About Us

The Cuda Bowl was started by flats and fly fishing guide Capt. Justin Rea and Loren Rea. The tournament was started to try and help shallow water fishing guides generate more winter-time business and entertain anglers with a fun event that kicked off the year and the season. 

The first Cuda Bowl was held in January 2011 and was the last Friday and Saturday prior to Super Bowl Sunday. That’s how the tournament got it’s name.

For the first event we had 12 boats and 23 anglers – not a bad start for a little tournament that was basically advertised by a couple of posters in local tackle shops and word-of-mouth.

The Cuda Bowl has grown in popularity so much that we have a waiting list as anglers come back year after year to fish the event.

The beauty of barracuda fishing on the flats is seeing these larger fish in shallow water. Once hooked their explosive runs and jumping are so fun and exciting. The tournament is open to anglers of all ages and all abilities. 

So if you plan on a trip to the Keys during the latter part of January – look us up and come fish the Cuda Bowl!