Sailfish Open: Nationally televised fishing tournament coming to Palm Beach County - South Florida Sun Fishing USA

The sailfish are biting, and a nationally televised fishing tournament is coming to town.

Palm Beach County next week hosts the Sailfish Open, the first time the four-year-old tournament will be held outside of Duck Key.

The county is known for good sailfishing, tournament spokeswoman Sheri Richards said.

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Televised on NBC, the Sailfish Open is expected to draw more than 30 teams fishing for prize money and contributions to charity. Last year, it awarded $250,000.

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The tournament will take place Feb.1-3 at several marinas. Get more information at http://www.sailfishopen.com.

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