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Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament 2023

BY: Martha Rowe / 0 COMMENTS / CATEGORY: News, Past Events

The Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament (CIIFT) is the Islands’ premier sportfishing experience for over 25 years and will be held on April 25 – May 2, 2023. The tournament features a mix of local and international anglers competing for cash and prizes in various categories.

Eligible species include Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Dolphin, and Billfish. Base entry fee is US$500 per boat, this makes teams eligible for over US$65,000 in cash prizes. The Cayman National Jackpot entry is US$3500 per boat and payout is estimated at over US$100,000.

The Tournament Rules, Prizes and the Schedule of Events can be seen below. Interested anglers can also register online to participate by clicking here.

Be sure to follow @caymanislandanglingclub on Facebook and Instagram for member and tournament highlights!

For more information on the tournament please email info@fishcayman.com.

Schedule of Events:

Registration, Captains meeting & kickoff party

Tuesday, April 25: Begins at 6:00 pm, George Town Yacht Club & Captain’s Table

Bimini Start

Thursday April 27: Bimini Start, 7:30 am, George Town Harbour & South Side Channel

Fishing Hours

Thursday, April 27: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday, April 28 – Sunday, April 30 6:00 am – 4:30 pm

Weigh Station

During Tournament Days: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, George Town Yacht Club & Channel Wharf

Tournament Control

During Tournament Days: Radio Hours – 6:00 am – 6:30 pm, VHF Ch 28 or 916-0179

Awards Presentation

Tuesday, May 2 – 7:00 pm (Location TBD)

Sponsors

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