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KEY WEST FISHING TOURNAMENT
2008 FINAL RESULTS

Results: Men's ~ Women's ~ Junior ~ Peewee ~ Achievement Awards

MEN'S DIVISION
2008 FINAL RESULTS
Code: H=Heaviest ~ HR=Heaviest Record ~ HSR=Heaviest Special Recognition
D=Division Leader ~ DR=Division Record ~ DSR=Division Special Recognition
ANGLER HOMETOWN SPECIES CLASS WT CODE BOAT CAPTAIN
Matthew Paganelli Rockford,MI African Pompano 30 lb. 23.8 D Super Grouper Veach,C.
Jason Recob Lake Mills,WI African Pompano 50 lb. 31.00 H Loquito Stuempfig
Linc Edgerly Key West,FL African Pompano Unlimited 17.00 D Spear It Sampson
Christopher Classe Birmingham,AL Almaco Jack 30 lb. 30.8 H Super Grouper Veach,C.
Michael Egan Jupiter,FL Almaco Jack 50 lb. 22.00 D Linda D. V Wickers III
Kyle Payne Broken Arrow,OK Almaco Jack Unlimited 28.00 D Super Grouper Veach,C.
Tony Skifano Key West,FL Amberjack 20 lb. 32.00 D Kingbird Daniels
Matthew Paganelli Rockford,MI Amberjack 30 lb. 58.8 H Super Grouper Veach,C.
Michael Wolff Pittsburgh,PA Amberjack Fly 33.00 D Quick Relief Esquinaldo
Mike Demers Manchester,NH Amberjack Unlimited 48.00 D Super Grouper Veach,C.
Alan Curtis Cochran,GA Barracuda 20 lb. 18.00 D Linda D. V Wickers III
Robert Katz Raleigh,NC Barracuda 30 lb. 26.00 D Wild Bill DuPlessis
Chris Curtis Chattanooga,TN Barracuda 50 lb. 34.8 H Spear One Rodger
Lance Olson Lemont,IL Barracuda Fly 21.4 D Why Not Pierce
Jason Decheine Riverfalls,WI Black Grouper 20 lb. 34.8 D Quick Relief Esquinaldo
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Black Grouper 30 lb. 43.00 D Perro Loco Sherertz
Lance Stehman Summerland Key,FL Black Grouper 50 lb. 40.4 D Private Private
Daniel Trapp Grand Rapids,MI Black Grouper Unlimited 57.00 H Super Grouper Veach,C.
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Blackfin Tuna 8 lb. 21.4 D Pero Loco Sherertz
Jim Moran Sanford,NC Blackfin Tuna 20 lb. 31.00 D On The Fly Burns
Eric Knauer Ft. Myers,FL Blackfin Tuna 30 lb. 38.8 HR Ultra Grand Slam Jiovani
Pete Pike Key West,FL Blackfin Tuna 50 lb. 21.12 D Kalik Private
Eugene White Orangeburg,NY Blackfin Tuna Unlimited 28.8 D Spear One Rodger
John Eckert Summerland Key,FL Bonefish 8 lb. 9.12 H The Outcast Carlile
John Eckert Summerland Key,FL Bonefish 12 lb. 4.12 D The Outcast Carlile
John Eckert Summerland Key,FL Bonefish 20 lb. 2.8 D The Outcast Carlile
John Eckert Summerland Key,FL Bonefish Spin 6.4 D The Outcast Carlile
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Bonito 8 lb. 15.4 D Perro Loco Sherertz
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Bonito 12 lb. 13.4 D Perro Loco Sherertz
Eric Torbert Homestead,FL Bonito 20 lb. 16.00 H Hammer Private
Kyle Payne Broken Arrow,OK Bonito 30 lb. 14.00 DSR Super Grouper Veach,C.
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Bonito Fly 16.00 D Perro Loco Sherertz
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Bonito Plug 16.00 D Perro Loco Sherertz
Michael Colavito Brooklyn,NY Cobia 20 lb. 24.00 D Private Harris,R.
Alan Curtis Cochran,GA Cobia 30 lb. 28.00 D Linda D. V Wickers III
G.Aleksandrowicz River Head,NY Cobia 50 lb. 58.8 H White Cap Private
Mike Horan Darrenville,FL Cobia Plug 51.00 D Quick Relief Esquinaldo
William Lothrop Colleyville,TX Cobia Fly 19.00 D Quick Relief Esquinaldo
Andrew Agostini Northfield,IL Cubera Snapper 30 lb. 28.8 DR Super Grouper Veach,C.
Paul Allen Inkom,ID Cubera Snapper 50 lb. 35.00 H Super Grouper III Veach,T.
Ken Fricke Big Pine Key,FL Dolphin 20 lb. 45.4 D Squid Roe Fricke
Ted Martin Ft. Laud.,FL Dolphin 30 lb. 57.00 H Linda D. V Wickers III
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Dolphin 50 lb. 22.00 D Perro Loco Sherertz
Joseph Trout Brazil,IN Gag Grouper 12 lb. 15.00 D Quick Relief Esquinaldo
Mike Demers Manchester,NH Gag Grouper Unlimited 37.00 HR Super Grouper Veach,C.
