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A crew aboard The Far Side participates in a local Key West tradition known as the Flying Fish Tournament, which involves using shotguns to harvest flying fish 10 to 15 miles offshore in the Atlantic.1:09 The competition, established 14 years ago by local fisherman Nick Minetti, requires participants to navigate to open water, spot flying fish in flight, and shoot them with automatic shotguns.0:41 Once a fish is hit, a crew member must jump into the water to retrieve the specimen for measurement.2:09 The tournament rules prioritize the length of the fish, with the winner earning bragging rights and the responsibility of covering the post-tournament bar tab.34:28 The crew concludes the event by returning to Hurricane Hole to weigh their catch against other participants.23:02 While the crew successfully lands several fish, they do not secure the top prize, ultimately finishing in second and third place within their own group.34:45

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