Key Largo Sailfish Challenge Set For Jan 7-9

KEY LARGO, Florida Keys -- The Key Largo Sailfish Challenge, heralding the height of the Florida Keys sailfish season, is set for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 7-9.

The annual boat tournament's action begins with a 6 p.m. registration Friday at Sundowner's on the Bay restaurant, located at mile marker 103.9 bayside in Key Largo. Cocktails and a kick-off party follow.

Prizes await the tournament's first-, second- and third-place teams.

Fishing begins Saturday, Jan. 8, with lines in the water at 8 a.m. Lines-out is to be called at 4 p.m., and a 6 p.m. standings party is scheduled at Sundowner's.

Sunday's fishing runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cocktails and a buffet are set for 6 p.m., with the awards ceremony, auction and raffle to follow at 7:30 p.m.

Entry fee is $525 for the first angler on a boat and $475 for each additional angler up to a maximum of four per boat.

Event information and registration: 305-240-9337
Key Largo visitor information: www.fla-keys.com/keylargo or 800-822-1088
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