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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Brent Baldree
Welcome to the 76th Texas International Fishing Tournament! Whether you are a third or fourth generation angler or a first time participant, we want you to feel at home and to enjoy the variety of traditions and activities that define TIFT. Last year, we celebrated 75 years of TIFT history and honored those who served before us. As we kick off the festivities for the 76th TIFT, we want to set the stage for the future of the tournament. Just as we celebrated those who served before us, we recognize that the future of TIFT is in the hands of our junior anglers. Thus, it is our responsibility to keep TIFT a family-friendly event that allows your families to spend a weekend fishing together while also creating memories that will last a lifetime. Junior anglers get involved at an early age to volunteer, as well as to fish. This year we were able to award 21 scholarships to students who have participated in TIFT for most of their lives. Junior anglers who are 16 and younger have an opportunity to catch a $10,000 scholarship starting now and continuing until May 31, 2016, through our TIFT CARES program. Countless hours go into the planning and preparation of TIFT, and none of what we do would be possible without the support of our executive board (and their families), our advisory board, our sponsors, and our volunteers.
See you on the docks! Brent Baldree
2015 TIFT Executive Board
Front row, left to right: James Miller, Vice President; Kristi Collier, Tournament Director; Robin Farris, Past President; Brent Baldree, President; Carrie Buchen, Director; Jimmy Lawson, Director. Back row, left to right: Cleve Ford, Director; John Tippit, Secretary; Matt Klostermann, Director; Art Delgado, Director; Bill Greer, Director; David Gower, Past President. Not shown are Nicky Runnels, Treasurer; Daniel Bryant, Director; Chuck Fultz, Past President.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wednesday, July 29
Registration: 3:00 – 8:00 pm at South Padre Island Convention Center
Playday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at South Padre Island Convention Center A family funday with games, prizes and contests for kids of all ages. Registration: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm at South Padre Island Convention Center Captain’s Meeting: 5:00 pm at South Padre Island Convention Center Dinner: 6:00 pm at South Padre Island Convention Center
Fishing Contest: Bay division begins at 6:30 am Offshore division begins at 7:00 am Weigh station open at Southpoint Marina in Port Isabel from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm Docktime: Bay 5:00 pm • Offshore 8:00 pm
Fishing Contest: Bay division begins at 6:30 am Offshore division begins at 7:00 am Weigh station open at Southpoint Marina in Port Isabel from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Docktime: Bay 5:00 pm • Offshore 7:00 pm
Lunch: 11:30 am at South Padre Island Convention Center Awards Presentation: 1:00 pm at South Padre Island Convention Center
Thursday, July 30
Friday, July 31
Saturday, August 1
Sunday, August 2
TIFT would like to THANK the Following Sponsors! • Academy Sports & Outdoors • Anglers Marine Center • Back to Action • Bayside Marine • Breakaway Cruises • Capt. Bobby and Robin Farris • City of Port Isabel • City of South Padre Island • Entravision Communications • First National Bank South Padre Island • Frost Bank • Harry Cullen & Harry Cullen, Jr. • Islands • KRGV Channel 5 • L&F Distributors • Louie’s Backyard • Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service • Mission Pharmacal • Patron Poly Services • Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation • Shallow Sport • South Texas Safefloor • Texas Regional Bank
TIFT Cares Sponsors
• Dargel Boats • Genco Energy Services • Gone South Charters, Will Lett • Mitch and Clarise Heidenheimer • Sea Ranch Restaurant & Bar / Laguna Bob
Team Boat Sponsors
BAY Danny’s Pawn & Sporting Goods Landtitle Texas Plains Capital Bank Tailchaser Charters White Ankle Charters
OFFSHORE Genco Energy Services Bryant Family Patron Poly Services On the Hook Payne Auto Group / Crazy Fish Tippit Law Firm / Blues Chaser
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TIFT CARES Announces 2015-16 Tournament
The Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT) will launch its 3rd Annual TIFT Catch a Redfish Educational Scholarship (CARES) at our 76th event July 29 – August 2. The 10 month program will be open to all junior anglers registered in TIFT who are 16 years of age or younger. Tagged redfish will be released in the Laguna Madre Bay and the first five junior anglers who catch one of the tagged fish will receive a $10,0000 scholarship. Fishing for the event will be open from August 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016.
Any junior angler registered in the 76th TIFT is automatically registered in the TIFT CARES. “This program was designed as an investment in the future of TIFT,” says TIFT President Brent Baldree. “We feel this is a wonderful complement to our existing annual scholarship program and encourages the family fishing experiences that have kept our tournament growing.” Please feel free to contact Tournament Director Kristi Collier at (956) 943-8438 with any questions.
TIFT JUNIOR DIVISION - TIFT CARES
Scholarship) will begin at the official TIFT start time on August 1, 2015 and end at 5:00 pm on May 31, 2016. Only the first five tagged fish caught during this one year period will be eligible. All tagged fish must have been hooked and caught by the junior contestant with a rod, hook, and line. Assistance by another person netting the fish is permitted.
(Catch a Redfish Educational Scholarship)
The Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT) is pleased to offer our junior anglers a chance to win all year even after the TIFT tournament is concluded! Prior to the start of the 2015 TIFT Tournament, tagged redfish will be released in the Laguna Madre between the Brownsville ship channel and Port Mansfield. The first five of our 2015 registered junior anglers who catch a TIFT tagged fish will be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship. Parents or guardians need to remember to register their junior anglers for TIFT and remember to take them fishing all year long! RULES FOR PARTICIPATION: To be eligible in the 2015-2016 TIFT CARES program, the junior angler must be registered in the 2015-2016 TIFT CARES program or as a bay or offshore junior angler in the TIFT 2015 Tournament. Entry into the TIFT tournament automatically enters a junior angler in the TIFT CARES program. Participants and their fish must comply with State of Texas Rules and Regulations and TIFT rules along with signing and agreeing to be bound by the Release, Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement along with the Polygraph Authorization included with the Tournament registration form. If requested by TIFT, participants including the junior angler, the parents or legal guardians of the junior angler and witnesses to the catch agree to submit to a polygraph test by a polygraph examiner of TIFT’s choosing. Polygraph tests are to be taken at a time and place decided by the TIFT Executive Board. Failure to take and/or to pass the polygraph SHALL result in disqualification. All travel expenses are to be paid by entrant. The TIFT JUNIOR DIVISION – TIFT CARES (Catch a Redfish Educational
A winning fish must have an official TIFT tag in place and meet current Texas Parks and Wildlife legal slot limit. Prior to the start of the 2015 TIFT Tournament, tagged redfish within the Texas Parks and Wildlife legal slot limit will be released into the Laguna Madre between the Brownsville ship channel and Port Mansfield. The tags placed on the redfish will be identified as a TIFT tag and have a phone number and a serial number. Contestants should promptly call (956) 943-8438 and report the catch of the tagged fish within 24 hours. Arrangements will then be made to meet the angler and their parents or guardian to verify the catch and certify that it is within the Texas Parks and Wildlife legal slot limit. To be eligible, each tagged redfish being claimed for a prize must have the tag still identifiable, intact and completely attached to the fish. Payment of the $10,000 college scholarship will only be made to an accredited college or university to be attended by the winning junior angler. The junior angler or their parents/guardians cannot assign the prize to any other person. If the junior angler chooses not to attend an accredited college or university there will be no prize money awarded. Each child who submits a fish for entry must have a parent/guardian or adult sponsor who can verify this specific catch. All decisions regarding this event and the awarding of prizes shall be at the sole discretion of the TIFT Executive Board. Prize winners are responsible for payment of applicable taxes, if any.
