ORC Sailfish Classic Fishing Tournament
2021-03-25 08:00 - 2021-03-27 19:30 (America/New_York)
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, 2023-11-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 and 3 more dates | 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.

Card Sound HANDGUN Range open
2023-12-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Card Sound Sporting Clays
Our new Handgun range will be open on Monday’s starting Dec 11. Hours will be 10am to 2pm.
LEAVE YOUR HANDGUNS IN YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU SPEAK WITH RANGE SAFETY OFFICER.
We will have Range Safety Officers (RSOs) on hand who will ensure that all comply with safety protocol.

For Rod & Gun members and their accompanied guests ONLY
We will supply targets and have 9mm ammo available for purchase.
All other calibers must be supplied by Members
Full metal jacket rounds ONLY. No hollow points.
Members must bring their own handguns – no rentals
Fee is $75 per day per shooter.

Our RSOs are also willing to clean your guns after you are done! Ask your RSO.
