2024 Recap

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$100K Raised by Nate Edwards Tournament

Everglades City

by Olivia Johnson

We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of our 3rd Annual Nate Edwards Fishing Tournament!

This year, we raised an unbelievable $100,000 to donate to charities, bringing our total to $265,000 in just three years! We couldn’t be more proud of what this tournament stands for and the difference it’s making in the community.

The charities benefitting from this year’s tournament include Everglades City School for trade scholarships, Autism Services of Florida, LARC, Inc. for special needs, the Nate Edwards Autism Services Fund, East Lee County High School academics, GiGi’s Playhouse in Fort Myers, and Make-A-Wish. We are helping kids across our local communities, and it’s all thanks to the dedication of our sponsors, anglers, and volunteers.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, donors, captains, and volunteers for making this event a great success! We couldn’t do it without you. A special shoutout to Pastor Jesse for praying over our boats, DJ Robb Edge for providing music, and Camellia Street Grill and Everglades Fishing Company for their amazing hospitality.

Tournament Results

• 1st Fish On USA (84”) $6,372
  
• 2nd: Blackjack (83.5”) $3,186
  
• 3rd: Marina Mike’s (80.5”) $2,548.50
  
• 4th: Team Hodge (77.5”) $2,336.40
  
• 5th: Rockport Rattler (76.5”) $2,124
  
• 6th: K&M (73”) $1,486.80
  
• 7th: Liquid Assisted (72”) $1,062
  
• 8th: Puff Puff Cast (70.5”) $849.60
  
• 9th: Dobbs Equip. (70.5”) $849.60
  
• 10th: Isla Bonita (69.5”) $424.80
  

Special Awards

• Largest Snook: Blackjack (39”)
  
• Largest Redfish: Fish On USA (30”)
  
• Largest Trout: Rhino Diaries (21.5”)
  
• Calcutta Winner: Marine Assets (12.5” Snapper) $1,850
  
• Mystery Fish: Titan Contracting (13.5” Triple Tail) $500
  
• Ladies Largest Snook: Ashley Godwin (39”) $600
  
• Smallest Snook: Bent Rods (11.5”) $100
  
• Trip to Mexico for the “Loser”: Tom Tiberio (47” total for all 3 fish)
  

Kids Winners

• 1st: Tatum Lynch (22” Snook) $5,236.25
  
• 2nd: Stetson Dell (21” Redfish ) $183.75
  
• 3rd: Kayden Capling (20” Snook) $105.00
  

The Shotgun Start was spectacular this year, led by Captain Harry Henkel. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this event memorable. We can’t wait to continue building on this success next year!

We extend a heartfelt thanks to all our volunteers working behind the scenes—Nancy Hunter, Barbie Porter, Amber Shields, Nicole & Tim Edge, and many more. And to everyone who continues to support the Nate Edwards Fishing Tournament, you are truly making a difference. Stay tuned for more pictures from the event!

Let’s keep this momentum going, and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!