Well folks I've been busy lately studying this current real estate market and going to some seminars on short sales to jump back in as an investor and have not been very active on the site but i'm back now .This is our favorite time of the year for hooking monsters in South Florida and in the keys Spring time approaches and that means the big sharks start to show up, hungry and ready to break your back and spool your reels.The action gets hot in March and April and last year was the perfect example ,,,,,,there were more big sharks caught in 2009 Big Hammer Challenge held the entire month of April then in any other land based shark tournaments in Florida in 09.
RENE DE DIOS MEMORIAL SHARKATHON FRI MARCH 26-SUN MARCH 28 and FRI APRIL 23 -SUN APRIL 26,2009
This year again we welcome all interested to join us on Long Key bridge for the Fourth Annual Rene Memorial Sharkathon from Friday March 26th to Sunday March 28th.The second one will be held from Fri April 23rd to Sun April 25th 2009.This is a catch and release event all sharks caught will be measured and released back into the wild.Come with your 12/0's and bigger because the possibility of hooking a monster shark during the spring in the keys is very real.This get-together/sharkathon is a fun filled weekend for the entire family and everyone that loves shark fishing,the outdoors ,camping under the bright stars and meeting new folks from all walks of life.We break bread with everyone that attends enjoy the good food and drinks and get to gather around the grill and talk shark fishing and just get to spend some quality outdoor fun with friends and family.
This year again we will have two Rene Memorial Events on Long key bridge because March and April have proven over the years to be the two best months to target big sharks in the Florida keys bridges.Like in past years we expect to have a large turnout so come prepared with everything you need to stay overnight on the bridge INCLUDING lanterns,coolers with drinks,tackle,sleeping bags and a small pop up tent in case it starts to rain(Posted bridge rules state-you're not supposed to have tents set up full time on the bridge ).If you can get an early start by arriving at the bridge early Friday and set up your spot on the bridge .Remember that the light poles 150 yards off the bridge on the Atlantic side make catching a large shark from this bridge an Exreme Challenge so try fishing close to the ends of the bridge(less poles to go around) to increase your chances of actually landing a MONSTER!!!The registration/donation will be $20 per angler and that can be paid on the north side of the Long key bridge parking lot starting at 12 noon.We will have the Shark Club RV parked on the Miami side with the Rene banner hanging on it.Wear your SOUTH FLORIDA SHARK CLUB shirt and bring your best Rene pictures so we can remember the lejend and the good times we shared with him.This event is open to anyone who wants to participate all you have to do is notify me of your group size and the names of the anglers fishing.We will have 3 cash prizes for the biggest sharks caught during the weekend event.Anyone that wants to compete during the weekend event can enter the pool by donating $20 per angler competing.Money will be awarded divided in three parts 50% to first place,30% to second place and 20% to the third place winner.The total money collected will be given out as prizes.The awards for the Fish Categories will be trophies.We will have a long distance surfcasting competition on Saturday 12 noon for all those interested let us know ahead of time.
RAFFLE
We will raffle off some prizes for $5 a ticket.
Shark fishing Harness
Shark fishing Gimbal Belt
Spinning rod and reel
RULES
All sharks must be released.All sharks must be photographed with a digital camera so we can review the pictures .All sharks must be measured and the winners will be determined by overall length.The measuring tape must be visible next to the shark so we can determine length,,,,,,.no exceptions!!!Winners in the fish category will also be determined by overall length,we will measure your fish and determine the winners.
REGISTRATION ON THE NORTH END OF LONG KEY BRIDGE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
SEE WILL OR ONE OF THE OTHER SHARK CLUB MEMBERS FOR TOURNY REGISTRATION
BAR B Q AND DRINKS FRIDAY NIGHT 6PM til 8PM AND SATURDAY NIGHT 6 PM til whenever 
FISHING STARTS FRIDAY MARCH 26 AT NOON ENDS SUNDAY MARCH 28 AT NOON
Prizes awarded at 1 pm Sunday
First biggest shark -50 % of pool
Second biggest shark- 30 % of pool
Third biggest shark-20 % of pool
Biggest Barracuda -certificate and a prize
Biggest Jack -cerificate andand a prize
First biggest snapper-certificate and a prize
First biggest grouper(must be measured,photographed and released) -certificate and a prize
Hope to see you all out on Long key bridge.More details soon.
