each
participating marina will have a first place, second place, third
place, and junior angler winner. The largest first place winner will
also be the winner of the $5,000 Grand Prize. The woman with the
largest combined weight will be the $1,500 Lady Angler Grand Prize
winner. Cash prizes are awarded as follows: one $5,000 Grand Prize,
one $1,500 Lady Angler Grand Prize, seven $1,500 first place marina
prizes, seven $750 second place marina prizes, seven $250 third
place marina prizes, one $250 junior angler Grand Prize, and seven
$100 savings bonds awards to the first place junior angler marina
winners. Junior anglers must be 12 years old and younger. Each
participating boat team member also receives a captain’s bag
containing gifts and prizes.
The event’s weekend of festivities begins on Thursday, June 4, at 7
p.m. with a Captains Party where registered anglers can meet and
greet prior to the actual competition. The tournament concludes on
Sunday, June 7, at 6 p.m. with an awards ceremony and celebration
dinner with Miami-Dade Parks’ Director Jack Kardys announcing the
winners and distributing prizes.
The entry fee is $350 per boat by June 1, and $400 after up to day
of tournament. On the day of the tournament, participating boats
must check in at any of Miami-Dade County’s six marinas – Black
Point Marina, Crandon Marina, Bill Bird Marina at Haulover Park,
Herbert Hoover Marina at Homestead Bayfront Park, Matheson Hammock
Marina, Pelican Harbor Marina, and the Miami Outboard Club on Watson
Island by 7 a.m. Boats must remain in U.S. waters and IGFA rules
apply. Scales open at 2 p.m. and close by 5 p.m.
For more information or to register, please call Kathy Haley at
305-755-7939, download an application brochure at http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/blueWater-home.asp
or pick one up at any of the six Miami-Dade County marinas.
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PARK AND RECREATION
Hickman Building
275 N.-W 2nd Street, 5th Floor Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 755-7800
It is the policy of Miami Dade County to comply with all of the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is
accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening
devices or materials in accessible format, please call 305-755-7848
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