Black Dagger Group Four Family: A Tribute to Resilience and Connection 

This past December, the Jose Wejebe Spanish Fly Memorial Foundation collaborated with Black Dagger Military Hunt Club and Misty Wells from "Let’s Take It Outside" and "A Reel Future" to turn fishing dreams into reality. Despite challenges from a late hurricane season and unexpected changes, we managed to create unforgettable memories for veterans and their families, showcasing the healing power of the ocean, camaraderie, and the beauty of the Florida Keys. 

With the fin-tastic success of our inaugural Spanish Fly Shark Tournament, we're thrilled to announce that we'll be casting our lines once again for another round of excitement and camaraderie.

After the overwhelming response and positive feedback from participants, and sponsors alike, we're diving headfirst into organizing the second edition of this thrilling event.

A group of resilient moms—each a past recipient of a Spanish Fly Foundation trip—reunited in the Florida Keys for a much-needed retreat. From sharing their stories at the 2025 Spanish Fly Shark Tournament to laughing together on boat rides, swimming with dolphins, and watching sunsets at sea, this trip was more than a getaway. It was a celebration of strength, sisterhood, and healing. As one mom said, “I came home a better wife, a better mother, and a better me.

7th Annual Spanish Fly Music Festival 2025- Post Event Wrap up!

On February 2, 2025, the 7th Annual Spanish Fly Music Festival took place at Boondocks on Ramrod Key, bringing together music, community, and a shared love for the water—all in honor of Jose Wejebe. Hosted by the Jose Wejebe Spanish Fly Memorial Foundation, the event celebrated Jose’s adventurous spirit and his belief that music and fishing could unite people from all walks of life.

7th Annual Spanish Fly Music Festival 2025- Post Event Wrap up!

On February 2, 2025, the 7th Annual Spanish Fly Music Festival took place at Boondocks on Ramrod Key, bringing together music, community, and a shared love for the water—all in honor of Jose Wejebe. Hosted by the Jose Wejebe Spanish Fly Memorial Foundation, the event celebrated Jose’s adventurous spirit and his belief that music and fishing could unite people from all walks of life.

Black Dagger Group Four Family: A Tribute to Resilience and Connection 

This past December, the Jose Wejebe Spanish Fly Memorial Foundation collaborated with Black Dagger Military Hunt Club and Misty Wells from "Let’s Take It Outside" and "A Reel Future" to turn fishing dreams into reality. Despite challenges from a late hurricane season and unexpected changes, we managed to create unforgettable memories for veterans and their families, showcasing the healing power of the ocean, camaraderie, and the beauty of the Florida Keys. 

BLACK DAGGER GROUP 3: A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR MILITARY COUPLES

2024 brought an unusual Hurricane Season, with storms developing late into the year. The west coast of Florida faced significant devastation, and while recovery was underway, students in the area had to make up for lost school days. This unexpected schedule shift disrupted plans Misty Wells and her organization, A Reel Future, had set up for foster kids to enjoy winter break fishing trips with us in the Keys. Misty, a dedicated advocate for outdoor adventures, quickly pivoted to salvage the plans.

Black Dagger Group 2 Recap

The 2024 hurricane season was unusually active, with storms forming late in the year. Florida’s west coast endured significant damage, and while recovery efforts were underway, many kids had to make up missed school days. This directly impacted our plans. Misty Wells from Let’s Take It Outside and A Reel Future, who had previously hosted foster kids on fishing trips with us, had planned another round during winter break. But with school rescheduled, those plans had to be adjusted.

Late Hurricane Season, New Connections, and Memorable Fishing Trips

The 2024 hurricane season delivered its challenges, with storms developing unusually late in the year. Florida's west coast faced significant impacts, leaving communities working hard to regain a sense of normalcy. For many children, this meant making up for missed school days.

But what does that have to do with us? Everything!

As the Executive Director of the Jose Wejebe Spanish Fly Memorial Foundation, and Jose's daughter, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and optimism as I look back on the incredible journey of the Spanish Fly Shark Tournament.