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Hostess for 76th TIFT Twenty-year-old Bailey Miller of Harlingen has been named Hostess of the 76th Texas International Fishing Tournament. The daughter of James and Becky Miller, Bailey attends Texas A&M University, where she is studying business and communication. She is a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and was a TIFT scholarship recipient in 2013. For 75 years, Bailey’s family has been involved in the Texas International Fishing Tournament. Four generations of Bailey’s family have been a part of TIFT. Bailey’s late great grandfather, Paul Affolter, fished in the 1st Texas International Fishing Tournament, and members of her family have fished in every TIFT since. Both of Bailey’s parents have served on the Advisory Board, and her father, James Miller, currently serves as vice president on the TIFT Executive Board. TIFT has become one of Bailey’s favorite events of the year and has introduced her to lifelong friends and to a sport and hobby she will always have a passion for.
At age two, Bailey held her first rod and began piggyperching off the docks surrounding South Padre and Port Isabel. She fished with family and friends. Years later, Bailey would volunteer with these same family members and friends at Play Day and at the dock. For the past several years, Bailey has unloaded storage units and helped set up the convention center and dock for TIFT. From stuffing bags to unloading trophies and working at registration, Play Day, and weigh-in, Bailey has served TIFT in pretty much every aspect. After a long day bay fishing, Bailey weighs her fish in and goes to work on the dock, hoping to see her dad, brother, cousins, and uncles bring in something exciting from offshore. “Being named TIFT Hostess is such an honor to me; of course, I was just like other girls, growing up hoping one day I would be given the privilege to be named the TIFT Hostess and wear the blue and white sash. I feel pride that I am representing the most prestigious family fishing event on the Gulf Coast, the TIFT family, and my own family. TIFT is the happiest time of the year for me for so many reasons. I not only get reconnected with my friends and fishing, but TIFT also plays a role as a big family reunion, with cousins, aunts, and uncles traveling from all over to play a part in this tournament. I am so thrilled to get to see, firsthand, each angler’s fish brought in and the joy and excitement it brings to everyone on the dock and in the stands.” •
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TIFT Awards Twenty-One Scholarships in 2015 The Texas International Fishing Tournament and TIFT Endowment Fund Boards of Directors are pleased to announce that 21 outstanding young people have been selected to receive $2,000 scholarships. Each was selected on the basis of personal tournament involvement and grades. Funds are payable through the student’s colleges and can be used only for tuition, books, lab fees and other direct expenses at the accredited school of their choice. The 76th Texas International Fishing Tournament will be held July 29 – August 2, 2015. For more information or to get involved, please contact Kristi Collier at (956) 802-3475 or by email at info@tift.org.
The 2015 scholarship recipients include:
Charlie Barnett, the son of Charles and Janie Barnett of Dallas, is a sophomore at Texas A & M University and is studying civil engineering. McKenzie Brunnemann, the daughter of Mark and Melody Brunnemann of Progreso Lakes, is a sophomore at Texas A & M University and is studying international business and marketing. Hunter Douglas, the son of David and Patience Douglas of Kingsville, is a senior at Kaufer High School with plans to attend Texas A & M-Kingsville or Tarleton State to study wildlife management. Carsten Flores-Hansen, the son of Thomas Carsten Hansen and Frances Flores Douglass of Fair Oaks Ranch, is a senior at International School of the Americas in San Antonio with plans to attend the University of Texas-San Antonio to study biology. Kieler Gentry, the son of Kip and Sandi Gentry of South Padre Island, is a junior at Texas A & M University studying outdoor wildlife and tourism and hospitality management. Carla Godinez, the daughter of Donico and Nelda Godinez of McAllen, is a senior at Achieve Early College High School with plans to attend the University of North Texas or Texas Woman’s University to study communications or public relations. Hunter Green, the son of Billy Green and Gail Gower of San Antonio, is a sophomore at San Antonio College with plans to attend Texas A & M-San Antonio or Texas State University in the fall to study radio production. Jared Guerrero, the son of Jaime and Lisa Guerrero of Harlingen, is a sophomore at Texas A & M University and is majoring in global imaging systems -cartography with a minor in Petroleum Geology. Carley Hagar, the daughter of Curtis and Terrie Hagar of Harlingen, is a senior at Harlingen High School South with plans to attend Texas A & M University to study biomedical science. Kurtis Lester, the son of Rick and Terresa Lester of League City, is a freshman at Texas Tech studying politics.
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Alison Magouirk, the daughter of Mark and Sandy Magouirk of Harlingen, is a sophomore at Blinn Junior College studying pediatric dentistry. Chelsea Magouirk, the daughter of Mark and Sandy Magouirk of Harlingen, is studying dental assisting at Texas State Technical College. Emma Manning, the daughter of Brent and Suzanne Manning of Harlingen, is a sophomore at the University of Texas and is majoring in public relations. Rafe Matz, the son of Frank and Alisa Matz of Harlingen, is a freshman at Texas A & M University with plans to be an entreprenuer. Bailey Miller, the daughter of James and Becky Miller of Harlingen, is a junior at Texas A & M studying business-marketing with a minor in communication. Bailey is also the official 76th TIFT Hostess Gabriella Navarro, the daughter of Rochelle Acosta of Harlingen, is a senior at Harlingen High School with plans to attend Texas A & M University to study interior design. Alexis Pinkerton, the daughter of Robert and Veronica Pinkerton of Laguna Vista, is a senior at Port Isabel High School with plans to attend the University of Texas-San Antonio to study business. Alexa Ray, the daughter of Bryan Ray of Laguna Vista, is a sophomore at the University of Texas with hopes of becoming a documentary film director. Madeline Rowe, the daughter of Dr. Jim Rowe and Carrie Buchen of Harlingen, is a sophomore at Texas State University majoring in education. Devin Stiers, the son of the late Karen Stiers and the nephew of Lou Anne and Bobby Bell of Mission, is a freshman at Angelo State University with plans to one day be a teacher of agriculture or a game warden. Rich Tarpey, the son of Richard and Stephanie Tarpey of Laguna Vista, is a senior at Brownsville’s Veterans Memorial High School, with plans to attend Texas A & M to study petroleum engineering.
