The Orange Beach Sportfishing Club is gearing up for its annual Kenny Vines Memorial Tournament, one of the area’s most anticipated offshore fishing events of the fall.
The event is hosted at Tacky Jack’s Downstairs in Orange Beach. Participants can register now on the club’s official website.
The tournament is scheduled for Sept. 11-12, 2026, with activities beginning Friday, Sept. 11. A mandatory Captain’s Meeting will be held that evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at Tacky Jack’s Downstairs.
Entry fees are $350 per boat for teams registering before Sept. 9, 2026; after that date, the entry fee increases to $450 per boat. Each entry includes four anglers, and additional anglers may be added for $50 each.
Anglers will compete in several offshore species categories, including catch-and-release, swordfish, tuna, wahoo, dolphin and a junior anglers division.
On Saturday, Sept. 12, scale hours at tournament headquarters will run from 5 to 8 p.m., with an awards party beginning at 8 p.m. Sponsors for the event include Latitude LTB Tournament Boats, Orange Beach Vessel Management, Pensacola Rubber & Gasket Co., and Tacky Jack’s. Anglers interested in registering can call (251) 223-6522 for full rules and entry information.