Awards & Recognition
Proof of Excellence in Islamorada Sportfishing
Why Awards Matter
Awards aren't just trophies on a shelf—they're proof of consistent excellence. When you book with DirtyBoat, you're fishing with an award-winning team that has been recognized by the Florida Keys community and media.
Our recognition includes the prestigious Keys Weekly Best Fishing Guide award, multiple tournament victories, and media features showcasing our exceptional 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
Recognized as the top fishing guide in the Florida Keys by Keys Weekly newspaper. This prestigious 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. Demonstrated consistent excellence in competitive sailfish angling.
463lb Swordfish - Keys Weekly Feature
Monster swordfish catch featured in Keys Weekly newspaper. The 463lb giant showcased our deep-drop expertise and made headlines across the Florida Keys.
Perfect 10 Sailfish Day
Landing 10 sailfish in a single day - a perfect score that demonstrates exceptional skill and knowledge of Islamorada waters.
Complete Achievement List
Keys Weekly Best Fishing Guide
Recognized as the top fishing guide in the Florida Keys by Keys Weekly newspaper. This prestigious 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. Demonstrated consistent excellence in competitive sailfish angling.
463lb Swordfish - Keys Weekly Feature
Monster swordfish catch featured in Keys Weekly newspaper. The 463lb giant showcased our deep-drop expertise and made headlines across the Florida Keys.
Perfect 10 Sailfish Day
Landing 10 sailfish in a single day - a perfect score that demonstrates exceptional skill and knowledge 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, positioning as a top contender in Florida's most prestigious sailfish tournament series.
Triple Sailfish Day
Three sailfish in a single day - showcasing consistent success even outside tournament conditions.
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