Charlie Barnett
McKenzie Brunnemann
Hunter Douglas
Carsten Flores-Hansen
Kieler Gentry
Carla Godinez
Hunter Green
Jared Guerrero
Carley Hagar
Kurtis Lester
Alison Magourik
Chelsea Magourik
Emma Manning
Rafe Matz
Bailey Miller
Gabriella Navarro
Alexis Pinkerton
Alexa Ray
Madeline Rowe
Devin Stiers
Rich Tarpey
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PLAYDAY EVENTS Focus on the Kids
The Texas International Fishing Tournament Playday was a hit last year with the kids, and this year will be no different! Cleve and Miriam Ford have taken Playday to the next level by designing the event around a pirate theme. TIFT Playday will be held Thursday, July 30, at the South Padre Island Convention Center. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and competitions will begin at 10:00. All junior anglers are invited to participate! Playday gives our junior anglers an opportunity to have some fun while their parents wrap up their lastminute to-do lists in preparation for the tournament. Playday is for junior anglers of all ages. Age groups for the event are as follows: Under 5, 5-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-16. In addition to the competitive events, there will be games, inflatables, face painting, and, of course, the ever-popular KidFish fish tank, which is available throughout the social activities at the SPI Convention Center. Winners of each competition will receive a gold, silver, or bronze medal during an Olympic-style ceremony to be held at approximately 12:00 p.m. Thursday. Playday has been an important part of TIFT for over 20 years, and the executive board recognizes that the future leaders of TIFT will be participating in the Playday Mullet Relay during the 76th TIFT. Be sure to register your little pirates for the 76th TIFT to be eligible for TIFT CARES throughout the year. ARRR! There is fun (and treasure!) to be had July 30. See you at our Pirate’s Playday! JULY 29 - AUGUST 2, 2015 • 76th TEXAS INTERNATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT
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ALAMO Kay Sheldon ANSON Mitch & Clarisse Heidenheimer AUSTIN Tom Garner Kendra Stiers Davis BAYVIEW Zeke Garrett BOERNE Mark & Lorelii Helmke BROWNSVILLE Monique Carre Cynthia Castro Torres Debbie Green Leon James Dustin James Richard Kline James Patterson Robert & Sally Perez Terry Ray Cheryl Richardson Ian Schill Elizabeth Schill John Todd Dr. Belinda Torres-Montez Joe Touchet CLEAR LAKE SHORES Rick Carrasco COMBES Gilbert Staton CORPUS CHRISTI Taylor Gray Hayley Green DALLAS Charles Barnett III DONNA Jeff Dean Doug Dunkin EDINBURG Mike Baldree Jim Bush FORT WORTH David Tubbs GALVESTON Bill Moll GEORGETOWN Tom & Bette Martin HARLINGEN Susan Abbott Tim Bothwell Charles & Carrie Buchen John B. Carey, III Warren Carper Bobby & Robin Farris
Ryan & Lauren Foster Chuck & Denene Fultz Kamron Fultz Kaston & Meghan Fultz Klayton Fultz Buck & Kelsey Garcia Nancy Gray Bill & Tammi Greer Dan & Debbie Groves Rick & Sandy Guerrero Jaime & Lisa Guerrero Curtis Hagar Lee & Kathleen Hollon Joe Jones Tom Lockhart Leslie Lockhart Chelsea Magouirk Mark & Sandy Magouirk Kris McKinney James & Becky Miller Tom NeSmith Tim O’Brien Tom O’Connell Thelma Reynolds George Reynolds, Jr. Bill Rountree Larry Schoenemann Eva Torres Raul Torres, Jr. Troy Wittenbach Quita Wittenbach
HOUSTON Craig Bunk Harry Cullen, Jr. Holly Anne Farris Justin Miller KAILUA-KONA Neil & Trina Isaacs KERRVILLE Doug Clothier
LYFORD Matt & Cristi Klostermann McALLEN Pat & Cheryl Alden Joe Averill Brent Baldree Paul & Christine DeBolt Sean & Angela Donnelly Chuck Donnelly Larry Doyle Laura Flores Bruce Goldman Julian Gomez Ken & Jennifer Griffith Melissa Mikulik Paul Moxley Keyes Ramee Keyes & Glenda Ramee Rob Richards Bud Rowland David & Ann Rowland Neal Runnels Sara Tippit Matt & Lucy Ann Woltoff
MISSION Don King Murray & Rosa Meggison Yuri Shiba Clark Spikes, Jr. Cheri Stiers Donald & Sylvia Wernecke Lillian Williams OLMITO Jean Webb ORANGE GROVE Jon & Stephanie Box PORT ARANSAS Kevin Scott Jerry Webb
LAREDO Keriann Stiers Clifford
PORT ISABEL John B. Carey, Jr. Gene & Colleen Catlett David Gower Don Hockaday Willie Jackson Tom Keelin David Krummel Tom Mathis Mel Ocker Russell Robinson Celina Scott DeWitt Thomas Gilbert & Teri Vela Bobby Wells Vere & Betty Wells Jon Wilson David Woolverton Gary Wyninger
LOS FRESNOS Rene Capistran D.J. Wernecke
RAYMONDVILLE Russell Klostermann Dan Klostermann
LOZANO Johnny Rodriquez
RICHMOND John Bunk
LA FERIA Allen Shields LAGUNA VISTA Daniel & Kelley Bryant James & Melinda Dunks Shawn & Kate Glass Gary Meschi Bryan Ray Alexa Ray Mark Westbrook John Wittbolt III LANTANA Bryan Cook
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS RIO HONDO Mary Jo Bogatto Jaime Lopez Stephanie Rhyner
RIVIERA Monty & Jerin Bryant ROCKPORT Tami Domasco Brian Phillips SAN ANTONIO Charles Bunk Gail Gower Mike & Barbara Gower Hunter Green Balous Miller Jim Newman Steve Stiers SAN BENITO Veronica Elizondo Octavio Elizondo Jennifer Herrera Charles Kennedy Richard Moore Tony Reisinger Albert & DeAnna Reyes Rob Youker SOUTH PADRE ISLAND Denny Bomarito Christy Carrasco Kit Doncaster Troy Giles Mark Hagenmiller Skipper Mock Joe Rico Heather Scott Charles Sheldon Dan Stanton Ann Wells Shane Wilson Stanley Woelfel, Jr. SPRING Gary Meade VICTORIA Joe Braman Ben Heilker WESLACO Cleve & Miriam Ford Dan & Rebecca Galvan Mike & Kelli Jones Jimmy Payne Austin & Natalie Payne
Weighmaster Richard Moore Tournament Director Kristi Collier Photographer Valerie D. Bates
PAST PRESIDENTS
Brent Baldree...................... 2014 Charles Kennedy, Jr....2012-2013 Chuck Fultz................2010-2011 Terry Gray...................2008-2009 David Gower..............2006-2007 Robin Farris................2004-2005 Steve Stiers................2002-2003 Zeke Garrett...............2000-2001 Tom O’Connell...........1998-1999 Jean Webb.................1996-1997 Keyes Ramee.............1994-1995 Mike Baldree..............1992-1993 Tom Lockhart..............1990-1991 Bette Martin...............1988-1989 Charles Sheldon.................. 1988 Michael Gower...........1986-1987 Tom E. Mathis.............1984-1985 Jay Meade.................1982-1983 Jim Haley...................1980-1981 Bill Perrin...................1978-1979 Wayne Grayson..........1976-1977 Howard Cummins......1974-1975 Bill York......................1972-1973 John Peters................1970-1971 Fritz Bergh.................1968-1969 Hubert Dusek.............1966-1967 Otto Schvab................1964-1965 Dr. Howard Tewell............... 1963 George Etz, Jr...................... 1962 Wilson Palmer..................... 1961 Chic White.......................... 1960 Charles Berry....................... 1959 Francis Knapp..................... 1958 A.H. Huebinger................... 1957 Phil Edie.............................. 1956 Earl C. Hunter...................... 1955 Bob Monlux........................ 1954 Bob Youker.......................... 1953 B.W. Ogle............................ 1952 Lee Wilson.......................... 1951 Evan Hurst........................... 1950 Dick Richards...................... 1949
PAST HONORARY DIRECTORS Fritz Bergh Lester Brusse Sissy Brusse Mary Lou Campbell Robert Duffey, Jr. Stanley Emerson Dorothy Meade Fowler Calvin Friedrichs Jim & Jane Haley Duane Harris Murray D. Hensley Dr. J.A. Hockaday E.E. Neil & Trina Isaacs R.J. Montgomery E.C. Osborne Glenn Putnam Don & Adabelle Sheldon Tom & Yuri Shiba Raul Torres
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TROPHIES AND SPONSORS
Junior Participation Awards --* Awarded to every junior weighing in a fish
