FAUX PAS LODGE
INVITATIONAL
JULY 24 - 26, 2025
FAUX PAS LODGE
INVItATIONAL
The Faux Pas Lodge Invitational has become one of Southeast Louisiana’s premier fishing rodeos. In addition to their Award Division that includes Inshore, Rig, and Offshore, they also offer Basic Calcuttas, Grand Slam Calcuttas, Blue Marlin Tag and Release, Live Redfish Stringer, 5 Trout Stringer, Redfish with most spots, and more.
2025 FPLI RECAP
tournament
SCHEDULE
Schedule of daily events for the tournament held July 24 thru 26, 2025.
"Tuna Town Wins Again" - Big tuna and big fun was this year's theme at the Faux Pas Lodge Invitational Rodeo. Teams battled the choppy seas for a few days, but that didn't stop the tuna bite. Angler John Maxwell of Team Outdoor Addicts weighed a 189 pound yellowfin tuna to secure first place and the heaviest fish weighed in the event. 17 yr old Blake Bosarge and his Team Unreel traveled from Gautier, Mississippi and landed a 168 pound swordfish to earn first place in its division. The crowds gathered for weigh-ins and everyone enjoyed the live music and Cajun food at Venice Marina.
Wednesday, July 23rd
Children's Wish to Fish Rodeo (Private Event)
8:00am - 8:00 pm
6pm-8pm / Captain's Party and Late Registration
Thursday, July 24TH
5pm-8pm / Scales Open
FRIDAY, July 25TH
5pm-8pm / Scales Open
SATURDAY, July 26TH
3pm-5pm / Scales Open
2024
FPLI RECAP
This was a special year and tribute to the event's founder, Kleo Blue III, who recently passed. His love for the water and entertainment, attracted thousands of people to Venice for the 26th Annual event. The week kicked off with the "Wish to Fish" event, hosting 20 children and fulfilling their dreams of going fishing. There was extraordinary Cajun food for guests and sponsors were in the limelight. 133 teams traveled from across the northern Gulf for camaraderie, great fishing and southern hospitality. Some of the notable catches included 2 tournament record yellowfin tuna of 225.9 lbs and 217 lbs, 176 lbs swordfish and a 29 lbs red snapper.
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