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Marathon Sailfish Tournament

The Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament is both an annual fishing tournament and 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization.

Congratulations to all the winners. Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored, donated, and for the general outpouring of support from the community that was instrumental in making this year such a success. The other winners from this event will be the families and children that @mission.fishin will be able to help with these proceeds. We already have dates for next year, April 24-26, 2025, and we promise to work even harder to give y'all a fun tournament and a great night of celebration and fun. So set those dates aside for us and watch for photos from last night's festivities, which we'll share throughout the coming week!

Sincerely,
Katie Lewis @katie_m_lewis 
Founder
Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament
Congratulations to team No Slack for winning 1st place overall at the 3rd annual 2024 Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament! The No Slack Sportfishing crew, under the leadership of Captain James "Bucko" Platt, alongside Mate Ely Hernandez, and anglers Melissa Bennett and James Platt III, showcased teamwork and skill throughout the competition!

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Congratulations, team Yeti Or Knot, for winning 2nd place overall at the 3rd annual 2024 Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament! The Yeti Or Not team includes Captain Jared Dieguez, Mate Todd Picariello, anglers Caden Hudson, Tony Palm, Keven Reid, and Jonathan Sanchez.
Congratulations to Team Memory Maker for clinching the 3rd place overall spot at the 3rd annual 2024 Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament! The team, comprised of Captain Jon Henry, Mate Casey Yaworsky, anglers Christina Henry, Sean Marrero, Christin Selmon, and Alissa Keiller, showcased their prowess on the water.
Congrats Jonathan Sanchez of team Yeti Or Knot for winning the title of Top Male Angler of the 3rd annual 2024 Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament! The Yeti Or Not team is composed of Captain Jared Dieguez, Mate Todd Picariello, and anglers Caden Hudson, Tony Palm, Keven Reid, and Jonathan Sanchez.
Kudos to Alissa Keiler winner of the title Top Female Angler at the 3rd annual 2024 Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament! Team Memory Maker consisted of Captain Jon Henry, Mate Casey Yaworsky, and anglers Christina Henry, Sean Marrero, Christin Selmon, and, of course, Alissa Keiller.
Hats off to James Platt III for securing the title of Top Junior Angler at the 3rd annual 2024 Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament! The No Slack team comprised Captain James "Bucko" Platt, Mate Ely Hernandez, and anglers Melissa Bennett, and James Platt III.
Congratulations, team Yeti Or Knot, for winning the most tagged fish of the 3rd annual 2024 Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament! The Yeti Or Not team comprised Captain Jared Dieguez, Mate Todd Picariello, and anglers Caden Hudson, Tony Palm, Keven Reid, and Jonathan Sanchez.
Team Killbox getting some after lines out! See y'all at the banquet in one hour! 🥂
Congratulations to No Slack Sportfishing  for winning 1st place overall for the 3rd Annual 2024 Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament . Congratulations to Captain James "Bucko" Platt, Mate Ely Hernandez, Angler Melissa Bennett, and last but certainly not least this year's Top Junior Angler James Platt III. Great job!

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The 2024 Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament fishing portion has officially come to a close. Congratulations to all winners! See everyone at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters at  6:30pm. There will be great food, two open bars, and lots of awards and raffle prizes to hand out. If you didn't fish you can join too! Just please purchase a ticket as we are raising money for @mission.fishin . marathonsailfish.com/event/awards-banquet-2024/

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Vice Versa releases a sailfish with only a few minutes to go. Last year's top male angler winner Tyler Rodriguez is the angler.They also win a bottle of vodka and a chamois.
Leaderboard Update: No Slack leads the pack, with Yeti Or Knot in second and Memory Maker in third. So far, 26 Sailfish have been caught, setting a new two-day tournament record for us. With just 30 minutes left to fish, best of luck to all participants for a strong finish!

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Blue Magic just called in a release for angler Nick Caruso! They also win a tumbler from Guy Harvey.
Angler Jim Hammer with a release aboard the Big Game!

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Team Vice Versa with a release courtesy of angler Doug Mientkiewicz. They also win a gift certificate to LJ’s Café !

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Team Executive Decision with another release this time the angler was John Paglia. The team also wins a bottle of Islamorada Hibiscus Gin and a Hydro-Swipe shammy!
Yeti or Knot puts another fish on the board! Angler Todd Picariello on the rod this time. This puts Todd in second place for Top Male Angler right behind teammate Jonathan Sanchez. This fish was also tagged putting them at the top of the Most tagged fish category. They also win a nice tumbler from Guy Harvey!
Team Executive decision's angler Garret Stephens with a release! They also win a bottle of Vodka from Islamorada Brewery & Distillery!

