ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — The Poor Girls Billfish Tournament, a large regional charity competition, is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 16-17, at Holiday Isle, mile marker 84 oceanside in Islamorada. >>

With a decades-long history of being a low-entry-fee tournament, each year the event garners more than 200 female anglers. >>

The tournament offers 10 trophies, including those for first-, second- and third-place teams, grand champion and runner-up grand champion anglers, and the largest dolphin, kingfish and tuna.            >>

The kick-off party and captains meeting are set for Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 5:30 p.m. >>

Fishing is to begin at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, with lines-out set for 3 p.m.

All entrants are to be back at the dock by 5 p.m. >>

An awards banquet is scheduled at 6 p.m.>>

Proceeds support the Matecumbe Historical Trust, Humane Society and Casting for Cats. >>

Entry fee is $95 per angler, including the kick-off party and awards banquet. Additional social tickets are available for $15 each. >>

For registration and more information, call Sharon Ellenwood at 305-664-2012 or 305-393-6174, or e-mail at sharellen@netzero.net. >>

To find out about area accommodations, call the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at 305-664-4503 or (800) 322-5397, or visit the Florida Keys & Key West Web site at >>www.fla-keys.com. >>