Sunshine Key RV Reort in Florida Keys to hold fishing tournament

Sunshine Key RV Resort and Marina in the Florida Keys will host a three-day fishing tournament from February 24-26, 2012. Open to both overnight guests and daytime visitors, the fishing tournament will award more than $4,000 in cash for first, second and third places in six different categories.

A captain's meeting kicks off the tournament on Friday, February 24 at 5 p.m., with the Sunset Sangria Party to follow. Tournament fishing and weigh-ins will take place on Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26 from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The weekend tournament will culminate with an awards dinner and dance that will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday after the final day's weigh-in. Cash prizes and fishing gear provided by PENN will be awarded to the top three finishers in six different categories: cero mackerel, dolphin, king mackerel, wahoo, snapper and best overall.

THE ENCORE RESORT is offering special stay packages for tournament anglers, which includes: $399 package (overnight RV site for 3 nights, 1 entry fee, 3 day boat slip); $599 package (travel trailer rental for 3 nights; 2 entry fees; 3 day boat slip); $149 package (4 entry fees, 2 day boat slip). A single entry fee is available for $30.

Surrounded by unparalleled ocean views, Sunshine Key RV Resort and Marina offers the RV adventurer and angler a perfect weekend getaway. Covered in palm trees, the 75-acre island offers resort-style amenities in a tropical paradise setting.

To register for the tournament and to arrange for accommodations at Sunshine Key RV Resort and Marina, call (866) 730-0637 or visit www.RVontheGo.com. Registration closes February 23, 2012