2026 Golden Fly Tournament Coverage Presented by Chittum Boatworks | Marsh Wear Clothing | YETI
That’s a wrap on the 2026 @goldenflytarpontournament Three long days of changing weather, tough conditions, and incredible perseverance. Congratulations to this year’s champions and to the entire field for another incredible tournament.
Grand Champions Thane Morgan / Captain Dustin Huff
1st Runner Up Ryan Seiders / Captain Rob Fordyce
2nd Runner Up Nathaniel Linville / Captain Ian Slater
3rd Runner Up Rich Garcia / Captain Luis Cortes
2026 Golden Fly Tournament Coverage Presented by Chittum Boatworks | Marsh Wear Clothing | YETI
The challenging weather patterns from Day 1 stuck around, but a few teams found a way to power through and make big moves on the leaderboard. It’s a grind out there that truly tests the willpower and wit of some of the best anglers and guides in the sport and in this format, one big fish can change everything.
2026 Golden Fly Tournament Coverage Presented by Chittum Boatworks | Marsh Wear Clothing | YETI
The Golden Fly Day 1 proved to be a challenging start for much of the field. Weather moved in and took the bite with it, forcing teams to adjust on the fly. In a format built around big fish, the strategy can shift quickly when conditions get tough and your fighting to get a strap to the scoring table. Every jump matters, but the teams that separate themselves are the ones able to consistently put truly big fish on the tape and push through the chaos when things don’t go as planned. Let’s see who rises to the top on Day 2...
Charlie walks us through the finer points of selecting a console thats right for you and the way you fish.
The Chittum 24 Bay— designed to deliver true offshore confidence without sacrificing the technical performance Chittum is known for. Production is scheduled to begin spring 2026.
Join us on the water as we walk you through our 21R from stern to bow & stick around for a poling demo, demonstrating just how versatile this set-up can be in shallow water.
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