The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity Fishing Tournament in Islamorada

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity Fishing Tournament was held in Islamorada from June 20-22, 2019. Over 144 anglers on 34 boats competed alongside sports personalities in this exciting tournament. The competition was fierce, with teams vying for the top prize in several categories including dolphin fish, blackfin tuna, kingfish, and wahoo.

Coastal Ink Printing Takes Top Place in Dolphin Fish Category

The big winner in the dolphin fish category was Coastal Ink Printing who took home the first-place prize of $7,000. Team member Tyler Webb from Tavernier landed the whopper 42.8-pound dolphin fish, which earned him the top male angler award. Other team members included Kendra Paulson from Tavernier, Alissa Keiler from Fort Lauderdale, and Emalee Taylor from Clearwater, Florida. Together, they weighed in with an impressive 52.4 pounds of dolphin fish to win first place.

Contagious Takes Second Place with Impressive Winnings

Contagious, with Captain Brian Cone at the helm, took second place in the dolphin fish category with a combined weight of 31 pounds. They were not left empty-handed, however, as their winnings in the optional Big Three category and first place for the Bucket of Bucks combined to earn them a total cash prize of $6,569.

The Natural II Claims Third Place in Dolphin Fish Category

Captain Reese Lewis of Little Torch Key guided his team, The Natural II, to third place in the dolphin fish category with a three-fish weight of 28.1 pounds. Their winnings were substantial, with $1,000 for the third-place prize in the dolphin fish category combined with second place for the Big Three and third place in the Bucket of Bucks for a total of $3,338.

Other Impressive Wins

Top Lady Angler Award Goes to Freda Valdes

Freda Valdes from Miami, an angler for Team Chupi, won the top lady angler award with a 12.6-pound dolphin fish.

Stephen Kellogg Named King of Fish

Stephen Kellogg from Seattle, Washington, was named King of Fish for his 29-pound blackfin tuna caught while fishing with Team CaneDoc, earning him a $500 prize.

Team CaneDoc Wins Masters of the Ocean Award

Team CaneDoc, made up of anglers Spencer “CaneDoc” Kellogg from Miami, Stephen Kellogg from Seattle, Washington, A.C. Tellison of Weston, Florida, and Islamorada anglers Phillip Bryant, Craig Edwards, Ethan Edwards, and Kenny Spaulding, earned the Masters of the Ocean Award and $5,738 for their combined weight of 94.7 pounds from three dolphin fish and three blackfin tuna in the tournament.

Conclusion

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity Fishing Tournament in Islamorada was a great success, with impressive catches from all of the teams. It was a thrilling event that showcased the beauty and bounty of the Florida Keys. Congratulations to all of the winners!

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Florida Anglers Reel in Huge Wins at UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Fishing Tournament in Islamorada