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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to the 77th Texas International Fishing Tournament!
John Tippit
We are so happy that you have joined us for this year’s TIFT. Whether this is your first TIFT or your fiftieth, TIFT has something to offer everyone; from the youngest junior angler to the most serious tournament fisherman. What sets TIFT apart from other tournaments is our commitment to keep TIFT a family-friendly event that allows your family and friends to spend a weekend fishing together, while also creating memories that will last a lifetime. We recognize that the future of TIFT is in the hands of our junior anglers. Junior anglers get involved at an early age to fish, as well as to volunteer. This year we were able to award a record number of 29 scholarships to students who have participated in TIFT for most of their lives. With the help of our sponsors and participants we hope to do even more next year. In memory of my dear friend and past TIFT President Mike Baldree, the scholarship awarded to our TIFT hostess will now be known as the Mike Baldree Memorial Scholarship. With our TIFT CARES program, now all TIFT registered anglers have the opportunity to catch one of our tagged redfish and win a $10,000 scholarship starting now and continuing until May 31, 2017. If an adult angler catches one of the tagged redfish they will be allowed to gift it to the student of their choosing. You can read more about TIFT CARES on page nine. 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. Remember while out on the water and at all times, Safety First! John Tippit
2016 TIFT Executive Board
Front row, left to right: Matt Klostermann, Vice President; Cleve Ford, Director; Lucy Ann Wolthoff, Director; John Tippit, President; Rebecca Galvan, Director; Carrie Buchen, Secretary; Chuck Fultz, Past President Back Row, left to right: Jimmy Lawson, Director; Brent Baldree, Past President; Wes Hudson, Director; David Gower, Past President; Art Delgado, Director Not shown are: Daniel Bryant, Treasurer; Melissa Mikulik, Director
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wednesday, August 3 Registration: 3:00 – 8:00 pm at South Padre Island Convention Center Thursday, August 4
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
Friday, August 5
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
Saturday, August 6
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
Sunday, August 7
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TIFT CARES Announces 2016-17 Tournament
The Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT) will launch its 4th Annual TIFT Catch a Redfish Educational Scholarship (CARES) at our 77th event August 3 – August 7. The 10 month program will be open to all anglers registered in TIFT, and junior anglers who are 16 years of age or younger. Tagged redfish will be released in the Laguna Madre Bay and the first five anglers who catch one of the tagged fish will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Fishing for the event will be open from August 5, 2016 through May 31, 2017. Any angler
registered in the 77th TIFT is automatically registered in the TIFT CARES. “This program was designed as an investment in the future of TIFT. 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 CARES RULES
4. The TIFT CARES (Catch a Redfish Educational Scholarship) will begin at the official TIFT start time on August 5, 2016 and end at 5:00 pm on May 31, 2017. Only the first five tagged fish caught during this one year period will be eligible. 5. All tagged fish must have been hooked and caught by the contestant with a rod, hook, and line. Assistance by another person netting the fish is permitted. 6. 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 2016 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 or their parents or guardian of a junior angler 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 scholarship must have the tag still identifiable, intact and completely attached to the fish. 7. Payment of the $10,000 college scholarship will only be made to an accredited college or university to be attended by the winning angler. The angler can assign the scholarship to any other person. If the angler chooses not to attend an accredited college or university there will be no scholarship money awarded. Scholarship will be paid directly to the college or university. 8. Each child who submits a fish for entry must have a parent/guardian or adult sponsor who can verify this specific catch. 9. All decisions regarding this event and the awarding of scholarships shall be at the sole discretion of the TIFT Executive Board. 10. Scholarship winners are responsible for payment of applicable taxes, if any. Prize winners are responsible for payment of applicable taxes, if any.
(Catch a Redfish Educational Scholarship) The Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT) is pleased to offer our anglers a chance to win all year even after the TIFT tournament is concluded! Prior to the start of the 2016 TIFT Tournament, tagged redfish will be released in the Laguna Madre between the Brownsville ship channel and Port Mansfield. The first five of our 2016 registered anglers who catch a TIFT tagged fish will be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship paid directly to the college or university. 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:
1. To be eligible in the 2016-2017 TIFT CARES program, the angler must be registered in the 2016-2017 TIFT CARES program or as a bay or offshore angler in the TIFT 2016 Tournament. Entry into the TIFT tournament automatically enters an angler in the TIFT CARES program. 2. Participants and their fish must comply with the 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, and with the Polygraph Authorization included with the Tournament registration form. 3. If requested by TIFT, participants including a 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.
