Although its not kingfish (or even tournament) related, I thought I’d post this cool video of a hammerhead shark ramming a skiff and snapping a pushpole.

The Marco Island Tournament is up next on the schedule.  Here’s the information for this Division 11 tournament.

• Tournament Site: The ESPLANADE (800 North Collier Blvd, West Elkcan Circle, Marco Island, Florida) www.esplanadeshoppes.com. 239-394-6333
• On-site Registration: 4 PM till 8 PM, March 25th.
• Fishing Begins: 7am Saturday (One day fishing).
• No boundaries.
• No check out or check in.
• Scales open at 4:30 with all boats returning by 5PM - Must be at Marina docks by 5PM.
• Prizes: Based on 50 boats.
  1. $7,000
  2. $4,000
  3. $3,000
  4. $2,000
  5. $1,000
  
• Class of 23: $2,500

Seven Marine and Intrepid Powerboats introduced the world’s most powerful outboard engine this week at the Miami International Boat Show.  The 557-horsepower engine is a V-8 and will be on display at Intrepid’s display all week.

To discuss this, chat here.

Here’s a final update from Blue Water Promotions regarding the St. Petersburg Event…

In order to alleviate problems caused by the re-scheduling of our Saltwater Classic Tournament, Blue Water Promotions has formed a cooperative relationship with the Johns Pass Monster Kingfish Tournament. We are combining Registrations, Captain’s Meeting and Weigh-in activities for both events which will be held Friday & Saturday, October 15^th & 16^th at:

The Hut Bar & Grill
190 Boardwalk Place East
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

You may enter both Kingfish tournaments if you wish & one fish will count for both events.

On site Registration beings Friday at 3 P.M.

FISHING WILL BE ONE DAY ONLY. – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16

Blue Water Promotions has made the decision to postpone the St. Petersburg Saltwater Classic event.  Please note that this event will be a captain’s choice event.  Teams will have the option to fish one of two days, of their choice.  Here’s the update directly from Terry Adkins:

Because of uncertain weather and inclusion of the travel intensive “CHAMPIONSHIP” aspects of the planned tournament competitions we are making an early reschedule announcement to better serve all anglers, sponsors and volunteers. On Wednesday, we will post, on our website, a detailed explanation of key elements involved in this decision.

www.saltwaterclassicseries.com

We regret any inconvenience this event rescheduling has caused. Blue Water Promotions has made financial arrangements with the tournament’s official Host Hotel and Marina to cover any reservation cancellation cost assessed towards anglers and sponsors.

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RESCHEDULED!
St. Pete Saltwater Classic
October 15-17, 2010
[Regular Registration extended through 5:00 PM 10-12-10]

Friday Onsite Registration 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Two (non-mandatory) Captain’s Meetings 5 PM & 8 PM

Captain’s choice fish either Saturday or Sunday (not both)
This competition will be a qualifier for the 2010 SCS Kingfish Championship

Here’s a post from the US Open staff about the postponement of this year’s event:

After weighing the forecasted tracks of Tropical Depression Sixteen, The U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament Board of Directors has determined the safest course of action was to postpone the 2010 tournament. The 2010 U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament dates are October 15th & October 16th with registration on Thursday, October 14th from 10am -12midnight at Southport Marina.

For more information, click here.

Here’s an update from Terry Adkins:

St. Pete Saltwater Classic and 2010 Saltwater Classic Series Kingfish Championship Anglers, Volunteers and Sponsors

We are watching the weather conditions and Marine forecasts very closely!

We are aware of a Cold Front approaching St. Petersburg and the possibility of it stalling just south of the tournament area either Thursday or Friday. If that happens it is expected this will cause a now near stationary tropical disturbance located in the northwestern Caribbean Sea to come up from the south along the front’s wind field boundary. Should this low pressure disturbance intensify during the transition it will most likely cause sea conditions in the fishing areas of the this week-ends tournament to be flagged with "SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY" conditions by the NOAA-NWS.

As of 3:45 PM Monday we do not have sufficient long range forecast information which would necessitate making changes to the planned tournament schedule. As of today (MONDAY) full steam ahead!

Please check our website for frequent updates beginning Tuesday morning.