2026 Schedule of Events:
Thursday, February 19th – 7pm
MANDATORY VIRTUAL CAPTAIN’S MEETING: Only one member of each team must attend. Format and rules will be discussed and any questions answered. The link to the zoom will be provided by email.
Target Species: Redfish and Snook
Boundaries: The fishing boundaries are the west coast of Florida from the Southern Tip of Sanibel Island to the Southern Edge of the Crystal River Power Plant Main Channel.
Friday, February 20th:
LINES IN at 7:00 AM
LINES OUT at 4:00 PM
Saturday, February 21st:
LINES OUT at 3:00 PM
The earlier “lines out” time is intended to accommodate travel time to the awards ceremony.
AWARDS DINNER at 5:30 PM
Anglers must check in by 6:30 PM to be eligible for awards. The Waterman culminates on February 21st in an Awards Banquet at the Bradenton Yacht Club with a can’t-miss Raffle made possible by our generous sponsors. A limited amount of guest tickets to the Awards Banquet are available for purchase.
Cannot make it in person but still want to be part of it? Support the 6th Annual Waterman Silent Auction and bid from wherever you are by going here:
The proceeds from entry fees, 50% of the Snook Calcutta and raffle tickets purchases directly benefit Tampa Bay Waterkeeper, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and their mission to advocate for clean water.
We hope you will join us and help support the efforts of the Tampa Bay Waterkeeper!
Looking for new builds? Compare our flats skiffs lineup by clicking here:
WE DON’T TAKE ORDERS , WE HAVE CONVERSATIONS:
We start by sitting down and talking through the essentials—where you fish, who you fish with, and how you like to do it. Side or center console? Tiller? Fly or bait? Every angler and guide have their preferences, and that’s exactly how we build them. Together, we design a boat that fits your style, your needs, and your waters. Then we craft a vessel that’s purpose-built for the way you fish.
Give us a call or stop by—we’ll help you get started on your next Hell’s Bay, the World’s Finest Shallow Water Skiffs!