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2016 TIFT Hostess
Alexa Ocean Ray
A big TIFT CONGRATULATIONS goes out to 20-year-old Alexa Ocean Ray of Laguna Vista. Alexa has been named the official 2016 Texas International Fishing Tournament Hostess. The daughter of Bryan and Mary Ray of Laguna Vista, Alexa is currently a junior at the University of Texas at Austin, double majoring in Radio-Television Film and Sociology. She is a member of the Delta Kappa Alpha Professional Co-Ed Cinema Fraternity, dedicated to fostering lifelong character and collaborative and creative storytelling. She is also a part of
the Spark Magazine staff, a lifestyle and fashion publication at UT. Outside of school, she has volunteered in fundraising for both the Serious Fun Children’s Network and the Safe Place Domestic Violence Shelter. Because of her selection as the 77th TIFT Hostess, Alexa will receive a $2000 scholarship toward her studies at the University of Texas. If anyone could be described as born for the role of TIFT Hostess, it is Alexa. August 2, 1995, her father, Bryan Ray, a local fishing charter captain, registered his one-day-old baby girl for the tournament, making her the youngest TIFT entrant in the long history of the event. Since then, she has participated in every tournament, as both an angler and a volunteer at Playday and registration or working the docks at weigh-in. In the Ray family, TIFT is not just a tournament. It is tantamount to a holiday--one of the most important times of the year! The TIFT board of directors knows Alexa’s energy and enthusiasm will be evident throughout the 77th annual fishing tournament, which will be held August 3-7 on South Padre Island and in Port Isabel. • AUGUST 3 - 7, 2016 • 77th TEXAS INTERNATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT | 11
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TIFT Awards Twenty-Nine Scholarships in 2016
The Texas International Fishing Tournament and TIFT Endowment Fund Board of Directors are pleased to announce that 29 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 2016 scholarship recipients include:
Natalie Bothwell, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Tim and Heather Bothwell, will be a Freshman at Texas A&M University studying Political Science. McKenzie Brunnemann, daughter of Mark and Melody Brunnemann, will be a Junior at Texas A&M University studying Marketing/International Business. Foley Bunk, son of Craig and Beth Bunk, will be a Freshman at Baylor studying Business. Felicia Calo, daughter of Philip Calo and the late Vicki Calo of Laguna Vista, will be a Freshman at The University of Texas at Austin studying Child Psychology. Estee Combs, daughter of Lisa and Brett Combs, will be a Sophomore at the University of Oklahoma studying Psychology. Hunter Douglas, son of David and Patience Douglas, will be a Freshman at Texas A&M Kingsville studying Wildlife Management. Bailey Dunks, daughter of James and Melinda Dunks, will be a Senior at Sul Ross State University studying Natural Resource Management - Wildlife Management. Carsten Flores-Hansen, son of Frances Douglass and Tommy Hansen, will be a Sophomore at UTSA studying Medical Humanities. Theodore Green, son of Ted and Terri Green, will be a Freshman at Texas A&M University studying Biochemistry. Hannah Greer, daughter of Bill and Tammi Greer, will be a Freshman at Texas A&M University studying Allied Health. Jared Guerrero, son of Lisa Guerrero, will be a Junior at Texas A&M University studying Gist/Geology. Carley Hagar, daughter of Curtis and Terrie Hagar, will be a Sophomore at Texas A&M University studying Biomedical Sciences. Alison Magouirk, daughter of Mark and Sandy Magouirk, will be a Junior at Texas A&M University studying Allied Health. Chelsea Magouirk, daughter of Mark and Sandy Magouirk, will be a Senior at Texas State Technical College studying Dental Hygiene.
