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Coming up May 18-19, 2022 is the World's Richest Tarpon Tournament. I am returning again this year to present the commemorative artwork entitled "Brighter Days". This year's painting is all about optimism and remembering what we love about Boca Grande fishing. This is our version of a Norman Rockwell - our ideal drift. All boats hooked up on tarpon, a lazy sea turtle drifting in the pass, clear blue skies. All of the winners of last year's tournament are featured in this painting. First place team captain Jesse Craddock and mate Kaelin Olayer on the Flyin Hawaiian with a team of Mary Brooker, Shawn Brooker, Erin Lykins and Laurie Burcaw caught the most fish as well as the first fish caught on day two and the final fish on the last day. Second place was won aboard Hey Moma! with captain Wayne Joiner, mate Brecken Stinnet and anglers Alex Shouppe, Chris Sanders, Michael Moorefield and Kevin Charlan. First fist released on day one was by the team on Black Pearl with captain Lou Silva and anglers Robert Dinan and Aiden Silva. The last fish released on day two was by Searene, with captain Lamar Joiner Jr and anglers Clay Watkins, Ashley Watkins, Joe Guindi and Nick Morris. Along with bragging rights, trophies and beautiful "superbowl-style" tarpon rings, this Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce tournament awards a payout to the winning anglers. Each of those four single fish rewarded the angler with $11,500. First place purse was $27,600, and second place $18,400. Side bets and Calcutta added a nice lining to a few pockets too - but of course if anyone's asking, we know nothing about any of that! I will release a special edition framed giclée after the tournament. Each of the 50 pieces will be signed and numbered, in size 30x40. You can pre-order yours framed for $675. A smaller open edition will also be available, pre-order your 18x24 framed piece for $385 Thank you for adding this iconic piece of Boca Grande fishing to your collection! Artist Kelly Reark www.KellyReark.com https://www.instagram.com/kellyreark

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