11/01/2026
WHAT. A. MONTH.!!!!
Mother Nature sure threw everything she had at the 78th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo!
We kicked off October with rain and a hurricane, battled some rough seas to close it out, and somehow managed to pack 31 DAYS of fishing, fun, and unforgettable memories into the middle of it all!
But if there's one thing we know about our fishing community, it's that a little wild weather can't keep a good crew down!
A HUGE thank you to all the anglers, captains, and crews who braved the elements, chased the big ones, and brought some incredible catches to our scales!
And a special shoutout to our INCREDIBLE BARGE CREW! Through the rain, wind, hurricane, sunshine, and everything in between, you showed up, worked hard, and kept the Rodeo running! We couldn't do it without your dedication, long hours, and love for this fishing community!
From the fish stories to the big catches and everything in between, YOU, our community, are what makes the Destin Fishing Rodeo so special!
Here's to another October in the books! TIGHT LINES, and we'll see you at awards on Thursday!!
