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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May 27

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. The tournament recognized a Best New Angler for the first time this year. Chalmers Allen @chalmersallen_ handily earned this recognition by catching a weight fish and two releases…on day 1!! Thank you @randytowehandmaderods and @islamoradafishingoutfitters for sponsoring this new award with a stunning, custom, handmade rod! #goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada

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The tournament recognized a Best New Angler for the first time this year. Chalmers Allen @chalmersallen_ handily earned this recognition by catching a weight fish and two releases…on day 1!!

Thank you @randytowehandmaderods and @islamoradafishingoutfitters for sponsoring this new award with a stunning, custom, handmade rod!

#goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada ...

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May 27

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. Their big fish strategy not only earned Bart Knellinger @bartknellinger and Bear Holeman @bearholeman Grand Champion honors…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 beautifully🏆✨ #goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada #kingsailfishmounts @yeti @marshwearclothing @costasunglasses @papaspilar

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Their big fish strategy not only earned Bart Knellinger @bartknellinger and Bear Holeman @bearholeman Grand Champion honors…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 beautifully🏆✨

#goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada #kingsailfishmounts

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May 27

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. For the second year in a row….congratulations to Tim O’Brien @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! #kingsailfishmounts #releasemounts #goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada @yeti @marshwearclothing @costasunglasses @papaspilar

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For the second year in a row….congratulations to Tim O’Brien @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!

#kingsailfishmounts #releasemounts #goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada

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May 25

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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! #goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada @yeti @marshwearclothing @costasunglasses @papaspilar @kingsailfishmounts @chittum_skiffs @chris_bladen_sculpture @jmartinez_art @tim_borski

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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!

#goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada

@yeti @marshwearclothing @costasunglasses @papaspilar @kingsailfishmounts @chittum_skiffs @chris_bladen_sculpture @jmartinez_art @tim_borski ...

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May 24

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. Day two in the books. There’s rum for that…thanks to @papaspilar🥃 #goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada

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Day two in the books.
There’s rum for that…thanks to @papaspilar🥃

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May 23

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. “How was your day?” The answer was a resounding…FUN!! We can see why!! Congrats to this awesome field on a great day 1!! #goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada @yeti @marshwearclothing @costa @papaspilar @chittum_skiffs @argalicustomapparel @randytowehandmaderods

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“How was your day?”
The answer was a resounding…FUN!!
We can see why!!
Congrats to this awesome field on a great day 1!!

#goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada

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May 23

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. If it’s blowin’…we’re goin’🤘🏼 Good luck to the anglers and guides fishing the 2022 Golden Fly! #goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #tournamentseason #islamorada @yeti @costasunglasses @marshwearclothing @papaspilar @chittum_skiffs @kingsailfishmounts @mustadfishing @jmartinez_art @tim_borski @chris_bladen_sculpture @randytowehandmaderods

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If it’s blowin’…we’re goin’🤘🏼
Good luck to the anglers and guides fishing the 2022 Golden Fly!

#goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #tournamentseason #islamorada

@yeti @costasunglasses @marshwearclothing @papaspilar @chittum_skiffs @kingsailfishmounts @mustadfishing @jmartinez_art @tim_borski @chris_bladen_sculpture @randytowehandmaderods ...

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May 28

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Every bite counted this year! Congratulations to Tim O’Brien and Captain Bret Greco for garnering the most releases this year to win the 2021 Golden Fly Rick Moeller Most Releases Memorial honor. @kingsailfishmounts #goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada

Every bite counted this year! Congratulations to Tim O’Brien 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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May 28

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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 #goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada #kingsailfishmounts

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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May 26

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Congratulations Tyler Shealey and Captain Steven Tejera...the 2021 Golden Fly Grand Champions!! #goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada @chittum_skiffs @papaspilar @costasunglasses @mustadfishing @yeti

Congratulations Tyler Shealey and Captain Steven Tejera...the 2021 Golden Fly Grand Champions!!
#goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada
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May 25

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Day two in the books🤘🏼 #thereisrumforthat 🥃 @papaspilar #itstarponfishing #goldenflytarpontournament #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada

Day two in the books🤘🏼
#thereisrumforthat 🥃 @papaspilar
#itstarponfishing
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May 25

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The fish. The anglers. The guides. The SPONSORS!! @yeti @costasunglasses @mustadfishing @papaspilar @kingsailfishmounts @simmsfishing 📷: @patfordphotos #tarpon #tarpononfly #goldenflytarpontournament #islamorada

The fish. The anglers. The guides. The SPONSORS!!
@yeti @costasunglasses @mustadfishing @papaspilar @kingsailfishmounts @simmsfishing
📷: @patfordphotos
#tarpon
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May 24

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Day one. Lots of fish in the bank! It’s going to be a fun next two days! Great fishing everyone! @yeti @papaspilar @chittum_skiffs @costasunglasses @mustadfishing

Day one. Lots of fish in the bank! It’s going to be a fun next two days! Great fishing everyone!
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May 24

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Blessed and ready. Good luck today gentleman! Fish with heart 🤍@ed_young #camraderie #loveyouroceans #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada #goldenflytarpontournament

Blessed and ready. Good luck today gentleman! Fish with heart 🤍@ed_young #camraderie #loveyouroceans #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada #goldenflytarpontournament ...

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