Coral Reef Restoration Presentation at Cultural Center!
2020-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cultural Center
Please come to Cultural Center at 5:00 P.M. on March 9th to hear about the Coral Reef Restoration taking place!
Corals are thriving at Carysfort Reef! Ocean Reef Club, Ocean Reef Conservation Association, Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club, and the Coral Reef Restoration Foundation embarked on an unprecedented project to restore Carysfort Reef by hand planting of 32,000 individual corals. So much so that NOAA and other funding sources plan to spend $100 million dollars to restore the seven iconic reefs of the Keys including $40 million for Carysfort.

RANGE IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
2020-03-19 08:00 - 2020-05-31 17:00 | Card Sound Sporting Clays

CANCELLED - 2020 Sailfish Classic Tournament
2020-03-26 17:30 - 2020-03-28 21:00
DUE TO THE ONGOING SITUATION, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The annual Sailfish Classic Tournament offers a chance to catch some offshore action during one of our best-ever sailfish seasons. With two days of competitive fishing and a host of social events, including a welcome reception and celebratory awards dinner. This tournament is sure to provide a record amount of fun. Open to all Members.
For Rules click HERE
To Register – CLICK HERE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – click for a pdf of SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 26
5:30pm • Captains’/Owners’ Meeting • Palm Court
6:00pm • Welcome Reception • Palm Court
Friday, March 27
8:30am • Lines In • 4:00 pm Lines Out
Score sheets to be turned in no later than 6:00 pm to Dock Office.
6:30pm • Cocktails • Town Hall Patio
7:00 pm Dinner Buffet • Town Hall Assembly
Saturday, March 28
8:30am • Lines In • 4:00 pm Lines Out
Score sheets to be turned in no later than 6:00 pm to Dock Office.
6:30pm • Cocktail Reception • Carysfort Foyer
7:00pm • Awards Dinner • Pelican Room
For additional questions, please contact Member Events at 305-367-6526 or email memberevents@oceanreef.com
If weather is inclement: Thursday’s Cocktails & Dinners will be hosted in the Ocean Room

POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER - TBD - Rod & Gun COUPLES Movie Night
2020-03-31 17:30 - 21:00 | Cultural Center
The Rod & Gun board has decided to postpone this event to November 2020. Date TBD.

Couples Movie Night Returns March 31st!
5:30-9:00pm at the Cultural Center
Showing New Hunting & Fishing Related Movie Clips and Featuring some amazing Rod & Gun member action videos.
We will have drinks from 5:30-6:15, Movie Clips from 6:15-7:15 and Dinner & Raffle from 7:15-9:00.

Dinner will be a phenomenal meal. Menu to come soon.

Sign up Now as Seats will sell out fast!

To sign up email Events@RodandGun.org.

Grand Masters Tournament 2020 - ORC
2020-12-04 10:00 - 2020-12-05 18:30
Golf and Fishing – the two most popular recreational pastimes
on The Reef – are paired up again for the 20th Annual
Grand Masters competition.
The tournament format calls for a four-person team competition
with an afternoon of golf followed by a day of offshore fishing.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in the golf and fishing,
plus an overall team award.
CLICK HERE for REGISTRATION form. For RULES – CLICK HERE.
Schedule of Events – CLICK HERE – Summarized below
Friday December 4th – GOLF – Tee times starting at 11:00 am. Golf Scoring and Captains meeting at 6:00 at the Point
Saturday December 5th – FISHING – Lines in at 9:00am and Lines out at 4:00pm.
A “Grab n’ Go” lunch will be provided on Friday, with complimentary Rum Runner Service on the Course during play.
Grab n’ Go breakfast provided on Saturday before Fishing, and box lunches for the boats. Dock Office Patio.
Cocktail Reception for Awards – 6:30 pm – Sailfish Patio
The Entry Price per Team/Boat will be $950.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Kyle Landers at the Member Events office
at 305-367-6618 or email memberevents@oceanreef.com. Registration Forms can be also emailed to this email address.

