Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces &

The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade

 

9th Annual Blue Water Fishing Classic

May 17 - 20, 2012

Get ready to fish!  All amateur, professional and junior fishermen are welcome to the 9th Annual Blue Water Fishing Classic,  Launch your boat from any of Miami-Dade County's six public marinas for your chance to win more than $20,000 in cash and prizes.  With over 20 ways to win, the odds have never been better! The $5,000 Grand Prize is determined by the combined weight of three largest fish within the species of dolphin, wahoo, black-fin tuna and kingfish. 

Tournament entry includes three days of fun, including Captain's Party with silent auction, plus Awards Ceremony. 

Net proceeds provide fishing scholarships for children in Miami-Dade.

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Events

 

THURSDAY • May 17, 2012

7:30 p.m. - Captain's Party at new Marlins Park!

Meet and greet your competition at the Captain's Party with dinner, bar, and music.  Plus, a silent auction with items to fit every angler's taste... and budget.


SATURDAY • May 19, 2012

Let the competition begin!

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.  Check-Out

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Lines In & Fishing

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Lines Out & Weigh-In


SUNDAY • May 20, 2012

6:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony at F.G. Walton Smith Commons at UM’s Rosenstiel School, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 

Pick up your prizes or rub elbows with the winners at the awards ceremony and celebration with lots of food and fun.
 

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Magic Fingers  
Three Rs  
Bonnie II  
Gone Postal

 

Chi Chi  
RAAM PROS  
Ocean Clear  
Sweet 15  
Never Better  
Team H2O  
Dolphin Hunters  
Dolphin Crazy  
Shoreline Foundation  
All Girls  
Bluewater Boats  
Mr. Glass  
Mad Gaffers  
Bad Apples Fishing Team  
Adrianelle Fishing Team  
Miss Guided  
South Miami Legion Anglers  
Mahi Express  
Junk Yard Dog  
Risining Fishing Team  
The Shark  
Chasing Tail  
Team M.O.C.  

 

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TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS

 

  • Loggerhead Marina located at Black Point Marina in Cutler Bay offers boaters registered for the 2012 Blue Water Fishing Classic a 10-cent per gallon discount on diesel or non-ethanol gas - May 17, 19 & 20, 2012.  Just mention this online post.  (Offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions).
  • New this year!  Blue Water Fishing Classic adds Dolphin Challenge.
  • Lady and Junior anglers welcome at Blue Water Fishing Classic.
  • Boaters registered for the Blue Water Fishing Classic receive a courtesy discount at El Capitan Marine & Fishing Center.  Must show your e-mail confirmation and registration number to qualify.
  • Find out if you qualify for the Blue Water Mayor's Challenge

 

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