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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR FOR 2007


ALABAMA

Tournament Calendar

The Red Snapper World Championship
April 21 - May 21, 2007 - Orange Beach, Alabama

Largest bottom fishing tournament in the world. $150,000 in prize money, plus over $500,000 for a new world record. Entry fee is only $5. Visit www.orangebeachsnapper.com for more details.

Contact: Chase Tatham, tathamm@hotmail.com, 251-981-6539.


McDonald's Big Bass Splash - Lake Guntersville, Alabama
June 9 & 10, 2007 - Lake Guntersville/Scottsboro, Alabama

Family, Fishing & Fun! 2nd Annual Event with guaranteed CASH and prizes for Amateur Anglers including five hourly cash prizes daily from 7 AM - 3 PM, Triton Boats rigged w/ Mercury, Lowrance, Minn Kota. Visit www.sealyoutdoors.com for complete entry information and prizes. Little Anglers Division for children up to age 12 featuring Academy Gift Cards and plaques for prizes.

Contact: Robin Johnston, splash@sealyoutdoors.com, 888-698-2591.


Lee King Benefit Buddy Tournament
June 9, 2007- Lakepoint State Park Eufaula, Alabama

Benefit tournament for Niemann-Pick Disease Research. Entry tax deductible. $110.00 per team, $10,000.00 purse based on 100 boats. $1000.00 big fish. Stratos 285ProXL with 150hp Mercury Optimax $25.00 per ticket drawing Five for $100.00 www.leekingbenefit.org.more details.

Contact: Capt. Sam Williams, hawk184@earthlink.net, 334 687 6266.


Bass Anglers Invitational Trail (B.A.I.T. ) - Alabama 1
02/24/2007 Lake Weiss JR's Marina
03/03/2007 Lake Weiss Riverside
04/14/2007 Lake Weiss Riverside
05/05/2007 Lake Weiss Weiss Mart
05/19/2007 Lake Weiss Weiss Mart
06/09/2007 Lake Weiss Weiss Mart
06/23/2007 Lake Weiss JR's Marina
07/14/2007 Wildcard Lake Weiss JR's Marina


The Bass Anglers Invitational Trail (B.A.I.T.) | B.A.I.T. is a team bass fishing tournament trail with 137 tournaments segmented into 17 divisions across eight southeastern states. B.A.I.T. Inc. www.BAITInc.com (866) 414-BAIT (2248) (276) 523-4530

Contact: Doug Nickels, dnickels@baitinc.com, (866) 414-BAIT (2248).


Bass Anglers Invitational Trail (B.A.I.T.) - Alabama 2
02/03/2007 Gunterville Goosepond
03/03/2007 Gunterville Waterfront
03/31/2007 Gunterville Waterfront
04/15/2007 Gunterville Goosepond
05/05/2007 Gunterville Waterfront
06/02/2007 Gunterville Waterfront
06/30/2007 Gunterville Waterfront
08/14/2007 Wildcard Gunterville Waterfront


The Bass Anglers Invitational Trail (B.A.I.T.) | B.A.I.T. is a team bass fishing tournament trail with 137 tournaments segmented into 17 divisions across eight southeastern states. B.A.I.T. Inc. www.BAITInc.com (866) 414-BAIT (2248) (276) 523-4530

Contact: Doug Nickles, dnickels@baitinc.com, (866) 414-BAIT (2248).

Bass Anglers Invitational Trail (B.A.I.T.) - Alabama 3
01/13/2007 Lake Wheeler 1st Creek
02/10/2007 Lake Wilson Safety Harbor
03/17/2007 Guntersville Water Front
04/21/2007 Lake Wheeler 1st Creek
05/19/2007 Guntersville Water Front
06/02/2007 Lake Wilson Safety Harbor
07/14/2007 Lake Wheeler 1st Creek
08/11/2007 Wildcard/Lake Wheeler 1st Creek


The Bass Anglers Invitational Trail (B.A.I.T.) | B.A.I.T. is a team bass fishing tournament trail with 137 tournaments segmented into 17 divisions across eight southeastern states. B.A.I.T. Inc. www.BAITInc.com (866) 414-BAIT (2248) (276) 523-4530

Contact: Doug Nickels, dnickels@baitinc.com, (866) 414-BAIT (2248).


