
The first of the “big three” tarpon tournaments held each year in Islamorada, Florida during the famed tarpon migration, The Golden Fly attracts top fly anglers and world class guides to test their skills in this 3 day, invitational only, fly fishing tournament.
The 28th Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament will be held May 23-25, 2022. The tournament will launch from the Lorelei Restaurant and Marina in Islamorada, Florida. Tournament winners receive custom art and sculpture from notable wildlife artists as well as the latest gear and apparel from the premier fly fishing brands in the industry.
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That Papas Pilar vibe!!
Fishing may have been challenging, but #theresrumforthat thanks to our friends @papaspilar
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Their big fish strategy not only earned Bart Knellinger @bartknellinger and Bear Holeman @bearholeman Grand Champion honorsā¦but also the 2022 Golden Fly Largest Tarpon Billy Pate Memorial award!
Thank you @kingsailfishmounts for helping us honor the memory of our predecessors and heroes so beautifullyšāØ
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For the second year in a rowā¦.congratulations to Tim OāBrien @obrientimm and Capt. Bret Greco @grecosonthefly for the most releases to win the 2022 Rick Moeller Most Releases Memorial Honor!
Thank you to our amazing friends @kingsailfishmounts for our custom memorial trophies!
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2022 Golden Fly Grand Champions ā”ļø Bart Knellinger @bartknellinger and Captain Bear Holeman @bearholeman
1st Runner Upā”ļø Chalmers Allen @chalmersallen_ and Capt. Jayce Chamizo @jaycechamizo
2nd Runner Upā”ļø Baker Bishop @baker_bishop and Capt. Alonzo Sotillo @tidesright_charters
3rd Runner Upā”ļø Scott Christian @tarpona11ey and Capt. Chad Huff @capt_chad_huff
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Congratulations to Bart Knellinger @bartknellinger and Capt. Bear Holeman @bearholeman for winning the 2022 Golden Fly! Two solid weight fish earned this team top honors this year!! Cheers gentleman!
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Day two in the books.
Thereās rum for thatā¦thanks to @papaspilarš„
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āHow was your day?ā
The answer was a resoundingā¦FUN!!
We can see why!!
Congrats to this awesome field on a great day 1!!
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If itās blowināā¦weāre goināš¤š¼
Good luck to the anglers and guides fishing the 2022 Golden Fly!
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Every bite counted this year! Congratulations to Tim OāBrien and Captain Bret Greco for garnering the most releases this year to win the 2021 Golden Fly Rick Moeller Most Releases Memorial honor.
@kingsailfishmounts
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The smile of shared experience. Catching a 139 pounder is definitely an experience! Well done Scott Green and Captain Tommy Locke...the winners of the 2021 Golden Fly Largest Tarpon Billy Pate Memorial honors.
@kingsailfishmounts
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Cheers to fishing together again!
2021 Grand Championsā”ļø Tyler Shealey and Captain Steven Tejera
1st Runner Upā”ļø Evan Carruthers and Captain Greg Dini
2nd Runner Upā”ļø Nathaniel Linville and Captain Ian Slater
3rd Runner Upā”ļø Thane Morgan and Captain Dustin Huff
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Congratulations Tyler Shealey and Captain Steven Tejera...the 2021 Golden Fly Grand Champions!!
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Who will catch the largest?
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Ready. Set. GO! There is nothing like that early morning tournament vibe.
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Day two in the booksš¤š¼
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The fish. The anglers. The guides. The SPONSORS!!
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Day one. Lots of fish in the bank! Itās going to be a fun next two days! Great fishing everyone!
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Blessed and ready. Good luck today gentleman! Fish with heart š¤@ed_young #camraderie #loveyouroceans #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada #goldenflytarpontournament
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