2016 “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament.
Registration Now Open For “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament!
May 6-7, 2016
The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society announced registration for was now open for the 2016 “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament!
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 rules and regulations and how to signup!
5 th Annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament May 6, 2016
Captain’s Meeting & Auction 5-9 p.m.
Sportfisha.com Team, 1st Place, 2015, “Ding Darling” & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament, 5-9-15.
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.
Once officially registered, all entry fees are non-refundable.
Deadline for Entry is April 29, 2016.
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.
Check-In – Team Check-in opens at 5:00 p.m. and closes at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2016.
All anglers are invited to attend the Captains Dinner. Check-in table located at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Ft. Myers Beach, FL.
For more information, please see Tournament Rules & Regulations and 2016 Registration Form.
