If the fishing is as good as the food, anglers should be totally satisfied with their entry in the ninth annual Burdine's Waterfront Dolphin & Blackfin Tuna Tournament set for Friday through Sunday, June 26-28.

The tournament kicks off Friday, June 26, with a 5 p.m. captains meeting at Burdine's Waterfront at the oceanside end of 15th Street in Marathon. Complimentary happy hour hors d'oeuvres and a raffle are to highlight the kick-off party.

Anglers are to fish Saturday and Sunday. Top prizes of $700, $350 and $200 await individual adult anglers who catch the three heaviest dolphin in the tournament. The top three anglers in the junior division are to be awarded $300, $200 and $100.

Cash awards of $750 are to be presented to the anglers catching the heaviest blackfin tuna and wahoo in the tournament.

The awards banquet is set for 6 p.m. Sunday at Burdine's.

Entry fees are $100 per adult and $50 per junior angler.

For more information, call (305) 743-5317 or e-mail burdineswaterfront@gmail.com.

To find out about area accommodations, call the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce at (305) 743-5417 or (800) 262-7284, e-mail visitus@floridakeysmarathon.com or visit the Florida Keys & Key West Web site at www.fla-keys.com.