Junior Participation, 7 & Under........................................Payne Auto Group Weslaco Junior Participation, 8-12 Years........................... Blue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island Junior Participation, 13-16 Years....................................... KRGV Channel 5 Weslaco Veale Brothers Past Presidents.......................................... Perpetual Trophy 3rd Place: Junior Bay, 7 & Under................. San Benito Medical Associates Harlingen 2nd Place: Junior Bay, 7 & Under........................In Memory of Jarryd Elliff Elliff Motors Harlingen 1st Place: Junior Bay, 7 & Under.........Tommy Graham’s Paint & Body Shop Harlingen 3rd Place: Junior Bay, 8-12 Years.............................. Lynne Tate Real Estate South Padre Island 2nd Place: Junior Bay, 8-12 Years................. In Memory of Leon & Ann Day on behalf of James & Martha Foster Port Isabel 1st Place: Junior Bay, 8-12 Years....................................... Wells Real Estate South Padre Island 3rd Place: Junior Bay, 13-16 Years........................................Landtitle Texas McAllen 2nd Place: Junior Bay, 13-16 Years.............................Shepard, Walton and King Insurance Group Harlingen 1st Place: Junior Bay, 13-16 Years................................Harbor Bait & Tackle Port Mansfield 3rd Place: Junior Offshore/No Billfish.............................. Spikes Motor Co. Mission 2nd Place: Junior Offshore/No Billfish..............Shallow Sport of Texas, Inc. Port Isabel 1st Place: Junior Offshore/No Billfish..................Bryant Industrial Services South Padre Island 3rd Place: Junior Offshore with Billfish................. Blue Marlin Homes, Inc. Harlingen 2nd Place: Junior Offshore with Billfish.................................In Memory of Anthony Rourke Bomarito Denny Bomarito South Padre Island 1st Place: Junior Offshore with Billfish.....................Queen B Fishing Team Richmond Blake Newman Bunk Memorial Trophy............................ Perpetual Trophy 3rd Place: Tarpon*..................................................Nicky & Lindsay Runnels McAllen 2nd Place: Tarpon*...................................................... Griffith Truck Brokers Edinburg 1st Place: Tarpon*...................................................... Chuck & Denene Fultz Harlingen *Awarded on the basis of overall tarpon points for two days of fishing
Heaviest Tarpon Perpetual................................................. Perpetual Trophy Heaviest Flounder..............................................................J&L Refrigeration Port Isabel Heaviest Trout................................................ Hunter Green & Hayley Green Heaviest Trout Perpetual....donated by Gary Guenzel & the Guenzel Family Perpetual Trophy Heaviest Redfish................................................... PI-SPI Guides Association South Padre Island Cleve Greer Memorial Perpetual........................................Heaviest Redfish Perpetual Trophy Heaviest Snook........................................................................ Tim Bothwell Harlingen Heaviest Drum................................................................. The Ramee Family McAllen Heaviest Spanish Mackerel.................................................Reliable Electric Port Isabel Heaviest Yellowfin Tuna.......................................... The Chad Cooley Family Raymondville Sea Island Hilton Perpetual Trophy................................... Perpetual Trophy Heaviest Wahoo................................................................. Spikes Motor Co. Mission Heaviest Shark.......................................................................... Palmer Steel McAllen Heaviest Ling................................................... Pirate’s Landing Fishing Pier Port Isabel Heaviest King Mackerel................................................. Wyatt Agri Products Edinburg Heaviest Jack Crevalle................................Louie’s Backyard/Tequila Sunset South Padre Island Heaviest Dolphin............................................................The Tippit Law Firm McAllen Heaviest Bonito............................................... Pirate’s Landing Fishing Pier Port Isabel Heaviest Blackfin Tuna.................................Bryan Ray’s Fishing Adventures Laguna Vista Heaviest Barracuda................................. The Alex Avalos Printing Company & LaVina’s Natural Nail Care South Padre Island Heaviest Amberjack................................................................... SI Creations Port Isabel First Billfish Caught..................................................... Lewis Electric Motors Harlingen Fritz Bergh Memorial Trophy......................................... First Billfish Caught Perpetual Trophy Heaviest Sailfish............................................................... The Gower Family Port Isabel Charles Polhemus Lifetime Sailfish.................................. Perpetual Trophy Heaviest White Marlin.....................................................Breakaway Cruises South Padre Island Francis E. Knapp, Jr. & Averyt Knapp................................. Perpetual Trophy Heaviest Blue Marlin................................................................ Fun n Shade South Padre Island TROPHIES AND SPONSORS CONTINUED ON PAGE 48 >>
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GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION
TEXAS PORT ISABEL • SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT
All anglers must adhere to all State and Federal regulations. Each angler 13 years or older is restricted to weighing in the single heaviest fish per eligible species in their division per day. Angler must select the heaviest fish to be weighed. Trophies are awarded on the basis of total accumulated eligible points for two days of fishing. Angler must accompany his or her fish to the weigh station and initial weigh card to ensure accuracy. All anglers are restricted to weighing in once per day. No person may fish from any tournament boat that is not a TIFT registered angler. All captains or boat operators must be registered in TIFT for the angler’s fish to be eligible for TIFT awards. • Captains’ Meeting Thursday at 5:00 pm South Padre Island Convention Center. Attendance is strongly advised in order to ensure you adhere to and comply with all TIFT rules. • Texas International Fishing Tournament, Inc. reserves the right to refuse entry into the tournament. • Ladies and Juniors may only win their respective divisions in the Bay, Offshore/No Billfish and Highest Offshore Points. They will still be eligible for Grand Champion and Heaviest of Species awards. • The contest shall begin at 6:30 am (Bay Division) and 7:00 am (Offshore Division) on Friday. No contestant shall be eligible for awards unless registered in advance of Friday. Angler must be a registered contestant of TIFT in order for the fish to be weighed. All fish will be measured and weighed only once and decisions of the weighmaster are final. Receiving Station: All fish brought in must be in edible condition to the receiving station at Southpoint Marina in Port Isabel to be weighed, measured and recorded by the official weighmaster or deputy. All fish are subject to further inspection if deemed necessary by the weighmaster. The station hours are from 2:00-8:00 pm on the first day of fishing and 2:00-7:00 pm on the final day. THE WEIGHMASTER AND/OR TIFT EXECUTIVE BOARD ARE THE FINAL AUTHORITIES AS TO THE SPECIES OF FISH AND POINTS AWARDED. Please Note: The Long Island Village Swing Bridge, as a rule, opens only on the hour. Please plan accordingly. The tournament will be conducted according to the International Game Fish Association rules (“IGFA”), except that an angler in the Offshore Division may receive assistance in moving rod from holder to chair. Bay anglers may use treble hooks on any bait. IGFA rules are available on the internet at www.igfa.org. Team Trophy: To be eligible to win the trophy, the contestant must give the boat name or number at registration. Two to six persons on the same boat constitute a team.
