Up to $25,000 in cash awards is to be available in the one-day all-release tournament.>>

            Teams are awarded points based on the type of sharks caught and released.  Qualifying species include mako, tiger, hammerhead, bull, black tip/spinner and lemon. The use of non-offset circle hooks is mandatory.>>

             The winning team with the most points could receive a grand prize of up to $15,000. Cash prizes are to be awarded to second- and third-place teams as well.>>

              Kickoff includes a mandatory captains meeting and party at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 9, at Fat Buoyz Pub & Grill at the 7 Mile Marina, mile marker 47.5 bayside.>>

             Fishing is to run from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 10.         

             A 6:30 p.m. awards banquet is to feature live music and raffle prizes.>>

             Entry fee is $550 per boat if received by April 1 and $600 per boat thereafter. The fee covers the captain and first two anglers, and includes three tickets for the captains meeting kick-off party and awards banquet as well as a tournament shirt for each captain and angler. Additional tickets can be purchased at the events.>>        

            Each additional angler’s entry fee is $100.>>       

            Teams can register until the evening of the captains meeting without a late penalty.                    

             For more information, contact Captain Dan Rudacille at 305-395-0546 or visit www.7MileMarina.net and download a registration form.>>

             To find out about area accommodations, call the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce at 305-743-5417 or 800-262-7284, e-mail visitus@floridakeysmarathon.com or visit the official Florida Keys & Key West website at www.fla-keys.com. >>