| Every year there are many different | | | | One reason this tournament is so |
| fishing tournaments sponsored in almost | | | | well-known is because men, women and |
| every state. Anglers from all over | | | | children of all ages can participate. |
| participate in these tournaments for the | | | | There is even a special group for |
| fun, money, prizes and trophies. Many | | | | children under ten years of age that is |
| anglers find that taking part in | | | | called the "Pee Wees" competition and |
| saltwater fishing tournaments is a very | | | | children ranging from ten to fourteen |
| rewarding and exciting experience they | | | | can compete in the "Junior division". |
| would not want to miss for anything else | | | | The IFA Redfish Tour |
| in the world. | | | | The IFA Redfish Tour is one of the most |
| You have several options when it comes | | | | recognized tournaments that takes place |
| to gathering information about saltwater | | | | along the Inter-coastal waterways and |
| fishing tournaments. For example, you | | | | involves inshore saltwater fishing. This |
| can check with your local fishing and | | | | tournament serves several purposes. For |
| hunting clubs and organizations or sign | | | | example, it gives anglers an opportunity |
| up for newsletters and online notices to | | | | to show off their talents and prove what |
| learn where and when they are taking | | | | a great fisherman they are. |
| place. You can also go online and look | | | | Another purpose of this tournament is to |
| up saltwater fishing tournaments and you | | | | raise the awareness of people everywhere |
| will find many sites that give you the | | | | concerning the importance of protecting |
| name of the tournament, the state it is | | | | the fishing resources of the world. |
| being held in, the dates and much more. | | | | Anglers have discovered how much the |
| Below you will find four of the top | | | | inshore fisheries have grown and are |
| saltwater fishing tournaments that take | | | | beginning to thrive since netting was |
| place in the United States. | | | | banned. This has exceeded everyone's |
| The Key West Fishing Tournament | | | | expectations and is part of what the IFA |
| The Key West Fishing Tournament is one | | | | Redfish Tour is all about. |
| of the most well-known because it runs | | | | Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing |
| for a full seven months. It starts in | | | | Tournament |
| March and goes through November with a | | | | The Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing |
| "Special Kickoff Tournament" that takes | | | | Tournament is held in the state of North |
| place on March 14th, 15th and 16th. You | | | | Carolina. It is as an annual event that |
| do not have to be a resident of Florida | | | | has been around for awhile. In fact, it |
| to take part in this tournament, | | | | is one of the most well-known catch and |
| visitors are welcome and it is open to | | | | release tournaments located in the |
| the general public. | | | | United States. |
| All you have to do to be a part of this | | | | The winners of the Ocracoke Invitational |
| tournament is enter the fish you catch | | | | Surf Fishing Tournament are well |
| at any tournament weight station. It | | | | rewarded for their efforts. Not only |
| does not cost anything to enter and you | | | | will you earn the right to brag about |
| will be given a certificate that has the | | | | your talents when it comes to saltwater |
| information about your entry that will | | | | fishing but you will also receive |
| also state you qualify to compete for | | | | trophies and more. It is a very exciting |
| the prizes. | | | | tournament for everyone. |