12/16/2026
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12/29/2026

73rd

Stuart Sailfish Club Light Tackle Tournament

The Light Tackle Tournament helped define Stuart as the Sailfish Capital of the World. From its early days as one of the first all-release billfish tournaments with official observers, to today’s highly competitive multi-day event, it remains a gold standard for ethical sportfishing.
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Tournament Description

Kick-Off Party (member and non-member)




Braggin’ bash (member and non-member)



Awards Dinner (member and non-member)



Sailfish Fest (3-day ticket) – INCLUDES TICKETS TO ALL OF THE THINGS


Tournament Details
Captain's Meeting:
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
TBD
Fishing Days (2 out of 3):
December 17, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 19, 2026
TBD
Awards Banquet:
December 29, 2026
TBD
Entry Fee:
Tournament Schedule
Wednesday
December 16, 2026
Registration & Captain's Meeting
The Pearl
4:00PM - 6:30PM
Kick-off Party
The Pearl
6:00PM - 9:00PM

Kick off tournament week with fellow anglers, captains, and crew. Enjoy an open bar and a fun start to the event.

Includes: Open Bar *Food available for purchase

Member Tickets
Non-Member Tickets
Thursday
December 17, 2026
Fishing Day 1

(Teams fish 2 out of 3 days)

6:00AM

Team check out begins.

All boats must check out by 7:30AM if declaring a fishing day.

8:00AM

Lines In

3:00PM

Lines Out

3:30PM - 6:00PM

Weigh Station at Sailfish Marina Stuart

Annual Braggin’ Bash!
Sailfish Marina Stuart Tiki
3:00PM - 8:00PM

- Open to the public, ticket purchase required
- Live Music by Cole Chase
- Raw bar and light bites
- Open Bar, presented by Chapman Capital Advisors

Member Tickets
Non-Member Tickets
Friday
December 18, 2026
Fishing Day 2

(Teams fish 2 out of 3 days)

6:00AM

Team check out begins.

All boats must check out by 7:30AM if declaring a fishing day.

8:00AM

Lines In

3:00PM

Lines Out

3:30PM - 6:00PM

Weigh Station at Sailfish Marina Stuart

Saturday
December 19, 2026
Fishing Day 3

(Teams fish 2 out of 3 days)

6:00AM

Team check out begins.

All boats must check out by 7:30AM if declaring a fishing day.

8:00AM

Lines In

3:00PM

Lines Out

3:30PM - 6:00PM

Weigh Station at Sailfish Marina Stuart

Awards Celebration
The Pearl
7:00PM - 10:00PM

- Open to the public, ticket purchase required
- Live Music
- Open Bar
- Dinner

Member Tickets
Non-Member Tickets
Sailfish Fest (3-day ticket)

Ticket includes all-access to LTT Events including: Kick-off party, braggin' bash, awards dinner.

Member Tickets
Non-Member Tickets
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