2011 RedSnook Tournament

Thanks, Sponsors, Anglers, Guides, Volunteers and Donors! $110,000 raised to support our water quality and juvenile game fish research. Clean Water! More Fish!

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Naples, FL – (October 24, 2011) – Forty-five teams participated in the 2011 RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Tournament Oct. 21-23, generating a record $110,000 to support the Conservancy of Southwest Florida water quality protection and estuary and juvenile game fish research.

“We are more than pleased with these record results,” said Conservancy President Andrew McElwaine. “Perhaps even more importantly, we are overwhelmed with the level of support provided by the community --- the anglers, guides, sponsors and donors. The money raised from the event will ultimately help ensure that our waters and estuaries remain viable for sport fishing far into the future.”

Rob Moher, Conservancy of southwest Florida vice-president of development and marketing stated, “We are deeply appreciative of all the hard work and leadership provided by the Tournament Co-Chairs Wayne Meland and Lloyd Liggett and the entire RedSnook Committee.”

Although not able to attend the event due to a previous commitment, Roland Martin, legendary angler and television host of the “Fishing with Roland Martin Show,” was honorary chair of the Tournament for the fifth consecutive year.

Tournament Co-Chair Wayne Meland explained his reason for supporting the event. “I have been involved with the RedSnook since its move to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida because the event is a perfect match for their mission. I believe the angling community now better understands the role the Conservancy plays in keeping our waters and our fisheries healthy.”

“The Tournament attracted more sponsors than ever before and the united forces and energy of all the people involved helped make this event a huge success,” stated Lloyd Liggett, Tournament Co-Chair.

The weekend began with a Kick-Off Party and Silent and Live Auctions hosted by the Naples Yacht Club with food provided by Outback Steakhouse with Whole Foods providing the organic beer and wine. The competition began on Saturday. Launch sites included Chokoloskee, Naples and Goodland. The competition continued again on Sunday and the event concluded with an awards ceremony on Sunday evening, October 23, at Northern Trust.

First place winners included:

First Place Guided Bait Division: 3950 Points
Chris Crossin, Capt. Bruce Jackmack
and William Sullivan

First Place Unguided Bait Division: 3365 Points
Larry Birt and Robbie Biles
Unable to attend ceremony

First Place Guided Artificial Bait Division: 3535 Points
Andrew Dolwick, Capt. Bill Faulkner
and Keith Sullivan

First Place Unguided Artificial: 3730 Points
Derek Pruitt and Jeff Ball

First Place Fly Division: 3200 Points
Capt. Kevin Mihailoff, Aaron Adams
and Steve Leisman
(not shown in photo)

Largest Snook:
Alex Cabada guided by Capt. Vince Hemingway (41 inches)

Largest Redfish:
Bruce Botts guided by Capt. Pete Root (28 inches)

Top Junior Angler:
Alex Zaiser guided by Capt. Roan Zumfelde (2285 points)

Top Corporate Team:
Florida Weekly, Sandy Wait, Capt. Joey Benko
and Jessica Williams ( 3730 Points)

Top Female Angler:
Jessica Williams (2285 points)

Allen Systems Group sponsored the “Stars and Stripes” team of servicemen Dustin Chisum, Corey James, Matthew Badger and Dario Henaro.

Country song artist, Ashley Allyson, opened up the live auction with an a cappella rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.” The 19-year-old grew up in Oakland County, Michigan, fishing freshwater since the age of three in Michigan’s more than 1,100 lakes. This was Ashley’s first foray into saltwater fishing and she found the redfish "feisty".

More news and photos from the 2011 Tournament coming soon!

2011 Tournament Results Congratulations to all 2011 winners! View the 2011 Slide Show. Click Here	About Read about the history of the tournament ... Click Here
Guides To view a listing of the 2011 RedSnook guides ... Click Here	2011 Committee View the 2011 committee members ... Click Here
Water Quality Learn more about our efforts to protect our water quality ... Learn More	RedSnook TV View the 2011 Comcast TV Commercial! Watch Now