Speaking of fishing in Destin... there are two great tournaments coming up this summer.

This month, (June 18-22) Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is hosting the FIRST-EVER Emerald Coast Marlin Classic which is sure to be a huge event. Just glancing at the schedule of events, it looks like this will be Destin's version of the well-known Bay Point Billfish Invitational in Panama City Beach, which draws in hundreds of thousands of people over the 4 days. I'm betting that the Emerald Coast Marlin Classic will become one of the most anticipated events of summertime in Destin.

In August, the Dog Days Billfish Tournament invites fisherman and boat captains to show why Destin is considered the "Billfish Capital of the World".