MIAMI, June 28, 2016 – 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 – Tracey 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 26.9 lb. Dolphin
Top Lady Anger – Tracey 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”.”
Tournament Information
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 [email protected]. Follow the
tournament on Facebook at www.facebook.com/canesfish and Instagram at
www.instagram.com/canesfish .
About the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame (UMSHoF)
Nestled on the Coral Gables campus of the University of Miami, the UMSHoF is a 501(c)(3)
corporation whose main purpose is to recognize those student athletes, coaches and administrators
who have brought acclaim to the university through their accomplishments and championships. The
showcase for the UMSHoF and the repository of the great sports traditions of the University of Miami
is the Tom Kearns Sports Hall of Fame Building, located next door to the Hecht Athletic Center on
San Amaro Drive. On display are photos and memorabilia representing the 300 inductees, National
Championship Trophies, and artifacts that span the 90 year athletic history of the university. The
UMSHoF displays include memorabilia from all of the university sports programs. For information
about planning a visit, participating in one of the annual fundraising event or contributing to the
UMSHoF, visit www.umsportshalloffame.com, send an email to [email protected] or
contact Executive Director John Routh directly at (305) 284-2775.
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