Ferlita Fishing Tourney to Benefit Kids Cancer Research

The Eighth Annual Johnny Ferlita Memorial Fishing Tournament will be held May 29-30, 2009 in Tampa. The event benefits the Pediatric Cancer Foundation and will honor the memory of Tampas Speed King, Johnny Ferlita.

This year the tournament is pleased to welcome Economos Entourage as the presenting sponsor, a charitable endeavor started by Tampa Bay Buccaneers Long Snapper, Andrew Economos.

The Johnny Ferlita Memorial Fishing Tournament begins on Friday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. with the Captains Meeting and Dinner Party at The Bay Club at Westshore Yacht Club, 6001 Westshore Blvd. Guests will enjoy a festive dinner party featuring live Latin music. A silent auction will also be held during the dinner party to kick off this annual event.

To date, through the efforts of Johnny Ferlita’s friends and family, the event has generated over $300,000 for childhood cancer research.

Core Facts

Anglers will drop their lines in the water on Saturday, May 30, at 7:00 a.m. and fish for redfish, snook and trout during the one-day, catch-and-release photo tournament. Participants will return to The Hula Bay Club, 5200 West Tyson Avenue, by 3:00 p.m. for an awards banquet. This year there will be a $500 cash prize for the biggest overall fish (within the tournament species) and a $500 cash prize for the biggest slam.
A $200 entry fee for each angler includes two tickets to both the Dinner Party and Awards Banquet. To participate only in the fishing on Saturday, anglers can enter for $150. A guided boat option is also available for $1,250 which includes up to three angler entries and tickets to all social functions. All participants will receive a gift bag upon registration.
Guests who do not want to fish, but would like to participate in the fun of the Dinner Party, can purchase dinner tickets at $50 per person.
A $200 entry fee for each angler includes two tickets to both the Dinner Party and Awards Banquet. To participate only in the fishing on Saturday, anglers can enter for $150. A guided boat option is also available for $1,250 which includes up to three angler entries and tickets to all social functions. All participants will receive a gift bag upon registration.