01-09-2013, 04:10 PM
KEY WEST, Florida Keys - Anglers can vie for prizes including a 20-foot Wellcraft boat, Evinrude outboard and Continental trailer during the 2013 Key West Harbour King Mackerel Tournament slated for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 25-27.
The angler who weighs in the heaviest mackerel, also known as kingfish, is to take home the Wellcraft boat package valued at approximately $25,000.
The second- and third-place finishers receive $4,000 and $3,000, respectively, and cash prizes are to be presented through 10th place. Award amounts are based on having a field of 100 boats.
Cash awards also await the top anglers fishing on boats that measure 23 feet or shorter, while cash and prizes are to be presented to top female, junior and senior anglers.
A sanctioned event of the Southern Kingfish Association, the tournament is headquartered at Key West Harbour Marina, 6000 Peninsular Ave. on Stock Island.
Events kick off Friday, Jan. 25, with a 3-7 p.m. registration at the yacht club. A mandatory captains meeting follows at 7 p.m.
Fishing begins at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, running through 4 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. All boats must return to Key West Harbour for the daily weigh-in.
Awards are to be presented approximately one hour after the last fish is weighed.
Event information: www.fishska.com, Murray Marine at 305-296-0364 or Southern Kingfish Association at 904-819-0360
Key West visitor information: www.fla-keys.com/keywest or 1-800-LAST-KEY<br />
Lower Keys visitor information: www.fla-keys.com/lowerkeys or 1-800-872-3722<br />
Social: facebook.com/floridakeysandkeywest "¢ twitter.com/thefloridakeys "¢ youtube.com/FloridaKeysTV
Media Contact<br />
Andy Newman/Carol Shaughnessy<br />
1-800-ASK-KEYS 800-275-5397 or 305-461-3300<br />
www.fla-keys.com/media
The angler who weighs in the heaviest mackerel, also known as kingfish, is to take home the Wellcraft boat package valued at approximately $25,000.
The second- and third-place finishers receive $4,000 and $3,000, respectively, and cash prizes are to be presented through 10th place. Award amounts are based on having a field of 100 boats.
Cash awards also await the top anglers fishing on boats that measure 23 feet or shorter, while cash and prizes are to be presented to top female, junior and senior anglers.
A sanctioned event of the Southern Kingfish Association, the tournament is headquartered at Key West Harbour Marina, 6000 Peninsular Ave. on Stock Island.
Events kick off Friday, Jan. 25, with a 3-7 p.m. registration at the yacht club. A mandatory captains meeting follows at 7 p.m.
Fishing begins at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, running through 4 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. All boats must return to Key West Harbour for the daily weigh-in.
Awards are to be presented approximately one hour after the last fish is weighed.
Event information: www.fishska.com, Murray Marine at 305-296-0364 or Southern Kingfish Association at 904-819-0360
Key West visitor information: www.fla-keys.com/keywest or 1-800-LAST-KEY<br />
Lower Keys visitor information: www.fla-keys.com/lowerkeys or 1-800-872-3722<br />
Social: facebook.com/floridakeysandkeywest "¢ twitter.com/thefloridakeys "¢ youtube.com/FloridaKeysTV
Media Contact<br />
Andy Newman/Carol Shaughnessy<br />
1-800-ASK-KEYS 800-275-5397 or 305-461-3300<br />
www.fla-keys.com/media