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The Herman Lucerne MemorialTournament: Seven Species. Two Days. One mission.
Unique in the world of tournaments,
the Herman Lucerne Memorial was
founded to serve three main purposes:
To invite anglers from all over the world
to experience the unique environment
and unparalleled fishing of Everglades
National Park, while at the same time
raising awareness and capital to support
ongoing angler-based
initiatives in the park.
And of course, to honor
long time Everglades
angling pioneer Herman
Lucerne himself.
Herman Lucerne, Everglades angling pioneer.
Over the last 14 years, this tournament has brought together a wide variety of anglers from all walks of life: Famous TV personalities, fishing guides, families, biologists and anglers of all ages and skill levels.
Over the last 14 years, this tournament has brought together a wide variety of anglers from all walks of life: Famous TV personalities, fishing guides, families, biologists and anglers of all ages and skill levels.
7SPECIES IN TWO DAYS
The mission:
Over two days, they challenge themselves
to catch at least one of each of the seven
species in the tournament format: Tarpon,
Bonefish, Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Trout
and Black Drum, producing champions in
22 categories, with an awards presentation
that has become one of the premiere
events of the sportsman’s calendar.
The Wruble Trophy,by renown Keys artist
David Wirth
Pioneers don’t just comefrom history books.
Pioneers don’t just comefrom history books.
The Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry
Championship was founded in 2000 by
Dr. Lloyd Wruble to honor his friend, the
late Herman Lucerne. Herman was an
early pioneer of the backcountry fishing in
Everglades National Park, which in the days
before GPS and mosquito control, was an
undertaking for only the hardiest angler.
Over the last 15 years, the HLM tournament
has grown in popularity, attracting anglers
from around the world, and to date raising
over $100,000 in proceeds to benefit
Everglades National Park.
Dr. Lloyd Wruble: Founder, Herman Lucerne Memorial
Sharing our love,but not our spots.
Sharing our love,but not our spots.
Our mission is to showcase the opportunities
the Everglades National Park environment
provides for the general public to interact
with this unique ecosystem. In addition, to
use our involvement with the Park to raise
awareness and funding for the infrastructure
necessary to support this interaction.
One part sporting competition.One part celebration.
One part family reunion.
One part sporting competition.One part celebration.
One part family reunion.
The format over the years has evolved, but
this year, our festivities commence with a
cocktail hour/barbecue Captains Meeting
at the Islander Resort in Islamorada on
Friday, Sept. 21 at 5:00. It is a great time to
connect with old friends, meet new ones
and size up the competition. In addition,
there is an abundant silent auction full of
amazing gear, travel, and guided trips.
Leave the dock at 0’ dark thirty.Go to bed the good kind of tired.
Leave the dock at 0’ dark thirty.Go to bed the good kind of tired.
The next morning dawns early- check in
starts at 5:30AM. Anglers can check in at
the Lorelei in Islamorada, or at Don’s Bait
and Tackle in Homestead. Lines out at 3:00,
when anglers can share tall tales of their
day’s exploits, only to do it all over again
the next day. Sunday Evening there is a
star-studded awards banquet, where the
championship results are announced, and
many teams begin their plans for next year.
Making a difference you can see.
The Johnson Key Chickee,rebuilt with HLM donations in 2009.
Making a difference you can see.
Over the last five years, the HLM has raised
over $100,000 in funds to augment the federal
government’s budget allocation for Everglades
National Park. Our funds have been earmarked
specifically for infrastructure that supports the
activities of anglers and sportsmen in the Park,
such as maintaining the chickees, boat ramp
and dock improvements, channel markers,
pole and troll signage, and navigational aids.
The Herman Lucerne Memorial brings together a unique blend of some of the most influential personalities in shallow-water
angling, conservation, and the marine industry. This has proven over the years to be a powerful opportunity for our supporters,
sponsors and corporate partners to participate in the conservation of Everglades National Park, and have a great time doing it.
A bandwagon, shaped like a fishing tournament.
The Herman Lucerne Memorial brings together a unique blend of some of the most influential personalities in shallow-water
angling, conservation, and the marine industry. This has proven over the years to be a powerful opportunity for our supporters,
sponsors and corporate partners to participate in the conservation of Everglades National Park, and have a great time doing it.
A bandwagon, shaped like a fishing tournament.
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A fraternity waiting for you to join.
A fraternity waiting for you to join.
The Herman Lucerne Memorial Tournament is
a great way for you or your organization to join
a core group of people who are at the center of
conservation, angling, and outdoor sports. This
is also a great opportunity help support the
future of Everglades National Park, to connect
with an influential cross-section of sportsmen,
conservationists and luminaries, and to do so in
a way that is way more fun than simply writing
a check. To learn more about this opportunity,
give us a call. We’ll be happy to help create a
way for you to get involved.
To learn more about how you can get involved with the Herman Lucerne Memorial, reach out to Todd Fuller at 321.323.8223 or todd@hellsbayboatworks.com