59th Annual
Light Tackle Sailfish Tournament
December 6th – 9th, 2012
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The Stuart Sailfish Club had its beginnings on a lazy afternoon in 1935 at Speedy’s Inn,
which later became known as the Lighthouse Restaurant. Ed Gluckler, club historian
and publicist for the city of Stuart said a group of Stuart Jaycees came up with the idea
of a fishing contest to “awaken the old village and pump some money into the economy”
that was broke, then, from the depression. From that tournament which first ran in 1936
sprang the Stuart Sailfish Club. For all its promotional interests the Club’s members were
more interested in conserving the numbers of sailfish offshore for the enjoyment of future
fishing generations.
The Light Tackle Invitational Sailfish Tournament was renumbered in 1955 when some
of the rules changed, including the requirement of using light line. This tournament is a
Sailfish release tournament filled rich with tradition & prestige which helps to draw some
of the world’s most renowned anglers. The Light Tackle Tournament is the Second leg of
the Treasure Coast Championship, winners of both sit in the history books as some of the
best teams in the world helping to make competition fierce. Held in December each year,
this 3 day tournament has grown to be one of the most sought-after titles in the tournament
circuit. The high level of competition, the caliber of teams and the prestige of this one of a
kind tournament draws the best anglers from all over the United States, Central America
and Canada.
In 2012, the 59th annual Light Tackle Tournament announced a new division, the Open
Division. The Open Division is open to any outboard powered boats of any size, and
inboard boats less than 40 feet in length of any style. The Traditional Division includes any
boat greater in length than 35 feet fly bridge, cabin, or sportfish style. Both divisions allow
one professional angler on each boat’s fishing team.
Refinement, Pay-out, and Excitement are three things the tournament changes promise.
Refinement…the rules were refined to be simpler, in hopes of creating a more level &
exciting playing field in both divisions. Some of these changes include the removal of the
observer (using video to verify catch & releases), increased number of lines in the water,
and several other small changes we believe make a big impact.
With two divisions there is a place for everyone to participate.
Fewer Rules, More Cash, More Boats guarantees more excitement….. |
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Bone Shaker 1997 LTT
Light Tackle Tournament
Complete History
Light Tackle Tournament
Final Results
(1955-2012)
LTT History & Results Archive
Facts From Past LT Tournaments
59th Annual
Light Tackle Sailfish Tournament
December 6th – 9th, 2012
Thursday, Dec. 6
6:30-9:30PM
Finest Kind Marina
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Friday, Dec. 7
6:30-9:30PM
Finest Kind Marina
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