2005 Rodeo Awards and 2004 Winners

 

 

A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster House Grand Prize Bonus King Mackerel Awards

Largest King Mackerel                                                                                                         $3000

Carl Hardy, LaGrange, GA – 53.5 lbs. (Teaser Too, Capt. Ken Jorgensen)*

Second Largest King Mackerel                                                                                            $2000

Guy Rose, Memphis, TN – 44.0 lbs. (What Doin?, Capt. Kent Hardin)*

Third Largest King Mackerel                                                                                               $1000

Melanie Hoener, Summerville, GA – 41.6 lbs. (Reel Season, Capt. Pete Wilson)*

Chubby Destin Memorial King Mackerel Division

Captain’s Jackpot Awards

First Place                                                                     50% of Jackpot and Glass Rodeo Award

Captain Ken Jorgensen, Teaser Too – 53.5 lbs.*

Second Place                                                                 30% of Jackpot and Glass Rodeo Award

Captain Pete Wilson, Reel Seasons – 41.6 lbs.*

Third Place                                                                   20% of Jackpot and Glass Rodeo Award

Captain Bryant Martin, Bella Cosa – 40.0 lbs.*

1st Fare Carrying- Henry Hinkle Memorial Award           $1050 Fishing Cert. & Framed Poster

   Co-Sponsored by the Charter Boat Finest Kind

Carl Hardy, LaGrange, GA – 53.5 lbs. (Teaser Too, Capt. Ken Jorgensen)*

2nd Fare Carrying                                                $650 Fishing Certificate & Glass Rodeo Award

Paul Holm, Jacksonville, FL – 33.1 lbs. (Destin Princess, Capt. Phillip Blackburn)*

1st Private Boat                                       Shimano Speedmaster and rod & Framed Rodeo Poster

   Sponsored by Destin Wal-Mart

Guy Rose, Memphis, TN – 44.0 lbs. (What Doin?, Capt. Kent Hardin)*

2nd Private Boat                                        Shimano Speedmaster and rod & Glass Rodeo Award

Melanie Hoener, Summerville, GA – 41.6 lbs. (Reel Seasons, Capt. Pete Wilson)*

1st Junior Fare Carrying                                    Rod, Penn GTI 320 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

Ben Rhodes, Concord, NC – 24.6 lbs. (Twilight, Capt. Robert Hill)*

2nd Junior Fare Carrying                                                     Spinning Rod & Glass Rodeo Award

Clay Crews, Shalimar, FL – 21.8 lbs. (Miss Marina, Capt. Greg Rynearson)*

1st Junior Private                                               Rod, Penn GTI 320 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

Warren Wilson, Destin, FL – 30.2 lbs. (Reel Seasons, Capt. Pete Wilson)*

2nd Junior Private                                                                Spinning Rod & Glass Rodeo Award

Cameron Freeman, Crestview, FL – 15.1 lbs. (Got-Em-On, Capt. Tim Freeman)*

1st Sr. Citizen Open                                                  Etched Glass Rodeo Award & $100 Dinner

  Sponsored by The Destin Log

Frank Napier, Loganville, GA – 20.8 lbs. (Constant Threat, Capt. Brady Bowman)*

2nd Sr. Citizen Open                                 Etched Glass Rodeo Award & $50 Dinner

  Sponsored by The Destin Log

Ron Martin, Goodlettsville, TN – 19.6 lbs. (Seascape, Capt. David Windes)*

Ladies Largest Open                                    Crystal Award & $100 Dinner Certificate

  Sponsored by Destin Charter Boat Association

Melanie Hoener, Summerville, GA – 41.6 lbs. (Reel Seasons, Capt. Pete Wilson)*

Daily Largest Private                                                                                Rodeo T-Shirt

Daily Largest Fare-Carrying                                                                       Rodeo T-Shirt

Ladies Largest Weekly Open                                                  Etched Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Destin Charter Boat Association

