In 1998, King Master was founded by Bobby Carter and Jack Holmes.  Bobby represented the Isle of Capri and joined forces with the Southern Kingfish Association. It was originally named King Master 100 Invitational and it capped the hundred team field with an elite group of fishermen from all over the southeastern United States.  Legendary fisherman Marcus Kennedy and his team Kwazar won the very first event with a 56 pound king accompanied by a 97 pound wahoo.

Fast forward 20 years and King Master was on a new mission to integrate high stakes gaming and king fishing. Biloxi has always been the center of attention and the event explored legs in Orange Beach. The 2025 King Master decided to step outside the Northern Gulf and host a prestigious event with the help of veteran teams, in Historical Downtown Key West, Florida. We look forward to the future of the long standing tournament and hope you join us with your family, friends and fellow fishermen.