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FISHING NEWSLETTER

December 2001 Vol. VI
  

DESPITE STORM 5th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT
ONCE AGAIN SUCCESSFUL

Neither wind nor rain can keep a determined fisherman from fishing…and that goes for storm Gabrielle also. Over 100 fisherman braved the elements to fish on Saturday, September 15 at the Bahia Beach Resort for the benefit of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Despite the elements a good time was had by all and two Make-A-Wish kids were made very happy. Tyler (pictured below with his boat) had a wish that his Boston Whaler be once again made seaworthy with a new motor. And while Ryan did not get to fishing because of the weather he did get a new rod and reel and a rain check from Captain Ernie Rubio to take him and his family fishing at a later date.

PHOTOS FROM THIS YEAR'S TOURNAMENT
 		  
Bill and Bryan with Capt. Rubio and Make-A-Wish kids. fishing logo Tyler and his boat.
Fish measuring station. Capt. Ernie Rubio with Ryan and his brother. Registration at Captain's Meeting.
Getting ready before sun up. Ready to move out. There Must be fish out there somewhere.
Tyler takes his boat out for the 1st time. Who says we are fair weather fishermen. Bringing fish in to be measured.
WET WINDY & WHAT IT WAS ALL ABOUT!
  

 

SOUTHERN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION'S
FISHING TOURNAMENTS
HAVE RAISED OVER $35,000 FOR
THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

In 2000 over 90 people fished from 30 boats and lots of fish were caught. An uninvited guest by the name of "Storm Gordon" tried to crash the party but didn't succeed. Winners in the biggest fish category were Chad Smith from Ferguson Supply with a 44 3/4 inch Cobia; Liz Berry came in 2nd with a 371/2 inch Cobia Other winners were biggest Red Fish, Brian Blatt, 27 inches; biggest Snook, Russ Hall 28 inches; biggest Trout, Jeff Wiley, 21 3/4 inches; biggest Snapper, Larry Hardin 151/2 inch, and Mallory Sherrills won the Jr. Division with a 25 3/4 inch Redfish. Last year's tournament generated over $14,000 for the benefit of the MAKE-A-WISH Foundation of Sarasota and Tampa.

 

  Grand Slam winner. Another 1st place winner. Capt. Ernie Rubio honored.
  Judge Steve Judging Station. Make-A-Wish child and Capt. Rubio.
  

 

REMINDER
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR
THE 2002 TOURNAMENT
DON'T GET SHUT OUT

CAPTAIN'S MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 6th
IN-SHORE FISHING TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YEAR’S TOURNAMENT CALL 813-251-1839 

  

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