The Back Country Classic presented by Maverick and Yamaha takes place July 25th and 26th at our new location-Port of the Islands Resort & Marina in Naples just outside of Everglades City. Teams will compete in a full day of fishing for snook and redfish as well as a mystery fish all on a catch and release basis.
TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- $15,000 in cash & prizes;*
- Great tournament gear including fishing shirts, hats and other great items;
- Trophies to the top three teams;
- Two outstanding dinners at Angler’s Cove Restaurant & Bar;
- Open bar during registration and check-in;
- Complimentary Budweiser products at check-in and at all functions;
- All anglers scoring fish will receive an invitation to fish in the Caloosa Grand Championship in November.
*Includes a special team entry fee of $300 for the Hooters Catch the Big Ones redfish Bonanza for a maximum of $7500 based on a minimum of 25 participating teams.
Port of the Islands Resort & Marina Amenities
Echoing a walk back in time, Port of the Islands Resort & Marina reflects Florida's early years when vacationers valued a slower pace of life and an appreciation of nature. Old Florida still quietly exists here today amid the natural treasures of the Everglades. Waterways boast some of the best game fish in the state, and offer direct, unobstructed access to the Ten Thousand Islands and Gulf of Mexico. As it has for a generation, Port of the Islands epitomizes the tranquil beauty of Old Florida and offers a charm unmatched anywhere.
- 32 hotel rooms and efficiencies (adjoining rooms available)
- Oversized heated outdoor pool
- Fitness center with sauna and steam room
- Tennis courts
- Game room with poker and pool tables
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- Full-service marina with boat launch ramp, concrete floating docks, dry dock boat storage, marina ship store, live bait and gas available
- Championship golf nearby
- Skeet and trap shooting
- Adjacent to the Everglades National Park
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To book your room reservations at Port of the Islands Resort and Marina, call 239-394-3101
If you need a slip, simply mark the entry form when sending in your team entry.
For any further information on these events, send us an email at kristihurd@earthlink.net or call the Tournament Director Ron Riley at 239-671-9347.