Junior Largest Weekly Fare-Carrying                                               Etched Glass Rodeo Award

Rodeo Record King Mackerel (Over 56.8 lbs.)               $2000 Savings Bond and Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by AmSouth Bank

Grouper Division

1st Fare Carrying -Jewel Melvin Memorial Award             Rod, 6.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

Homer Saunders, Suwanee, GA – 61.1 lbs. (First Light, Capt. Steve Hauesler)*

2nd Fare Carrying                                                                Rod, 4.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

Greg Jackson, Toccoa, GA – 60.0 lbs. (Strike Zone, Capt. Pat Atkins)*

1st Private Boat -Dick McHargue Memorial Award           Rod, 6.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Miriam K. & William D. Rigdon

Joe Bell, Shalimar, FL – 54.5 lbs. (Bite Me, Capt. Joe Bell)*

2nd Private Boat                                                                  Rod, 4.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

Kathy Daley, Destin, FL – 51.3 lbs. (SoulMate, Capt. Bob & Kathy Price)*

Ladies Largest Open                                                                 Rod, Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

Linda Shores, Destin, FL – 54.7 lbs. (First Light, Capt. Steve Hauesler)*

Daily Largest Fare Carrying – Big John Johnson Memorial Award                      Rodeo T-Shirt

Rodeo Record Black Grouper (Over 70.2 lbs.)               $2000 Savings Bond and Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by AmSouth Bank

Red Snapper Division

1st Fare Carrying                                                        $1050 Fishing Certificate & Framed Poster

Sandy Hammer, Samson, AL – 28.2 lbs. (Sunrise, Capt. Kelly WIndes)*

2nd Fare Carrying                                              $650 Fishing Certificate & Glass Rodeo Award

Donald Hamm, West Palm Beach, FL – 28.0 lbs. (First Light, Capt. Steve Hauesler)*

1st Private Boat                                                          Penn 4.0 with rod & Framed Rodeo Poster

Robert Eliason, Destin, FL – 22.5 lbs. (Shady Deal, Capt. Mark Eliason)*

2nd Private Boat                                                           Penn 4.0 with rod & Glass Rodeo Award

Paul Ortega, Fort Walton Beach, FL – 22.3 lbs. (Island Girl, Capt. Kirk Young)*

1st Sr. Citizen Open                                Etched Glass Rodeo Award & $100 Dinner Certificate

  Sponsored by The Destin Log

Bill James, Sylacauga, AL – 23.0 lbs. (New Florida Girl, Capt. Jim Westbrook)*

2nd Sr. Citizen Open                                 Etched Glass Rodeo Award & $50 Dinner Certificate

  Sponsored by The Destin Log

Ernest Estes, Ozark, AL – 19.1 lbs. (Sunrise, Capt. Kelly Windes)*

Ladies Largest Open                                                   Crystal Award & $100 Dinner Certificate

  Sponsored by Destin Charter Boat Association

Diane Eliason, Destin, FL – 22.1 lbs. (Shady Deal, Capt. Mark Eliason)*

Daily Largest Private                                                                                              Rodeo T-Shirt

Daily Largest Fare-Carrying                                                                                   Rodeo T-Shirt

Ladies Largest Weekly Open                                                            Etched Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Destin Charter Boat Association

Rodeo Record Red Snapper (over 39.4 lbs.)                   $2000 Savings Bond and Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by AmSouth Bank

Best Western Summerplace Inn Scamp Division 

1st Open                                                                               2 Night Stay & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Best Western Summerplace Inn

John Bruner, Shalimar, FL – 19.9 lbs. (Sunrise, Capt. Kelly Windes)*

2nd Open                                                                                                       Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Best Western Summerplace Inn

Lannie Corbin, Niceville, FL – 17.3 lbs. (Sunrise, Capt. Kelly Windes)*

Boater’s World Amberjack Division

1st Fare Carrying                                                                Rod, 6.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Boater’s World

