The Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys / University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame (UMSHoF) Celebrity Fishing Tournament Presented by Yamaha and Caribee Boat Sales has wrapped its 6th annual tournament. It was held June 24-25 at Founders Park at Mile Marker 87 on the Overseas Highway in Islamorada, Fla.
This unique event gives anglers the opportunity to fish alongside some of their favorite Canes All-Stars and mingle with dozens of celebrity participants. The tournament has continued to be a huge success with over 500 participants, making it one of the largest tournaments in the Florida Keys.
This year’s tournament was co-hosted by University of Miami Hall of Famers and football greats, Alonzo Highsmith and Melvin Bratton. The tournament weekend began Friday evening with a kick-off party, final boat registration, silent auction and captains’ meeting followed on Saturday by a full day of fishing.
On Saturday afternoon, while the Offshore Boats weighed their fish and the Inshore Boats turned in their score cards, Centennial Bank provided a BBQ for the participants and spectators.
After all the fish were weighed and the inshore score cards tallied the results were the following:
OFFSHORE DIVISION:
1st Place – Tracy Kerdyk on See Shores with a 35.5 lb. Dolphin – Winning $3,000
2nd Place – Luke Waddell on Stage Two with a 29.1 lb Dolphin – Winning $2,000
3rd Place – Chris Martinez on Monster Catch with a 26.9 lb. Dolphin – Winning $1,000
4th Place – Tanya Toro on Halftime with a 25.2 lb Dolphin
5th Place - Chris Martinez on Monster Catch with a 24 lb. Dolphin
Top Lady Anger – Tracy Kerdyk on See Shores with a 35.5 lb. Dolphin
Top Junior - Luke Waddell on Stage Two with a 29.1 lb Dolphin
King of Fish – Jim Marco on Priority with a 19.7 lb. Wahoo – Winning $500
ADDED VALUE CATEGORIES:
Master of the Ocean – Contagious with 108.1 points – Winning $5,865.00
1st Place Bucket of Bucks – Monster Catch with 68.8 points - Winning $1,615.00
2nd Place Bucket of Bucks – Contagious with 60.6 points - Winning $969.00
3rd Place Bucket of Bucks – Tiki with 48.8 points - Winning $646.00
INSHORE DIVISION:
Grand Slam Winner - Luca Musico on Line Management with 70.5 overall points
Longest Sea Trout – Kathy Gillen on Dave Denkert – 23” Sea Trout
Longest Snook – Luca Musico on Line Management – 30.5” Snook
Longest Redfish – Kathy Gillen on Dave Denkert – 20” Redfish
The Weigh-in was followed by the Grady White Boats Awards Dinner catered by Mangrove Mike’s Café. There were auctions, music, games and more.
A portion of the tournament proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys, The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Coastal Conservation Association and the UMSHoF.
“We are pleased to have Yamaha Motors and Caribee Boats as presenting sponsors for our 6th Annual University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Fishing Tournament,” said Gerard Loisel, President of the UMSHoF. “It is thanks to the commitment of these, and all of our great sponsors, donors and participants that our tournament continues to grow each year.”
Jack Niedbalski from Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys added; “Not only are we fortunate, but also proud to be a benefactor of this great summer classic charity tournament. From the entire Habitat for Humanity-Upper Keys Board of Directors we thank all our friends from the U of M Sports Hall of Fame Fishing Tournament for allowing us to be a part of the “U”.”
The 6th Annual Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys/UMSHoF Celebrity Dolphin Fishing Tournament is presented by Yamaha and Caribee Boat Sales and brought to participants by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For more information visit www.canesfish.com, call (305) 667-0399 or contact the Tournament Director, Judy Layne at judy@canesfish.com. Follow the tournament on Facebook at www.facebook.com/canesfish and Instagram at www.instagram.com/canesfish .
Can anybody weigh in on this report of the stadium construction being delayed?
http://www.stateoftheu.com/2016/7/6/11833790/miami-hurricanes-football-will-stadium-be-ready-for-the-canes-opener-unlikely-reports-bad-horrible?_ga=1.78359639.256531392.1438805106
Posted by: IraqiCane | July 06, 2016 at 01:23 PM
Canes may not have many games at Sun Life Stadium (or whatever the new name is). This could get ugly, and cost UM a lot of $. Dolphins organization is gonna pay if they don't speed this s#it up...
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 06, 2016 at 12:38 PM
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Our Florida A&M game will already be played at FAU.
"Stadium may not be ready until November"? LOL, ok...
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 06, 2016 at 01:58 PM
Our Florida A&M game will already be played at FAU.
"Stadium may not be ready until November"? LOL, ok...
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 06, 2016 at 01:58 PM
This is only old, irrelevant, played-out, gambling degenerate, fat Hank Goldberg guessing.
Until I hear something from a more reliable source, I wouldn't worry.
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 06, 2016 at 02:43 PM
Peter Ariz Retweeted Ⓜ️Gayot in the Cut™
Former #Canes LB Marques Gayot announces he is headed to Arkansas State. Best of luck to him.
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 06, 2016 at 02:52 PM
CanesInSight Podcast Vol. 2
https://soundcloud.com/user-527391228/canesinsight-podcast-vol-2
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 06, 2016 at 03:31 PM
http://www.stateoftheu.com/2016/7/6/11833790/miami-hurricanes-football-will-stadium-be-ready-for-the-canes-opener-unlikely-reports-bad-horrible
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 06, 2016 at 04:22 PM
Yea, that's the same report with Hank Goldberg as the source.
Hank Goldberg. Let that sink in.
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 06, 2016 at 04:49 PM
Peter Ariz Retweeted Ⓜ️Gayot in the Cut™
Former #Canes LB Marques Gayot announces he is headed to Arkansas State. Best of luck to him.
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 06, 2016 at 02:52 PM
He should have gone to Jacksonville State.....just saying!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 06, 2016 at 05:47 PM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: SOUP | July 06, 2016 at 05:57 PM