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Hammerhead Shark Unlimited 335.8 H Calcutta Sherertz
Anthony Bailey Pembroke Pines,FL Horse-eye Jack 12 lb. 18.8 H Got TA Go Harris,R.
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Jack Crevalle 20 lb. 28.8 D Perro Loco Sherertz
Chris Kugel San Diego,CA Jack Crevalle 30 lb. 19.8 D Crazy Dog Burge
Dan Trapp Sr. Ada,MI Jack Crevalle 50 lb. 18.8 D Super Grouper Veach,C.
Michael Wolff Pittsburgh,PA Jack Crevalle Spin 35.00 HR Quick Relief Esquinaldo
Jay Coleman Key West,FL Kingfish 20 lb. 38.4 H Private Harris,R.
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Kingfish 30 lb. 31.4 D Perro Loco Sherertz
Eric Andrew Ellijax,GA Kingfish 50 lb. 30.8 D Cowboy Jonas
Karl Paganelli Sand Lake,MI Kingfish Spin 16.8 D Super Grouper Veach,C.
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Ladyfish 8 lb. 1.6 D Perro Loco Private
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Ladyfish 12 lb. 2.13 H Perro Loco Private
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Ladyfish Plug 1.44 D Perro Loco Private
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Ladyfish Spin 1.34 D Perro Loco Private
Gary Skrobiak Orlando,FL Mackerel 12 lb. 5.8 D Got TA Go Harris,R.
Karl Paganelli Sand Lake,MI Mackerel 20 lb. 8.00 H Super Grouper Veach,C.
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Mangrove Snapper 8 lb. 3.00 D Perro Loco Sherertz
Larry Wagner Brazil,IN Mangrove Snapper 12 lb. 7.00 H Quick Relief Esquinaldo
Chris Decker Cudjoe Key,FL Mangrove Snapper 20 lb. 6.00 D Private Private
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Mutton Snapper 8 lb. 19.00 DR Perro Loco Private
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Mutton Snapper 12 lb. 18.12 D Perro Loco Private
Irving Schwartzman Brooklyn,NY Mutton Snapper 20 lb. 17.12 D Tightlines Thomas
Michael Rider Elizabethtown,PA Mutton Snapper 30 lb. 21.8 HSR Super Grouper Veach,C.
Randy Bradley Cudjoe Key,FL Mutton Snapper 30 lb. 19.8 H Private Private
Charles Greene Allentown,GA Mutton Snapper 50 lb. 18.00 D Linda D. V Wickers III
Gustavo Mazza New Windsor,NY Mutton Snapper Unlimited 17.00 D Spear One Rodger
John Eckert Summerland Key,FL Permit 8 lb. 15.10 D The Outcast Carlile
Larry Wagner Brazil,IN Permit 12 lb. 25.00 D Quick Relief Esquinaldo
Fred David Hollywood,FL Permit 20 lb. 26.00 D Super Grouper Veach,C.
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Permit 30 lb. 33.8 H Perro Loco Sherertz
Martin Alsobrooks Key West,FL Red Grouper 8 lb. 9.00 D Nereus Private
James Phelps Key West,FL Red Grouper 12 lb. 15.4 HR Greyhound V Potter
Karl Paganelli Sand Lake,MI Red Grouper Spin 10.4 D Super Grouper Veach,C.
J. D. Payne Broken Arrow,OK Red Snapper 30 lb. 12.00 HSR Super Grouper Veach,C.
Bill Koroncai Ivyland,PA Sea Trout 20 lb. 5.00 HR Big Kahuna Robinson
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Sea Trout Fly 1.56 DR Perro Loco Private
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Shark, Other 8 lb. 83.8 D Perro Loco Private
Joe Merritt Key West,FL Shark, Other 20 lb. 126.00 H Perro Loco Private
Fred Sellers Jr. Key West,FL Skipjack Tuna 20 lb. 14.8 H Private Harris,R.
Fred Sellers Jr. Key West,FL Skipjack Tuna 30 lb. 12.00 D Private Harris,R.
Gary Lunsford Micanopy,FL Skipjack Tuna Plug 11.4 DR Quick Relief Esquinaldo
Patrick Riley Ellicott City,MD Wahoo 20 lb. 37.00 D Finesse Harris,K.
Wylie Smith Punta Gorda,FL Wahoo 30 lb. 52.8 H Sea Clusion Butler
Pierce Monette Churchville,NY Wahoo 50 lb. 62.00 HSR Strike Zone Private
Harold Coffin Jacksonville,FL Yellowjack 12 lb. 17.8 D Quick Relief Esquinaldo
Robert Baldree Valdosta,GA Yellowjack 30 lb. 17.00 D Linda D. V Wickers III
Jose Matute Jr. Apollo Bch.,FL Yellowjack Spin 15.4 DR Tightlines Thomas
James McElroy Johnston,IA Yellowjack Unlimited 24.8 HR Super Grouper Veach,C.
Benjamin Neltner Highland Hghts.,KY Yellowtail Snapper 12 lb. 7.8 HR Quick Relief Esquinaldo

