The Southern Kingfish Association tournament trail started in 1991 with events in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Over the years the association grew into the largest saltwater tournament trail in the country. By 1999 we were doing more than 40 events a year. The SKA continued to grow with Divisions in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas with over 40,000 avid anglers fishing the events. Not all of those were members, but it shows the popularity of the sport. Many authors have voiced their opinion over the past few years in articles that kingfish just may be the most popular game fish in the ocean.