June 2, 2023

CardioStart will host its Ninth Annual Fishing Tournament leaving from Tarpon Lodge, 13771 Waterfront Drive, Pineland, FL on beautiful Pine Island.  Breakfast starts at 7 am and the boats depart promptly at 8 am, returning at 12 noon with an Awards Banquet following. The fishing tournament will give Cardiostart an opportunity to perform humanitarian missions that provide free heart surgery and medical services to children and adults in medically underserved countries. Cardiostart volunteers teach local doctors and nurses advanced cardiac care, improving outcomes and saving lives.

There are rooms available at the Lodge for those wishing to stay to enjoy the area. Please call (239) 283-3999 or visit the website: www.tarponlodge.com and mention that you are with the CardioStart Tournament.

Also, please join us for the optional Captains meeting on June 2nd (Thursday evening) 6 PM for food, drinks, socializing and a silent auction.

Click here for the entry form

Sponsorship Levels:

Gold Sponsor – $2200

  • Eight (8) Angle Entries (2 boats with 4 anglers each) Professional Guide and Boat provided.
  • Recognition on Event Banner.
  • Includes: Event Shirts, Goodie Bag, Breakfast and Awards Buffet for 8 Anglers.

Silver Sponsor – $1100

  • Four (4) Angler Entries (1 boat with 4 anglers) Professional Guide and Boat provided.
  • Recognition on Event Banner.
  • Includes: Event Shirts, Goodie Bag, Breakfast and Awards Buffet for 4 Anglers.

Bronze Sponsor – $300 per Angler with professional guide and boat provided

  • To be paired with up to 3 other anglers with guide.
  • Includes: Event Shirts, Goodie Bag, Breakfast and Awards Buffet.

Individual Anglers – $125 per Angler

  • Sponsor uses own vessel.
  • Maximum four (4) Anglers per boat.
  • Includes: Event Shirts, Goodie Bag, Breakfast and Awards Buffet.
  • Must depart from and return to Tarpon Lodge

Award Sponsor – $250

  • Recognition on event banner.
  • Includes: Event Shirts and Buffet for 2.

Fishing teams note:

  • Catch, photo, and release format.
  • All Anglers will be eligible for Master Angler Awards.
    • Winners to be determined by point system of allowable species — to be determined at the tournament   (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) — in the event of a tie first boat to arrive back at dock wins.

All donations are tax deductible. For more information contact Rolando Rodriguez (813)410-1288 or rolandorodriguezmd@yahoo.com

All Attendees may participate in raffle giveaway.  All donations are tax deductible.  For more information on sponsorship, contact Rolando Rodriguez at (813)410-1288 or rolandorodriguezmd@yahoo.com