The 2016 “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament kicked-off yesterday with the Captain’s Meeting and continues today!
The 2015 tourney netted more than $50,000 for conservation and education at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Here’s a summary of the 2016 “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament.
5 th Annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament May 6, 2016
Captain’s Meeting & Auction 5-9 p.m.
May 7, 2016 Tournament 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Purse: 100% of the entry fees will go to the tournament winners.
All sponsorships and gifts will go to the Charity (“Ding” Darling Wildlife Society) to support conservation efforts at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Tournament Entry Fee: Pre-Registration is $500 per boat/team with up to 4 anglers.
Each additional person is $125 with a maximum of 6 anglers per boat.
Each person on the boat must be entered in the tournament.
No non-competitors are allowed on the boat during competition hours. Licensed guides may fish as anglers.