Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament Awards/Prizes
The 23rd Annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament
Which Will Forever be Known As
The Gene Doyle COVID Virtual Tournament
The Tournament Offers Many Fun and Interesting Awards and Prizes
Awards & Prizes
The Gene Doyle Virtual Fishing Tournament is traditionally a backcountry catch and release tournament. We’re still catch and release, but this Virtual Tournament allows entry of any fish species. Instead of trophies, there will be fun prizes for each winner AND every angler who enters and submits at least one photo has the chance to win a free entry to the 24th Annual Gene Doyle Backcountry Fishing Tournament April 16-18, 2021.
For more information, you can also call Tournament Co-Chairs Mary Payne (239) 398-5219 or Rebecca Vaccariello (518) 461-4050.
Awards will be given in Four Divisions:
- Youth – 15 and under
- Adult
- Fly Fishing
- Captains
Awards are made in each division for:
- Largest Snook
- Largest Redfish
- Largest Trout
- Largest Largemouth Bass
Additional awards for:
- Best Photograph
Please take lots of photos of anglers (all fishing with you) and sunrise and sunset and interesting stuff including fish. Photos are the only way we will know about how much fun everyone is having. - Most Outstanding Fish Ever Caught
All fish entered must be caught during the 2020 tournament except this one. Send us a photo of the largest/best/most rare fish you ever caught and you might win this one. - Trash Can Slam
A single award for the angler catching a Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish and Catfish all on the same day with the greatest total number of inches for the three fish.
Awards/Prizes
The Gene Doyle Virtual Fishing Tournament is traditionally a backcountry catch and release tournament. We’re still catch and release, but this Virtual Tournament allows entry of any fish species. Instead of trophies, there will be fun prizes for each winner AND every angler who enters and submits at least one photo has the chance to win a free entry to the 24th Annual Gene Doyle Backcountry Fishing Tournament April 21-23, 2021.
For more information, you can also call Tournament Co-Chairs Mary Payne (239) 398-5219 or Rebecca Vaccariello (518) 461-4050.
Awards will be given in Four Divisions:
- Youth – 15 and under
- Adult
- Fly Fishing
- Captains
Awards are made in each division for:
- Largest Snook
- Largest Redfish
- Largest Trout
- Largest Largemouth Bass
Additional awards for:
- Best Photograph
Please take lots of photos of anglers (all fishing with you) and sunrise and sunset and interesting stuff including fish. Photos are the only way we will know about how much fun everyone is having. - Most Outstanding Fish Ever Caught
All fish entered must be caught during the 2020 tournament except this one. Send us a photo of the largest/best/most rare fish you ever caught and you might win this one. - Trash Can Slam
A single award for the angler catching a Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish and Catfish all on the same day with the greatest total number of inches for the three fish.
Documents and Contact
Fishing Tournament Co-Chairs
Mary Payne (239)398-5219
Rebecca Vaccariello (518)461-4050
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Fishing Tournament
The 23rd Annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament which will forever be knows as The Gene Doyle COVID Virtual Tournament.
The tournament will be held October 1 to October 20, 2020 with fishing whenever and wherever the anglers wish to fish.
No entry fee.
Adventure Scholarship
Application Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2020
Finalist Interviews: Thursday, April 23, 2020
Winners Announced: Friday, April 24, 2020