December 10, 2009

The Islamorada Fishing Clubs’ 7th Annual Captains Cup Sailfish Tournament was a fun and successful event this year. Under calm seas, there were 36 hook ups all tolled. “We were happy with the attendance this year. We were able to sign up 12 boats, holding 24 anglers. There were 36 sailfish hook-ups with 25 releases” said tournament chairman Dianne Harbaugh. The awards, hand painted original cups and paintings, were created by Pasta Pantaleo.

The Grand Champion winners of the Captain’s Cup sponsored by Caribee Boat Sales, Contender Boats and Yamaha Outboards were anglers Anthony DelDuca from Naples Fl and Jimmy Verner of Orlando FL, aboard the Kalex. They also won an invitation to the IGFA offshore World Championship in the Cabo San Lucas in 2010, The Champion Captain, sponsored by Mercedes Benz Cutler Bay and winner of the coveted Captain’s Cup trophy went to Captain Alex Adler with 5 releases. The Champion Mates on the same boat, sponsored by TIB Bank, were Matt Guthrie and Beau Bagley.
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Second Place, sponsored by Ivory International and ESPN Outdoors were local anglers Kevin and Jill Clark on Wet Dream with Captain Glen Miller and mates Justin Miller, Sam Worden and Hunter Barron. The Wet Dream released 5 Sailfish as well but they were beaten on time by 22 minutes.
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Third Place, sponsored by Regan Insurance, went to anglers Mac Stone and Jamie Platt out of Marathon, FL. The boat was The Main Attraction with Captain Marty Lewis and Mates Ariel Modero and Troy Phillipps.
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“This is a world class event with loyal and determined anglers. These folks are competitive and want the honor and recognition involved with this tournament not to mention the check for $20,000.00.” said tournament director Dianne Harbaugh. “We are fortunatnate to see this tournament hold it’s own.”

The Islamorada Fishing Clubs January Sailfish Tournament is scheduled for January 27th kick off with fishing on the 28th. The winners are guaranteed a pay out of $25,000.00. Space is limited and the tournament is expected to have a waiting list. For more information and how you can get involved contact the Islamorada Fishing Club by phone at (305) 664-4735, by mail to P O Box 22, Islamorada, FL 33036, or by email fishclub@bellsouth.net.