THE 2009 TOURNAMENT WINNERS:
Adult Division
REDFISH
1st Place: C.J. Buzzy Matherne - 30.5"
2nd Place: Jake Turek - 29"
3rd Place: Mike Kneidinger - 28"
SNOOK
1st Place: Kim VanCampen - 32"
2nd Place: Mike Kneidinger - 28.5"
3rd Place: Bill VanCampen - 27"
Professional Division
Capt. Lain Goodwin - 56.5" (combined snook & redfish)
Fly Division
Carlos Ruiz
Top Guide
Capt. Mike Makowski
Click here to see photos from the event

Get Ready for the 10th Annual
Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge!
This all-release tournament is unique in that fishing starts at 9 pm on Friday after the Captains meeting and doesn’t end until 4 pm Sunday. The Backcountry Challenge targets the longest snook and redfish on live or artificial baits. Trophies will be awarded in the Adult category for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both Snook and Redfish categories, plus Top Guide and Pro-Division.
The tournament also features these distinct categories:
- Women's Division
- Kids Division (kids under 14 years old)
- Young Angler Division (14 thru 17 years)
- NEW THIS YEAR- Fly Fishing Division
ENTRY INFORMATION: Entry fee for this tournament is only $125 per angler, $70 for Young Angler and $50 for socials.
Download Entry Form
All events take place at Sundowners Restaurant in Key Largo. Each entry includes a buffet at the Captains meeting on Friday evening anda fabulous four-course dinner on Sunday night during the awards ceremony. The tournament also features a silent auction with loads of great merchandise for a fraction of retail prices PLUS numerous raffles.
**All net proceeds from this tournament will remain in the Upper Keys
and will benefit local students through the Take Stock in Children program.
For more information, email: Dave Andrews or call Dave at 305-304-3938
Professional Division
Capt. Lain Goodwin - 56.5" (combined snook & redfish)
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