50th Roy Martin Young Angler Tournament
Roy Martin Young Angler's Tournament - July 14, 2007
50th Annual Roy Martin Young Angler's Tournament. Designed for saltwater anglers under the age of 16. It is the oldest and largest tournament of it's kind in the country.
Contact: Mike Thomas, mthomas@adsfr.com, 251-471-0025.

75th Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo - July 20-22, 2007
30 Different Categories 4 Jackpots Over $400,000 in prizes given away. 3 boats are given away one of which is a 21' Contender that is a random drawing. Please see our website for more details!

Contact: C.J. Crawford, cjc@adsfr.com, 251-471-0025.


1st Annual Bagwell/Mobile Bay Kayak Fishing Tournament
June 23-24, 2007 - Mobile, Alabama

The Mobile Bay Kayak Fishing Association is proud to announce it's 1st Annual Bagwell/Mobile Bay Kayak Fishing tournament. The species will be speckled trout, flounder and redfish at this time. Rules and Prizes will be announced on our website.

Contact: Mike Bosarge, gatorbait38@yahoo.com, 215-214-2385.

FLORIDA

Bottom Line mike's King Of The Glades 2 Open Series
January 7 - May 6, 2007 - Ft Lauderdale, Florida

Open series 4 qualifing rounds -1 classic $70 entry fee per round singles or 2-person teams covers BF and Classic Pot. sponored by Minn-Kota , gamble , wicked strike , rolling thunder, lunker city , reaction,gitem baits ect.. win over $1200 per round /$2800 classic + prizes based on 50 boats per round , last year we aver. 67 boats per round. Q-rounds at Holiday Park -Classic local www.bottomlinemike.com

Contact: Mike S. Lendl, lendlm@bellsouth.net, 954-972-1473.


Worlds Largest POT Tourney
February 1 - June 1, 2007 - USA-East Coast from Keys to N.C., Florida

Fish from Morehead City , N. C. to the Keys for redfish, trout, king mack, dolphin or wahoo--Big fish each species WINS POT AND qualifies for free Classic entry and a chance to win a Chevy Truck and Key West Boat

Contact: lunker lenny, ecoslams@netzero.com, 912-876-0455.


OGS Tournament Trail
April 14, 2007 - Palatka, Florida

Team Tournament fishing for black bass on the upper St. Johns River. Safe light until 3pm. Launch Site: Rodeheavers Boys Ranch just south of Palatka on SR 19. For more information check out our web site www.ogspromotions.com or give us a call (386) 329-9877 ask for Mike Oglesbee, tournament Director.

Contact: Mike Oglesbee, ogsbass@bellsouth.net, (386) 329-9877.


Get The Net Big Game Fishing Tournament
April 25-29, 2007 - Islamorada, Florida

11TH ANNUAL "Get The Net" Big Game Fishing Tournament at ISLANDER RESORT -Islamorada, Florida Keys. Wednesday April 25th, 2007 through Sunday APRIL 29, 2007. Over $20K* in cash & prizes, $10k* for bonus dolphin. SOLD OUT AGAIN. WE ARE RATED THE #1 TOURNAMENT IN THE KEYS. For 2008 information contact Dennis Peters at (586) 945-FISH, or check us out on the web /www.getthenetcharter.com.

Contact: Dennis Peters, getthenetcharter@bignet.net, 586-945-FISH.


Fishing for Kids 2007
April 28, 2007 - Steinhatchee, Florida

The 3rd Annual "Fishing for Kids" Saltwater Trout Tournament will be held Saturday, April 28, 2007 in Steinhatchee at the Gulfstream Marina. Cash prizes totaling $2,000, with a guranteed payout, to be awarded. Proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network at Shands Children's Hospital. Entry fee is $100 per boat. This fee includes registration, ramp fee, entry in the Big Red Fish & Big Trout, as well as the fish fry at the event.

