Tag: Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament

G.I.F.T. Donates to Historical Society

December 11, 2025
Staff Report
Community History, News

Proceeds from the 30th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament, or G.I.F.T., were presented to the Boca Grande Historical Society on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Pictured here, a $5,000 donation to...

Back to back G.I.F.T. winners

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE This year we have a back to back champion with Tina Sexton taking home the trophy with her two combined redfish measuring 52.5 inches. Congratulations to Tina and...

SW Florida Fishing: 2025 G.I.F.T. tourney is here …

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The 30th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament is only a few days away! This year’s event will have prizes for all three of our back country slam...

G.I.F.T. returns to benefit the island for the 29th time

November 21, 2024
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

The 29th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 26 and will benefit the Boca Grande Historic Society’s ongoing efforts to document and preserve the unique...

GIFT tournament, party set for next week … fish on!

November 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The 24th annual G.I.F.T – Gasparilla Island Fly-fishing Tournament – presented by Gasparilla Outfitters, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, and will benefit the Boca Grande Historical...

Potter and Sexton take top honors in GIFT Tournament, $3,000 raised for webcams

November 27, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ Capt. Eddie Potter (with redfish) and Justin Sexton were the big winners at the 2015 GIFT Tournament. BY MARCY SHORTUSE The first major cold front of the season, complete with heavy...