Card Sound Shooting Range - Opens for Season
2020-12-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Card Sound Sporting Clays
Please check for last minute schedule changes. Normal range days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 10am to 3pm through the Ocean Reef Season – ending April or early May. Please check Calendar for closings.
You can call to verify range hours at 305-367-3321 or email at range@rodandgun.org.
For directions on Google Maps – click HERE.

Rod & Gun - Holiday Offshore Fishing Tournament
2020-12-28 17:00 - 2020-12-29 17:00
JOIN US FOR THIS ONE DAY FISHING EVENT !
Rules & Overview
This is a ONE DAY family and friends fishing tournament for common edible reef dwellers, along with blue water species. The event is open to all members and sponsored guests. Boat team competition, with a maximum of four anglers per boat. No restrictions on tackle, other than hook-n-line. All state and federal fishing regulations to apply. No kites or aerial devices permitted. All boats must depart from and return to Ocean Reef waters. Scoring will be 10 points per pound for eligible weight species, and 200 points for billfish releases.
Winning teams will be determined by all point’s total, with first, second and third place(s) being recognized. Additionally, there will be a Top Boat / Reef Score awarded to the highest point accumulation, not to include a Billfish in the team score. Junior angler catches of merit will also be considered.
Eligible Species: Yellowtail, Mutton and Mangrove Snapper. Grouper, Mackerel, Black and Yellowfin Tunas, Tripletail, Wahoo, Dolphin and Billfish.
*Weight scoring is for a maximum of three fish per species, i.e., three dolphin, three snappers, etc.
* Weigh-in between 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Fishing Village Weigh Station
* When releasing a Billfish, it is to be announced on VHF channel 78, and the RELEASE TIME to be written down. This information is to be presented at weigh-in in order to count for scoring.
* Sailfish releases to count as part of ORC Sailfish Championship.
* CAPTAINS MEETING ATTENDANCE BY AT LEAST ONE PARTICIPATING TEAM MEMBER IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. *****Fishing Village Weigh Station/Boardwalk.
Schedule of Events:
Monday December 28 ~ Captains Meeting – 5:00 p.m – Fishing Village Weigh Station/Boardwalk.
Tuesday December 29
9:00 a.m. Lines in the water
3:00 p.m. Lines out of the water
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Weigh-in at Fishing Village Weigh Stations
4:30 p.m. Winners to be announced / posted.
Click the link below for a downloadable pdf of tournament information, entry form and scoring sheet:
Tournament Forms
Entries can be dropped at MarineMax, or emailed to – Fishing@RodandGun.org
We look forward to your participation!

REEF CUP 2021 - An ORC Sponsored Event
2021-01-27 09:00 - 2021-01-30 17:00
The 36th Annual Reef Cup Invitational Sailfish Tournament is scheduled for January 27 – 30, 2021.
Please note the following updates have been made to the Tournament Format this year:

· All large gatherings will be removed from the schedule. This will include the nightly cocktail receptions, buffet dinners, and the Saturday evening Awards Banquet. This has been reflected in a discounted entry fee.
· Based on the results of the 2020 Reef Cup Survey, The Reef Cup Committee has decided to keep the fishing aspect to the adjusted two out of the three days scheduled with one being a “lay day”
· Fishing Boundaries to the south have been expanded to Molasses Reef (Latitude 25° 30.00).
· The established rule for “Vested Eligibility” will be waived for the 2021 Tournament. Every invitation holder has the ability to elect this privilege, if he or she decides not to participate. They will automatically receive an invitation for 2022. This must be decided by November 1, 2020, the tournament deadline.
· If a team decides to drop out of the tournament, their spot will NOT be filled from the Reef Cup Waitlist.