 

WOMEN'S DIVISION
2008 FINAL RESULTS
Code: H=Heaviest ~ HR=Heaviest Record ~ HSR=Heaviest Special Recognition
D=Division Leader ~ DR=Division Record ~ DSR=Division Special Recognition
ANGLER HOMETOWN SPECIES CLASS WT CODE BOAT CAPTAIN
Vivian Kloke Lenanon,IL African Pompano 30 lb. 28.00 HR Super Grouper Veach,C.
Andra Trapp Grand Rapids,MI Almaco Jack 30 lb. 33.8 H Private Private
Michelle Rosander N. Palm Bch.,FL Almaco Jack 50 lb. 19.8 D Linda D. V Wickers lll
Stephanie Trapp Grand Rapids,MI Amberjack 30 lb. 36.00 D Private Private
Cathy Webster Key West,FL Amberjack 50 lb. 52.4 H Crazy Dog Burge
Joie Love Pittsburgh,PA Amberjack Fly 24.00 DR Quick Relief Esquinaldo
Donna Tucker Cudjoe Key,FL Amberjack Unlimited 43.12 D Short Hop Bennet
Ewa Johansson Sweden Black Grouper 20 lb. 24.8 H Incognito Lembo
Laurie Dasher Aptos,CA Black Grouper 50 lb. 24.8 D Super Grouper III Veach,T.
Dayna Brooks Key West,FL Blackfin Tuna 20 lb. 28.00 H Blue Bayou DiStefano
Gerry Hammond Delray Bch.,FL Blackfin Tuna 30 lb. 16.8 D Double Trouble Harris,R.
Kathie Skrobiak Orlando,FL Bonito 12 lb. 14.8 H Got TA Go Harris,R.
Karrie Ables Austin,TX Cobia 30 lb. 28.00 D Super Grouper III Veach,T.
Whitney March Winchester,VA Cobia Spin 25.00 H Quick Relief Esquinaldo
Tanya Tragesser Seffner,FL Dolphin 20 lb. 22.8 D Got TA Go Harris,R.
Beverly Westgate Dublin,CA Dolphin 30 lb. 23.00 DSR Southbound Houde
Madelene Lembo Key West,FL Dolphin 50 lb. 27.00 H Incognito Lembo
Ruth Stoky Key Largo,FL Gag Grouper 20 lb. 10.00 HR Super Grouper Veach,C.
Karrie Ables Austin,TX Horse-eye Jack Unlimited 15.00 HSR Super Grouper III Veach,T.
Ruth Stoky Key Largo,FL Kingfish 20 lb. 43.00 H Blitz Private
Cailley Miller Holland,MI Kingfish 30 lb. 22.00 D Super Grouper Veach,C.
Linda Sunderland Sunrise,FL Mackerel 20 lb. 7.12 H Bait Stealer Bittner
Irene Lauterbach Sandston,VA Mangrove Snapper 12 lb. 4.7 D Greyhound V Potter
Deanne Waynick Cudjoe Key,FL Mangrove Snapper 20 lb. 5.00 HR Rainmaker Private
Ruth Stoky Key Largo,FL Mutton Snapper 20 lb. 16.4 D Super Grouper Veach,C.
Christine Frosio Neptune Bch.,FL Mutton Snapper 30 lb. 18.00 HR Linda D. V Wickers lll
Regina Spurger Rockport,TX Mutton Snapper Unlimited 14.00 D Greyhound V Potter
D. Aleksandrowicz River Head,NY Red Grouper 20 lb. 12.4 DR White Cap Private
Dotty Naus Key West,FL Red Grouper 30 lb. 13.00 D Greyhound V Potter
Donna Tucker Cudjoe Key,FL Red Grouper 50 lb. 16.00 DR Short Hop Bennet
Laurie Dasher Aptos,CA Red Grouper Unlimited 16.8 HR Short Hop Bennet
C. Przybylowicz Sarasota,FL Wahoo 50 lb. 72.00 HSR Wild Bill Neyrey
Mary Taylor Mooresville,NC Wahoo Spin 28.4 HR Easy Rider Harris,R.
Dixie Garber Timberville,VA Yellowjack 30 lb. 15.00 H Linda D. V Wickers lll
Kathie Skrobiak Orlando,FL Yellowtail Snapper 12 lb. 2.8 D Got TA Go Harris,R.
Donna Tucker Cudjoe Key,FL Yellowtail Snapper 20 lb. 4.8 H Mad Dash Private

