ROSTER REVEALED FOR ISLANDS OF ISLAMORADA ALL-STAR WEEK, PRESENTED BY AFTCO

Sport Fishing Championship unveiled the results of All-Star voting, an online campaign that ran from July 10 to August 30 empowering the fans to nominate their favorite SFC captains, anglers and mates. As part of a live event from the Islands of Islamorada, the host resort for All-Star Week, SFC Commissioner and CEO Mark Neifeld announced the results. The event is scheduled for December 12-14, 2025 and consists of a two-day sailfish tournament, post-day happy hours and an awards banquet.

Representing the Atlantic Division:
Captains
Blaine Birch, New Jersey Sea Birds Angling Club
JC Cleare, East Coast Remix Angling Club

Anglers
Rob Carmichael, Lights Out New England Angling Club
Stephen Melchiorre, New Jersey Sea Birds Angling Club

Mates
Shelby Callison, New York Granders Angling Club
Kenny Hernandez, East Coast Remix Angling Club
Kyle Paparelli, Lights Out New England Angling Club
Jarrett Birch, New Jersey Sea Birds Angling Club

Representing the Gulf Division:
Captains
Danny Watts, West Florida Black Flags Angling Club
Jimmy “Cricket” Crochet, Mississippi Blues Angling Club

Anglers
Jaselyn Berthelot, Mississippi Blues Angling Club
Allen Poole, West Florida Black Flags Angling Club

Mates
Nick Becker, Gulf Coast Cowboys Angling Club
Marty Wilson, West Florida Black Flags Angling Club
Adrian Valdes, Mississippi Blues Angling Club
Toby Berthelot, Mississippi Blues Angling Club

Results from the fan vote also served to form a list of alternates, which will serve as substitutes should any members of the nominated All-Star Week roster be unable to compete.

The rosters will be divided across four different boats, with each having one captain, one angler and two mates. The two-day competition comes at the beginning of the 2025-2026 South Florida sailfish season, with tournaments being held from Stuart to Key West between December and March. The Islands of Islamorada All-Star Week, presented by AFTCO will be broadcast live on SFC platforms featuring studio hosts Robbie Floyd and Peter Miller. 

Book your stay at the Islands of Islamorada to be a part of the action and join the SFC All-Stars for events on-site. The resort offers refined luxury and a serene escape in the Upper Keys, set along 600 feet of private shoreline, and managed by CoralTree Hospitality.

Tentative Schedule of Events:
THURSDAY (Dec. 11, 2025): ARRIVALS
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Welcome Happy Hour 

FRIDAY (Dec. 12, 2025): MEDIA DAY + WELCOME RECEPTION
TBD: Kids Camp / Conservation Activation ft. Select All Star Competitors
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Sunset Opening Ceremony
9:00 PM – 10:30 PM: The Last Cast Open Bar 

SATURDAY (Dec. 13, 2025): TOURNAMENT DAY 1
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Competition Hours
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Welcome Back Drinks / Dockside Interviews

SUNDAY (Dec. 14, 2025): TOURNAMENT DAY 2 + AWARDS NIGHT
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Competition Hours
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Welcome Back Drinks / Dockside Interviews
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Awards Ceremony & Dinner
9:30 PM – 11:30 PM: The Last Cast Open Bar

MONDAY (Dec. 15, 2025): DEPARTURE DAY
Checkout & Departures

With access to unmatched flats, backcountry, and offshore waters, The Islands of Islamorada is a year-round destination for anglers chasing tarpon, mahi, hogfish, or lobster. At any time of the year, fishing enthusiasts can enjoy curated excursions led by the resort’s Coastal Concierge, pairing visitors with fourth-generation captains and award-winning guides, as well as eco-excursions blending fishing with opportunities to dive into the vibrant marine ecosystem of the Keys. 

For more information, reach out to VIP@sportfishingchampionship.com to fish with the All Star teams at the Islands of Islamorada.