Ed Royal, Cumming, GA – 85.0 lbs. (Gulf Winds, Capt. Ken Bolden)*

2nd Fare Carrying                                                               Rod, 4.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Boater’s World

Roy McKibben, Dallas, GA – 81.4 lbs. (Fish-N-Fool, Capt. Mike Eller)*

1st Private Boat                                                                  Rod, 6.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Boater’s World

Scott Gerdine, Shalimar, FL – 63.1 lbs. (Bite Me, Capt. Joe Bell)*

2nd Private Boat                                                                 Rod, 4.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Boater’s World

Rick Maier, Wilmington, NC – 59.4 lbs. (Reel Max, Capt. Kerry Veach)*

Largest Sr. Citizen Open                          Etched Glass Rodeo Award & $50 Dinner Certificate

   Sponsored by Boater’s World

Ed Roach, Hayesville, NC – 46.9 lbs. (Daybreak, Capt. Eric Thrasher)*

Ladies Largest Open                                                                 Rod, Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Boater’s World

Diane Eliason, Destin, FL – 50.2 lbs. (Shady Deal, Capt. Mark Eliason)*

Daily Largest Open                                                                                                Rodeo T-Shirt

   Sponsored by Boater’s World

Largest Weekly Open                                                                        Etched Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Boater’s World

Rodeo Record Amberjack (Over 106.9 lbs.)                   $2000 Savings Bond and Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by AmSouth Bank

Triggerfish Division

1st Open                                                            Rod, 4.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

Brad Schommer, Milwaukee, WI – 8.4 lbs. (Destin Princess, Capt. Phillip Blackburn)*

2nd Open                                                             Rod, 3.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

Jeff Bronze, Memphis, TN – 8.4 lbs. (Twilight, Capt. Robert Hill)*

1st Junior Open                                                     Rod, 4.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

Chandler Reams, Jackson, TN – 5.9 lbs. (Mindy Lou, Capt. Bill McDonald)

2nd Junior Open                                                      Rod, 3.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

Parker Reams, Jackson, TN – 5.3 lbs. (Mindy Lou, Capt. Bill McDonald)*

Junior Largest Daily                                                                                   Rodeo T-Shirt

Daily Largest Open                                                                                               Rodeo T-Shirt

Junior Largest Weekly                                                                       Etched Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Charter Boat Phoenix

Charter Boat Phoenix Warsaw Division

1st Open, Brent Patrick Memorial Award                          Rod, 6.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Charter Boat Phoenix

Bill Chandler, Destin, FL – 291.4 lbs. (Miss Destin II, Capt. Andy Vaughn)*

2nd Open                                                                             Rod, 4.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Charter Boat Phoenix

Pete Wilson, Destin, FL – 83.4 lbs. (Reel Seasons, Capt. Pete Wilson)*

Rodeo Record Warsaw  (Over 358.8 lbs.)            $2000 Savings Bond and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by AmSouth Bank

Cobia Division Sponsored by Joe Young Constructors

Joel Knight Memorial Award Largest Cobia – Open 2 Night Stay & Hand-Carved Cobia Award

   Sponsored by Joe Young Constructors

David Orlofsky, Buford, GA – 41.6 lbs. (Unreel, Capt. Harold Loeffler)*

Emerald Coast Title Blue Marlin Division

1st Open                                                                                         Carved Billfish Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Emerald Coast Title

2nd Open                                                                                                        Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Emerald Coast Title

Rodeo Record Blue Marlin (Over 528.4 lbs.)          $2000 Savings Bond & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by AmSouth Bank

Frankie and Roger Peale White Marlin Division 

1st Open                                                                                Carved Billfish Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Roger and Frankie Peale

2nd Open                                                                                                        Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Roger and Frankie Peale

Rodeo Record White Marlin (Over 85.0 lbs.)         $2000 Savings Bond & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by AmSouth Bank  

Sailfish Division

1st Open                                                                                Carved Sailfish Glass Rodeo Award

2nd Open                                                                                                        Glass Rodeo Award

