Key West Fly Fishing Permit Tournament - March 2009
March Merkin Permit Tournament - Key West, FL
Congrats to the winners of
2009 March Merkin
Mike Allen of Key West
Capt. Will Benson (Guide)
Excess
Proceeds or Donations: Any balances in excess of direct costs
of the Tournament or any donations will be given as follows: 80% to the Don
Hawley Foundation for the benefit of Florida Key guides who have experienced
financial hardship; and 20% to Bonefish & Tarpon
Unlimited.
March Merkin Permit Tournament 2009 Results
2009 March Merkin Results
The 4th annual March Merkin Permit Tournament concluded today after three days of fishing by 25 anglers and guides who ranged from the Marquesas to Marathon in good weather conditions and lots of comraderie as monies were raised for the Don Hawley Foundation and Bonefish Tarpon Trust.
Grand Champion-Mike Allen
Guide to Grand Champion-Will Benson
1st Runner-Up-Jim Bouma
Guide to 1st Runner-Up-Greg Poland
2nd Runner-Up-Rob Luehrs
Guide to 2nd Runner-Up-Kris Suplee
Largest Permit-Mike Allen
Guide to Largest Permit-Will Benson
There were 14 Permit caught including the 2 that didn't score points. The quote of the tournament belongs to guide Chris McCreedy who said “Nothing can ruin a good day of Permit fishing like the Permit”. Next year’s event will be the second week of March in Key West. If you are interested in getting on the waiting list for a spot please contact Jon Ain at jonathanain@aol.com
Permanent
Trophy: On permanent display at Florida
Keys Outfitters, Islamorada, FL.
March Merkin 2009
Dates:
March 9th Captain's & Angler's Meeting and Dinner -
6:00 p.m.
March 10th, 11th & 12th
Fishing 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 12th - Awards 6PM
Tournament Info
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