Best Ever! That's what many said about this year's tournament. Some things we can't control...that would include weather and sea conditions. Perfect! It would also include lots of fish coming by. Some caught lots of cobia; Got-M-on (Capt. Ron Griggs) lady team put 18 dolphin in the boat and released small ones. Fast Eddy's lady team (Capt. Ed Bennett) reported 8 nice ones. There were around 8 sailfish releases. Oh, yes, some boats reported bonita everywhere.
Other things we can control, and that includes the quality and quantity of sponsors, displays and vendors, food, and entertainment. All outstanding! See the tournament page for sponsors. Tournament organizers include co-chairs Cindy, Char, and Sarah. And, hats off to their support team which includes Club members and SSC outside workers. Thanks to all, this was a great event. If you missed it, be sure to come out for the Small Boat Tournament June 17 & 18 which also promises to be one of the best ever.
Allison Wigley again handled the pictures and they are available on this web site. She gets the best shots! Check Stuart Sailfish Club Pictures for an album.
Tournament Winners today include:
JUNIOR ANGLERS
1st Place Overall - Emily Wilson on Got-M-On
2nd Place Overall - Madison Wichers on Prime Time
Outstanding Junior Angler - Emily Wilson on Got-M-On
ADULT ANGLERS
Dolphin
1st Place - Beth Strack on Creecher Comforts - 30.42 lbs.
2nd Place - Jamie on Daymaker - 25.06 lbs.
3rd Place - Magen Wilson on Got-M-On - 24.1 lbs.
Kingfish
1st Place - Ariana Costanza on Daymaker - 5.37 lbs.
Billfish
1st Place - Julie Collins - Quick Draw - 8:55am
2nd Place - Patty Miller - Miller Time - 11:38am
3rd Place - Cindy Allen - Kingsbury - 12:00noon
Outstanding Angler
Patty Miller - Miller Time
Polly Whippen Award
Cindy Allen - Kingsbury
Top Boat
Got 'em On - 117.06 lbs.
Be sure to check Stuart Sailfish Club Pictures for many great shots.
Congrats to all!