Rodeo Record Sailfish (Over 68.7 lbs.)                   $2000 Savings Bond & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by AmSouth Bank

Dolphin Division

1st Steve Moore Memorial Award Open Penn340 GTI Reel, Rod & Glass Rodeo Award

Chris Britton, Acworth, GA – 39.9 lbs. – (Hired Gun, Capt. Bill Waitzman)*

2nd Open                                                Penn 330 GTI Reel, Rod & Glass Rodeo Award

Keith Laney, Troy, AL – 37.5 lbs. – (Mother Lode, Capt. Jason Hallmark)*

1st Junior Open                                    Penn 320 GTI, Reel, Rod & Glass Rodeo Award

Warren Wilson, Destin, FL – 3.1 lbs. – (Reel Seasons, Capt. Pete Wilson)*

2nd Junior Open                                     Penn 320 GTI, Reel, Rod & Glass Rodeo Award

Rodeo Record Dolphin (Over 48.8 lbs.)        $2000 Savings Bond & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by AmSouth Bank

Wahoo Division

1st Open                                                            Penn 340 GTI Reel, Rod & Glass Rodeo Award

Bobby Lyerly, Destin, FL – 75.0 lbs. (Reel Seasons, Capt. Pete Wilson)*

2nd Open                                                           Penn 330 GTI Reel, Rod & Glass Rodeo Award

Nathan Hale, Shelbyville, TN – 49.1 lbs. (Twilight, Capt. Robert Hill)*

1st Junior Open Penn 320 GTI, Reel, Rod & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by South Walton Utility Company

Bobby Lyerly, Destin, FL – 75.0 lbs. (Reel Seasons, Capt. Pete Wilson)*

2nd Junior Open                                               Penn 320 GTI, Reel, Rod & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by South Walton Utility Company

Jacey Mann, Destin, FL – 27.8 lbs. (Pescador III, Capt. Brad Biggers)*

Weekly Largest Wahoo                                                                     Etched Glass Rodeo Award

Rodeo Record Wahoo ( Over 96.1 lbs.)                   $2000 Savings Bond & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by AmSouth Bank

Dale E. Peterson Realty/ Destin Resorts Sponsored by Yellowfin Tuna Division

1st Charter                                              Rod, Penn International 30 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Dale E Peterson Realty / Destin Resorts

Daniel Rice, Kimberly, AL – 74.4 lbs. (Sunrise, Capt. Kelly Windes)*

1st Private                                               Rod, Penn International 30 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Dale E Peterson Realty / Destin Resorts

Greg Hughes, Grayton Beach, FL – 85.9 lbs. (Legal Dose III, Capt. Jimbo Holloway)*

Half Hitch Tackle Barracuda Division

1st Open                                                                                    Rod, Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Nick Martin, Destin, FL – 30.4 lbs. (Bella Cosa, Capt. Bryant Martin)*

2nd Open                                                                                                        Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Bret Beldt, Destin, FL – 29.6 lbs. (Frenzy, Capt. Justin Gorczynski)*

Billfish Division - Tag And Release

Ladies Fare Carrying – Most Releases                            TLD 30, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Ladies Private – Most Releases                                       TLD 30, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Destin Realty, Inc.                                                                                               

1st Junior Fare Carrying – Tag & Release                                         Rod, TLD 25 Reel & Plaque

1st Junior Private – Tag & Release                                                    Rod, TLD 25 Reel & Plaque

Most Releases, Angler on Fare Carrying Boat -

Pete Wilson, Destin, FL – 1 Release (Reel Seasons, Capt. Pete Wilson)*

Royal Melvin Memorial Award                                                               Rod, TLD 30 & Plaque

Most Releases, Angler on Private Boat - Andy Anderson Memorial     Rod, TLD 30 & Plaque

Neil Robinson Memorial Captain’s Award for a Grand Slam      $250 Savings Bond & Trophy

