"World's Richest" Tarpon Tournament

05/24/2024

Day 2 Leader Boards Below: 77 fish caught.

133 fish were caught in 2 days 8 hours of fishing.

Worlds Richest 2024 Results:

1st Place - Hey Moma! - Capt Wayne Joiner

Anglers - Alex Shouppe, Chris Sanders, Michael Moorefield, Trey Sterling

2nd Place - Blaze - Capt Waylon Mills

Anglers - Jake Poepl, Chad Vandergriff, Tony Scully, Owen Mills

First Fish Day 1 - Wise Guy - Capt Mike Wise

Anglers - Michael Obsini, Jeff Walkins Jr, Enzo Chashi-Osini

Last Fish Day 1 - Betsy Jay - Capt Lamar Joiner Jr

Anglers - Lamar Cole, Lawrence Rebbecchi, Janee Isaacs, Andrea Bosque

First Day 2 - Abyss Battery - Keith Mannion

Anglers - Jack Vasilaros, Nick Vasilaros, Michael Melissas

Last Fish Day 2 - Family Tradition - Capt Travis Joiner

Anglers - Sally Joiner, Sam Joiner, Alyssa Joiner, Lucinda Rynek

05/23/2024

Day one releases are in. 56 total caught today !! Leaderboards are posted at The Temptation Restaurant!

06/03/2023

Check out these amazing photos from Gasparilla Magazine of the 2023 Worlds Richest.

05/23/2023

What a fantastic tournament last week. 73 caught in the first day, followed by 64 the next. Totaling 137 fish. Each day, it was a close race, and everyone gave it their all. Thank you all again who participated in the tournament as well as those who helped put it together.

Congratulation to all of the Winners

1st Place - Pass Time w/ Capt. Charlie Coleman

2nd Place - Spooked Again w/ Capt. Steve Ahlers

Day 1 1st Fish - Sabalo w/ Capt. Chad Bombenger

Day 1 Last Fish - Redemption Song w/ Capt. Matt Coleman

Day 2 First Fish- Hey Mama! w/ Capt. Wayne Joiner

Day 2 Last Fish - Little Spook w/ Capt. Nelson Italiano

Photo Credit - Island TV and Island Photo for Boca Grande

05/18/2023

Day one complete. Great job captains and anglers 73 fish released.

05/15/2023

Thursday Night! 5/18
7:30pm -10:30pm
Park Ave, Boca Grande

This is the end of the tournament party and man was it fun last year!! Come join us for dancing and congratulating the winners of the tournament! Beautiful Boca Grande!

05/15/2023

2023 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament
Schedule of Events


Tuesday: May 16, 2023
5 – 9 pm
2023 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament Captain’s Party
Location: Miller’s Dockside
(Teams only. Not open to the public.)
5 – 6 pm: Registration
6-6:30 Grande Tradition
7:30 Raffles Prizes


Wednesday: May 17, 2023
3:30 – 7:30 pm
Boca Grande Marina/ Miller’s Dockside/ Eagle Grille Presents:
Annual World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament
Day 1
Location: Boca Grande Pass

Thursday: May 18, 2023
3:30 – 7:30 pm
Boca Grande Marina/ Miller’s Dockside/ Eagle Grille Presents:
Annual World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament
Day 2
Location: Boca Grande Pass

Thursday: May 18, 2023
8:00 – 11:00 pm
Awards Ceremony
Entertainment: American Made
Refreshments: Suncoast Beverage
Location: Downtown Boca Grande

04/15/2023

⭐️⭐️GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS!!!!⭐️⭐️

$50 per Ticket or 3 for $100

Tickets can be Purchased at Boca Grande Chamber fo Commerce
471 Park Ave Suite 2

Drawing will Take place May 8th

This includes a:

St. Croix Mojo 8ft Fast action rod

65qt Yeti Cooler

4 Tarpon Season shirts

Mermaid Vodka

818 Tequila

Lemonade Nutrl

Sparo 580 Black Out Costa Del Mars

2 Costa Hats

$50 Gift Card to Barnichol

Special Thanks to , , Special Effects of Boca Grande , Coastal Home Services , The Temptation Restaurant , .

06/22/2022

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