Casting for Cats

10/18/2026

2026 CASTING FOR CATS TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Congratulations to our winning anglers and captains! Thank you to everyone who participated and supported Casting for Cats.

A BIG thank-you to our generous sponsors for helping make this year’s tournament possible!

• Islander Resort
• Dragonfly Boatworks LLC Mark Castlow
• BAJÍO Sunglasses
• Flying Fisherman
• Dunkin'
• Texas Roadhouse

🏆 GRAND CHAMPION TEAMS

• Ladies Team Division: Linda Denkert & Carmen Perez — 1,975 points
Captain: Dave Denkert

• Co-ed Division: Richard Black & Brooke Black — 1,975 points
Captain: Richard Black

JUNIOR ANGLERS

• Grand Champion: Braylon Lindmar
Captain: Braylon

• 1st Runner-up: Reef Bennett — 1,350 points
Captain: Braylon Lindmar

• 2nd Runner-up: M. E. Black — 1,100 points
Captain: Richard Black

🏅 HIGH POINT ANGLERS

• Artificial: Reed Tudor — 1,100 points
Captain: Reed Tudor

• Artificial 1st Runner-up: Linda Denkert — 975 points
Captain: Dave Denkert

• Fly: Jennifer Brito — 700 points
Captain: Jack Givens

• Bait: Shirley Wilson — 950 points
Captain: Ted Wilson

• Bait 1st Runner-up: Ted Wilson — 675 points
Captain: Ted Wilson

🐟 LARGEST FISH

• Bonefish: Shirley Wilson — 22.4 inches
Captain: Ted Wilson

• Snook: Francisca Villareal — 27 inches
Captain: Mark Cockerham

• Redfish: Reed Tudor — 29 inches
Captain: Reed Tudor

• Tarpon: Deign Villareal — 48 inches
Captain: Mark Cockerham

• Catfish: Anna Richards — 22.5 inches
Captain: Jason Richards

⏰ FIRST & LAST FISH

• Bob Reineman First Fish: M. E. Black — 7:34 a.m.
Captain: Richard Black

• Carmel Cafiero Last Fish: Shirley Wilson — 3:29 p.m.
Captain: Ted Wilson

🎯 CASTING CONTEST WINNERS

• Men’s: Ted Wilson
• Women’s: Brooke Black
• Junior: Drake Raschein

Thank you for casting for a cause and helping cats throughout the Florida Keys! 🐾

10/16/2026

Our crew is really looking forward to this weekend!
Here’s what you need to know for the most fun Casting for Cats fishing tournament weekend:

Kick off TONIGHT — Friday, October 16 | Islander Resort

* 6 p.m.: Tournament sign-in begins! Pick up your tournament goodies. Last-minute registration is open until 7:45 p.m.
* 6:30–9 p.m.: Kickoff party with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
* 7:15 p.m.: Reading of the tournament rules.
* And Join us for the big 2027 Catlendar reveal and purchase your copy! Shop the auction and Buy It Now Boutique, try the Litter Box Dig, and more fun.

SATURDAY, October 17 | Tournament Day

* 6:30–7:15 a.m.: Angler sign-in at Lorelei.
* 7:15 a.m.: Boats depart.
* 7:30 a.m.: Lines in!
* 3:30 p.m.: Lines out!
* By 5 p.m.: Check back in at Lorelei with your score sheet, measuring device, and camera.
* Starting at 12p.m.: Come play with adoptable kittens, shop the Auction and Buy It Now Boutique and play the Litter Box Dig at Islander Resort, open to the community!

Everyone is welcome—even if you’re not fishing! Come join the fun and help support our feline friends. 🐱💙

10/15/2026

Register today to win this boat on Saturday! If your team catches all target species in the tournament , you can drive away in a 17’ Classic Dragonfly Skiff.

In the video below, Dragonfly Boatworks LLC owner Mark Castlow gives a tour of the prize boat!

Register to fish and win here: https://castingforcats.org/casting-for-cats-tournament/

10/14/2026

This weekend!

10/13/2026

Here’s the full rundown of Casting for Cats events this weekend!

Lots of fun for everyone!
Registration is underway to fish on Oct 17.

Download the registration form here: https://castingforcats.org/casting-for-cats-tournament/

10/12/2026

Four more reasons why we “Cast for Cats!” Just rescued these 4 cuties from Tavernier last weekend. They will be available to meet this Saturday during the Casting for Cats tournament at Islander Resort!

10/07/2026

Lots of fun for everyone during the Casting for Cats Backcountry Tournament weekend! Registration is underway to fish on Oct 17.

Download the registration form here: https://castingforcats.org/casting-for-cats-tournament/

10/05/2026

If you haven’t registered yet for the upcoming Casting for Cats tournament, now is the time! New junior and co-ed divisions and a chance to win a Dragonfly Boatworks LLC!

Casting for Cats Backcountry Fishing Tournament is Islamorada's most fun ladies fishing tournament for a great cause. Click for info, registration, rules.

10/03/2026

Thanks to a foster fail, sweet Gill found his forever home. Here is his official happy birthday welcome to the family celebration!

10/01/2026

Take a tour of the Dragonfly Boatworks LLC boat you could win in this years Casting for Cats tournament. Catch all 6 species win this boat!