RedSnook Tournament Reels in over $70,000
 More than 50 teams participated in the 2009 RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Tournament Oct. 2-4, netting more than $70,000 for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. This International Game Fish Association (IGFA) certified tournament was open to teams and individuals. The primary sponsors of the Tournament included M&I Bank, Comcast, Florida Weekly, Heatherwood Construction, and The Johnson Meland Group of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Other participating sponsors included Outback Steakhouse, LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort and Whole Foods. Fabulous auction items were donated by the local business community including The Capital Grille, Naples Harbour Yacht Club, LaPlaya and the Miami Dolphins.
Roland Martin, legendary angler and television host of the “Fishing with Roland Martin Show,” was honorary chair of the Tournament for the third consecutive year.
View the Slideshow highlighting the event. (photos courtesy Dennis Goodman and J. Mark Strong)
First place winners included: - Guided Bait: Doug Poe and Jim McGuire, guided by Todd Geroy
- Unguided Bait: Derek Pruitt and Jeff Ball
- Guided Spin: Robert Collins and Michael Gallops, guided by Matt McLean
- Unguided Spin:Gary and Stephanie Parsons
- Fly: Nanette and Rick O’Hara
In addition, awards were given for: - Largest Snook: Bill Sullivan-guided by Bruce Jackmack
- Largest Redfish:Kevin Johnson
- Grand Slam:Bill Sullivan and Ty Loyd -guided by Bruce Jackmack
- Top Female Angler: Susan Tigwell
- Top Junior Angler: Michael Meehan
- Top Corporate: Beth Monet Children's Shoppe - Grant and Susan Tigwell, guided by Dave Prickett
Based on the results of the tournament, two teams qualified to compete in the IGFA World Championships: Derek Pruitt and Jeff Ball - Robert Collins and Michael Gallops, guided by Matt McLean.
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