FRIDAY MARCH 14,2014 TO SUNDAY MARCH 16,2014
We are once again holding the Rene de Dios Memorial Tournament/Get Together on on Long Key bridge in the Florida keys this year on Friday March 14th 6pm and ends Sunday March 16 12 Noon .Anyone that wants to participate is INVITED to join us and you don't have to enter the tourney to attend because the emphasis on this year's tourney is to reach out and meet new fishermen into our group.This year we are more interested in reaching out to other anglers who have an interest in our style of shark fishing , general bridge fishing,learning new techniques,and meeting some of the members of the South Florida Shark Club.As in the past anyone that wants to compete in the two day event can do so for a $20 donation to the SFSC.Anyone interested in joining the South Florida shark Club can do so at this event and we will have SFSC and Big Hammer Challenge T shirts for sale to all interested.We hope to see you all out there.Don't miss this chance to fish with some of the best bridge shark fishermen anywhere in the state.
This is a catch and release event all sharks caught will be measured and released back into the wild.Come do some shark fishing with us but please bring your BIGGEST REELS and STRONGEST RODS 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.
We usually hold the Rene Memorial Tournament every year on the Long key bridge(Florida Keys) because it was the place where Rene de Dios loved to shark fish most and the place where he hooked more big sharks then anywhere else. 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 (MIAMI side) starting at 3 pm Friday March 14th ,2014.
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 Certificates/trophies.
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 
Registration and FISHING STARTS on Friday March 14th 3:00 pm TOURNAMENT ENDS SUNDAY March 16 th 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 and 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.
HERE ARE SOME AWESOME CATCHES AT THE LONG KEY BRIDGE IN PAST YEARS TO GET YOUR BLOOD FLOWING
2009 BIGGEST HAMMERHEAD SHARK of the year - Shannon Bustamante 12 ft 2 inch Triple Crown Winner $500
Our new and improved design for the 2014 South Florida Shark Club t shirt and hoody .Hope you like it guys,available to all paid members ,,,while supplies last
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
FRIDAY MARCH 14,2014 TO SUNDAY MARCH 16,2014
We are once again holding the Rene de Dios Memorial Tournament/Get Together on on Long Key bridge in the Florida keys this year on Friday March 14th 6pm and ends Sunday March 16 12 Noon .Anyone that wants to participate is INVITED to join us and you don't have to enter the tourney to attend because the emphasis on this year's tourney is to reach out and meet new fishermen into our group.This year we are more interested in reaching out to other anglers who have an interest in our style of shark fishing , general bridge fishing,learning new techniques,and meeting some of the members of the South Florida Shark Club.As in the past anyone that wants to compete in the two day event can do so for a $20 donation to the SFSC.Anyone interested in joining the South Florida shark Club can do so at this event and we will have SFSC and Big Hammer Challenge T shirts for sale to all interested.We hope to see you all out there.Don't miss this chance to fish with some of the best bridge shark fishermen anywhere in the state.
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