Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge

10/03/2025

Way to go RYLAN SOLIS, he made the news!

Save the date for next year! Sept 25-27, 2026

Capt. Greg Poland brings you today’s Fishing Report from Islamorada.

10/02/2025

If you fished this past weekend, comment below your catch! We’d love to see your pics on the water 🐟

Here’s a few from this year’s top angler, top artificial adult and top combined snook, trout and redfish! 👏 Go Rylan!

Save the date for next year’s tournament! Sept. 25, 26 & 27th 2026!! 🙌🏼🎉

09/30/2025

2025 Cooler of Cheer winner! Cheryl Powers!

09/30/2025

🌊🎣 2025 Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge Results! 🎉

What an incredible tournament filled with talent, excitement, and some impressive catches! Here’s a big shoutout to our amazing winners in each division. 🏆

Kid Division (12 yrs and younger):
🥇 1st Place: Dawson DelosSantos - 19.50 inches
🥈 2nd Place: Easton Meyers - 17.00 inches

Junior Division (17 yrs and younger):
🏅 1st Place Redfish: Haley Hanson - 29.50 inches
🏅 1st Place Snook: Walker Lynn - 30.00 inches
🏅 1st Place Trout: Haley Hanson - 22.50 inches

Adult Division:
🐟 1st Place Redfish: Grady Temkin - 31.00 inches
🐟 1st Place Snook: Brad Martin - 35.50 inches
🐟 1st Place Trout: Lawrence Simons - 23.50 inches

Top Pro:
🌟 Chris Hanson - 71 inches

Top Guide:
✨ Luis Cortes - 79.00 inches

Adult Top Artificial Angler:
💥 Rylan Solis - 79.00 inches

Junior Backcountry Champion:
🔥 Haley Hanson - 77.00 inches

Backcountry Champion:
🏆 Rylan Solis - 79 inches

A huge congratulations to all our anglers for showing off their skills and determination! 🎊 Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this fantastic event. Let’s keep the fishing spirit alive! 🎣💙 Save the date for next year! 👏 Next TSIC tournament is Sept 25-27, 2026!!! Hope to see you there!

09/29/2025

Thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket, our very own Cheryl Powers of Sea Tow won the cooler o' cheer! Congratulations!

If you won a runner up prize, you will be contacted!

09/29/2025

Just a few pics from tonight’s awards ceremony! Thanks for all of your continued support to make this weekend such a success for Take Stock In Children - Monroe County scholarships! ❤️🙏🏼

09/28/2025

09/28/2025

Calling all anglers! If you have not texted in your catch today and gotten confirmation of receipt please do so now to Laura at (305) 395-1596! Thank you! 🙏🏼 See you tonight at the Elk’s at 6pm for the Awards Ceremony!

09/27/2025

🌊🐟 Exciting times at Doc's Diner🎉

We kicked off the 25th Annual Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge last night with an amazing party! Key Largo Rotary!
A big shoutout to the 55 anglers who registered and to everyone for your support. Good luck to all our participants—can’t wait to see you this Sunday at the Elks Lodge! 🦐🏆

Details for Sunday:
When: 6 PM
Where: Elks Lodge, Tavernier
Meal Tickets will be available for $60 at the door

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring:
🍽️ Dinner served by Conch House
🍰 Delicious bread pudding by Doc Boilini
🎨 Awards ceremony showcasing art by Pasta

Plus, don’t miss our fantastic silent auction with prizes including:
🏁 NASCAR tickets
🏨 Hotel stays
💳 Gift cards
🎨 Beautiful artwork
…and so much more!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all our sponors, donors and volunteers! Let’s make 25 years of memories together! See you there! 🌟