Big king mackerel migrate to the waters around Key West each winter, and a fittingly large prize awaits the winner of the 2010 Key West Harbour Kingfish Tournament, slated Friday through Sunday, Jan. 22-24.
The angler who weighs in the heaviest mackerel, also known as kingfish, is to go home with $10,000.
The second- and third-place finishers receive $5,000 and $4,000, respectively, and cash prizes are to be awarded through 10th place. Award amounts are based on having a field of 100 boats.
Cash and prizes are to be presented to top female, junior and senior anglers, while cash awards await the top anglers fishing on boats that measure 23 feet or shorter.
The tournament is headquartered at Key West Harbour, 6000 Peninsular Ave. on Stock Island.
Events kick off Friday, Jan. 22, with registration from noon to 7 p.m. at Key West Harbour. A mandatory captains meeting follows at 7 p.m.
Fishing begins at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, running through 4 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. All boats must return to Key West Harbour for the daily weigh-in.
Awards are to be presented approximately one hour after the last fish is weighed.
For more information, entry fees and registration, call Murray Marine at 305-296-0364.By: Andy Newman/Carol Shaughnessy