The links provided below will give you access to the following:
Registration Packet
Schedule of Events
Rules and Regulations
We understand this event will look different from previous years, but we know we can still host a successful tournament. We just ask you remain flexible with possible adjustments and keep an open mind with new ideas and concepts.
Please complete all portions of the form and return either by email at reefcup@oceanreef.com or by Fax at 305-367-5945. If you are unable to join us, please respond back immediately and will assist accordingly.
The deadline to submit the tournament entry is November 1st, 2020. If you have further questions or need the entry form mailed directly to you, please call 305-367-6618. For information on your current eligibility contact:
Kyle Landers
Member Events Manager
Ocean Reef Club – “A Unique Way of Life”
35 Ocean Reef Drive, Ste. 200, Key Largo, FL 33037
P:305-367-6618 C:305-393-4011 F:305-367-5945
klanders@oceanreef.com
www.oceanreef.com
On behalf of the Ocean Reef Club and our wonderful co-host, the Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club, we look forward to hosting you and your team this January.
Thank you for keeping one of our proudest traditions alive and strong!
Sincerely,
The Reef Cup Committee and Member Events Team

Presentation by Jack Houma, President of ESP, Electronic Shooters Protection
2021-03-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Town Hall Waterside, 201 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
We have a special Rod & Gun Club presentation event only for Rod & Gun members.
Jack Houma, the owner of Electronic Shooters Protection (ESP), will present his “best in class” digital hearing protection. Since 1994, Electronic Shooters Protection (ESP) has been providing shooters with state-of-the-art electronic hearing protection for shooting. Each set of ESPs are custom fit to your ears for all day comfort and proper protection. The custom fit is so precise, you’ll forget you’re wearing them! Whether you are hunting or sport shooting, the smart technology used within our earplugs gives you a competitive advantage allowing you to hear natural sounds other shooters cannot. While wearing your ESP’s, you’ll be the first to hear the launch of a trap or the flush of a bird. You can have normal conversation in a duck blind or talk with friends on the Sporting Clays course. All-the-while, your fragile hearing will remain properly protected from damaging noises such as gunfire. Save yourself from a lifetime of hearing problems or complete hearing loss with ESP’s newly updated line of shooting hearing protection products. The most innovative and effective digital earplugs available to shooters.
We have negotiated an INCREDIBLY special deal, only for Rod & Gun members. ESP is offering a discount of 20 percent off for those that attend the event and place an order. If you are interested but cannot attend, you will receive 10 percent off with an order.
For more information in advance of the presentation, see – ESPAMERICA.COM.
Complimentary Beer and Wine will be served.

ORC Sailfish Classic Fishing Tournament
2021-03-25 08:00 - 2021-03-27 19:30
This is an Ocean Reef Club sponsored event. Join the fun !!!
The annual Sailfish Classic Tournament offers a chance to catch some offshore action during one of our best-ever sailfish seasons. With two days of competitive fishing and a host of social events, including a welcome reception and celebratory awards presentation. This tournament is sure to provide a record amount of fun. Open to all Members, $1000 per team.
For a Schedule of Events – Click HERE
For Rules – Click HERE
To Register for this Event – Click HERE
For more details please contact Member Events at 305-367-6618 or email at memberevents@oceanreef.com

