71st Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo with Backlash

With the start of October comes not only Halloween decorations, but every Destin fisherman’s favorite time of year. Established in 1948, The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages! People come from across the globe to enter the tournament for a chance to win their share of over $100,000 in awarded cash and prizes. The Rodeo is held from October 1st thru the 31st, and daily weigh-ins are located at A.J.’s Seafood and Oyster Bar from 10am – 7pm.


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Don’t Miss Shark Saturday!

Hang ‘Em High every Saturday in October. It’s time to put all that muscle work from the summer to the test. If you bring in the largest shark of the day, you’ll get a cash prize! What are you waiting for? Start reeling!

Aboard the Backlash, your captain will be Chris Kirby and his professional team of fishermen. Just because summer is over, doesn’t mean the fishing fun has come to an end. Book your fishing trip today to take part in this yearly event!

Category: Fishing Events