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Annual Events in the Cayman Islands

Annual Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament

The Cayman Islands' top sportfishing event, the Annual Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament (CIIFT), is held in late April. The tournament is organized and hosted by Cayman Islands Angling Club (CIAC) and offers more than US$474,000 in guaranteed cash and merchandise prizes.

Each year, four guaranteed cash prizes totaling US$400,000 await the anglers with the heaviest fish breaking existing Cayman Islands All Tackle records. These include US$250,000 to the angler with the heaviest fish breaking the existing All Tackle record for Blue Marlin (584 lbs). In addition, prizes of US$50,000 each await anglers with the heaviest fish breaking each of the existing all tackle Cayman records for Yellowfin Tuna (189 lbs. 4 oz.), Wahoo (105 lbs. 10 oz.), and Dolphin (58 lbs. 8oz.).

That's not all. The Heaviest Fish Caught by an Overseas (non-resident) Angler wins a special US$5000 cash prize, a round-trip ticket from any gateway on Cayman Airways and accommodations at Sunshine Suites for a future visit.
In addition, more than US$50,000 in other prizes, including marine art by Guy Harvey and Carey Chen. Sportfishing merchandise will be awarded to top anglers in other categories, such as top CIAC member-anglers; lady and junior anglers; boat captains; anglers with most blue marlin releases, heaviest eligible fish caught each day-- and more.

For information contact the CIAC at (345) 945-3131 or e-mail fishing@candw.ky.