ALL Craft Fishing Tournament - March 31 to April 14 - Pick your 2 days!
2021-03-31 08:00 - 2021-04-14 17:00
Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club presents the first annual “ALL-CRAFT” TOURNAMENT. March 31st – April 14th.
FOR ENTRY FORM – Click HERE.
FOR A PRINT OUT of all the rules and info below – Click HERE.
FOR SCORING SHEETS – Click HERE.
This is a two angler / team fishing competition, with no charge registration to all current Rod & Gun Club members. Pick two fishing days within the two week window. Points are scored for each of your chosen two fishing days. Winners to be determined by OVERALL point scoring.
Eligible species and points awarded are as follows:
Release only categories… Maximum of three in each category to be scored as release per team, per fishing day.
· Sailfish 100 points
· Permit 150 points
· Tarpon 100 points
· Bonefish 100 points
· Snook 50 points
· Redfish 50 points
Weight scoring categories…
· Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, Snapper. 1 point per pound. Maximum of three in each category to be weighed per team, per fishing day.
Swordfish. Separate category… 1 point per pound. (Does count as a “fishing day”)
Rules / notes…
· OFF LIMIT WATERS… Ocean Reef canals, cooling canals, and dispatch creek. Aside from those, there are no specific boundaries other than each boat team must depart and return to Ocean Reef waters within a chosen fishing day period. Lines-in can be 12:01 AM if desired, and lines out as desired. Note however, the timelines for fish to be weighed and score sheets to be turned in (below).
· It is the teams choice on which day(s) they choose as “fishing days”. This, to allow for weather conditions, golf, and honey-do lists not to interfere with participation. A “Fishing Day” is to be defined as the team leaving the dock with the intention of fishing. There is to be no Mulligans as it pertains to heading out to fish, seeing / catching nothing, and then claiming it as a scouting mission. Teams are considered to be self-governing and on the honor system.
· There is no minimum or maximum line size, or other tackle restrictions. Yes, kites are allowed. In all cases the team angler must be the one to present the bait, hook, and land the fish. A legal release is defined as when the swivel or knot between line or double line and leader touches the rod tip while still fighting the fish.
· Combination points are allowed & encouraged. I.e. you could have a sailfish release, and a Tuna & Dolphin to weigh. Or, two Tarpon releases along with a Permit, and a legal snapper to weigh. For those who desire, your team can score from different boat(s). I. e. Offshore one day, and flats- backcountry on another perhaps. Or, score with a Sailfish in the AM, and score with a Tarpon in the afternoon… “All-Craft”.

· Fish in the weight scoring categories are to be brought / weighed at the MarineMax tackle shop specifically between the hours of 3:00 – 4:00 PM on the fishing day in which they were caught. Each team is responsible for turning in their fully completed score sheets no later than 4:30 PM to the MarineMax tackle shop on the given fishing day.
· Swordfish category is independent from the release & weight scoring categories. This will be a sole “top achiever” winning team, recognized separately. A Swordfish winning team will be that which accumulates the highest number of Swordfish points. Swordfish weigh-in will be open daily, to 4:00 PM and done so at the Fishing Village weigh station, located in the MarineMax / ORC boat storage basin. Advance notice of a weight fish enroot is requested.
· All fish are to be of legal size to be counted.
· In the event of a scoring tie, the tie breaker will be the team who scored the amount first. Therefore it is important to note times on the team score sheet.
· A bi-weekly update of team scoring is planned to be noted by group email during the tournament period, along with a scoring board in MarineMax tackle shop.
· Winning teams of first, second, and third places will be notified on April 15th. Prizes & trophy’s will be awarded to our winners along with bragging rights and Reef Press fame.
ALL teams planning to participate are to submit their completed registration entry form no later than Monday, March 29th, 2021.

Seal Team Ocean Reef Fishing Tournament
2021-04-19 08:00 - 17:00
As the Navy Seal motto goes.. “the only easy day was yesterday!”
Correspondence to follow.

Fish of the Month - Mutton Snapper
2021-12-01 08:00 - 2021-12-31 17:00
This runs from December 2021 thru September 2022. Here’s how it works…

All active Rod & Gun Club members and their fishing guest(s) can participate
All fish weighed must be legal size and must be weighed at MarineMax. Weigh-in hours are daily from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Each month, a species is identified as target. The angler who weighs in the largest of said pescado during that month, receives a $100 tackle shop gift certificate along with notoriety as the month’s winner and angling bragging rights of incomparable measure!
For months that recognize two different fish, each is treated separately.
Co-sponsored by Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club, and MarineMax– Ocean Reef.

