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06/10/2026

🎣 THANK YOU! 🎣

What an incredible day at our 3rd Annual Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament at !

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, anglers, volunteers, and most importantly our amazing community, we are proud to announce that we raised $20,000 for ! ❤️

This event continues to grow beyond anything we imagined, and we couldn’t do it without each and every one of you.

👉 Swipe to see this year’s winners!

🏆 1st Place – 3 Kirtons with an impressive 65”
🥈 2nd Place – Endless Summer with 64.5”
🥉 3rd Place – Outlaw Slid with 64.25”

🐟 Largest Tarpon – Boatt Buddies with a massive 75” tarpon

💰 Jack Attack Calcutta Winners – Short Bus

This year we had 23 boats competing, more than double the number from last year! The growth of this tournament is a testament to the incredible support from our fishing community and everyone who believes in our mission.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of families battling cancer. We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together next year!

05/20/2026

BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS THAT MADE THIS POSSIBLE!

Make sure to join us May 30th at Island Gypsy, from 3-6pm and party with Gator Nate!

We have over $5k in raffle prizes and $5k in cash for our fishermen!

If you want to fish it’s $300 per boat entry which includes 3 anglers! Last chance to sign up is by the captains meeting May 29th at the Island Gypsy Cafe!

Everyone come out and support Cancer Alliance Network of SWFL and let’s make a splash helping our local community!

To learn more or join visit NaplesKahuna.com

04/13/2026

Just over a month away from the **3rd Annual Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament**! 🎣🌊

This tournament means everything to us — it’s more than fishing. It’s community. It’s honoring loved ones. It’s showing up for local families in need. Most importantly, it’s about raising critical funds for Cancer Alliance Network ❤️

👉 **Sign up today** and help us make a difference!

📅 **Captains Meeting:** May 29th at 7:30PM
📍 The Island Gypsy Cafe

🎣 **Tournament Day:** Saturday, May 30th
🏆 **Awards Party:** 3–6PM
🎶 Live Music from Gator Nate

Not fishing? No problem! Come out and join the fun!

🎟️ We’ll have **over $5,000 in raffle prizes**, including:
• Custom co****le boards
• Trips to the Keys
• Fine dining packages
• Rounds of golf at esteemed Naples courses
…and so much more!

Whether you fish, sponsor, donate, or just come celebrate — you’re helping us support families battling cancer right here in our community.

Let’s make year three the biggest one yet! 💙

Register now at **NaplesKahuna.com**

04/13/2026

🚨 DATE CHANGE – PLEASE SHARE! 🚨

The 3rd Annual Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament has been moved to the following weekend!

🗓 Captains Meeting: May 29th, 2026
🗓 Tournament Day: May 30th, 2026

We’re still raising money for Cancer Alliance Network — and this year we’re excited to welcome back live music from Gator Nate at the awards party! 🎶🔥

🏆 Awards Party at 3PM
📍 The Island Gypsy Cafe
🎟️ Raffles
🍽️ Great Food
🎶 Live Music by

Please help us spread the word and share this post so everyone has the updated dates. Let’s make year three the biggest one yet!

Visit NaplesKahuna.com to register, sponsor, or learn more.

04/07/2026

UPDATE DATES!!!! The Tournament will be held on MAY 30th not the 23rd

🎣🌊 We’re BACK! 🌊🎣

The 3rd Annual Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament returns this Memorial Day Weekend — May 30th, 2026!

Join us as we reel in the fun and raise money for Every cast counts in supporting local families battling cancer.

🏆 Awards Party at 3PM
📍 The Island Gypsy Cafe
🎶 Live Music
🎟️ Raffles
🍽️ Great Food

Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and help us make this our biggest year yet!

Visit NaplesKahuna.com to register, sponsor, or learn more.

06/04/2025

🎣 2025 Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament Recap! 🌧️⚓

Despite the rain coming from all directions, our captains and teams showed grit and determination at this year’s Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament and the results were incredibly close!

🥇 1st Place Overall went to Jake & Cheyenne and their team Black Jack, reeling in a combined 60.5 inches.
🥈 Right on their tail, Big Z Charters and team 86 Bananas landed 60.25 inches — just 1/4 inch shy!
🥉 Island Bike Shop and their team Way South rounded out the top with 58.375 inches.

🌬️ The Fly Division battled through summer winds, and the competition was fierce:
🏆 Blackwater Guide Co. and their boat Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy took 1st in Fly with 52 inches, and snagged the Tarpon Grand Prize with a 28.25-inch tarpon, edging out 86 Bananas by just 1 inch!
🥈 Team Boat-Throat secured 2nd in Fly with 16 inches.

A massive THANK YOU to all the anglers, captains, volunteers, and everyone who came out to support and celebrate — all in the name of raising money for the 💙

📸 More event photos coming soon — stay tuned!

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http://NaplesKahuna.com/

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