Neil Robinson Memorial Mate’s Award for a Grand Slam          $250 Savings Bond & Trophy

Special Awards Division

Largest Black Snapper Open                                               3 Night Stay & Glass Rodeo Award

Deborah Stallings, Columbus, GA – 12.9 lbs. (Relentless, Capt. Brant Kelly)

Largest Kitty Mitchell Open                                               3 Night Stay & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by the ReMax Southern Realty - Kerry Veach

Trevor Coe, Miramar, Fl – 3.9 lbs. (Shady Deal, Capt. Mark Eliason)*

Largest Red Grouper Open                                                  3 Night Stay & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by the ReMax Southern Realty - Kerry Veach

David Barnett, Ft. Walton Beach, FL – 22.0 lbs. (Dawn Patrol, Capt. John Tenore)*

Largest Yellowfin Grouper Open                                        3 Night Stay & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by the ReMax Southern Realty - Kerry Veach

Jim Vazquez, Bartlett, TN – 22.0 lbs. (Twilight, Capt. Robert Hill)*

Largest Blackfin Tuna Open                                         3 Night Stay & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by the ReMax Southern Realty - Kerry Veach

John Cates, Valparaiso, FL – 27.7 lbs. (Polebender, Capt. Buck McLendon)*

Largest Spanish Mackerel Open                                          2 Night Stay & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Hampton Inn Destin Fishing Rodeo

Keith Donaldson, Blairsville, GA – 5.5 lbs. (Polebender, Capt. Buck McLendon)*

Largest Little Tuna or Bonito Open                            Hand Carved Bonito Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Compass Bank

Josh Smith, Collierville, TN – 14.5 lbs. (Al-Lin, Capt. Harold Staples)*

Largest Flounder from Boat or Shore                       Hand Carved Flounder Glass Rodeo Award

Zac Tuffnell, Destin, FL – 5.9 lbs. (Hooked Up, Capt. Zac Tuffnell)*

Largest Jack Crevalle Open                               Hand Carved Jack Crevalle Glass Rodeo Award

Tom Reinking, Santa Rosa Bch, FL – 33.7 lbs. (Knot Perfect, Capt. William Kaletta)*

Heaviest Redfish within slot - Open                          Hand carved Redfish Glass Rodeo Award

Sydney Buchman , Destin, FL – 6.0 lbs. (Miss Marina, Capt. Greg Rynearson)*

Largest Speckled Trout 25’ and under - Private - Jo Jo Sain Memorial Award

                                                                       Hand Carved Speckled Trout Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Back Country Outfitters

Warner Mechanical Panfry Division

Largest Fish Open (See Rules for Species)                                 Crystal Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Warner Mechanical Contractors

Patrick O’Rourke, Crestview, FL – 6.9 lbs. (Back Down 2, Capt. Gary Jarvis)*

Panhandle Flyfishers Fly Fish Division

1st Speckled Trout (Boat or Shore)                        Fly Rod, Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Panhandle Flyfishers

Gene Andre’, Fort Walton Beach, FL – 2.7 lbs. (No Boat – Place)*

Largest fish other than Trout                                   Fly Rod, Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Panhandle Flyfishers

Jeffrey Douglas, Panama City Beach, FL – 23.3 lbs. (Shady Deal, Capt. Mark Eliason)*

Bass Pro Shops Monkey Boat Division

 (25’ & Under - Private)

1st Largest King Mackerel                               20# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Peter Choe, Fort Walton Beach, FL – 35.4 lbs. (Ragin Cajun, Capt. Mike Guidry)*

2nd Largest King Mackerel                              20# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Dean Preston, Shalimar, FL – 19.6 lbs. (Sea DP II, Capt. C. Dean Preston)*

Jr. Largest King Mackerel                                20# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Michael J. Helms, Tallahassee, FL – 11.3 lbs. (Knot Sure, Capt. Michael Helms)*

1st Largest Red Snapper                                                  4.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

