The Grand Daddy of Them All
For West Coast Floridians, the Crosthwait Memorial Fishing Tournament is “the big one.”
We are proud to be the premier fishing competition on the West Coast of Florida. Originating in 1983, the tournament serves a tribute to Colonel Sam Crosthwait, in recognition of his passion for his high moralistic ideals and love for the distinct camaraderie that surrounds the unique sport of angling.
Each year in May at the Bradenton Yacht Club, hundreds of anglers and thousands of community spectators attend this cherished community event, which is run by a volunteer committee of more than 40 people.
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2019 PSA Winner
Can you believe this year was our 8th annual PSA contest? The winning PSA was created by a young [...]
With pros allowed to enter, Crosthwait fishing tournament will have whole new look in May
The Crosthwait Memorial Fishing Tournament has always been billed as “the Suncoast’s premier amateur fishing tournament.” That will change [...]
2018 PSA Winner
We had eight entries this year for the annual PSA contest, and each one was unique and worthy of [...]
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing at Bradenton Yacht Club
Veterans, captains, guides, and volunteers had a great time on the waters in Palmetto, Florida. There were 10 boats [...]
Time to prepare for fishing tournament season
PALMETTO – It’s early April. You open the tide chart and are looking ahead not one week or two, but [...]
In its 34th year, the Crosthwait tourney undergoes overhaul
PALMETTO – The Crosthwait Memorial Fishing Tournament has had scheduling conflicts with its mid-May placement on the calendar. Sometimes prom [...]