 

JUNIOR DIVISION
2008 FINAL RESULTS
Code: H=Heaviest ~ HR=Heaviest Record ~ HSR=Heaviest Special Recognition
D=Division Leader ~ DSR=Division Special Recognition
ANGLER HOMETOWN SPECIES CLASS WT CODE BOAT CAPTAIN
Caroline Waterman Key Largo,FL African Pompano 20 lb. 15.00 H Bait Stealer Bittner
Nick Trapp Grand Rapids,MI Almaco Jack 30 lb. 25.4 HR Private Private
Chynna Eckard Key West,FL Amberjack 12 lb. 21.12 D Greyhound V Potter
Nick Trapp Grand Rapids,MI Amberjack 30 lb. 44.12 D Private Private
Jonathan Legaz Homestead,FL Amberjack 50 lb. 37.00 D Private Private
Nick Trapp Grand Rapids,MI Amberjack Unlimited 46.4 H Private Private
Marissa Marchan Key West,FL Barracuda 20 lb. 20.00 H Third Degree Marchan
Caroline Waterman Key Largo,FL Barracuda 30 lb. 17.4 D Bait Stealer Bittner
J. R. Turner Medford,NJ Black Grouper 20 lb. 13.4 D Loquito Stuempfig
Joseph Beale lll Vero, FL Black Grouper 50 lb. 34.8 H Second Generation Delph
Trevor Pike Key West,FL Blackfin Tuna 20 lb. 21.12 D Kalik Private
Nick Trapp Grand Rapids,MI Blackfin Tuna 30 lb. 39.00 HR Super Grouper Veach.C.
Brandon Cyr Key West,FL Blackfin Tuna Unlimited 24.12 D Kalik Private
James Kirby Mechanicsville,VA Bonito 12 lb. 11.8 D Greyhound V Potter
Zachary Carder Midland,TX Bonito 20 lb. 16.00 H Wild Bill DuPlessis
Turner Huggett Miami,FL Cobia 12 lb. 27.00 H Spear It Sampson
Anthony Prats Miami,FL Cobia 20 lb. 26.8 D Spear It Sampson
Thomas Fricke Big Pine Key,FL Dolphin 20 lb. 36.00 D Squid Roe Fricke
Bobby Hediger St. Louis,MO Dolphin 30 lb. 37.8 DSR Ramerezi Magee
Thomas Fricke Big Pine Key,FL Dolphin 50 lb. 40.8 H Squid Roe Fricke
Chris Cardella Delray Bch.FL Grouper, Other 12 lb. 8.00 H Quick Relief Esquinaldo
Caroline Waterman Key Largo,FL Hammerhead Shark 30 lb. 97.00 H Bait Stealer Bittner
Heather Hoffman Newberry,FL Horse-eye Jack 20 lb. 14.8 H Tortuga Hooker Private
Marissa Marchan Key West,FL Jack Crevalle 12 lb. 9.8 DSR Third Degree Marchan
Nick Trapp Grand Rapids,MI Jack Crevalle 30 lb. 16.8 H Super Grouper Veach,C.
Marissa Marchan Key West,FL Jack Crevalle Spin 9.00 D Third Degree Marchan
Shannon Longworth Katonch,NY Kingfish 12 lb. 21.4 D Second Generation Delph
Marissa Marchan Key West,FL Kingfish 20 lb. 26.4 D Third Degree Marchan
Mike Trapp Grand Rapids,MI Kingfish 30 lb. 30.00 H Super Grouper Veach,C.
Caroline Waterman Key Largo,FL Kingfish 50 lb. 18.00 D Bait Stealer Bittner
Chynna Eckard Key West,FL Mangrove Snapper 12 lb. 4.00 H Greyhound V Potter
William Hargett Tampa,FL Mutton Snapper 20 lb. 15.00 D Second Generation Delph
Nick Trapp Grand Rapids,MI Mutton Snapper 30 lb. 10.00 D Super Grouper Veach,C.
Roger Bealy Jr. Jacksonville,FL Mutton Snapper 50 lb. 17.8 H Second Generation Delph
J. R. Turner Medford,NJ Permit 20 lb. 15.00 H Second Chance DiStefano
Meric Edge Key West,FL Red Grouper 12 lb. 10.8 D Tightlines Thomas
Mike Trapp Grand Rapids,MI Red Grouper 30 lb. 12.00 H Super Grouper Veach,C.
Thomas Fricke Big Pine Key, FL Red Grouper 50 lb. 8.4 D Squid Roe Fricke
Sarah Hinson Charleston,SC Sea Trout Spin 4.00 HR Big Kahuna Robinson
Brett Hiskes Bradenton,FL Wahoo 30 lb. 31.00 DSR Ramerezi Magee
Nathan Hughes Pasadena,MD Wahoo 50 lb. 56.8 H Kingbird Daniels

