
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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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!
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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 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🏆✨
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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!
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2022 Golden Fly Grand Champions ➡️ Bart Knellinger @bartknellinger and Captain Bear Holeman @bearholeman
1st Runner Up➡️ Chalmers Allen @chalmersallen_ and Capt. Jayce Chamizo @jaycechamizo
2nd Runner Up➡️ Baker Bishop @baker_bishop and Capt. Alonzo Sotillo @tidesright_charters
3rd Runner Up➡️ 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.
There’s rum for that…thanks to @papaspilar🥃
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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!!
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If it’s blowin’…we’re goin’🤘🏼
Good luck to the anglers and guides fishing the 2022 Golden Fly!
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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
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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.
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Cheers to fishing together again!
2021 Grand Champions➡️ Tyler Shealey and Captain Steven Tejera
1st Runner Up➡️ Evan Carruthers and Captain Greg Dini
2nd Runner Up➡️ Nathaniel Linville and Captain Ian Slater
3rd Runner Up➡️ 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 books🤘🏼
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The fish. The anglers. The guides. The SPONSORS!!
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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!
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Blessed and ready. Good luck today gentleman! Fish with heart 🤍@ed_young #camraderie #loveyouroceans #tarpon #tarpononfly #islamorada #goldenflytarpontournament
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