Fish of the Month - Kingfish and Wahoo
2022-01-01 08:00 - 2022-01-31 17:00

Fish of the Month - Tuna and Snook
2022-02-01 08:00 - 2022-02-28 17:00

Fish of the Month - Snapper (all legal species)
2022-03-01 08:00 - 2022-03-31 17:00

Film Festival and "Sportsman of the Year Award"
2022-03-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Cultural Center
Special Rod and Gun Club Event
Join other Members at the traditional “Film Festival and Sportsman of the Year Award” on March 31st at the Cultural Center. The event begins at 5:00 PM with short sporting films, followed by a cocktail reception and dinner including the award ceremony. For reservations, email Phyllis Elden at rodandgunclub@gmail.com. Members $150, Non-Members $175 per person with tables of up to ten.

Fish of the Month - Tuna
2022-04-01 08:00 - 2022-04-30 17:00

Member Appreciation - BBQ Lunch at the Shooting Range
2022-04-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Card Sound Sporting Clays
Come out and have some fun, courtesy of the Rod & Gun Club
An appreciation lunch will be provided by the Rod and Gun Club for members and their families will be held on Saturday, April 9th at 10 AM. Free instruction for new shooters of all ages with all safety gear and equipment supplied. All apparel and swag will be for sale at 50% off.

2022 Rod & Gun Club Swordfish Tournament April 19, 20, 21
2022-04-19 08:00 - 2022-04-21 17:00
Attention Swordfish Enthusiasts… Check your calendar, check your gear, watch the forecast and join in.

Your choice of any one day to fish.
Your choice of lines in / lines out.
Weigh in to be daily from 3:00 – 4:30 PM.
Prizes for first, second, and third place. Largest Swordfish weighed in over the three day period wins.

1st Place…. Custom Trophy selected especially for this event, plus $500 gift certificate for MarineMax / Ocean Reef
2nd Place…. $300 gift certificate for MarineMax / Ocean Reef
3rd Place…. $200 gift certificate for MarineMax / Ocean Reef
NO ENTRY FEE TO ACTIVE ROD & GUN CLUB MEMBERS…. To enter, simply click HERE to download the registration form and return to reefrodandgun@gmail.com or MarineMax. You can also pick one up at the MarineMax tackle shop.
For further questions, contact Ken Reda at 305-342-0658 or ken.reda@marinemax.com
NOTE: Participants do so at own risk. Please be mindful of safety. All Swordfish kept are to be compliant with fishery rules & regulations https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/action/atlantic-swordfish-recreational-minimum-sizes-and-bag-limits

Fish of the Month - Grouper
2022-05-01 08:00 - 2022-05-31 17:00

Fish of the Month - Dolphin - June thru September
2022-06-01 08:00 - 2022-09-30 17:00

Holiday Fishing Tournament
2022-12-27 17:00 - 2022-12-28 17:00
This is a Rod and Gun Club Event.

Rules & Overview
This is a ONE DAY family and friends fishing tournament for common edible reef dwellers, along with blue water species. The event is open to all members and sponsored guests. Boat team competition, with a maximum of four anglers per boat. No restrictions on tackle, other than hook-n-line. All state and federal fishing regulations to apply. No kites or aerial devices permitted. All boats must depart from and return to Ocean Reef waters. Scoring will be 10 points per pound for eligible weight species, and 200 points for billfish releases.