Changing Divisions: If, after registration, the angler wishes to change divisions, he/she should report to the weighmaster or tournament director before the day’s fishing begins. Points will not count in previous division fished. Tournament: There will be two days of fishing: Friday and Saturday. Thursday is Playday. All junior contestants and their families are urged to join in the activities at the South Padre Island Convention Center. Bad Weather: One day of fishing will constitute a tournament. Parties will be held as scheduled. Night Fishing: Night fishing IS NOT allowed in any division. Protests: PROTESTS MUST BE FILED IN WRITING BY A REGISTERED TIFT ANGLER, HAND DELIVERED TO A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OR THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, ALONG WITH A $500 DEPOSIT NO LATER THAN 8:00 PM SATURDAY. If said protest is upheld, the $500 deposit will be returned to the angler who filed the protest. If said protest is not upheld, the $500 deposit is forfeited by the angler who filed the protest. Polygraph Test: All contestants, including minors, agree to take a polygraph test if required by a TIFT Executive Board or the TIFT weighmaster. Such test shall be taken at the time and place requested by the TIFT Executive Board. Failure to take or PASS a polygraph test will result in disqualification from this tournament and all future TIFT events. (If a contestant is a minor, a parent or legal guardian shall agree for the minor to submit to such polygraph testing.) Heaviest Fish Awards: Any registered angler is eligible for the award to heaviest of species regardless of division fished, but fish will not count for points unless angler is registered in that fish division.
BAY DIVISION RULES
In addition to the General Rules, the following rules apply to the Bay Division: The contest shall begin at 6:30 am on Friday. Bay Division, Junior and Senior Classes: All bay anglers, including juniors, are restricted to one designated fishing line per registered angler in the water at any given time. Fishing hours: Contestants may start fishing after 6:30 am both days. All bay boats must be on their trailers or tied up in the berth by 8:00 pm on Thursday & Friday, and may not leave the dock before 5:00 am each day of fishing. Final dock time for both Friday and Saturday is 5:00 pm for both Seniors and Juniors. Anglers must weigh in their catch each day. Helping a boat in distress is an exception to this rule if it is reported a weighmaster or Tournament Director and angler will still be able to weigh in their catch.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS Scoring: Daily bags may include the single heaviest fish of each the following species: redfish, trout and flounder, scored at one (1) point per pound. Any fish that does not meet state limits at the weigh station will be disqualified without substitution for that species. No redfish longer than 28” will be weighed. Special Notes: The Boat Name or TX numbers will be required for all bay boats. Anglers must specify their correct TX numbers to be registered in the Bay Challenge Pots. TIFT flags must be prominently displayed on all bay boats fishing in the tournament. Grand Champion: Bay anglers must have weighed in at least one redfish, one trout and one flounder during the two days of fishing to qualify for Grand Champion, Second and Third Place. Juniors: Ages 12 and under may enter stringers of no more than one (1) each of trout, redfish, flounder, drum, jack crevalle and snook in addition to five (5) fish each of all other species common to the bay (excluding sharks, stingrays, and alligator gar) per day. Whole stringers will be weighed and awarded on (1) point per pound. Ages 13-16 will be scored the same as Seniors. Special Note: All Junior Bay Division contestants must hook and play their own fish. A fishing pole with a fish already hooked and handed to a junior to reel in is NOT a legal catch. Please restrict help to saving lives and limbs. Dock Time: Final dock time for both days of fishing is 5:00 pm. Anglers must be in sight of weighmaster in front of weigh station no later than 5:00 pm to qualify.
OFFSHORE DIVISION RULES
In addition to the General Rules, the following rules apply to the Offshore Division: Fishing Hours: Contestants may start fishing at 7:00 am on both days. Offshore boats my depart their dock any time after 7:00 pm on Thursday, and may stay out Friday night if they choose. They must stop fishing by 6:00 pm on the first day and 4:00 pm on the final day. During the last 30 minutes of fishing each day, all hook ups must be reported to a committee boat or the Tournament Director. Dock time for the first day is 8:00 pm; final day, 7:00 pm. ANY BILLFISH OR SHORTFIN MAKO THAT ARE TO BE WEIGHED IN AT THE DOCK MUST STILL MAKE DOCK TIME ON EACH DAY OF FISHING AND MAY NOT BE ACCUMULATED OVER THE TWO DAYS OF FISHING. ALL RELEASED BILLFISH OR SHORTFIN MAKO WITH ACCOMPANYING PHOTOS OR VIDEO FOR BOTH DAYS MAY BE TURNED INTO THE WEIGH DOCK ON SATURDAY. ANGLERS ARE STILL ALLOWED TO WEIGH IN ONLY ONE FISH PER SPECIES PER WEIGH IN AND NO LINES OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED IN THE WATER PRIOR TO FISHING START TIMES.
