The 2024 IGFA Permit Invitational
October 1-4, 2024
The IGFA Permit Invitational is a premier fly fishing tournament held annually with the goal of creating a competitive atmosphere to celebrate a world-class inshore game fish, the sport of fly fishing and to promote the ethics and programs of the IGFA.
We are excited to hold this premier event in the Lower Florida Keys, from October 1-4, 2024, out of the beautiful Ocean’s Edge Resort & Marina. All proceeds from the IGFA Permit Invitational benefit the IGFA’s conservation programs and initiatives.
The IGFA hosts an online auction to coincide with the annual IGFA Permit Invitational. Anglers from around the world can bid on world-class fly fishing trips, tackle, artwork, and more! All proceeds from the IGFA Permit Invitational and the online auction go to support the IGFA’s conservation programs. To support this fundraising effort please consider donating an item, trip or service to the IGFA Permit Invitational. For more information contact IGFA Angler Recognition Manager Zack Bellapigna at [email protected] or call 954-927-2628.
The International Game Fish Association and Wild Oceans are pleased to announce the 7th International Billfish Symposium (IBS) will take place in San Diego, California USA on October 8-10th, 2024. As someone involved in billfish research and management, we would like to formally invite you and your colleagues/co-authors to join us for this important symposium that will highlight advances across all aspects of billfish science and management while examining evolving climate related impacts. The 7th IBS theme is, “Advancing Science and Management of Billfish in a Changing Ecosystem.”
Please find our website here for more information on the 7th IBS location and hotel and to sign up to receive updates on important dates/deadlines such as registration and abstract submission that will soon be announced. Please feel free to share this Save the Date with anyone in your network that may be interested.
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) announced its 2025 Tommy Gifford Award winners, an annually bestowed accolade that recognizes captains, guides, or crew members who have made extraordinary contributions to recreational angling through innovation, leadership, or outstanding accomplishments in their trade.
Named for one of the greatest saltwater charter skippers of all time, Tommy Gifford Award recipients are selected through a rigorous nomination and vetting process conducted by the IGFA Legendary Captains and Crew Committee.
This year’s recipients include Captain John Bayliss, Captain Billy Borer, Captain Barry Cross, Captain Paul Dixon, Captain Gene Grimes, and Captain Kevin Nakamaru.
These industry legends will be honored later this year at the IGFA Tommy Gifford Awards Ceremony, taking place Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Additional event details will be released in the coming weeks.
For table sponsorship opportunities please click here and for more information, please contact IGFA at [email protected] or 954-927-2628.