Contact: Annie Morton, mortoa@shands.ufl.edu, 800-284-6472.


"Tough Guys For Kids" FNCAC First Annual Fishing Tournament
April 28, 2007 - Keaton Beach / Steinhatchee , Florida

First Annual "Tough Guys For Kids" Fishing Tournament. Large Grand Prize Packages, Incredible Record Contests, and so much more. See Website www.fncac.org or Woods and Water Magazine soon for Registration and more information. Not for Profit 501C3 organization, all funds to benefit the Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers.... STOP CHILD ABUSE.....

Contact: Deidra Newman, deidrafncac@gtcom.net, 850-584-4791.


NEFAR Charity Bass Tournament
April 28, 2007 - Palatka, Florida

Northeast Florida Association of Realtors Charity Black Bass Fishing Tournament to Benefit Hospice. $2,500.00 first place, one place for every five boats entered, entry fee is $110 per boat. Palatka City Ramp, safe lite til 3pm Sorry, no canoes or air boats.

Contact: Mike Oglesbee, ogsbass@bellsouth.net, (386) 329-9877.


Gambler NO ENTRY FEE Open by Everglades Bassmasters of South Florida
April 29, 2007 - South Florida, Florida

Gambler Baits NO ENTRY FEE(FREE) held by Everglades Bassmasters of South Florida April 29th, 2007 at Holiday Everglades Park,$1000 1ST $500 2ND $250 3RD-5TH PLUS BIG FISH AND TROPHIES, Huge raffle and giveaways.FREE ENTRY FEE! MUST USE GAMBLER BAITS SO STOCK UP! Must pre-register GOTO our website www.evergladesbassmasters.com and click on sponsors and just click on any GAMBLER BAITS logo

Contact: Roy Singer, royasinger@aol.com, 954-232-8220.


The Grove SLAM! presented by Sea Vee/Mercury
May 3-5, 2007 - Miami, Florida

The WORLD'S richest, biggest, and funnest tournament is back! $15,000.00 1st place, $5,000 sinlge biggest dolphin, Over $30,000.00 in cash prizes. Open bar, free food, and the Miss Hotfish Bikini Contest. You've heard about it. Don't miss it!!

Contact: Anthony Albelo, tony@groveslam.com, 305-461-2700.


Kayak Fishing Classic
May 11-12, 2007 - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

The entry fee for all divisions is only $75. Official IGFA rules will apply and all proceeds will benefit The Southwest Florida Council of Boy Scouts. Location for the tournament is Lovers Key. For more information visit www.kayakfishingclassic.com

Contact: Ron Riley, Caloosa14@aol.com, 239-671-9347.


GFWC Sebastian River Junior Woman's Club 7th Annual Flatsfishing Tournament
May 11-12, 2007 - Sebastian, Florida

7th Annual Flats Fishing Tournament, "The Mother of all Tournaments" Mother's Day Weekend. Children are free. Fish for Red, Snook and Trout. Cash prizes and more.

Contact: Teddy Hulse, tedhulse@aol.com, 772-589-2929.


Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic
May 11-12, 2007 - Jacksonville, Florida

Join over 230 kayak anglers in the world's largest kayak fishing tournament in Jacksonville, FL. Redfish ,Trout, and Flounder are the target species in a catch-photo-release format with open and fly-fishing divisions. Over $50,000 in prizes and all net proceeds go to local children's charities. Entry is $60 which includes captain’s bag, rights to fish, entry into the tournament raffle, and BBQ. For more info and registration visit http://www.jaxkayakfishing.com/tournament07.html.

Contact: Mike Kogan, mike@jaxkayakfishing.com, 904-382-5007.


The Boater's World Gauntlet - Round 1 & 2
May 11-12, 2007 - Pompano Beach, Florida

Limited to 64 Teams. First of its kind series...you fish against one team at a time. Top Prize...new H3 HUMMER!

Contact: Jamie Bunn, jbunn@bluewatermovements.com, 954-725-4010.