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Team No Slack with another release! This time the angler is Ely Hernandez. They also just won a bottle of Islamorada Brewery & Distillery  Spiced Rum! 😁🌴

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Team No-Slack with a release! They also win a Brutus Restaurant & Seafood Market  gift card of $50 for that catch. The bites a bit slower today so we are giving away some prizes with the next few releases!
Team Memory Maker's Alissa Keiler releases the first fish of the day! Alissa is at the top of the Female Angler leaderboard currently with two fish.
Mikey Finiguerra captured this awesome photograph aboard the Main One today. Excellent job, everyone. Wishing you all a fantastic evening, a rejuvenating rest, and looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early tomorrow!

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That concludes day one of the Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament ! Here are the current standings.
Big Game Sportfishing with another release with just a few more minutes to go on day one. This time angler Mike Biffel was on the reel. 5 more minutes to go today!
Yeti Or Knot releases their third Sailfish of the day moving them into first place! Angler Jonathan Sanchez moves into the 1st place position of the anglers vying for the top male angler position. Only 10 more minutes left to fish today, good luck everyone!
The afternoon bite has turned on!  Main Attraction, Yeti Or Knot, Main One, and Silent Hunter have all released sailfish in a matter of 13 minutes!
Great shot taken by  @jonjonwatler aboard the No Slack!
Alysha Aratari puts the Silent Hunter on the board with a release! That puts her in third place for top female overall.
Blue Magic also on the board now, recording a release for angler Alex Kompothecras!
Nice shot taken aboard the Main One this morning, taken by Mikey Finiguerra. 

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Big Game Sportfishing and Killbox are also on the board! Standings are now as follows:
@noslacksportfishing  with another release! This catch put's angler Melissa Bennett one fish behind Alissa Keiler in the Top Female Angler Category.

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Jonathan Sanchez with the release aboard the Yeti or Knot! We have 5 boats on the leaderboard now.
Angler Mark Busch on the board for Team Main One!
Team Sundance Sportfishing with their first release of the day, they also tagged the fish putting them at the top of the Most Tagged fish leaderboard!
Junior Angler James Platt III from Team No Slack catching the first Sailfish of the Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament. 🐟
Angler Alissa Keiler aboard the Memory Maker with a release! She now holds the lead in the Top Female Angler category.
Lines are in! The 2024 Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament has officially begun! Check the scores live here: marathonsailfish.com/live-scoring
Good Luck Everyone!

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Our kick-off event is just a few hours away! Register in-person from 4-6pm, and pickup your team buckets full of swag! There will be food, beverage, and a DJ playing tunes. The reading of the rules is at 5:30pm. We will be located at the Tiki behind the Fairfiled Inn as we have in the past. Hope to see you there! 😀
🎉 Get ready for an incredible fundraising raffle at this year's event! We're thrilled to announce that our lineup is even bigger and better than last year, thanks to the amazing generosity of our contributors. A massive shoutout to RJ Boyle, Faro Blanco Resort, West Marine, Alo Jewelers, The Tacklebox, Get A Bait Co, and Marathon Bait & Tackle for their unwavering support – we couldn't do it without you!

And hey, if you're not registered to fish, don't worry! You can still join the fun at our awards banquet on April 20th, where you'll be treated to an open bar and delectable food. Don't miss out – grab your tickets now at marathonsailfish.com/event/awards-banquet-2024/ and let's make memories together! 🎣🥂

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Three more boats are signed up! Hunter's Seahunter, Sundance, and Yeti Or Not. That makes 71 anglers so far and counting. Be sure to register online or come see us in person tomorrow for registration and kick-off behind the Fairfield inn from 4-6pm. 

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Team Killbox is back again this year for a shot at victory. They won first place in our inaugural year under the name O'Fishal. The fishing begins this Friday, good luck to all registered teams!

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Thank you Florida Keys Free Press 📰 for helping us announce our upcoming fishing tournament. We are incredibly grateful for your support in spreading the word to the community. To anyone interested in signing up tomorrow is your last chance! Visit marathonsailfish.com for more details and online registration.

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🎣 A huge shoutout to Fathom Offshore (@fathomoffshore)  for their generous sponsorship of our Kick-off Registration event this Thursday at the Fairfield Inn! We're thrilled to have their support and appreciate the donation of custom lures for our raffle and top three teams. Also, a big thank you to @brandon.j.carter  for his invaluable assistance with our hats this year and for joining our advisory board! Let's make this event one to remember! 🙌 #FathomOffshore #CommunitySupport #FishingEvent #Gratitude"
Returning for another memorable year, Team Memory Maker is geared up to reel in some Sailfish and create lasting memories! Join in the fun and support our cause by registering at MarathonSailfish.com/register. 🎣

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🎣 We're thrilled to extend our heartfelt thanks to Monroe Concrete Products for generously sponsoring the entertainment for our upcoming awards banquet! We're truly grateful for your partnership and dedication to making this occasion unforgettable. 

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🌟 A huge shoutout to Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc.  for their incredible generosity in sponsoring the stunning centerpieces for our upcoming awards banquet! Your support truly adds an extra touch of elegance to our event. We are so grateful for your partnership and contribution to making this evening memorable. Thank you for helping us celebrate in style! 
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