Emma Manning, daughter of Brent and Suzanne Manning, will be a Senior at University of Texas at Austin studying Public Relations and Business. John Martinez, son of Rodolfo and Veronica Martinez, will be a Freshman at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi studying Marine Biology. Rafe Matz, son of Frank and Alisa Matz, will be a Junior at Texas A&M University studying Business. Emily McKinney, daughter of Camden and Sandra McKinney, will be a Junior at Texas A&M University studying Agricultural Communications and Journalism. Megen Mikulik, daughter of Gene and Melissa Mikulik, will be a Freshman with plans to attend Texas A & M University to study Sports Broadcasting. Bailey Miller, daughter of James and Becky Miller, will be a Senior at Texas A&M University studying Business-Marketing. Makayla Moss, daughter of Talia Maddock, will be a Senior at Texas Tech University studying Business. Alexis Pinkerton, daughter of Robert and Veronica Pinkerton, will be a Sophomore at University of Texas San Antonio studying Communications. Alexa Ray, daughter of Bryan & Mary Ray, will be a Junior at The University of Texas at Austin studying Radio-Television-Film and Sociology. Cory Richards, daughter of Mr & Mrs Travis Richards, will be a Freshman at Texas A&M University, College Station studying Kinesiology. Katlyn Richards, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Travis Richards, will be a Senior at Texas A&M University, College Station studying International Studies & Spanish. Madeline Rowe, daughter of Carrie Buchen and Dr. James Rowe, will be a Junior at Texas State University studying Education. Richard Tarpey, son of Stephanie and Richard Tarpey, will be a Sophomore at Texas A&M University studying Petroleum Engineering. Christian Torres, son of Daniel and Perla Torres, will be a Freshman at Texas State University studying Mechanical Engineering. Myranda Woolly, daughter of Craig Woolly and Sandy Broadway, will be a Senior at Texas A&M University studying Biomedical Sciences.
2016 TIFT Scholarship Recipients Natalie Bothwell
McKenzie Brunnemann
Foley Bunk
Felicia Calo
Estee Combs
Hunter Douglas
Bailey Dunks
Carsten Flores-Hansen
Theodore Green
Hannah Greer
Jared Guerrero
Carley Hagar
Alison Magouirk
Chelsea Magouirk
Emma Manning
John Martinez
Rafe Matz
Emily McKinney
Megen Mikulik
Bailey Miller
Makayla Moss
Alexis Pinkerton
Alexa Ray
Cory Richards
Katlyn Richards
Madeline Rowe
Richard Tarpey
Christian Torres
Myranda Woolly
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PLAYDAY: It’s All About the Kids
The Texas International Fishing Tournament Playday was a smashing success last year with the kids, and this year will no different! Cleve and Miriam Ford will take Playday to a new level with an Olympic theme. TIFT Playday will be held Thursday, August 4, at the South Padre Island Convention Center. Registration begins at 9:30 am, and competitions will begin at 10:00 am. All junior anglers are welcome to participate! Playday gives our junior anglers an opportunity to have some fun while their parents wrap up their last-minute to-do lists in preparation for the tournament ahead. 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 pm Thursday. Be sure to bring your little Olympians to the SPI Convention Center for fun and games! AUGUST 3 - 7, 2016 • 77th 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 Joe Lopez 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
HOUSTON Craig Bunk Harry Cullen, Jr. Holly Anne Farris Justin Miller
DONNA Jeff Dean Doug Dunkin
LA FERIA Allen Shields
GALVESTON Bill Moll GEORGETOWN Tom & Bette Martin HARLINGEN Susan Abbott Tim Bothwell Charles & Carrie Buchen Chad Busse John B. Carey, III Warren Carper
LOZANO Johnny Rodriquez
LYFORD Matt & Cristi Klostermann McALLEN Pat & Cheryl Alden Joe Averill Paul & Christine DeBolt Chuck Donnelly Sean & Angela Donnelly Larry Doyle Bruce Goldman Julian Gomez Ken & Jennifer Griffith Paul Moxley Keyes & Glenda Ramee Rob Richards Bud Rowland David & Ann Rowland Neal Runnels Nicky 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
PORT ARANSAS Kevin Scott Jerry Webb
LAGUNA VISTA Daniel & Kelley Bryant Laura Flores Shawn & Kate Glass Wes Hudson Mike & Kelli Jones Gary Meschi Alexa Ray Bryan Ray Mark Westbrook John Wittbolt III LANTANA Bryan Cook LAREDO Keriann Stiers Clifford LOS FRESNOS Rene Capistran D.J. Wernecke
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
ORANGE GROVE Jon & Stephanie Box
KAILUA-KONA Neil & Trina Isaacs
DALLAS Charles Barnett III
FORT WORTH David Tubbs
INTERNATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT
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 Jaime & Lisa Guerrero Rick & Sandy Guerrero Curtis Hagar Lee & Kathleen Hollon Joe Jones Leslie Lockhart Tom Lockhart Chelsea Magouirk Mark & Sandy Magouirk Kris McKinney James & Becky Miller James Miller Tom NeSmith Tim O’Brien Tom O’Connell George Reynolds, Jr. Thelma Reynolds Bill Rountree Larry Schoenemann Eva Torres Raul Torres, Jr. Quita Wittenbach Troy Wittenbach
KERRVILLE Doug Clothier
EDINBURG Jim Bush Jaime Solis
