COVID-19 Update for IGFA Members & Supporters
Updated: Monday, July 17 2020, at 9:00 p.m. (EST)
The health and safety of all IGFA staff, members, captains, anglers, and friends is always our top priority. As we continue to monitor the Coronavirus pandemic closely, all upcoming IGFA events are planned following official government regulations and CDC guidelines. Click here to see what we are doing to ensure your safety and check back often for updates regarding event details.
List of IGFA Events Impacted
IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony -Postponed until September, 2021.
For more information, please contact IGFA Event Coordinator Michelle Andersen at [email protected] or 954-924-4315.
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Tommy Gifford Awards Ceremony
Postponed until March 26, 2021.
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
The Tommy Gifford Award is named for one of the greatest saltwater charter skippers of all time, and recipients are selected through a rigorous process conducted by the Legendary Captains and Crew Committee chaired by Captain Skip Smith. Join us in congratulating the 2020 Tommy Gifford Award recipients: Captain Bobby Brown, Captain Alan Card, Captain OB O’Bryan, Captain Tom Jones, and Bonefish Guide Ansil Saunders. For more information, please contact IGFA Event Coordinator Michelle Andersen at [email protected] or 954-924-4315.
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IGFA Light Tackle Open
February 9-11, 2021
Save the date! This exclusive two-day tournament will take place during peak sailfish season in South Florida. With a maximum line class of 12-pound and strict adherence to IGFA Angling Rules, the IGFA Light Tackle Open is the tournament for light tackle anglers from around the world to showcase their skills and sportsmanship. For more information, please contact IGFA Event Coordinator Michelle Andersen at [email protected] or 954-924-4315.
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37th Annual IGFA International Auction & Banquet
February 13, 2021
Save the date! On Saturday, February 13, 2021, anglers, captains, and industry leaders from around the world will unite to celebrate the sport of fishing in the 37th Annual IGFA International Auction & Banquet. Stay tuned for more details! For more information, please contact IGFA Event Coordinator Michelle Andersen at [email protected] or 954-924-4315.