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| Florida Keys Outfitters Newsletter |
June 2009 - Update
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Greetings!
Summer heat has come to the Keys bringing some of the best tarpon fishing I can remember in recent years. Schools, singles and pods have poured along the banks in the backcountry and across white spots on the ocean side since mid May. Light fishing pressure and an unusually high hook up rate has been the buzz up and down the islands. The forecast is good for the foreseeable future!
Several guides and anglers have raved about the snook fishing near Flamingo and I know of one angler who caught half a dozen permit on fly last week with three on one day!
Congratulations to Tim Eshelman of Roanoke, Indiana on winning the May "Photo of the Month" contest and $100 gift Card from Florida Keys Outfitters. This great shot says it all!
Tim's brother Pete and guide, Jon Milchman holding Pete's first permit on fly. Nice catch! Nice Shot!
Tight loops,
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35th Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Tournament
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ISLAMORADA Florida Keys - Charles Duncan, III, of Houston, TX was named
Grand Champion of the 2009 Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Tournament,
guided by Captain Rob Fordyce of Homestead, FL releasing 14 tarpon a
minimum of four feet in length.
The team of Duncan and Fordyce
were champions of the 2005 Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament. This is the
third angler Captain Rob Fordyce has brought to the winners circle in
the Hawley Tournament.
Along with Grand Champion honors, Duncan will receive an... (read more)
Charles Duncan III (left) with Captain Rob Fordyce (right)
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Golden Fly 2009
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The tournament's first runner-up was Rob Luehrs of Riverside, CT, guided by Captain Kris Suplee of Marathon, FL.
Second runner-up was Sam Kaufman of Evergreen, CO, guided by Captain
Steve Friedman of Islamorada, FL. Kaufman also caught the largest tarpon... (read more)
 Charlotte Ambrogio, Pat Ford, Capt. Brian Helms, Baker Bishop, Steve Stanley |
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The Gold Gup Tarpon Tournament
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David Dalu & Captain Scott Collins take 2009 Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament second year in a row in tight finish!
TOTAL WEIGHT: 29 weight fish (9 fish in 2008)
TOTAL RELEASE: 102 releases (68 fish in 2008)
DAILY HIGH POINT:
DAY 1 Julian Robertson & Capt. Tad Burke w/ 2307 points
DAY 2 David Dalu & Capt. Scott Collins w/2110 points
DAY 3 Julian Robertson & Capt. Tad Burke w/ 1560 points
DAY 4 Roger Fotopulos & Capt. Kris Suplee w/ 1543 points
DAY 5 Carlos Duncan & Capt. Rob Fordyce 2333points
(Click for full results)
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Women's Fly Tarpon Tournament
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Kathy Hoar of Hanover, Pa guide by Capt Tad Burke won first place with 5 tarpon releases in 3 days.
Second place went to Adelaide Skoglund guided by Capt Andy Thompson with two tarpon releases on time.
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Florida Keys Outfitters Monthly Photo Contest |
Only one week to go and we have received several great submissions for our June photo contest. Get yours in before this months deadline!
Win A $100.00 Gift Card From Florida Keys Outfitters
Photos will be judged on originality, clarity and composition. Subject matter may be related to angling, our Keys lifestyle or the charm of our natural environment and its inhabitants, human or otherwise. To enter a photograph, submit via email to photo.contest@floridakeysoutfitters.com by 6:00pm EST on the last day of the month.
All photos must be at least 300 dpi and actual printing size. Photographs must be a minimum of 3" x 5" and a maximum of 8" x 10".
All photos entered will become property of Florida keys Outfitters and used at its discretion. The staff of Florida Keys Outfitters will review all entries and determine the monthly winner by the 5th of the month. Their decision shall be final.
The winner will receive a $100.00 gift card from Florida Keys Outfitters.
Please include first and last name, phone, email, hometown, state and any relevant comments with submission. | |
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