DANIA BEACH, FL – The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) announced today its plan to host both the IGFA Light Tackle Open and the IGFA International Auction in South Florida during the week of February 8-13, 2021.

The decision to combine these two premier events into a week-long celebration, which will take place around the Miami International Boat Show, was approved by the IGFA Board of Trustees earlier this week.

“We are extremely excited about our new plan,” said IGFA President Jason Schratwieser. “It just makes sense to merge these two premier events into a week-long celebration that culminates with our annual auction, which is our biggest fundraiser of the year that helps to bring the IGFA’s mission to life around the world.”

Please see below for additional details on both events.

IGFA Light Tackle Open
The IGFA Light Tackle Open is scheduled to take place out of Sailfish Marina Resort in Palm Beach Shores, Florida, from Tuesday, February 9, 2021 to Thursday, February 11, 2021.

37th Annual IGFA International Auction & Banquet
The 37th Annual IGFA International Auction is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the IGFA Headquarters in Dania Beach, Florida.

For more information about these events, please contact IGFA Event Coordinator Michelle Andersen at mandersen@igfa.org or 954-924-4315.

About the IGFA

Founded in 1939, the IGFA is a nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making, record keeping and recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the field of angling. The IGFA also maintains world records in freshwater, saltwater, fly fishing and junior angler categories. The IGFA has members in more than 100 countries.

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