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PORT ISABEL John B. Carey, Jr. Gene & Colleen Catlett David Gower Don Hockaday Willie Jackson Tom Keelin David Krummel Tom Mathis Mel Ocker Danielle Peterson Russell Robinson Celina Scott Steve Strohmeyer DeWitt Thomas Gilbert & Teri Vela Bobby Wells Vere & Betty Wells Jon Wilson David Woolverton Gary Wyninger RAYMONDVILLE Russell Klostermann Dan Klostermann RICHMOND John Bunk
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 Octavio Elizondo Veronica Elizondo Jennifer Herrera Charles Kennedy Richard Moore Tony Reisinger Albert & DeAnna Reyes Brian Robinson 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 Austin Payne Natalie Payne Jimmy Payne Vicki Payne Rainwater Weighmaster Richard Moore Tournament Director Kristi Collier Photographer Valerie D. Bates
PAST PRESIDENTS
Brent Baldree.............2014-2015 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, Sr.
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GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION
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 and TIFT Executive Board 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 or a TIFT Executive Board Member. 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 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. 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. 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
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RULES AND REGULATIONS the weigh station will be disqualified without substitution for that species. No redfish longer than 28” will be weighed. Special Notes: The 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 may 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 103”; 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 69” for white marlin; 66” 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, spanish mackerel and sharks (other than shortfin mako) are only awarded a trophy and 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, THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OR THE 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, THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OR THE TIFT PRESIDENT TO QUALIFY FOR EARNED POINTS. A FISH, VIDEO, OR PHOTO BROUGHT TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE >>
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DOCK WITHOUT A VERIFICATION NUMBER WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR POINTS. THE TIME REPORTED AND VERIFIED BY A COMMITTEE BOAT, THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OR THE TIFT PRESIDENT 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 NOT allowed. If any vessel is found to have fished in Mexican waters, 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.
Division Rules. Scoring will be 125 points per tarpon, regardless of size. Tarpon released must be reported to a COMMITTEE BOAT, THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OR THE TIFT PRESIDENT. 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 John Tippit: (956) 792-8000 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 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 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. 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
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 - 103” • White Marlin - 69” • Sailfish - 66”
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2016 TROPHIES AND SPONSORS Hard Luck Award Junior Participation Awards are awarded to every junior weighing in a fish
Jr. Participation, 7 & Under..............................................Payne Auto Group Weslaco Jr. Participation, 8-12 Years.................................. Blue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island Jr. Participation, 13-16 Years.....................................KRGV-News Channel 5 Weslaco Veale Brothers Past Presidents.......................................... Perpetual Trophy Junior Bay, 3rd Place, 7 & Under....................................... Dr. Tim Bothwell, San Benito Medical Associates San Benito Junior Bay, 2nd Place, 7 & Under.........................In Memory of Jarryd Elliff by Elliff Motors Harlingen Junior Bay, 1st Place, 7 & Under.........Tommy Graham’s Paint & Body Shop Harlingen Junior Bay, 8-12 Years, 3rd Place.............................. Lynne Tate Real Estate South Padre Island Junior Bay, 8-12 Years, 2nd Place................. In Memory of Leon & Ann Day on Behalf of James and Martha Foster Port Isabel Junior Bay, 8-12 Years, 1st Place...................................... Central Air & Heat Harlingen Junior Bay, 13-16 Years, 3rd Place........................................Landtitle Texas McAllen Junior Bay, 13-16 Years, 2nd Place.....................Shepard, Walton and King Insurance Group Harlingen Junior Bay, 13-16 Years, 1st Place........... The Cleve and Miriam Ford family Weslaco Junior Offshore/No Billfish, 3rd Place.........................Alamo Door Systems Primera Junior Offshore/No Billfish, 2nd Place.......................... Wes & Kyra Hudson Los Fresnos Junior Offshore/No Billfish, 1st Place..................Bryant Industrial Services South Padre Island Junior Offshore w/ Billfish, 3rd Place..................... Blue Marlin Homes, Inc. Harlingen Junior Offshore w/ Billfish, 2nd Place.......... In memory of Anthony Rourke Bomarito by Denny Bomarito Harlingen Junior Offshore w/ Billfish, 1st Place........................Queen B Fishing Team Richmond Blake Newman Bunk Memorial Trophy............................ Perpetual Trophy Tarpon, 3rd Place*....................................................... Griffith Truck Brokers Edinburg Tarpon, 2nd Place*.........................................................The Jon Box Family Orange Grove Tarpon, 1st Place*...................................................... Chuck & Denene Fultz Harlingen *Awarded on the basis of overall tarpon points for two days of fishing