 

PEEWEE DIVISION
2008 FINAL RESULTS
Code: H=Heaviest ~ HR=Heaviest Record ~ HSR=Heaviest Special Recognition
D=Division Leader ~ DSR=Division Special Recognition
ANGLER HOMETOWN SPECIES CLASS WT CODE BOAT CAPTAIN
James David Hollywood,FL Amberjack Unlimited 39.00 HSR Super Grouper Veach,C.
Syler Robinson Ocean Beach,NY Barracuda 20 lb. 21.00 H Big Kahuna Robinson
Lyndsey Carder Midland,TX Barracuda 50 lb. 11.00 DSR Wild Bill DuPlessis
Jonathan Turner Medford,NJ Black Grouper 20 lb. 10.00 H Loquito Stuempfig
Skyler Robinson Ocean Beach,NY Bonefish 12 lb. 5.4 H Big Kahuna Robinson
Jonathan Turner Medford,NJ Bonito 20 lb. 13.4 H Loquito Stuempfig
Tanner Pitman White Haven,PA Cobia 30 lb. 34.00 H Second Generation Delph
Tim Fricke Big Pine Key,FL Dolphin 20 lb. 27.00 H Squid Roe Fricke
Skyler Robinson Ocean Beach,NY Jack Crevalle 20 lb. 10.00 H Big Kahuna Robinson
Skyler Robinson Ocean Beach,NY Jack Crevalle Plug 5.8 D Big Kahuna Robinson
Abigail Shimock Elysburg,PA Kingfish 12 lb. 31.8 HSR Second Generation Delph
Tanner Pitman White Haven,PA Kingfish 12 lb. 29.00 HR Second Generation Delph
Skyler Robinson Ocean Beach,NY Ladyfish Plug 2.8 H Big Kahuna Robinson
Skyler Robinson Ocean Beach,NY Ladyfish Spin 1.8 D Big Kahuna Robinson
Skyler Robinson Ocean Beach,NY Mackerel Plug 5.8 H Big Kahuna Robinson
Chase Floyd Key West,FL Mangrove Snapper 8 lb. 1.4 D Nereus Private
Skyler Robinson Ocean Beach,NY Mangrove Snapper 12 lb. 3.00 H Big Kahuna Robinson
William Turner Medford,NJ Permit 20 lb. 24.00 HSR Second Chance DiStefano
Jonathan Turner Medford,NJ Permit 20 lb. 17.00 H Second Chance DiStefano
James David Hollywood,FL Permit 30 lb. 11.00 D Super Grouper Veach,C.
Skyler Robinson Ocean Beach,NY Sea Trout Plug 3.8 HR Big Kahuna Robinson
Allyson Poldy Oak Hill,VA Yellowtail Snapper 8 lb. 2.00 H Energizer Private
Gillian Glidewell Key West,FL Yellowtail Snapper 12 lb. 0.8 D Reel Dreams Private

