Pro circuit comes to Key Largo /Tournament Trail

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KEY LARGO - Professional backcountry guides and anglers from the
Florida Keys and around the U.S.will descend on Gilbert's Resort Aug.
25-28 for an Inshore Fishing Association (IFA) sanctioned redfish
tournament.
The activities begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, with "Meet the
Pros" at Gilbert's Resort. The first raffle begins at 6:45 p.m. and
will continue every 15 minutes.
There will be free lures and many other fishing goodies and a casting
contest will be conducted. A 30-minute fishing seminar will be run by
two IFA Pro-anglers.
Attendees will also be able to purchase raffle tickets for a $1,500
Fishing Package that will be awarded following the awards on Saturday
night. Also on display, will be a Trim Spa NASCAR show car and an INDY
show car.
Thursday night, Aug. 26, is Captain's Registration and Meeting. The
registration begins at 3 p.m. and the captain's meeting starts at 6:30
p.m. This meeting is for tournament participants. Friday morning, Aug.
27, begins the Pro-Redfish Tourna-ment with launching at 6 a.m.
Weigh-in begins at 3:45 p.m. and continues until 5 p.m. All fish are
handled by the Audubon Aquarium of America.
Saturday morning, Aug. 28, is the final day of the redfish tournament.
Again launching will be at 6 a.m. with weigh-in from 3:45-5 p.m.
Vendors will have many types of goods and service booths available
during the day. Photo sessions and interviews will follow the final
weigh-in before the awards ceremony.
The winning raffle ticket will be drawn for the $1,500 Fishing
Package. The winner must be present to win. The $1500 Fishing Package
includes: Minn Kota trolling Motor, Maui Jim sunglasses certificate,
Keelshield Certificate, Daiwa Rod & Reel, Frabill Fishing Net,
Lowrance Electronics, Yamaha Life Jacket, Yamaha Oil, Trilene Line,
Berkley filet knife, Berkley pocket hook sharpener, Berkley Digital
Scales, Thermacell, Nemire lures, Old Bay Side lures, Rip Tide lures,
Salt Water Assassin lures and a LuhrJensen compact tackle box.