Heaviest Tarpon Perpetual................................................. Perpetual Trophy Heaviest Flounder....................................... Human Boys - J&L Refrigeration Port Isabel Heaviest Trout..........................................................The Curtis Hagar Family Harlingen
Heaviest Trout Perpetual....donated by Gary Guenzel & the Guenzel Family Heaviest Redfish...................................................................... Lewis Electric Harlingen 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............................................................... The Ramee Family McAllen Heaviest Shark.......................................................................... Palmer Steel McAllen Heaviest Ling................................................... Pirate’s Landing Fishing Pier Port Isabel Heaviest King Mackerel...............................................Rivera Funeral Home McAllen Heaviest Jack Crevalle........................................................Louie’s Backyard South Padre Island Heaviest Dolphin............................................................The Tippit Law Firm McAllen Heaviest Bonito.........................................................................Kristi Collier McAllen 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.......................................................Bayfly Custom Rods McAllen First Billfish Caught........................................... Raul Leal/White Fin Charter 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 Southland Life Insurance Lifetime Marlin Trophy............ Perpetual Trophy Most Unusual Fish*........................................................................Maverick Weslaco * to be determined by the Executive Board
Hockaday Service Award*............................................ Robin & Bobby Farris Harlingen * Awarded to the individual or group selected by the Executive Board for outstanding service
Mildred & Marvin Downs Award for Good Sportsmanship*.......Perpetual Trophy Good Sportsman Trophy*.................................................Sea Ranch Marina South Padre Island * to be determined by the Executive Board
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2015 BAY GRAND CHAMPION Ferdie Burket Progreso, Texas
FORMER BAY GRAND CHAMPIONS
Ferdie Burket Progreso, TX............................................. 2015 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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2015 OFFSHORE GRAND CHAMPION James S. Burrous Austin, Texas
FORMER OFFSHORE GRAND CHAMPIONS
Jack Jette Port Aransas................................................... 1976 James S. Burrous Austin.............................................. 2015 Joey Mahmoud Houston.............................................. 2014 Billy Pugh Ingleside...................................................... 1975 Michael Douglas Smith Edinburg................................ 2013 Carlos Moore Port Aransas............................................. 1974 Wayne Brock Corpus Christi........................................... 2012 Bob Stahlman Houston................................................ 1973 Michael Zinda Harlingen.............................................. 2011 W.K. Bondeson Houston............................................... 1972 J.R. Douglas Plano....................................................... 2010 Tom Keeler Corpus Christi.............................................. 1971 Donnie Seay Rockport................................................... 2009 George Young Houston................................................ 1970 Donnie Seay Rockport................................................... 2007 Jim Charnquist Corpus Christi....................................... 1969 Petty Glover Fort Worth................................................. 2006 Randy Farenthold Corpus Christi................................... 1968 Matt Richter Port Aransas............................................... 2005 Otto Koehler San Antonio.............................................. 1967 Sail Ricks Quitman........................................................ 2004 Fred Knapp Houston..................................................... 1966 Kelley Bryant South Padre Island.................................... 2003 Frank Evans Corpus Christi............................................. 1965 Brett Pohler Victoria..................................................... 