ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Every inch counts during the second annual Backcountry Fly Championship set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27.

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Tournament anglers are to compete to catch the most inches of snook and redfish on fly in a competition where one inch equals one point. Rules mandate that only two catches of each species over the two days of fishing can be counted toward an angler’s total inches.

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Boats are allowed to leave the dock at 7 a.m. and lines-out is to be called at 3 p.m. both days. Dockside activities are scheduled at the Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar, mile marker (MM) 81.9 bayside. 

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Awards are to be given for grand champion, runner-up to grand champion, and largest snook, redfish and tarpon. An evening awards dinner is scheduled at Uncle’s Restaurant, MM 80.9 oceanside, following Saturday’s fishing. 

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For registration details, contact Charlotte Ambrogio at 305-942-0428 or e-mail csasun@aol.com.

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. >>