‘Contagious’ Wins Key Largo Sailfish Tournament

KEY LARGO, Florida Keys — Top honors went to team Contagious, led by Captain Brian Cone, at the Key Largo Sailfish Challenge that ended Jan. 8 in Key Largo.

Teammates Travis Bennett of Tavernier, Fla., Key Largo’s Mike Hartley and Greg Tolphin of Islamorada, Fla., captured 15 releases for the win.

Second place went to team Priceless with 12 releases. Anglers Andres Arello, Ryan Edelstein, Jordan Gruber and John Burke, all of Miami, were led by Captain Tido Sanchez.

Third place went to team Pisces, also with 12 releases, but ending behind Priceless based on final release time. Captain Greg Graham of Homestead, Fla., led anglers Mike Green of Homestead and Peter Menten, Drake Menten and David Menten of Ocean Reef, Fla.

Tournament organizer Tammie Gurgiolo said participating teams released a total of 110 sailfish.

Auction and raffle proceeds were donated to the Coral Shores High School band program.