University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity Fishing Tournament
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity Fishing Tournament took place on June 22 in Islamorada, Florida Keys. It was an exceptional event, with 144 anglers on 34 boats competing alongside sports personalities. The competition was fierce, and there were many impressive catches that left spectators in awe.
The Winners
The winners of the tournament were determined by the combined weight of three dolphin fish, with additional awards for catches of blackfin tuna, kingfish, and wahoo. Tyler Webb from Tavernier, is part of the Coastal Ink Printing team, and he landed a 42.8-pound dolphin fish, which earned him the top male angler award and also helped his team to secure first place. Other team members included Tavernier’s Kendra Paulson; Alissa Keiler from Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Emalee Taylor from Clearwater, Florida.
Team Contagious with Captain Brian Cone at the helm took second place with a combined weight of 31 pounds. They won a second-place prize of $2,000, which was combined with winnings in the optional Big Three category and first place for the Bucket of Bucks for a total cash prize of $6,569. Cone’s son, Andy Cone of Tavernier, was named top junior angler for his 7-pound dolphin fish. Fellow team members, brothers Don and Richard Deleon, and Bruce Marchetti from Miami, Florida, brought in the team’s other two dolphin at 18 and 6 pounds.
The Natural II’s captain Reese Lewis, from Little Torch Key, Florida, guided his team to third place, earning $1,000 with a three-fish weight of 28.1 pounds. That prize was combined with second place for the Big Three and third place in the Bucket of Bucks for total winnings of $3,338. Team members included Devon Hannah of Marathon, Florida; R. J. and Joshua Lewis of Summerland Key, Florida; and Karel Lewis of Little Torch Key.
Team Chupi angler Freda Valdes from Miami won the top lady angler award with a 12.6-pound dolphin. Team CaneDoc earned the Masters of the Ocean Award and $5,738 after weighing in three dolphin fish at 5.6, 6.2, and 6.3 pounds, plus three blackfin tuna at 29, 24.4, and 23.2 pounds, for a combined weight of 94.7 pounds. The team was made up of anglers Spencer “CaneDoc” Kellogg from Miami; Stephen Kellogg from Seattle, Washington; A. C. Tellison of Weston, Florida; and Islamorada anglers Phillip Bryant, Craig Edwards, Ethan Edwards, and Kenny Spaulding. Stephen Kellogg was awarded King of Fish and $500 for his 29-pound blackfin tuna.
The Participants
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity Fishing Tournament attracted 144 anglers on 34 boats, who competed with great enthusiasm to win prizes for their catches. The participants included sport personalities, experienced and amateur anglers, and fishing enthusiasts from Florida and other parts of the United States.
The Prizes
The prizes for the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity Fishing Tournament were impressive, with cash awards for the top male angler, top lady angler, and top junior angler. Other awards included Masters of the Ocean Award, King of Fish, and Bucket of Bucks.
The Fishing Grounds
Islamorada, located in the Florida Keys, is well-known as one of the best fishing grounds in the United States. Its natural beauty and rich marine life attract fishing enthusiasts, nature lovers, and holidaymakers from all over the world. The dicey tides, the gentle breeze, and the beautiful landscape make the fishing experience in Islamorada a unique one.
The Future
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity Fishing Tournament is an annual event that attracts celebrities, experienced and amateur anglers, and fishing enthusiasts from all over the United States. It is an opportunity to showcase the beauty of Islamorada’s natural environment and promote awareness of its rich marine life. The tournament also promotes sportsmanship and provides a platform for participants to build networks and make friends.
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