Fish For Holly

03/05/2026

If you don’t mind, please take the time to vote for Team Fish for Holly in The Marlin Madness International division. Let’s help us raise awareness for the Holly Given Fund and the Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament -around the world!! 🌎 🫶



Marlin is bringing tournament brackets out on the water to determine our readers’ favorite teams. Here are the qualifying teams for the Florida region, now it’s time to tell us who should represent the state and compete against the winners from the East Coast, the Gulf Coast and the Internationa...

01/29/2026

These smiles say it all. 💜⁠
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From the Kickoff to Awards Night, this weekend was filled with laughter, hugs, and moments shared by anglers, captains, volunteers, staff, and friends who make Fish for Holly what it is.⁠
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Thank you for showing up, supporting one another, and being part of a community that truly feels like family.

01/27/2026

A moment for another successful Silent Auction! ⁠
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Because of our incredible community, this year’s Silent Auction brought in:⁠
✨ 42 items sold⁠
✨ 347 bids placed⁠
✨ $14,284 raised⁠
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A heartfelt thank you to all of the local businesses, vendors, and donors who contributed so generously. Your support plays a huge role in our fundraising efforts, and we truly couldn’t do this without each and every one of you.⁠
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This is what happens when a community shows up!

01/26/2026

Big thanks to our Committee Boat crew! This year, our team was tucked away at Abel’s Tackle Box at Three Waters Resort & Marina. It takes a strong team to keep everything running smoothly — and we’re so grateful for this crew. 💜⁠
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👩‍💻 Annie Hagen — Live Feed⁠
🎙️ Karly Venezia — Radio⁠
✍️ Steve Leopold — Paper Record

01/24/2026

A huge thank you to Doug Berry!⁠
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We’re incredibly grateful for Doug Berry, the talented artist behind our Top Boat, Top Anglers, and Junior Angler trophies. Year after year, Doug pours his heart into these pieces and somehow, he outdid himself again this year.⁠
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Each trophy is handmade, custom woodwork, thoughtfully crafted to honor the skill, dedication, and spirit of the anglers who earn them.⁠
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Thank you, Doug, for sharing your talent with our tournament and helping us celebrate our winners in such a meaningful way.

01/20/2026

All the action at the weigh station 🐟

We saw some nice-sized tuna and kingfish hit the scale this year! A big shoutout to the truck for rolling through.

Swipe through the highlights and be sure to check out the full photo gallery on our website.

01/17/2026

A special moment for our Top Junior Angler, Ben Hagen!

We’re incredibly proud of all of our junior anglers who competed this year and continue to carry the spirit of Fish for Holly forward.

Thank you for supporting the next generation of anglers and this amazing community.

01/16/2026

We were lucky to have Charles .us with us this year on a chase boat, capturing incredible moments out on the water.⁠
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Did he get your boat? 👀⁠
Head to our website to check out the full gallery or comment BOAT and we’ll send you a link!

01/12/2026

Ladies and Gentlemen, your 8th Annual Sailfish Tournament winners!⁠
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🥇 Grand Champ Team: Back in Business with 11 sails⁠
🥈 2nd Place Team: Valentine with 8 sails⁠
🥉 3rd Place Team: D&D with 6 sails⁠
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🏆 Grand Champ Angler: Matt McLean, Back in Business with 4 sails⁠
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🥇 Top Male Angler: Matt McLean, Back in Business with 4 sails⁠
🥈 2nd Place Male Angler: Jeronimo Grassi, D&D with 3 sails⁠
🥉 3rd Place Male Angler: Nick Cardella, Back in Business with 3 sails⁠
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🥇 Top Female Angler: Ellen Gross, Valentine with 3 sails⁠
🥈 2nd Place Female Angler: Christina Henry, Valentine with 3 sails⁠
🥉 3rd Place Female Angler: Elizabeth Baxter, Catch 22 with 2 sails⁠
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🥇 Top Junior Angler: Ben Hagen, Yabba Dabba Doo with 2 sails⁠
🥈 2nd Place Junior Angler: Jacob Kovas, Reel McCoy with 1 sail
🥉 3rd Place Junior Angler: Jackson St Germain, Day 5 with 1 sail⁠
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🐟 Largest Mahi: Sue Pfeifer, MDALA, 11 lbs. 9 oz.
🐟 Largest Kingfish: Courtney Conley, Rumfront, 26 lbs. 8 oz.
🐟 Largest Tuna: Anna Tassia Butler, Sea Horse, 23 lbs. 6 oz.
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A huge thank you to all the participants, sponsors, and volunteers who made this event possible. Your support helps us honor Holly’s memory and make a positive impact in our community. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from this record-breaking tournament!

01/11/2026

YOUR 2026 GRAND CHAMPIONS — Back in Business! 🎣🏆

With an incredible 11 sailfish releases, Back in Business topped the leaderboard in what was already a record-breaking year for Fish for Holly.

Thank you to every angler, team, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter who came out and made this tournament one to remember. A special thank you to the amazing crew for hosting us, and to our Tournament Director Annie Hagen for leading another unforgettable event from start to finish. 💜