Scoring: A) Blue marlin, swordfish and shortfin mako shall be scored, regardless of line size, as follows: the weight of the fish, multiplied by two (2). Minimum length for blue marlin to qualify for points is 101”; 50” for swordfish; and 54” for shortfin mako. B) White marlin and sailfish shall be scored as follows: the weight of the fish multiplied by three (3). Minimum length to qualify for points is 76” for white marlin; 64” for sailfish. C) Other offshore fish—blackfin tuna, yellowfin tuna, bonito, ling, wahoo, barracuda, dolphin, king mackerel and jack crevalle will be scored on (1) point per pound. Amberjack are not eligible for points. Catch is limited to the single heaviest fish per eligible species per day of fishing. D) Catch and Release Class: Any offshore fisherman may elect to Catch and Release his catch. Points for Catch and Release trophies will be awarded for the following only: • BLUE MARLIN ---- 1,000 POINTS • SWORDFISH ---- 600 POINTS • WHITE MARLIN ---- 250 POINTS • SAILFISH ---- 200 POINTS To qualify for Catch and Release points, video and/or photos will be allowed. Photo image must contain the following: 1) A picture or digital image clearly showing the fish and TIFT object of the tournament. 2) Clear identification of the species of billfish. In order for a fish to be scored as a blue marlin, swordfish or white marlin the image must clearly show it is a blue marlin, swordfish or white marlin. Otherwise, it will be scored as a sailfish and will score the minimum 200 points. Video image must contain the following: 1) Mate with leader in hand, the fish and TIFT object of the tournament. 2) Clear identification of the species of billfish. In order for a fish to be scored as a blue marlin, swordfish or white marlin the image must clearly show it is a blue marlin, swordfish or white marlin. Otherwise, it will be scored as a sailfish and will score the minimum 200 points. ALL BILLFISH, WHETHER BOATED OR RELEASED, MUST BE REPORTED OR RELAYED TO A COMMITTEE BOAT BY VHF RADIO, SINGLE SIDE BAND, CELL PHONE, OR SATELLITE PHONE BY STOP FISHING TIME EACH DAY AND THE LANDING TIME MUST BE VERIFIED WITH A VERIFICATION NUMBER BY A COMMITTEE BOAT OR THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR TO QUALIFY FOR EARNED POINTS. A FISH, VIDEO, OR PHOTO BROUGHT TO THE DOCK WITHOUT A VERIFICATION NUMBER WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE >>
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POINTS. THE TIME REPORTED AND VERIFIED BY A COMMITTEE BOAT WILL BE THE OFFICIAL TIME. IN THE EVENT OF A TIE, THE FIRST ANGLER TO ACCUMULATE THE HIGHEST RELEASE POINTS BY TIME WILL BE DECLARED THE WINNER. A CATCH AND RELEASE CARD MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH RELEASED FISH WITH THE DATE, OFFICIAL TIME, VERIFICATION NUMBER, AND SIGNATURES OF THE ANGLER AND CAPTAIN AND SUBMITTED TO THE WEIGH STATION. ALL BILLFISH TO BE RELEASED MUST REMAIN IN THE WATER. PHOTOS OR VIDEO SHOWING SAID FISH IN OR ON THE BOAT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR POINTS. Catch and Release points will count toward Texas Grand Championship. E) The Junior Offshore Class will consist of children through the age of 16. The same scoring rules apply as in the Senior Class. Please note: In order to qualify for Texas Grand Champion, the angler must have weighed in or released a billfish or tarpon or weighed in a Shortfin Mako. Dock Time: Dock time is 8:00 pm on the first day and 7:00 pm on the second day. Offshore boats must be past the red marker inside the jetties in the Brownsville Ship Channel by final dock time to qualify. A committee boat will be standing by on VHF Ch 68 to verify. Helping a boat in distress is an exception to this rule if it is reported to a committee boat or Tournament Director. In this case, a reasonable time will be allowed for return. No transfer of fish from one offshore boat to another is allowed.
Fishing in Mexico
Fishing in Mexican waters is allowed but not encouraged by TIFT. Boats fishing in Mexican waters are subject to the laws and regulations of the Country of Mexico. Information regarding fishing regulations and how to obtain a Mexican fishing license can be found at by contacting the Comisión Nacional de Acuacultura y Pesca (CONAPESCA). Boats choosing to fish in Mexican waters do so at their own risk. TIFT will not enforce or interpret the laws and regulations of the Country of Mexico. Additionally, The Lacy Act, 18 USC 42-43 16 USC 33713378 provides civil and criminal penalties for any fish or wildlife taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of any law or regulation of any State or in violation of any foreign law. During TIFT, if any vessel is issued a citation or charged by the United States Government with a violation of the Lacy Act that vessel and its anglers will be disqualified from the tournament. Hooks: Anglers fishing with natural bait (or natural/artificial combination bait) may only use non-offset circle hooks. J-hooks may be used with artificial lures.
hour after official sunset. All tarpon anglers, including juniors, are restricted to one designated fishing line per registered angler in the water at any given time. Scoring: Anglers may weigh in one (1) tarpon per day. Minimum length is 87”. Each fish will be scored on the following: the weight of the fish x four (4) plus 100 points. Tarpon Division Catch and Release must be verified with the same photo or video requirements as listed in the Catch and Release information as contained in the Offshore Division Rules. Scoring will be 125 points per tarpon, regardless of size. Tarpon released must be reported to a committee boat or to the Tournament Director at (956) 802-3475. Tarpon division anglers are limited to TARPON ONLY and will not be allowed to weigh in or receive points for any other fish. Dock Times: For the first day only, fish hooked after 8:00 pm and before official sunset may be reported on the second day. DOCK TIME ON FINAL DAY IS 7:00 PM, REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCES.
FLY FISHING DIVISION RULES
The Fly Division will be governed by the General Rules and Bay Fishing Rules. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Anglers will be eligible for Grand Champion Bay prize and heaviest of species award.
COMMITTEE BOATS & WEIGH STATION Channel 68 VHF or Single Side Band 2638 Tournament Director Kristi Collier: (956) 802-3475 TIFT President Brent Baldree: (956) 244-4113 ALL BILLFISH AND TARPON WHETHER BOATED OR RELEASED, MUST BE REPORTED OR RELAYED TO A COMMITTEE BOAT TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OR TIFT PRESIDENT BY VHF RADIO, SINGLE SIDE BAND, CELL PHONE, OR SATELLITE PHONE BY STOP FISHING TIME EACH DAY AND THE LANDING TIME MUST BE VERIFIED WITH A VERIFICATION NUMBER BY A COMMITTEE BOAT, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OR THE TIFT PRESIDENT TO QUALIFY FOR EARNED POINTS. A FISH, VIDEO, OR PHOTO BROUGHT TO THE DOCK WITHOUT A VERIFICATION NUMBER WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR POINTS. THE TIME REPORTED AND VERIFIED BY A COMMITTEE BOAT, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OR TIFT PRESIDENT WILL BE THE OFFICIAL TIME.
