| 2001 Islamorada Sailfish Tournament Results |
| Totals |
| Total number of Anglers |
61 |
| Total number of boats |
31 |
| Total Number of Hook-ups |
171 |
| Total number of releases |
103 |
| Total tagged fish |
14 |
| Total days fished |
3 |
| Sea Conditions |
| Day One (11/30) |
2'-4' Seas building to 3'-5', Winds ESE 10-15 Kts. |
| Day Two (12/01) |
1'-2' Seas building to 2'-3', Winds ENE 10-15 Kts. |
| Day Three (12/02) |
2'-3' Seas, Winds becoming NNE 10-15 Kts. |
| Trophy List |
| Overall Champion(s): |
Trophy sponsored by World Wide Sportsman
John Morris & George & Doris Hommell |
| Anglers: |
Andrew Carpenter, Matthew Carpenter,
Gil Crawford & Fred Kramer |
| Residence: |
Troy, NY - Cohoes, NY - Pasadena, TX - Sugarland, TX |
| Captain: |
Alex Adler |
| Mates: |
Jamie Allen and Bo Bagley |
| Total Released Fish: |
12 |
| High Point Captain: |
Trophy sponsored by Abel's Tackle Box
Charlie and Mary Pritchard |
| Captain: |
Alex Adler |
| Residence: |
Islamorada, FL |
| Anglers: |
Andrew Carpenter, Matthew Carpenter, Gil Crawford & Fred Kramer |
| Mates: |
Jamie Allen and Bo Bagley |
| Boat: |
Kalex |
| Total Released Fish: |
12 |
| High Point Mate: |
Trophy sponsored by Bill & Barbara Kelly |
| Mates: |
Jamie Allen and Bo Bagley |
| Residence: |
Islamorada, FL |
| Anglers: |
Andrew Carpenter, Matthew Carpenter, Gil Crawford & Fred Kramer |
| Captain: |
Alex Adler |
| Boat: |
Kalex |
| Total Released Fish: |
12 |
| Second Place: |
Trophy sponsored by TIB |
| Anglers: |
Becky Dixon |
| Residence: |
Islamorada, FL |
| Captain: |
Paul Ross |
| Mate: |
Billy Wood |
| Boat: |
Relentless |
| Total Released Fish: |
9 |
| Third Place: |
Trophy sponsored by Overseas Ace Hardware |
| Anglers: |
Eric Gustinger |
| Residence: |
Islamorada, FL |
| Captain: |
Scott Feltman & Jose Scaverio |
| Boat: |
Mondongo |
| Total Released Fish: |
8 |
| High Point Angler: |
Trophy sponsored by Gray Taxidermy |
| Angler: |
Becky Dixon |
| Residence: |
Islamorada, FL |
| Captain: |
Paul Ross |
| Mate: |
Billy Wood |
| Boat: |
Relentless |
| Total Released Fish: |
9 |
| Most Tagged Fish: |
Trophy Sponsored by Whale Harbor Inn and Marina |
| Anglers: |
Joanie Follmer, Rick McAllister |
| Residence: |
Ballentine, SC. - St. Augustine, FL. |
| Captain: |
Greg Pope |
| Mate: |
Matt Grynowicz |
| Boat: |
Tag 'Em |
| Total Released Fish: |
3 |
| Most Outstanding Catch: |
Trophy sponsored by Flying Fisherman |
| Angler: |
David Martini |
| Residence: |
Venice, FL |
| Captain: |
Mick Clements |
| Mate: |
A.J. Stewart |
| Boat: |
Bounty Hunter |
| Species: |
Yellowtail Snapper 6 lb. 4 oz. |
| Largest Dolphin: |
Trophy sponsored by McDonalds Tavernier and Key Largo |
| Angler: |
Elizabeth Thomas |
| Residence: |
Pensacola, FL |
| Captain: |
Martin Formento |
| Mate: |
Brad Viera |
| Boat: |
Leave it to Beaver |
| Weight: |
14.5 Pounds |
| Largest Tuna: |
Trophy sponsored by Coral Bay Marina |
| Angler: |
Bill Gilbert |
| Residence: |
Islamorada, FL |
| Captain: |
Bill Harbaugh |
| Mate: |
Brian Cone |
| Boat: |
Caribee |
| Weight: |
22.5 Pounds |
| Largest Mackerel: |
Trophy sponsored by The Lorelei Restaurant |
| Angler: |
Gary Lowery |
| Residence: |
Pensacola, FL |
| Captain: |
Martin Formento |
| Mate: |
Brad Viera |
| Boat: |
Leave it to Beaver |
| Weight: |
8.75 lb Kingfish |
| Hard Luck: |
Trophy sponsored by Holiday Isle Resort |
| Anglers: |
Elizabeth Thomas and Gary Lowery |
| Residence: |
Pensacola, FL |
| Captain: |
Martin Formento |
| Mate: |
Brad Viera |
| Boat: |
Leave it to Beaver |
| Story: |
Wrung a shaft |
Special Presentation made to |
Captain John Magursky
For his outstanding contributions to Islamorada Sport Fishing. Capt. John Magursky is currently the President of the Islamorada Charter Boat Association. The Islamorada Sailfish Tournament is the primary fundraiser for this 501-c-3 (not for profit) organization.
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| Tagging Program |
| The tournament is an all release format and tagging is optional. A total of 13 sailfish were tagged with NOAA or Billfish Foundation tags for scientific research. |
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