 

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Master Angler

  • Men In County: Joe Merritt of Key West, FL
  • Men Out of County: Karl Paganelli of Sand Lake, MI
  • Women In County: Ruth Stoky of Key Largo, FL
  • Junior In County: Caroline Waterman of Key Largo, FL
  • Junior Out of County: Nick Trapp of Grand Rapids, MI
  • PeeWee Out of County: Skyler Robinson of Ocean Bch., NY

Most Release Awards

  • Barracuda: 12 ~ Caroline Waterman of Key Largo, FL
  • Blue Marlin: 1 ~ Kathy Washabaugh Essexville, MI
  • Bonefish: 19 ~ John Eckert of Summerland Key, FL
  • Dolphin: 37 ~ Joe Merritt of Key West, FL
  • Permit: 9 ~ Joe Merritt of Key West, FL
  • Sailfish: 3 ~ Dan Eggert of Ramrod Key, FL
  • Tarpon: 32 ~ Joe Merritt of Key West, FL
  • Most Releases Overall: 87 ~ Joe Merritt of Key West, FL

Division Achievement

  • Fly Division: Lance Olson of Lemont, IL
  • Spin Division: Karl Paganelli of Sand Lake, MI
  • Plug Division: Mike Horan of Darrenville, IL
  • 8 lb. Division: Joe Merritt of Key West, FL
  • 12 lb. Division: Joe Merritt of Key West, FL
  • 20 lb. Division: Caroline Waterman of Key Largo, FL
  • 30 lb. Division: Nick Trapp of Grand Rapids, MI
  • 50 lb. Division: Thomas Fricke of Big Pine Key, FL
  • Unlimited Division: Mike Demers of Manchester, NH

Heaviest Fish

  • 335 lb. 8 oz. Hammerhead Shark
  • Joe Merritt of Key West, FL

Outstanding Mate

  • Barret Ames 'Linda D. V'

Guide Achievement - Most Winners

  • General Division: 22 ~ Capt. Chip Veach 'Super Grouper'
  • Light General Divison: 14 ~ Capt. Dave Esquinaldo 'Quick Relief'
  • Flats: 11 ~ Capt. Chris Robinson 'Big Kahuna'

Guide Achievement - Most Releases

  • General Division: 91 ~ Capt. Bill Wickers III 'Linda D. V'
  • Light General Division: 94 ~ Capt. Greg Sherertz 'Perro Loco'
  • Flats Division: 228 ~ Capt. Tim Carlile 'The Outcast'

Guide Achievement Overall

  • General Division: Capt. Bill Wickers III 'Linda D. V'
  • Light General Division: Capt. Dave Esquinaldo 'Quick Relief'
  • Flats Divison: Capt. Tim Carlile 'The Outcast'

Captain's Most Sailfish Releases

    Capt. Bill Wickers III 'Linda D. V' ~ 85 Releases

Captain's Most Marlin Releases

  • Capt. Ray Eggert 'New Mystery' ~ 1 Release

Captain's Most Tarpon Releases

  • Capt Tim Carlile 'The Outcast" ~ 58 Releases

Most Releases by a PeeWee Angler:

  • Skyler Robinson of Ocean Bch., NY ~ 40 releases of 11 species

Sportswriter of the Year

  • Carol Shaughnessy of Stuart Newman & Associates

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