Awards & Recognition
Proof of Excellence in Islamorada Sportfishing
Why Awards Matter
Awards aren't trophies on a shelf. They're a record of doing the job well, year after year. When you book with DirtyBoat, you're fishing with an award-winning team that the Florida Keys community and local media have recognized.
That record includes the Keys Weekly Best Fishing Guide award, a stack of tournament wins, and media features built around the catches.
Tournament-proven expertise that delivers results
Media-recognized catches that make headlines
Community-voted awards based on customer satisfaction
Consistent performance across multiple seasons
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Featured Recognition
Keys Weekly Best Fishing Guide
Voted the top fishing guide in the Florida Keys by Keys Weekly newspaper. The award is based on customer satisfaction, catch success rates, and local community impact.
Cheeca Presidential Sailfish Tournament - Top Female Angler
Robin Hall earned Top Female Angler honors at the prestigious Cheeca Presidential Tournament with 100 points. Team: Captain Kit Carson, mate Chad Pruitt, anglers Robin Hall, Randy Hall, Mike Diaz, Brian Ruiz.
Islamorada Sailfish Tournament - Daily Winner
Scored 300 points to win the daily competition in the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament. A consistent showing in competitive sailfish angling.
463lb Swordfish - Keys Weekly Feature
Monster swordfish catch featured in Keys Weekly newspaper. The 463lb giant came off a deep-drop and made headlines across the Florida Keys.
Perfect 10 Sailfish Day
Ten sailfish landed in a single day, a perfect score that takes real skill and a deep read of Islamorada waters.
Cheeca Presidential Sailfish Tournament
Strong performance at the Cheeca Presidential with 100 points. Angler: Jose Boza. Consistent showing in elite competition.
Gold Cup Series - Midseason Leader
Accumulated 500 points in the Gold Cup series, in the hunt near the top of Florida's most competitive sailfish tournament series.
Triple Sailfish Day
Three sailfish in a single day, the kind of result that shows up even outside tournament conditions.
FISH WITH AWARD-WINNING CONFIDENCE
Book with the Keys Weekly Best Fishing Guide and a crew that has put in the tournament hours.
Guarantee: Fish with confidence knowing you're booking with award-winning professionals.