Winning teams will be determined by all point’s total, with first, second and third place(s) being recognized. Additionally, there will be a Top Boat / Reef Score awarded to the highest point accumulation, not to include a Billfish in the team score. Junior angler catches of merit will also be considered.
Eligible Species: Yellowtail, Mutton and Mangrove Snapper. Grouper, Mackerel, Black and Yellowfin Tunas, Tripletail, Wahoo, Dolphin and Billfish.
*Weight scoring is for a maximum of three fish per species, i.e., three dolphin, three snappers, etc.
* Weigh-in between 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Fishing Village Weigh Station
* When releasing a Billfish, it is to be announced on VHF channel 78, and the RELEASE TIME to be written down. This information is to be presented at weigh-in in order to count for scoring.
* Sailfish releases to count as part of ORC Sailfish Championship.
* CAPTAINS MEETING ATTENDANCE BY AT LEAST ONE PARTICIPATING TEAM MEMBER IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday December 27th ~ 5:00 p.m. SHARP! Captains Meeting – Fishing Village Weigh Station
**** Golf cart Ride Up.
Wednesday December 28th – 9:00 a.m. Lines in the water
3:00 p.m. Lines out of the water
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Weigh-in at Fishing Village Weigh Stations
4:30 p.m. Winners to be announced / posted.
For a copy of the Tournament Info – click HERE
For a copy of the Tournament ENTRY FORM – click HERE
Entry Forms can be emailed to Ken Reda at fishing@rodandgun.org or dropped at the MarineMax tackle shop.
For a copy of the Scoring Sheet – click HERE

Shoreline Cleanup with Bone Fish Bonnies
2023-01-09 09:00 - 12:00
The Rod and Gun Club will join forces with the Bone Fish Bonnies in a series of shore clean ups this season. The first clean up will be January 9th. Other clean ups will on February 13 and March 13. We are looking for volunteers to join in the cleanup. The cleanup will start at Buccaneer Island at 9 am. Kayaks will be provided by Ocean Reef Club. We are looking for a dozen volunteers to attend each of these monthly cleanup. If you are interested in helping please contact Rod and Gun Events Chairman Phil French at events@rodandgun.org

Shoreline Cleanup with Bone Fish Bonnies
2023-02-13 09:00 - 12:00
The Rod and Gun Club will join forces with the Bone Fish Bonnies in a series of shore clean ups this season. The next clean up will be March 13. We are looking for volunteers to join in the cleanup. The cleanup will start at Buccaneer Island at 9 am. Kayaks will be provided by Ocean Reef Club. We are looking for a dozen volunteers to attend each of these monthly cleanup. If you are interested in helping please contact Rod and Gun Events Chairman Phil French at events@rodandgun.org

Shoreline Cleanup with Bone Fish Bonnies
2023-03-13 09:00 - 12:00
The Rod and Gun Club will join forces with the Bone Fish Bonnies in a series of shore clean ups this season. We are looking for volunteers to join in the cleanup. The cleanup will start at Buccaneer Island at 9 am. Kayaks will be provided by Ocean Reef Club. We are looking for a dozen volunteers to attend each of these monthly cleanup. If you are interested in helping please contact Rod and Gun Events Chairman Phil French at events@rodandgun.org

Rod & Gun Club - Men's Night
2023-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Town Hall Waterside, 201 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
This year’s Men’s Night will be a fun filled night!
When: Thursday, March 21st, 6pm to 9pm
Where: Town Hall Waterside
Mens Night Returns!
Honoring the Sportsman of the Year
Come dressed in Fishing or Hunting Attire
$105 ++ p.p. Game Buffet Dinner, Beer and House Wines included.
Other drinks on Member ORC accounts.
RSVP by March 14th to Events@rodandgun.org
After March 14, Cancellations will be charged full amount
Open Seating
Axe Throwing
Cast Net Instruction and Competition
We are looking for joke tellers, if you have a good joke contact
Tom Davidson Jr at tom@nisim.com
We encourage you to invite your favorite Fishing Guide or Captain as your guest to attend!

Card Sound Sporting Clays - Range Open
2023-11-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Card Sound Sporting Clays
Please check for last minute schedule changes. Normal range days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm, through the Ocean Reef Season – LAST SHOOTING DAY IS APRIL 30, 2024. Click HERE for Range info. RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED.
You can call to verify range hours at 305-367-3321 or email at range@rodandgun.org.
