Casting for Cats

Casting for Cats Home of the Florida Keys Ladies Backcountry Fishing tournament and the Poor Girls Sailfish tournament As always, all proceeds go totally to the animals.

A ladies, one-day Florida Keys backcountry fishing tournament to raise money to help feral cats here in the Upper Keys. What started out as a fun day of fishing has now become out major fund raiser to help so many needy animals. We are a 501(c)(3) charity recognized by the State of Florida. The tournament is held the third weekend in October every year.

Lots of fun at the Poor Girls Tournament. Congrats to all who fished.
02/06/2026

Lots of fun at the Poor Girls Tournament. Congrats to all who fished.

Preview of Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament. Kick off tomorrow Feb 3, 5:30 PM
02/02/2026

Preview of Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament. Kick off tomorrow Feb 3, 5:30 PM

01/13/2026
Congratulations to all the Anglers and Captains who helped the tournament and had a great day of fishing.
10/19/2025

Congratulations to all the Anglers and Captains who helped the tournament and had a great day of fishing.

A great night celebrating the annual Casting for Cats Fishing Tournament!
10/19/2025

A great night celebrating the annual Casting for Cats Fishing Tournament!

10/19/2025

Big thanks to all our Anglers, sponsors and volunteers for our 24th annual backcountry tournament - Casting for Cats. This years results are below:

2025 Casting for Cats Tournament Results

Total of Each Species Caught:
Permit – 0
Bonefish – 1
Redfish – 16
Snook – 15
Tarpon – 4
Aggregate Fish – 53

Grand Champion Team (Co-ed Division):
Catch: Carrie Tudor, Reed Tudor – 1750
Capt/guide: Reed Tudor

Grand Champion Team (Women’s Division):
Catch: Linda Denkert, Carmen Padron – 1225

High Point Angler/Artificial:
Carrie Tudor – 900
Capt/guide: Reed Tudor

1st Runner-up Artificial:
Reed Tudor – 850
Capt/guide: Reed Tudor

High Point Angler/Bait:
Camille Vaught – 425

1st Runner-up High Point Angler/Bait:
Shirley Wilson – 400
Capt/guide: Ted Wilson

High Point Angler/Fly:
Denise Freihofer – 200 snook
Capt/guide: Sam Baker

1st Runner-up High Point Angler/Fly:
Linda Denkert
Capt/guide: Dave Denkert

Snook:
Linda Denkert – 25.5”
Capt/guide: Dave Denkert

Redfish:
Linda Denkert – 29.25”
Capt/guide: Dave Denkert

Bob Reineman First Fish:
Richard Black – 26.5” Shark – 7:49
Capt/guide: Richard Black

Carmel Cafiero Last Fish:
Miriah Perez – Catfish – 3:29
Capt/guide: Steve Thomas

Largest Catfish:
Camille Vaught – 17”
Capt/guide: Mitch Howell

Permit: — 0

Tarpon:
Camille Vaught – 17”
Capt/guide: Mitch Howell

Bonefish:
Deborah Dunaway – 21”
Capt/guide: Frank Ortiz

Casting Contest
Women- Shirley Wilson
Men- Michael

In memory of those who have helped us so much!
10/18/2025

In memory of those who have helped us so much!

Kick off is tonight!
10/17/2025

Kick off is tonight!

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Islamorada, FL
33036

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