MINIMUM LENGTH REQUIREMENT
TARPON DIVISION RULES
In addition to the General Rules, the following rules apply to the Tarpon Division: ALL TARPON TO BE RELEASED MUST REMAIN IN THE WATER. PHOTOS OR VIDEO SHOWING SAID FISH IN OR ON THE BOAT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR POINTS. Tarpon Division, Junior and Senior Class: Fishing Hours: Contestants may start fishing 30 minutes before official sunrise. They must stop fishing on the first day by one
Fork Length
All billfish must be measured as shown below. To insure uniform measurements TIFT requires all billfish to be measured across the side from tip of lower jaw to fork of tail. To be eligible for competition: • Blue Marlin - 101” • White Marlin - 67” • Sailfish - 64”
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2014 BAY GRAND CHAMPION
Todd Casey
FORMER BAY GRAND CHAMPIONS Todd Casey Bayview. .................................................... 2014 Randy Pierce Port Mansfield. ......................................... 2013 Michael McLelland Harlingen. ..................................... 2012 Derek Wiatrek Falls City................................................ 2011 Albert Pena Corpus Christi............................................. 2010 Bryan Wolfe Corpus Christi............................................ 2009 Johnny Rodriguez Lozano........................................... 2007 Marsh Steussy Port Mansfield........................................ 2006 Johnny Rodriguez Lozano........................................... 2005 Jack Barton Laguna Vista............................................... 2004 Jack Barton Laguna Vista............................................... 2003 Ramiro Lopez Lyford.................................................... 2002 Christopher Gallegos McAllen..................................... 2001 Ramon Rosales Jr. Mission.......................................... 2000 Skipper Ray Laguna Vista. ............................................. 1999 Brian Wolfe Portland.................................................... 1998 Harry Cullen Jr. Houston.............................................. 1997 Michael McCraw Port Mansfield..................................... 1996 David Lopez Lyford....................................................... 1995 Thomas Brons Harlingen. ............................................. 1994 Balous Miller San Antonio............................................. 1993 Ernie Rodriguez Lyford................................................ 1992 Ernie Rodriguez Lyford................................................ 1991 Skipper Mock South Padre Island.................................... 1990 Terry Roberts San Benito............................................... 1989 Harry Cullen Jr. Houston.............................................. 1988 Ricky Fishel Laguna Vista............................................... 1987 Jim Armacost Harlingen............................................... 1986 Danny Payton Harlingen. ............................................. 1985 Gib Little South Padre Island........................................... 1984 H.L. Griffith Jr. Mission. ............................................... 1983 Vere Wells Port Isabel. .................................................. 1982 Joe Jones Harlingen..................................................... 1981 O.D. Scott San Marcos.................................................... 1980 Holland Mitchell Houston............................................ 1979
Frank Matz Harlingen. .................................................. 1978 Vere Wells Port Isabel. .................................................. 1977 Holland Mitchell Houston............................................ 1976 Holland Mitchell Houston............................................ 1975 Vere Wells Port Isabel. .................................................. 1974 Don Scogin San Benito.................................................. 1973 Bobby Burns Port Isabel................................................ 1972 Dr. Richard C. Robbins McAllen. .................................. 1971 Dr. Richard C. Robbins Port Isabel. ............................... 1970 J.W. Bennett Mission.................................................... 1969 Mrs. Alf Shatto Brownsville. .......................................... 1968 Mrs. Leon Day Harlingen. ............................................. 1968 Mrs. Cleo Pederson Port Isabel..................................... 1967 Bill Massey Sr. Harlingen.............................................. 1967 Mrs. O.H. Kennedy Harlingen....................................... 1966 Frances Burton Brownsville........................................... 1966 Lois Burns Harlingen. ................................................... 1965 H.G. Moore Richmond. ................................................. 1965 Marie Kenworthy Port Isabel. ....................................... 1964 Bob Moses Richmond................................................... 1964 Marie Kenworthy Port Isabel. ....................................... 1963 Bill Congdon Harlingen................................................ 1963 Alice Woods South Padre Island...................................... 1962 Otto Schvab Harlingen.................................................. 1962 Zelma Monlux Port Isabel............................................. 1961 Jody Goolsby Port Isabel............................................... 1961 Leon Day Harlingen. ..................................................... 1961 Zelma Monlux Port Isabel............................................. 1960 Bill Congdon Harlingen................................................ 1960 Mrs. Lois Burns Harlingen. ........................................... 1959 E.A. Lewis Harlingen..................................................... 1959 Mrs. Cleo Pederson Port Isabel..................................... 1958 Jody Goolsby Port Isabel............................................... 1958 Joe Bob Lawrence Harlingen........................................ 1957 Sam Cashiola Houston. ................................................ 1953
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2014 OFFSHORE GRAND CHAMPION
Joey Mahmoud
FORMER OFFSHORE GRAND CHAMPIONS
Joey Mahmoud Houston.............................................. 2014 Michael Douglas Smith Edinburg................................ 2013 Wayne Brock Corpus Christi........................................... 2012 Michael Zinda Harlingen.............................................. 2011 J.R. Douglas Plano. ..................................................... 2010 Donnie Seay Rockport. ................................................. 2009 Donnie Seay Rockport. ................................................. 2007 Petty Glover Fort Worth................................................. 2006 Matt Richter Port Aransas. ............................................. 2005 Sail Ricks Quitman. ...................................................... 2004 Kelley Bryant South Padre Island.................................... 2003 Brett Pohler Victoria..................................................... 2002 Ken Culbreth Corpus Christi........................................... 2001 John Etier Weslaco....................................................... 2000 Christopher Nagelhout Dripping Springs. ..................... 1999 Christy Barwise Corpus Christi....................................... 1998 Dal Rozzlle Rockport..................................................... 1997 James W. Heldt Austin................................................. 1996 Jimmy Lawson Midland............................................... 1995 Jimmy Lawson Midland............................................... 1994 Frank W. Wallace San Antonio....................................... 1993 Kay Sheldon McAllen................................................... 1992 Mark Skrobarcyzk Jr. Corpus Christi.............................. 1991 Rob Jacobs Fort Worth. ................................................. 1990 Tom E. Mathis Los Fresnos............................................. 1989 Jim Conrow Jr. South Padre Island.................................. 1988 Michael Ewing Dallas. ................................................. 1987 Neely Johnson McAllen. .............................................. 1986 David Jisha Laguna Vista............................................... 1985 Mike Gulley San Antonio............................................... 1984 Rick Dover Houston...................................................... 1983 Andrea Nichols-Dunaway Houston.............................. 1982 Allan Buchanan Houston. ............................................ 1981 Rob Terry Dallas........................................................... 1980 John Newton Dallas. ................................................... 1979 Mary Peyton Chochran Houston.................................. 1978 W.R. “Bill” Whitten Port Aransas. .................................. 1977
