2026 Dates are here! The 12th Annual Tarpon Tournament is back- June 18th-20th, 2026! Contact Sean Tobe if you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity!

 We are excited to announce the return of our signature fundraising event, the 12th Annual Orange and Blue Tarpon Fishing Tournament. All proceeds from the tournament go directly to our Emerson Scholarship Fund to benefit incoming Gator freshmen from Pinellas County. We are now accepting sponsors for 2026! Contact Sean Tobe if interested.

A big thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat!)

If you cannot BYOB, we can help! Contact us to be connected with a local captain who will supply angler expertise and the boat!

The entire Orange and Blue Tarpon Tournament (Tarpon and Wildcard) is catch and release, submissions by photo.

The additional entry in the Wildcard Tournament allows you to submit any fish (no tarpon, no sharks) into the tournament.

Be sure to bring your Florida Fishing License, plenty of sunscreen, snacks and drinks for while you’re on the water.

Bring cash/credit card so you can participate in the opportunity drawings and silent auction after the event! We have great prizes you won’t want to miss out on this year.

Guaranteed cash payouts for first, second, third, and fourth place. The more anglers, the more cash payouts offered!

CONTACT & SPONSORSHIP INFO

Sean Tobe, Tournament Chair
sstobe@gmail.com
727-644-8638