Rene and friends on the Long key bridge
HERE ARE SOME AWESOME CATCHES OF PAST YEARS TO GET YOUR BLOOD FLOWING
2009 BIGGEST HAMMERHEAD SHARK of the year - Shannon Bustamante 12 ft 2 inch Triple Crown Winner $500
Joey Fuqua and his father Jimbo with his 11ft 4 inch 2007 hammerhead shark.
Joey Fuqua with his prize hammerhead shark.
Lui on the seven mile bridge at the middle - Moser Channel before the bridge was cut
Joey is all smiles with the biggest catch of his lifetime.
Vivian Garcia with her 1997-11 ft 1 inch 384 lb Long Key bridge hammerhead shark
LUI and a big bull on the seven mile bridge before the new rails were put in
An almost 11 foot hammerhead caught by Rene in 2000
Double 1998 hammers Rene and Shannon(seaweed jr)
JD Hammer(Jimbo)with a big 2007 Long Key bridge jewfish
Long Key bridge jewfish Will-2008
SOUTH FLORIDA SHARK CLUB -President SFSC-Founding Member est 1983 SFSC-Website Administrator BIG HAMMER SHARK TOURNAMENT -Founder Rene Memorial Sharkathon -Founder NMFS Shark Tagger
wow those are some really awsome and crazy pics, and that AJ was huuuuge. Cant wait for the fishing to pick up and for the tournament to start. Its gonna be a wild wild March
Eddie C.
Team BullBuster
Check out the new BullBuster website, opening JUNE
woooooo i might just have to quit my job in april!! im soo ready to fish!!
2009 Team Hammer N The Phenoms
Go BIG or go home
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh man this year is my year i can feel it in my bones. cant wait till march and april ill be hiting the keys hard
DIRTY SOUTH SHARK HUNTERS
2012 1st place BLACKTIP CHALLENGE
2011 NO LIMIT TOURNAMENT CHAMPION 2nd year in a row
2010 BHC biggest hammerhead shark on 80 lb test
2010 NO LIMIT TOURNAMENT CHAMPION
2010 BHC 3rd and 5th place biggest shark
2010 april sharker of the month
2009-2010 Rookie of the year
Don't quit your job, Aaron, just let them know you'll need the time off in advance. I CAN'T WAIT!!!! WILD HORSES COULDN'T KEEP ME AWAY!!! 
I'll deff be there! Man that AJ is huge even next to the Hammer! Will, do you know how big the big Hammer in that picture was?
Colby Uva : Bullbuster Team Captain
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SFSC-Tagging/Fishing Science Coordinator
willie i will be there for both and will be joining the club along with a friend of mine....im pumped
-bradley
count us in Will we will be there for both!! we got to hit the dock again soon man i was there this past weekend and saw 2 nice lemons swim by its almost time!! me and the whole crew will be there!!! cant wait.......
Team Hard Hookers will be there.
will we are going to come down for bolth events so me shawn kevin and ryan will see yall next month it will be a blast
TEAM Braggin Rights
2014 big shark shootout champ
Looks like it is going to be a blast! Can't wait to see the results! Good job Will!
"He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction" (Proverbs 13:3).
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let's do this ill be there for both
"2017 Team little rock
Never test the depth of the water with both feet"
I DO NOT SWIM IN THE OCEAN
GO BIG OR GO HOME
HEY WILL I AM READDY TO FISH THE RENE MEMORIAL BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE THIS YEAR NEXT TO YOU SO PUT ME DOWN TO FISH IT ME AND JORCAN OK MAMAOOOO FOR SURE DEAD OR ALIVE I WILL BE THERE WITH THE SFSC//////////////////////////////////...... 
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lets GET-R-DONE see yall thir will me shawn and the guys will be thir early to pay dues thanks
TEAM Braggin Rights
2014 big shark shootout champ
Next weekend it's on at Long key bridge.This will be a great get together for everyone that enjoys bridge fishing or camping under the stars.Good friends ,good fishing ,and good food a perfect combibnnation.Hope to see you all there.
SOUTH FLORIDA SHARK CLUB -President SFSC-Founding Member est 1983 SFSC-Website Administrator BIG HAMMER SHARK TOURNAMENT -Founder Rene Memorial Sharkathon -Founder NMFS Shark Tagger