SISA 35th Annual 2007 Spring Fling Offshore Fishing Tournament

May 11-12, 2007 - Sebastian, Florida

Dolphin, Wahoo & Kingfish tournament out of Captain Hirams. Captain's Party Friday night, tournament on Saturday.

Contact: greg clifford, gclifford@cfl.rr.com, 321.724.1629.


Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout
May 12, 2007 - Pompano Beach, Florida

Leg 1 of the Saltwater Circuit. Over $150,000 in cash & prizes! New division for amateur teams! See website and rules for further details.

Contact: Jamie Bunn, jbunn@bluewatermovements.com, 954-725-4010.


Ultimate Fishing Challenge
May 15-17, 2007 - Captiva Island, Florida

The Championship Tournament will be a three-day event held in Captiva, Florida. A maximum seventy teams, including 10 “wild card” teams from each regional qualifier, will advance to the championship tournament. The championship consists of four skills challenges over two days. The Ultimate Prize is $100,000.

Contact: Ron Riley, arbenjam@eagle.fgcu.edu, (239) 425-2600.


Mercury Marine/Miami Kiwanis Dolphin Tournament
May 31 - June 2, 2007 - Miami & Key Largo, Florida

11th Annual Mercury Marine/Miami Kiwanis Dolphin Fishing tournament. $35,000 in GUARANTEED prize money. First prize is $10,000 with payouts through 20th place, even 17th place wins $1,000. One weigh station in Miami and the second in Key Largo. Trophies through 20th place plus Junior categories. All proceeds go to benefit local community projects. Captains meeting on Thursday, May 31 at The Black Point Ocean Grill. For all details visit www.KiwanisFishing.com

Contact: George Cadman, KiwanisFishing@prodigy.net, 305-322-3471.


The 11th Annual Miami Dolphins Fishing Tournament
June 2, 2007 - Miami Beach Marina, Florida

The 11th Annual Miami Dolphins Fishing Tournament will feature Miami Dolphins players, coaches and alumni. Entry fees per boat are $2000 for 4 anglers and a Dolphin Celebrity, $1,500 for 4 anglers, and $1,000 for 2 anglers for boats 29 feet or less. Prizes and trophies will be awarded for the top 3 boats bringing in the most dolphin, kingfish, wahoo and tuna. The first place boat will receive an opportunity for 4 people to travel with the team to a selected away game.

Contact: Miami Dolphins, wolpini@dolphins.nfl.com, (954) 452-7171.


Vero Radiology Catch for the Cure
June 2, 2007 - Ft. Pierce , Florida

American Cancer Society Benefit Dolphin Tournament. 1st - 6th Place, Top Female Angler, Top Male and Female Youth Angler. Cash and Prizes over $5,000. Boat entry fee $125.00 - Captain's Meeting sponsored by Carrabba's.

Contact: Jackie, jackie.sollogub@veroradiology.com, 772-562-0163 ext.144.


The Caloosa Catch & Release
June 7-10, 2007 - Captiva, Florida

The Caloosa Catch & Release is the largest single-site public inshore fishing tournament in Florida and one of the largest and prestigious tournaments in the country. This three day event is held at South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island, Florida consisting of over 100 teams with approximately three anglers per team. Anglers compete for snook, redfish, trout, and a daily mystery fish-all on a catch and release basis.

Contact: Ron Riley, arbenjam@yahoo.com, 239-671-9347.


Miami Springs 6th Annual Charity Dolphin Tournament And Community Fish Fry
June 7-9, 2007 - Miami Springs, Florida

Miami Springs 6th Annual Charity Dolphin Tournament And Community Fish Fry.First prize $10,000 , 2nd $5,000 , 3rd $3,000 , 4th $2,000 , 5th $1,000 , 6th $750 , 7th $1,250.Special Ladies And Junior Divisons.Please go to our web site for more info: www.vgrec.com

Contact: Spencer Deno, fsdmd@netzero.net, 305-467-5235.


The Boaters World Gauntlet - Round 3 & 4
June 8-9, 2007 - Pompano Beach, Florida

Limited to 64 Teams. First of its kind series...you fish against one team at a time. Top Prize...new H3 HUMMER!

