2011 Ladies Tournament - BEST EVER!

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!

Docktail Party of 4-1-11

Greg Carpino and Emily Gregory co-chaired tonight's event and provided an all star line up. Food by Bono's, vendors for rum cakes, custom audio for most anything mobile, jewelry, and much more. And, perfect weather. Glad so many could attend, if you missed it, don't miss the next one.

Bimini Fishing Report - Thanks Capt. Billy

Trolling has been a bit slow the last week. A few wahoo were caught. I jumped off a Marlin couple days ago and missed a few wahoo bites. Lots of cudas.
A boat Lucky Seven caught 6 wahoo 40lb range and 3 dolphin yesterday.
The deep dropping has been really good since the wind dropped out.
Tight Lines
Capt Billy Black

Christening the Long Story

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A couple of passer bys stopped in to help Fritz and Mary Jo christen the Long Story. How many Long Storys is this now? I know of at least 3 in the past 6-7 years! Some people just need to buy new boats every so often to have a reason for a party. Nice event, great boat. Congrats, guys!

Congratulations Lady Anglers!

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If you haven't yet picked up your March 2011 copy of Stuart Magazine, now would be an excellent time. In this month's article "Power of 10", Lady Anglers around the Stuart area are recognized. Can you pick out the ones who are also members of the Stuart Sailfish Club? Here's a clue...there are several of them.

And don't miss "Best Catches" starring Kristy Levin and Kimberlee Ewing and their Reel Sassy business!

Gotta love all these fishing ladies and members of the Stuart Sailfish Club.

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!