John Nailing, Destin, FL – 15.9 lbs. (Jig-A-Low, Capt. John Nailing)*

2nd Largest Red Snapper                                                 4.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Bud Epps, Destin, FL – 15.4 lbs. (Young Hooker, Capt. Mike Young)*

1st Largest Grouper                                                         4.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Charlie Morekis, Ft Walton Beach, FL–39.3 lbs. (Team Whaler, Capt Charlie Morekis)*

2nd Largest Grouper                                                        4.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Jim Pearson, Santa Rosa Bch, FL – 32.7 lbs. (Monkey Business, Capt. Jim Pearson)*

1st Largest Speckled Trout                              12# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Nick Martin, Destin, FL – 3.4 lbs. (Sea-N-Double, Capt. Nick Martin)*

2nd Largest Speckled Trout                             12# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Steve Stewart, Santa Rosa Beach, FL – 3.1 lbs. (AstroGator, Capt. Steve Stewart)*

Jr. Largest Speckled Trout                               12# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Edmund Aziz, Santa Rosa Beach, FL – 1.6 lbs. (ToonPang, Capt. Kenny Aziz)*

1st Largest Spanish Mackerel                          12# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Jeremy Sprenkle, Destin, FL – 5.5 lbs. (Jenny’s Tonic, Capt. Patrick McCarthy)*

2nd Largest Spanish Mackerel                         12# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Craig Tatum, Fort Walton Beach, FL – 5.2 lbs. (Miss Kiki, Capt. Craig Tatum)*

Jr. Largest Spanish Mackerel                           12# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

1st Largest Triggerfish                                                     3.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Steve Morgan, Crestview, FL – 8.2 lbs. (Cool Change, Capt. Steve Morgan)*

2nd Largest Triggerfish                                                    3.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Paul Ortega, Fort Walton Beach, FL – 6.1 lbs. (Gena Leigh II, Capt. Paul Ortega)*

1st Heaviest Redfish within slot                                      3.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Cody Gray, Destin, FL  - 7.4 lbs. (Green Hornet, Capt. Cody Gray)*

2nd Heaviest Redfish within slot                                     3.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Bill Jenkins, Destin, FL – 6.9 lbs.  (Good 2 Go, Capt. Billy Jenkins)*

Largest Daily King Mackerel                                                                                  Rodeo T-Shirt

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

Largest Daily Red Snapper                                                                                     Rodeo T-Shirt

   Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

      Destin Fishing Rodeo Bonus Awards

First Fish in Tournament                                                                  Etched Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Graphics in Glass

Largest Daily Fish by a Junior                                                                               Rodeo T-Shirt

Largest Weekly Fish by a Junior                                                       Etched Glass Rodeo Award

  Half Hitch Tackle Pier, Bridge, Jetty & Surf Division

Largest Pompano                                           Rod and Reel and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Donnie Rosicka, Shalimar, FL – 4.3 lbs.*

Largest King Mackerel                                       Rod and Reel and Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

James Smitherman, Niceville, FL – 21.1 lbs.*

Largest Spanish Mackerel                                    Rod and Reel and Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Phil Halstead, Fort Walton Beach, FL – 4.4  lbs.*

Largest Jack Crevalle                                                   Rod, Reel, and Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Tom Guyton, Destin, FL – 30.7 lbs.*

Largest Speckled Trout (Elrod Memorial)                       Rod and Reel and Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Tractor & Equipment Company

John Wilfong, Shalimar, FL – 4.0 lbs.*

Largest Fish in Division by Jr. Angler                             Rod and Reel and Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Alexander Hare, Shalimar, FL – 10.2 lbs.*

Half Hitch Tackle Party Boat Division

1st Red Snapper                                                                      Rod, 6.0 Reel, Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Mike Smith, Grand Ridge, FL – 23.6 lbs. (New Florida Girl, Capt. Jim Westbrook)*

2nd Red Snapper                                                                     Rod, 4.0 Reel, Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Rick Haynes, Conyers, GA – 19.6 lbs. (Sweet Jody, Capt. Cliff Cox)*