Jack Jette Port Aransas. ................................................. 1976 Billy Pugh Ingleside. .................................................... 1975 Carlos Moore Port Aransas............................................. 1974 Bob Stahlman Houston................................................ 1973 W.K. Bondeson Houston. ............................................. 1972 Tom Keeler Corpus Christi.............................................. 1971 George Young Houston................................................ 1970 Jim Charnquist Corpus Christi....................................... 1969 Randy Farenthold Corpus Christi................................... 1968 Otto Koehler San Antonio.............................................. 1967 Fred Knapp Houston. ................................................... 1966 Frank Evans Corpus Christi............................................. 1965 Tom Holleron San Antonio. ........................................... 1964 Mrs. Kyle Vick Rockport................................................ 1963 Tommy Caldwell Corpus Christi..................................... 1962 Robert Relay Rockport.................................................. 1961 Mrs. Mary Helen Miles Dallas. .................................... 1960 Al Harper Alice............................................................. 1959 Mrs. J.W. Griffith Longview........................................... 1958 Mrs. Charles Holmes Ingleside. ................................... 1957 Mrs. Lester Brusse Ingleside. ....................................... 1956 Capt. Carey Freel Port Isabel. ........................................ 1955 J.R. McElwrath Combes................................................ 1954 Donald Hagen Houston................................................ 1953 Albert Wallace Harlingen.............................................. 1952 Junior “Doyle” Wells Port Isabel................................... 1951 Arch M. Gaskill Elgin, IL................................................ 1950 Barry Ewing Mercedes.................................................. 1948 Pat Durivage Raymondville. .......................................... 1947 Clyde Cowden Midland................................................ 1940 Stuart Adkins Port Isabel............................................... 1939 Harvey L. Richards Harlingen. ...................................... 1939 Fred Maly San Antonio. ................................................. 1938 Fred Maly San Antonio. ................................................. 1937 R.J. Montgomery Rio Hondo........................................ 1936 R.J. Montgomery Rio Hondo........................................ 1935 Dr. I. Henry Smith Shreveport, LA. ................................. 1934
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Southland Life Insurance Lifetime Marlin Trophy............ Perpetual Trophy Most Unusual Fish*........................................................................Maverick Weslaco *To be determined by the Executive Board
Hockaday Service Award*............................... Captain Bobby & Robin Farris Harlingen * Awarded to the individual or group selected by the Board for outstanding service
Mildred & Marvin Downs Award for Good Sportsmanship*.....Sea Ranch II at Southpoint Kemah Good Sportsman Trophy.................................................... Perpetual Trophy *Determined by Executive Board
Robert John Meade Award*......................................... TIFT Executive Board Robert John Meade Perpetual Award*........................ TIFT Executive Board Perpetual Trophy *Awarded to the individual or organization selected for outstanding promotion of South Texas fishing
3rd Place: Fly Fishing................................. The Lighthouse Lighting Center Harlingen 2nd Place: Fly Fishing.................................................Reveille Trucking, Inc. Harlingen 1st Place: Fly Fishing.............................................. Leslie & Stanley Woelfel South Padre Island
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76th TIFT TROPHIES AND SPONSORS 3rd Place: Ladies Bay.............................................................. Cactus Flower South Padre Island 2nd Place: Ladies Bay......................................................... Furcron Realtors South Padre Island 1st Place: Ladies Bay.................................................... Dr. Oliver Achleitner Brownsville 3rd Place: Trout Division*..................................................... F & B Cattle Co. Raymondville 2nd Place: Trout Division*............................................Rhyner Construction Rio Hondo 1st Place: Trout Division*......................................................Jimmy Lawson South Padre Island 3rd Place: Redfish Division*...............................................Greer Insurance Harlingen 2nd Place: Redfish Division*................................................ Andy’s Marine McAllen 1st Place: Redfish Division*..................................................Jimmy Lawson South Padre Island 3rd Place: Flounder Division*.......................Johnny’s True Value Hardware Harlingen, Edcouch & Edinburg 2nd Place: Flounder Division*............................................ Staton’s Marine Combes 1st Place: Flounder Division*...................................................Dargel Boats Donna *All species devision awards are based upon total points for two days of fishing
Third Place: Highest Offshore Points - No Billfish............................Sunline Harlingen
Second Place: Highest Offshore Points - No Billfish........... McClain Trailers Houston First Place: Highest Offshore Points - No Billfish....................In Memory of Wayne D. Grayson Carrie Buchen Harlingen 3rd Place: Ladies Offshore/No Billfish.................................... Becky’s Place South Padre Island 2nd Place: Ladies Offshore/No Billfish...............Shallow Sport of Texas, Inc. Port Isabel 1st Place: Ladies Offshore/No Billfish..... First Community Bank, Harlingen Harlingen 3rd Place: Catch & Release........................................In Honor of J.D. Hensz John and Carrie Omick Harlingen 2nd Place: Catch & Release............................... The Troy Wittenbach Family Harlingen 1st Place: Catch & Release....................................................... Susan Abbott Harlingen Martha Pugh-Patricia Martin Memorial Tag & Release..... Perpetual Trophy 3rd Place: Sailfish Division*.................................................. Island Cinema South Padre Island 2nd Place: Sailfish Division*.......................................... Industrial Coils LLC McAllen 1st Place: Sailfish Division*................................................ Rio Ranch Sales Harlingen *Awarded on the basis of total saifish points for two days of fishing TROPHIES AND SPONSORS CONTINUED ON PAGE 57 >>
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3rd Place: White Marlin*.......................................................ZekeArt Studio Bayview 2nd Place: White Marlin*.............................................Texas Regional Bank McAllen 1st Place: White Marlin*..................................................Sea Ranch Marina South Padre Island *Awarded on the basis of total white marlin points for two days of fishing
3rd Place: Blue Marlin*....................................... Matt & Cristi Klostermann Raymondville 2nd Place: Blue Marlin*................................................. Industrial Coils LLC McAllen 1st Place: Blue Marlin*..................................................All Game Taxidermy Harlingen *Awarded on the basis of total blue marlin points for two days of fishing
3rd Place: Ladies Offshore with Billfish............................ Spikes Motor Co. Mission 2nd Place: Ladies Offshore with Billfish........................... Canvas Creations Port Isabel 1st Place: Ladies Offshore with Billfish.......................... The Baldree Family Weslaco 3rd Place: Highest Offshore Points with Billfish.................. Fox Yacht Sales Port Aransas 2nd Place: Highest Offshore Points with Billfish....................In Memory of Patsy Robinson from the Jimmy Payne Family Payne Auto Group Weslaco
1st Place: Highest Offshore Points with Billfish.........................Wet n Wild c/o Genco Energy Services, Inc. McAllen Boatman Award*............................................ Port Isabel-South Padre Press Port Isabel *Awarded to the registered captain whose boat accumulates the most points during two days of fishing
Linda Putnam Perpetual Boatman*.................................. Perpetual Trophy Team Trophy*........................................................................ The Sportsman San Benito *Awarded to the team with the highest point total for two days of fishing
Texas Grand Champion*....................... Troy W. Giles Realty & Management South Padre Island
*Awarded to the angler with the highest point total for two days of fishing. Angler must have weighed in a billfish or mako shark or tagged and released a billfish or tarpon. If these qualifications have not been met, the Grand Champion will be the angler with the most offshore points.
Jean Hunter Newman Memorial Trophy........................... Perpetual Trophy Third Place: Bay Fisherman*................................. McLelland & Russell CPA Harlingen Second Place: Bay Fisherman*...........................Shallow Sport of Texas, Inc. Port Isabel Grand Champion Bay Fisherman*......................... Blackbeard’s Restaurant South Padre Island TIFT Grand Champion Bay Fisherman*..........donated by the Bryant Family Perpetual Trophy *Awarded on the basis of overall tarpon points for two days of fishing
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