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SAVE THE DATE! Nov. 1-3, 2013
Anglers Reel In Record $125,000 in 2012 RedSnook Tournament for Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Forty-four teams participated in the 2012 RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Tournament Nov. 2-4, 2012, generating a record $125,000 to support the water quality protection and gamefish research conducted by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
“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 Lloyd Liggett and Rhett Robicheaux and the entire RedSnook Committee. We also thank Dr. Aaron Adams from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium for volunteering as the honorary chair of the Tournament.”
Co-Chair Rhett Robicheaux, Honorary Chair Dr. Aaron Adams and Co-Chair Lloyd Liggett.
Tournament Co-Chair Lloyd explained his reason for supporting the event. “This Tournament is a perfect match for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 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 Rhett Robicheaux, Tournament Co-Chair.
The weekend began with a Kick-Off Party and Silent and Live Auctions. Naples Yacht Club provided the food and location, and Whole Foods Market provided the organic beer and wine. The competition began on Saturday. Launch sites included Everglades City, Naples and Goodland. The competition continued again on Sunday and the event concluded with an awards ceremony on Sunday evening, Nov. 4, at Northern Trust, with food provided by Outback Steakhouse.
First place winners included:
1. Guided Bait Division First Place Winners: 3955 Points Mike Ison and Jack Kuhn, guided by Jim Stoner
2. Unguided Bait Division: 4060 Points Doug Hanks and Troy Pruitt
3. Guided Artificial Bait Division: 3670 Points Wayne Meland and John Kukk guided by Andrew Bostick
4. Unguided Artificial: 3465 Points Jeff Ball and Derek Pruitt
5. Fly Division: 3400 Points Travis Fulford and Pat Fulford guided by Ken Chambers
In addition, awards were given for: (Photo Credit: Mark Block)
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Largest Snook:
Largest Snook Winner: Jack Kuhn guided by Jim Stoner, 35 inches.
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Largest Redfish:
Largest Red Winner: Troy Pruitt unguided, 37 inches.
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Top Female Angler:
Top Female Angler: Wendy Wingard with Guide Scott Kleiber.
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Top Corporate Team:
Winning Corporate Team: Bank of Montreal Private Bank. Jack Kuhn, Mike Ison with Guide Jim Stoner and daughter.
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Trash Can Slam:
Trash Can Slam: Mike Ison, 46 inches.
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The presenting sponsor of the Tournament was Wayne Meland/Morgan Stanley. Northern Trust and Naples Yacht Club were co-sponsors. Other generous sponsors included Florida Weekly, Betty Maclean Travel, Inc., CRS Technology Solutions, RGM Capital, LLC, D. Garrett Construction, Inc., Larson Allen, Lutgert Insurance, Premier/Sotheby’s, Florida Marina Clubs, Atlantis Roofing of Naples, Inc., Conditioned Air, Azimuth Technology, Everglades Isle, Heatherwood Construction, Outback Steakhouse, Whole Foods Market and SW Technology. Allen Systems Group sponsored the “Stars and Stripes” team of servicemen Dave Johnson & Tim Tyler. www.conservancy.org/redsnook
Following is a list of first, second and third place winners in each division.
Guided Bait
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Angler A |
Angler B |
Guide |
Points |
 Guided Bait First Place Winners: Mike Ison and Jack Kuhn with Guide Jim Stoner and Daughter. |
| 1st PLACE |
Mike Ison |
Jack Kuhn |
Jim Stoner |
3955 |
| 2nd PLACE |
John Wajda |
Chuck Lapham |
Matt Maloney |
3885 |
| 3rd PLACE |
Greg Lamonakis |
David Rowe |
Chris McCubbin |
3600 |
Unguided Bait
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Angler A |
Angler B |
Guide |
Points |
 Unguided Bait First Place Winners: D. Hanks and T. Pruitt. |
| 1st PLACE |
Doug Hanks |
Troy Pruitt |
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4060 |
| 2nd PLACE |
Ed Novinski |
Jason Krishnan |
--- |
3325 |
| 3rd PLACE |
Michael Platt |
Scott Bechtol |
--- |
2895 |
Guided Artificial
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Angler A |
Angler B |
Guide |
Points |
 Guided Artificial First Place Winners: Jon Kukk & Wayne Meland with Guide, Andrew Bostick. |
| 1st PLACE |
Wayne Meland |
Jon Kukk |
Andrew Bostick |
3670 |
| 2nd PLACE |
Keith Sullivan |
Andy Dolwick |
Bill Faulkner |
3590 |
| 3rd PLACE |
Matt McLean |
Marc Huling |
Mike Friday |
3065 |
Unguided Artificial
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Angler A |
Angler B |
Guide |
Points |
 Unguided Artificial First Place Winners: Derek Pruitt and Jeff Ball. |
| 1st PLACE |
Derek Pruitt |
Jeff Ball |
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3465 |
| 2nd PLACE |
Andy Hill |
Terry McMahan |
--- |
3180 |
| 3rd PLACE |
John Mclean |
Joe Sullivan |
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2750 |
Fly
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Angler A |
Angler B |
Guide |
Points |
 Fly Division First Place Winners: Travis Fulford and Pat Fulford with Guide Ken Chambers. |
| 1st PLACE |
Travis Fulford |
Pat Fulford |
Ken Chambers |
3400 |
| 2nd PLACE |
Michelle Brown |
Jason Sherwood |
Kyle Giampaoli |
3390 |
| 3rd PLACE |
David Preston |
Aaron Adams |
Kevin Mihailoff |
3320 |
ABOUT THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida began in 1964 when community leaders came together to defeat a proposed “Road to Nowhere” and spearheaded the acquisition and protection of Rookery Bay. The Conservancy is a grassroots organization focused on the critical environmental issues of the Southwest Florida region --- our water, land and wildlife. This is accomplished through the synergies of environmental education, science, policy, and wildlife rehabilitation.
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida and Conservancy Nature Center are located in Naples, FL at 1450 Merrihue Drive, off Goodlette-Frank Road at 14th Avenue North.
For information about the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, call (239) 262-0304 or www.conservancy.org.
Media Contact: Barbara Wilson, 239.403.4216 or barbaraw@conservancy.org

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