1st Grouper                                                                          Rod, 6.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Jeff Eisner, Louisville, KY – 55.4 lbs. (New Florida Girl, Capt. Jim Westbrook)*

2nd Grouper                                                                            Rod, 4.0 Reel, Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Douglas Casey, Laurel Hill, FL – 52.7 lbs. (Sweet Jody, Capt. Cliff Cox)*

1st Amberjack                                                                      Rod, 6.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Mark Rice, Indianapolis, IN – 44.3 lbs. (Swoop, Capt. Matt Wheeler)*

2nd Amberjack                                                                        Rod, 4.0 Reel, Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Terry Wingard, Hamilton, GA – 38.4 lbs. ( Swoop, Capt. Matt Wheeler)*

Largest Fish (except sharks and rays) Lady Angler              Rod, 3.0 Reel, Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Anne Berteau, Navarre, FL – 30.0 lbs. (Swoop, Capt. Matt Wheeler)*

Largest Fish (except sharks and rays) Jr. Angler                   Rod, 3.0 Reel, Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by Half Hitch Tackle

Bobby Grablewski, Crestview, FL  24.1 lbs. (Swoop, Capt. Matt Wheeler)*

HarborWalk Marina Overnight Division

Largest Warsaw Open                                                        Rod, 6.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by HarborWalk Marina

Greg Burks, Mansfield, OH – 53.4 lbs. (Fish-N-Fool, Capt. Mike Eller)*

Largest Amberjack Open                                                    Rod, 6.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by HarborWalk Marina

Mike Tetradis, St. Louis, MO – 74.6 lbs. (No Alibi, Capt. Chuck Turbanic)*

Largest Grouper Open                                                        Rod, 6.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by HarborWalk Marina

Larry Pinkerton, Little Rock, AR – 54.0 lbs. (Teem Effort, Capt. Frank Teems)*

Largest Red Snapper Open                                                 Rod, 4.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by HarborWalk Marina

Bart Cannon, Lithia Springs, GA – 21.3 lbs. (Teem Effort, Capt. Frank Teems)*

Largest Scamp Open                                                           Rod, 4.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by HarborWalk Marina

Jeff Hartman, Chesterfield, MO – 18.4 lbs. (No Alibi, Capt. Chuck Turbanic)*

Largest Dolphin Open                                        20# Spinning Rod, Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by HarborWalk Marina

Jim Clark, Richland, MI – 20.5 lbs. (Lucky Star, Capt. Kevin Kaple)*

Largest Wahoo Open                                          20# Spinning Rod, Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by HarborWalk Marina

Steven Mince, Birmingham, AL – 30.7 lbs. (Teem Effort, Capt. Frank Teems)*

Largest Yellowfin Tuna                                                      Rod, 6.0 Reel & Glass Rodeo Award

  Sponsored by HarborWalk Marina

Glen Vines, Crestview, FL – 109.6 lbs. (Twilight, Capt. Robert Hill)*

Charter Boat Children’s Division

1st Largest Fish Except Sharks, Rays or Jack Crevalles (ages 12 & under)

                                                                                              $150 Cash and Glass Rodeo Award

Katrina Ann Lathi, Destin, FL – 72.0 lbs. Sailfish (Katrina Ann, Capt. Steve Lathi)*

2nd Largest Fish Except Sharks, Rays or Jack Crevalles (ages 12 & under)

                                                                                                $75 Cash and Glass Rodeo Award

Bonnie Biggers, Destin, FL – 19.3 lbs. Blackfin Tuna (Pescador III, Capt. Brad Biggers)*

1st Largest Fish Except Sharks, Rays or Jack Crevalles (ages 13-18)                                           

                                                                                                 $150 Cash & Glass Rodeo Award

Randy Lampley, Franklin, TN – 54.4 lbs. Warsaw (Phoenix, Capt. Scott Robson)*

2nd Largest Fish Except Sharks, Rays or Jack Crevalles (ages 13-18)                                                                                                           $75 Cash & Glass Rodeo Award

