PRO TOUR SCHEDULE
Last Updated: September 14th, 2008
January 23 - 25, 2009
TOURNAMENT #1
Key West, Florida
- Registration and Captains Meeting: Friday January 23rd
- Fish Days: Saturday, January 24th and Sunday, January 25th
April 30 - May 2, 2009
TOURNAMENT #2
Jensen Beach, Florida
- Registration and Captains Meeting: Thursday, April 30th
- Fish Days: Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd
- Tournament Headquarters: Four Fish Marina, 2225 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957, 772-334-0936. - Plenty of free trailer parking on site.
- Boat Ramps: Jensen Beach Boat Ramp, At Indian Riverside Park (Recommended ramp – brand new and just south of the tournament site next to Four Fish Marina) Jensen Beach Causeway Park AIA at the ICW
- Lodging: River Palms Fish Camp – 800-305-0511, Caribbean Resort – 772-334-4759 Four Fish Inn – 772-334-0936, Courtyard by Marriott – 772-229-1000, Coral Reef Motel – (772) 334-1474
- Host Bait & Tackle: The Snook Nook - 3595 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL – 772-334-2145
- Tournament Schedule
- Thursday, April 30th
01:00pm – Registration begins for Yamaha Pro Tour and Francis Langford Memorial Tournament inshore and offshore events
05:30pm to 07:30pm – Jensen Chamber of Commerce Captains Party (Food, Drinks and Fun – Open to the public)
07:00pm – Yamaha Pro Tour Captains Meeting begins
08:30pm – Tournament Site and Registration closes - Friday, May 1st
06:30am – Checkout at St. Lucie Inlet begins
06:45am – Fishing started (Announced on VHF Tournament Channel)
01:00pm – Registration for Francis Langford Memorial Tournament begins.
03:00pm – Scales Open for Yamaha Professional Kingfish Tour
05:00pm – Pro Boats must be in line to weigh
07:00pm – Frances Langford Tournament Captains Meeting begins for both inshore and offshore events.
09:00pm – Tournament Site closes - Saturday, May 2nd
06:10am – Pro Checkout at St. Lucie only.
06:30am – Bimini Start (Announced on VHF Tournament Channel)
12:00pm – Tournament Site opens
03:00pm – Offshore and Yamaha Pro Tour Weigh-in opens
06:00pm – Offshore and Yamaha Pro Boats must be visible at tournament site
07:30pm – Awards Ceremony – One hour after last boat is weighed
- Thursday, April 30th
June 4-6, 2009
TOURNAMENT #3
Fourchon, Louisiana
- Registration and Captains Meeting: Thursday, June 4th
- Fish Days: Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th
- Tournament Headquarters: Kajun Sportsman, 27900 Highway 1, Port Fourchon, Louisiana 70357, Phone # 985-396-2727 - Plenty of free trailer parking adjacent to site.
- Boat Ramps: Port Fourchon - Lafourche Beach boat ramp – Just west of the tournament site
- Tournament Schedule
- Thursday, June 4th
- 02:00pm – Registration begins for Yamaha Pro Tour and Fourchon Kingfish Classic
- 07:30pm – Captain’s Meeting Begins
- 08:30pm – Tournament Site and Registration closes
- Friday, June 5th
- 06:30am – Checkout at Port Fourchon Inlet
- 03:00pm – Scales open
- 06:00pm – Boats must be in line to weigh
- Saturday, May 6th
- 06:30am – Checkout at Port Fourchon inlet begins
- 03:00pm – Scales open
- 05:00pm – Boats must be in line to weigh
- 06:30pm – Awards Ceremony
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Motels
Bills Shady Lawn - 985.475.5402
Blue Dolphin Inn/Cottages - 985.787.3697
Breakers - 985.787.3169
Bridgeside Cabins - 985.787.2418
Cajun Holiday - 985.787.2002
Cajun Tide Resort - 985.787.4726
Grand Isle Suites - 985.787.3515
Island Paradise Suites - 985.787.7800
Kiwi Island Resort - 985.787.7777
Ricky's Motel - 985.787.3532
Sanddollar Motel - 985.787.2893
Sandpiper Shores Motel - 985.787.2020
Sun & Sand Cabins - 985.787.2456
Tropical Motel - 985.787.3321
Wateredge Apts - 985.787.2329
Restaurants
Barataria Seafood Grill - 985.787.7000
Beav's Bar-B-Que - 985.787.2328
Lighthouse Restaurant - 985.787.3331
Sarah's Diner - 985.787.2955
Starfish Restaurant - 985.787.2711
Deli's
Bridgeside Marina - 985.787.2418
Richard's Conoco - 985.787.3707
Ricky's Motel - 985.787.3532
Sanddollar Marina - 985.787.2893
Sureway Supermarket - 985.787.3141Bed & Breakfast
Landry House - 985.787.2207
Camps
Port Fourchon - 985.396.2727
Angelloz' Entrprs/Coco Hut - 985.447.4680
Bald Eagles Nest - 941.812.2252
Beach House - www.grandislecamp.com
Blue Moon Over Grand Isle - 985.787.4703
Cajun Riviera Camps - 504.779.7324
Carrie's Rental - 985.860.1831
Castaway - 985.845.1855
Craig & Elizabeth Rodrigue - 504.467.1528
Don't Worry 'Bout Nothing -702.285.0994
EJ's Getaway - 504.433.1588
Four Tides - 985.787.3740
Frank's Camp - 985.787.3405
Good Fishing/Diana Cheramie - 985.787.2298
It's Our Dream - 985.785.0688
Keeping Up With The Jones - 504-458-5430
Kenneth Breaux - 337.856.8843
Maison Bon Temps - 337.344.4265
Maison Cache' - 985.640.0044
Mona-Lisa - 985.449.5606
My-Reward - 985.677.4008
Nez Coupe' House - 985.787.3352
Renee & Robert - 985.787.2418
Shrimp & Cocktails - 225.328.5543
Vacajun Rentals - 985.787.3588
July 30-August 1, 2009
TOURNAMENT #4
St. Simons Island, Georgia
- Registration and Captains Meeting: Thursday, July 30th
- Fish Days: Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st
- Tournament Headquarters : Gascoigne Bluff Park on St. Simons, Island Registration.
