The Islamorada Fishing Clubs’ 8th Annual Captains Cup Sailfish Tournament results

[Fishing Report]

December 10, 2010

The Islamorada Fishing Clubs’ 8th Annual Captains Cup Sailfish Tournament held December 16th was a fun and successful event this year. Under blustery winds and rainy seas, there were 85 hook ups all tolled. “We were thrilled with the attendance this year. We were able to sign up 16 boats, holding 60 anglers. There were 67 sailfish releases” said tournament chairman Dianne Harbaugh. “Given this economy, the Islamorada Fishing Club was proud to be able to attract even more anglers this year. We felt that allowing 4 anglers per boat as opposed to two per boat in the past was just the right mix to get more folks on board.”

The Grand Champions received the check for $25,000.00, paintings created by Pasta Pantaleo, sponsored by Caribee Boat Sales and Yamaha Outboards, and also received an IGFA offshore Champions entry in the 2011 tournament. Anglers Kevin Clark of Islamorada, Sam Worden of Traverse City, MI, Frank Juliano of Key Largo and Hunter Barron of Tavernier, were on board the Wet Dream with Champion Captain sponsored by Mercedes Benz Cutler Bay Glen Miller, and Champion Mate sponsored by TIB Bank George Clark. The boat released a total of 9 sailfish.

Second Place, sponsored by Ivory International and ESPN Outdoors were anglers Steve and Cindy Orton of Coral Springs, Jill Clark of Islamorada, and Freddie David of Hollywood, Fl. They were on board the My Sea Cin with Captain Randy Towe and Mate Jose Scavuzzo. The boat released a total of 7 sailfish.

Third Place, sponsored by Regan Insurance, went to anglers Brian Deveries of Grand Rapids, MI, Chris Jones of Islamorada, Jesse Leboeuf of Tavernier and Dave Munning of Harbor Island, Bahamas. They were on board the Challenger2 with Captain Rob Dixon and Mates Jessie Leoboeuf and Chris Jones. The boat released a total of 6 sailfish.

“We are pleased with the local and international involvement in our tournament. Our January tournament is already filling up. This is a world class event with loyal and determined anglers. These folks are competitive and want the prestigious recognition attached to this tournament.” said tournament director Dianne Harbaugh.

For more information and how you can get involved, or information on the January 27th tournament, contact the Islamorada Fishing Club by phone at (305) 664-8060, by mail to P O Box 22, Islamorada, FL 33036, or by email fishclub@bellsouth.net.

Islamorada Fishing Clubs’
8th Annual Captains Cup Sailfish Tournament

Number of Boats 16
Number of Anglers 60
Number of Hook ups 85
Number of Releases 67
NNE 20-30 Windy with rain

Grand Champions – Sponsored by Caribee Boat Sales and Yamaha Outboards

IGFA OFFSHORE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATION

Anglers: Kevin Clark, Sam Worden, Frank Juliano, Hunter Barron
Home Town: Islamorada, Traverse City MI, Key Largo FL, Tavernier FL
Boat: Wet Dream
Captain: Glen Miller
Mate: George Clark
Releases: 9


Champion Captain – Sponsored by Cutler Bay Mercedes
Boat: Wet Dream
Captain: Glen Miller
Releases: 9


Champion Mate – Sponsored by TIB -Mimi

Boat: Wet Dream
Mate: George Clark
Releases: 9





Second Place – Sponsored by Ivory International and ESPN Outdoors

Anglers: Steve & Cindy Orton, Jill Clark, Freddie David
Home Town: Coral Springs FL, Islamorada, FL, Hollywood FL
Boat: My Sea Cin
Captain: Randy Towe
Mate: Jose Scavuzzo
Releases: 7

Third Place – Sponsored by Regan Insurance

Anglers: Brian Devries, Chris Jones, Jesse Leboeuf, Dave Munning
Home Town: Grand Rapids MI, Islamorada FL, Tavernier FL, Harbor Island Bahamas
Boat: Challenger2
Captain: Rob Dixon
Mate: Jessie Leboeuf and Chris Jones
Releases: 6