Brandy Miles, Destin, FL – 19.5 lbs. Wahoo (Kelly Girl, Capt. Jimmy Miles)*

25’ And Under

Fare Carrying Division

1st Largest King Mackerel               20# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

David Barnett, Fort Walton Beach, FL – 28.3 lbs. (Dawn Patrol, Capt. John Tenore)*

2nd Largest King Mackerel               20# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Quint Gornto, Ft Walton Beach, FL – 17.8 lbs. (On the Fly, Capt. Scott Whitehurst)*

Jr. Largest King Mackerel                  20# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Quint Gornto, Ft Walton Beach, FL – 17.8 lbs. (On the Fly, Capt. Scott Whitehurst)*

1st Largest Red Snapper                                      4.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Leron Terhone, Rome, GA – 13.4 lbs. (Grand Slam, Capt. Todd Gillings)*

2nd Largest Red Snapper                                      4.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Clayton McHenry, Destin, FL – 11.3 lbs. (Miss Marina, Capt. Greg Rynearson)*

1st Largest Grouper                                               4.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Clayton McHenry, Destin, FL – 28.8 lbs. (Miss Marina, Capt. Greg Rynearson)*

2nd Largest Grouper                                                         4.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Dean Rogers, Carrabelle, FL – 27.8 lbs. (Dawn Patrol, Capt. John Tenore)*

1st Largest Speckled Trout                               12# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Dinah Winters, Terrace Prk, OH – 5.5 lbs. (Backcntry Outfitters, Capt Brandon Wright)*

2nd Largest Speckled Trout                              12# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Roger  Winters, Terrace Pk, OH – 5.4 lbs. (Backcntry Outfitters, Capt Brandon Wright)*

Jr. Largest Speckled Trout                               12# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Mason McCabe, Hoover, AL–1.9 lbs. (Backcntry Outfitters, Capt Brandon Wright)*

1st Largest Spanish Mackerel                           12# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Charles Court, Millington, TN – 3.6 lbs. (Miss Marina, Capt Greg Rynearson)*

2nd Largest Spanish Mackerel                          12# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Omar Breiz, Mary Esther, FL – 2.9 lbs. (On the Fly, Capt. Scott Whitehurst)*

Jr. Largest Spanish Mackerel                           12# Spinning Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Quint Gornto, Ft. Walton Beach, FL – 2.0 lbs. – (On the Fly, Capt. Scott Whitehurst)*

1st Largest Triggerfish                                                       3.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Ellis Woods, Destin, FL – 3.4 lbs. (Miss Marina, Capt. Greg Rynearson)*

2nd Largest Triggerfish                                                      3.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Teresa Abraham, Destin, FL – 3.0 lbs. (Miss Marina, Capt. Greg Rynearson)*

1st Heaviest Redfish within slot                                       3.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

Michael Curling, Athens, GA – 6.7 lbs. (Miss Marina, Capt. Greg Rynearson)*

2nd Heaviest Redfish within slot                                      3.0 Reel, Rod and Glass Rodeo Award

John Butler, Palm Coast, FL – 6.6 lbs. (Miss Marina, Capt. Greg Rynearson)*

Largest Daily King Mackerel                                                                                  Rodeo T-Shirt

Largest Daily Red Snapper                                                                                     Rodeo T-Shirt

Charter Boat Mindy Lou II

 Shark Division

 

Largest Shark (Boat Only)                                14k Gold Shark Pendant & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Charter Boat Mindy Lou II

Most Tagged Sharks (Boat Only)                     14k Gold Shark Pendant & Glass Rodeo Award

   Sponsored by Charter Boat Mindy Lou II

John Funk, Niceville, FL – 10 Releases  (Shark Hunter, Capt. John Funk)*

 

* Red Typeface Indicates 2004 Rodeo Winners