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Rene Memorial Sharkathon April 23-26-2010 Long Key bridge

william · 2010-02-11T10:28:44Z

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 ye...

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sharkbait27

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i want to go bad but i dont get paid till next week and i olney have 40 bucks and thats not going to get my truck to the keys

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Posted : 04/22/2010 2:18 pm

loveinit

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well how did u do?

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Posted : 04/25/2010 5:25 pm

william

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Again this year we are assaulted by a front that is blowing 15-25 mph during our second Rene Memorial of 2010.
We made the best of a bad situation and we all had a good time.The tarpon were here thick the day before but once the water turned milky they were gone along with everything else except for catfish and nurse sharks.The chance to share times with good friends made it all worth the trip. Thanks to everyone who made it out to Long Key bridge for the Rene de Dios Memorial.

the "Nurse Curse" in full effect Will (Team Shark Fever)

Lui is sunburned and needs a hot cooked meal to get him moving once again after 30 hours on the bridge

time to feed the hungry fisherman

Gotta teach these young'ens how to tie-in

Kevin's Nurse shark(Team Dirty South Shark Hunters)

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

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Topic starter Posted : 04/26/2010 10:06 am

sharker33701

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other than the wind blowing it was pretty fun even tho i went home on saturady morning
but the score was nurse sharks 2
it was nice to meet up with guys from last month
and louie kept me and william laughing all night

"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

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Posted : 04/26/2010 10:12 am

Hoogan

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I want to thank all the SFSC members for the hospitality and friendship.
I had a great time regadless of the murky water and screaming Easterly winds.
Food was great, Will cooked rice and skirt steak with onions and green peppers, we had no plates, no forks or spoons, so we eat on pieces of cardboard that we cut into plates and used plastic knives to stuff our faces with steak and rice.
For myself to go back to Long Key Bridge was like old times again... like the time I got my 16/0 with brand new 950 yrds of Ande 125 lb. test SPOOLED, one run a big hammer, ate a 10 lb. Jack Crevalle. Tha'ts the 16/0 I sold Rene later on for $250 and then when Rene died somebody sold the 16/0 in ebay for $2,995. :oops:

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Posted : 04/26/2010 12:04 pm

941sharker

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it was nice to put some faces with the names, i had a hell of a time!! cant wait to do it again

2009 Team Hammer N The Phenoms
Go BIG or go home

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Posted : 04/27/2010 2:48 am

sharker33701

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louie i thought id post this for you all i could say the video made me drunk but damn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb0tgmvSx5E&feature=related

"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

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Posted : 04/29/2010 10:04 pm

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