Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge

🔥 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT 🔥

A huge thank you to local artist Brian Kelly for supporting the 2026 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge! 🎨🐟

Shot a fish worth remembering? Turn your trophy into a piece of art that’ll last forever. Brian’s artwork captures the spirit of spearfishing and the Gulf better than anyone around. From custom fish artwork to one-of-a-kind pieces, his work belongs in every diver’s house, shop, or man cave.

We’re proud to have talented local artists like Brian supporting the tournament and our spearfishing community. Be sure to check out his work and give him a follow!

⚠️ ATTENTION WEATHER WATCHERS ⚠️

The forecast is looking MUCH better for the 17th Annual Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge. Presented by Yacht Armor 🌴🤿🔥

Trophies have officially been ordered and are headed out for etching 🏆
Prizes are confirmed 🎁
The prize table is stacked 💪

Stop waiting to sign up… you’re going to miss out on:
🔥 An awesome prize table
🔥 The Calcutta for the Marine Protection Film boat wrap
🔥 One of the best weekends of spearfishing on the Gulf Coast

We’ll see everyone Friday night at the Captain’s Meeting hosted by Aquatic Obsessions!

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Huge thanks to MARES for supporting the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge as a prize table sponsor! 🎯🐟
Mares has been a trusted name in diving and spearfishing for generations, producing top-tier gear for everyone from recreational divers to serious spearos. From fins and masks to freediving and spearfishing equipment, their gear is built to perform when it matters most. 🌊
We’re excited to have some awesome Mares gear up for grabs on the prize table this year and truly appreciate their support of the tournament and our local spearfishing community! 🤝
Be sure to check them out and support the companies helping make this event possible!

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Huge thank you to Fisherman's Ideal Supply House for supporting the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge and loading up the prize table with some awesome gear!

For over 40 years, FISH has been a staple in the Tampa Bay and Gulf fishing community, supplying everyone from weekend anglers to hardcore offshore fishermen with the gear they need to get it done on the water. Family owned and operated, they’ve built their reputation by being the true “one stop shop” for fishing, boating, and marine supplies.

Whether you’re gearing up for a deep drop, chasing pelagics offshore, or loading up for a weekend dive trip, chances are FISH has exactly what you need — and probably a few things you didn’t realize you needed too. Rods, tackle, rigging supplies, boating gear, spearfishing essentials… these guys stock it all.

If you haven’t been to their shop yet, do yourself a favor and make the trip. Walking through FISH is like stepping into a candy store for fishermen and spearos. The knowledgeable staff and massive selection have made them a go-to spot for the Gulf Coast fishing community for decades.

Be sure to support the companies supporting our community and check them out:

https://www.fishonestop.com

Amanda from Adventure Gear South and us are at OCC again tonight selling R***r pistol raffle tickets. Don’t have to be present to win. We pull the winning ticket Sunday June 14.

The R***r Range Day Package is live. Who is going to win this awesome Raffle????

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Huge thanks to returning sponsor Koah Spearguns for coming back to support the 2026 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge!

If you know spearfishing, then you already know Koah builds some of the most trusted, fish-stoning guns in the game — handcrafted right here in Florida and proven from the Gulf to bluewater.

And they didn’t come empty handed… 👀
We’ve got an absolutely killer Koah speargun sitting on the prize table waiting for one lucky diver to take it home. 🔱

Huge thank you to John Ippolito for coming back and continuing to support the tournament and the spearfishing community year after year.

Whether you’re chasing mangos on the reef, dropping deep on grouper, or hunting pelagics, this is the kind of gun every diver wants in their arsenal.

Make sure you show them some love and check out their lineup of custom-built spearguns, gear, and accessories. Huge appreciation to Koah for continuing to support the spearfishing community and helping make this year’s tournament even bigger — built by divers, for divers. 🔱🔥











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🔥 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT 🔥

Big thanks to MarineFab for coming on board as a sponsor for the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge!

These guys are building some seriously clean marine fabrication products designed for real-world boaters, divers, and spearos — from custom storage solutions to dive tank racks and killer speargun holders. Their lineup is built around durability, organization, and maximizing space on the water.

One lucky competitor is going to take home a badass MarineFab speargun holder from the prize table — perfect for keeping your guns secure, organized, and ready for the next drop. Their speargun racks are designed specifically for spearfishermen and built with marine-grade materials and stainless hardware.

One of the coolest things about Marine Fab is that they also do custom fabrication work. If you’ve got an idea in your head for your boat, garage, trailer, or dive setup and want to bring it to life, hit them up. These are the kinds of guys who can turn a rough idea into something clean, functional, and built to last.

Make sure to show MarineFab some love and check out what these guys are building. Their products are made by people who clearly understand diving and boating life. 🌊🔱

marinefabusa.com