- Boat Ramp: MacKay River Boat Ramp: see following link for info: http://crd.dnr.state.ga.us/content/displaycontent.asp?txtDocument=135
- Tournament Schedule
- Tournament Schedule
- Thursday, July 30th
- 1:00pm – Registration begins for Yamaha Pro Tour & Golden Isles Kingfish Classic
- 7:00pm –Captains Meeting begins
- Friday, July 30th
- Safe Light – Checkout at St. Simons Pier
- 3:00pm – Scales Open for Yamaha Professional Kingfish Tour
- 5:00pm – All boats must be past the check in boat
- Saturday, August 1st
- Safe Light – Checkout at St. Simons Pier
- 3:00pm – Scales Open
- 5:00pm – All boats must be past the check in boat
- Awards – 1 hour after the last fish is weighed.
- HQ: Golden Isles Marina, 206 Marina Drive, St Simons Island, Ga 912-634-1128
- Info: Golden Isles KMT - Donna Gowen Poe 912-269-7167
October 8-10, 2009
TOURNAMENT #5
Little River, South Carolina
- Registration and Captains Meeting: Thursday, October 8
- Fish Days: Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th
- Tournament Headquarters: Harborgate Resort & Marina, 2120 Sea Mountain Hwy, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
- Boat Ramp: City ramp on site
- Tournament Schedule
- Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009: Fund raising dinner and REVERSE RAFFLE. All inclusive dinner for two catered by "Sticky Fingers", cocktails, wine , beer, music by "Dusty" for your dancing pleasure and a reverse raffle with a $10,000. 00 cash prize to the LAST ticket drawn. There are only 150 tickets sold at $200.00 per ticket. Please contact Al Paynter at 910 209 1547 to obtain your ticket for this fun event and great meal.
- Thursday, October 8th 01:00pm – Registration begins for Yamaha Pro Tour
- 06:00pm to 07:00pm – Dinner is served
- 07:00pm – Yamaha Pro Tour Captains Meeting begins
- 09:00pm – Tournament Site and Registration closes
- Friday, October 9th
06:45am – Checkout at Little River Inlet
07:00am – Bimini Start (Announced on VHF Tournament Channel 72)
03:00pm – Scales Open for Yamaha Professional Kingfish Tour - 05:00pm – Pro Boats must be in line to weigh
06:00pm – More Food! - 07:00pm – Captain’s Meeting for Rumble in the Jungle
09:00pm – Tournament Site closes - Saturday, October 10th
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06:45am – Checkout at Little River Inlet
07:00am – Bimini Start (Announced on VHF Tournament Channel 72)
03:00pm – Scales Open - 04:30pm – All boats must be pasted check in boat
06:00pm – More Food! - 07:30pm – Yamaha Pro and Rumble in the Jungle Awards Ceremony
- Rumble in the Jungle Tournament Director: Al Paynter 910-209-1547
- Host Hotel: Harborgate Resort, 843-417-1160
- Additional Rooms: Hampton Inn (Just Behind the Harborgate) 40 rooms available until 9/23/09 queen or king, smoking and non smoking at $79.00 "Discount rate" Refer to the Rumble in the Jungle when reserving. (843)249-1997; Hoilday Inn, 722 Highway 17, Little River SC. 20 rooms, queen or king at $54.99, refer to the Rumble in the Jungle when making a reservation. (888)333-2686 or (843)281-9400. Cut off date 9/20/09
- Host Marina: Harbor Gate Marina, 843-249-8888 – Suzy
- Additional Marinas: Coquina Yacht, (843)249-9333 - Sandy; Lightkeepers, (843)249-6880 - James; Dock Hollidays, (843)280-6354; Myrtle Beach Yacht Club, (843)249-5376 - Lynn or Bud
- Ford's Fuel Service, 1519 Old Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach, has premium as well as other grades of ethanol free fuel available. This site is less than 1/2 mile from the tournament site. Caution the clearance at this station is 13 feet.
- Mid grade ethanol free fuel is also available at the Harborgate Marina, the tournament site.