Contact: Jamie Bunn, jbunn@bluewatermovements.com, 954-725-4010.


5th Annual Florida International University Fishing Tournament
June 16, 2007 - Miami Beach, Florida

Over $5,000 in Cash & Prizes awarded to Largest Dolphin, Largest Fun Fish and Ladies & Juniors categories. A portion of net proceeds will be dedicated to the Florida International Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Contact: Jennifer Restrepo, restrepj@fiu.edu, 305-348-0159.


2007 Shorebound Shark Tourney
July 1 - August 31, 2007 - YOUR TOWN, Florida

Florida's original Shorebound catch & release tourney! This year open to all Florida anglers. Truly the "Greatest Show on the Surf". Website live in June 2007.

Contact: Gus Mata, baitwetter@shoreboundsharktourney.com, 786-487-1993.


HBA of Sarasota/MarineMax Billfish PRO/AM
August 8-11, 2007 - Sarasota, Florida

Part of the WBS tour, you can either register for the Billfish Division or the Inshore/Offshore Division.

Contact: Leslie Weed, lweed@buildingsarasota.com, (941) 412-9696 x12.


The Boaters World Gauntlet - Round 5 & 6
August 10-11, 2007 - Pompano Beach, Florida

Limited to 64 Teams. First of its kind series...you fish against one team at a time. Top Prize...new H3 HUMMER!

Contact: Jamie Bunn, jbunn@bluewatermovements.com, 954-725-4010.


GEORGIA

Bass Anglers Invitational Trail (B.A.I.T.) - Georgia I, II, III

Georgia 1

12/02/2006 Clarks Hill Dorn Facility
01/13/2007 Greenwood The 45 Grill & Tackle
02/10/2007 Russell Highway 72 Elbert Ramp
03/10/2007 Greenwood The 45 Grill & Tackle
04/14/2007 Russell Highway 72 Elbert Ramp
05/05/2007 Clarks Hill Dorn Facility
05/19/2007 Lake Murray Dreher Island State Park
06/02/2007 Wildcard/Clarks Hill Dorn Facility


Georgia II

10/28/2006 West Point Horace King Ramp
11/18/2006 Lanier Sardis Ramp
12/23/2006 Sinclair Little River
01/20/2007 Oconee Sugar Creek
02/17/2007 Sinclair Little River
03/24/2007 Lanier Sardis
04/21/2007 West Point Horace King
05/19/2007 Wildcard/Oconee Sugar Creek


Georgia III

02/24/2007 Lanier Little Hall
03/03/2007 Lanier Little Hall
03/17/2007 Lanier Little Hall
04/07/2007 Lanier Little Hall
04/14/2007 Lanier Little Hall
04/28/2007 Lanier Little Hall
05/05/2007 Lanier Little Hall
05/12/2007 Wildcard/Lanier Little Hall



The Bass Anglers Invitational Trail (B.A.I.T.) | B.A.I.T. is a team bass fishing tournament trail with 137 tournaments segmented into 17 divisions across eight southeastern states. B.A.I.T. Inc. www.BAITInc.com (866) 414-BAIT (2248) (276) 523-4530

Contact: Doug Nickels, dnickels@baitinc.com, (866) 414-BAIT (2248).

ECO SLAM-Ga.-Silverado Slam Tour
April 21, 2007 - Savannah, Georgia

$30,000 UP FOR GRABS-INSHORE/OFFSHORE 6 SPECIES SLAM-28FT. MAX BOATS-OPEN TO ALL ANGLERS/BAITS-ENTER AS AN INSHORE OR OFFSHORE TEAM-ANY 2 BIG FISH SLAM EACH DIV. WINS-100% PAYBACK-QUALIFYING EVENT TO WIN A CHEVY TRUCK & BOAT-OTHER VENUES BRUNSWICK,HILTON HEAD,CHARLESTON,DARIEN, BEAUFORT & MORE

Contact: lunker lenny, ecoslams@netzero.com, 912-876-0455.








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