2011 Qualifying Events
March Merkin Permit Tournament
Dates: Mar 9, 2009 to Mar 12, 2009
Location: Key West, FL
Contact: Jon Ain
(305) 743-3731
The 4th annual March Merkin Permit Tournament concluded today after 3 days of fishing by 25 anglers and guides who range from Marquesas to Marathon in good weather conditions and lots of comraderie as monies were raised for the Don Hawley foundation and Bonefish Tarpon Trust.
There were 14 permit caught including 2 that didn't score points. The quote of the tournament belongs to guide Chris McCreedy who said "Nothing can ruin a good day of permit fishing like the permit". Next year's event will be the second week of March in Key West.
Results
| Grand Champion | Mike Allen |
| Guide to Grand Champion | Will Benson |
| 1st Runner-Up | Jim Bouma |
| Guide to 1st Runner-Up | Greg Poland |
| 2nd Runner-Up | Rob Luehrs |
| Guide to 2nd Runner-Up | Kris Suplee |
| Largest Permit | Mike Allen |
| Guide to Largest Permit | Will Benson |