2002 Tom Holleron San Antonio............................................. 1964 Ken Culbreth Corpus Christi........................................... 2001 Mrs. Kyle Vick Rockport................................................ 1963 John Etier Weslaco....................................................... 2000 Tommy Caldwell Corpus Christi..................................... 1962 Christopher Nagelhout Dripping Springs....................... 1999 Robert Relay Rockport.................................................. 1961 Christy Barwise Corpus Christi....................................... 1998 Mrs. Mary Helen Miles Dallas...................................... 1960 Dal Rozzlle Rockport..................................................... 1997 Al Harper Alice............................................................. 1959 James W. Heldt Austin................................................. 1996 Mrs. J.W. Griffith Longview........................................... 1958 Jimmy Lawson Midland............................................... 1995 Mrs. Charles Holmes Ingleside..................................... 1957 Jimmy Lawson Midland............................................... 1994 Mrs. Lester Brusse Ingleside......................................... 1956 Frank W. Wallace San Antonio....................................... 1993 Capt. Carey Freel Port Isabel.......................................... 1955 Kay Sheldon McAllen................................................... 1992 J.R. McElwrath Combes................................................ 1954 Mark Skrobarcyzk Jr. Corpus Christi.............................. 1991 Donald Hagen Houston................................................ 1953 Rob Jacobs Fort Worth................................................... 1990 Albert Wallace Harlingen.............................................. 1952 Tom E. Mathis Los Fresnos............................................. 1989 Junior “Doyle” Wells Port Isabel................................... 1951 Jim Conrow Jr. South Padre Island.................................. 1988 Arch M. Gaskill Elgin, IL................................................ 1950 Michael Ewing Dallas................................................... 1987 Barry Ewing Mercedes.................................................. 1948 Neely Johnson McAllen................................................ 1986 Pat Durivage Raymondville............................................ 1947 David Jisha Laguna Vista............................................... 1985 Clyde Cowden Midland................................................ 1940 Mike Gulley San Antonio............................................... 1984 Stuart Adkins Port Isabel............................................... 1939 Rick Dover Houston...................................................... 1983 Harvey L. Richards Harlingen........................................ 1939 Andrea Nichols-Dunaway Houston.............................. 1982 Fred Maly San Antonio................................................... 1938 Allan Buchanan Houston.............................................. 1981 Fred Maly San Antonio................................................... 1937 Rob Terry Dallas........................................................... 1980 R.J. Montgomery Rio Hondo........................................ 1936 John Newton Dallas..................................................... 1979 R.J. Montgomery Rio Hondo........................................ 1935 Mary Peyton Chochran Houston.................................. 1978 Dr. I. Henry Smith Shreveport, LA................................... 1934 W.R. “Bill” Whitten Port Aransas.................................... 1977 AUGUST 3 - 7, 2016 • 77th TEXAS INTERNATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT | 41
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Robert John Meade Award*......................................... TIFT Executive Board Robert John Meade Perpetual Award*........................ TIFT Executive Board
* Awarded to the individual or organization selected for outstanding promotion of South Texas fishing
Fly Fishing, 3rd Place.................................. The Lighthouse Lighting Center Harlingen Fly Fishing, 2nd Place.................................................Reveille Trucking, Inc. Harlingen Fly Fishing, 1st Place.............................................. Stanley & Leslie Woelfel South Padre Island Ladies Bay, 3rd Place.............................................................. Cactus Flower South Padre Island Ladies Bay, 2nd Place......................................................... Furcron Realtors South Padre Island Ladies Bay, 1st Place..................................................... Dr. Oliver Achleitner Brownsville Trout Division, 3rd Place*..................................................... F & B Cattle Co. Raymondville Trout Division, 2nd Place*............................................Rhyner Construction Rio Hondo Trout Division, 1st Place*......................................................Jimmy Lawson South Padre Island Redfish Division, 3rd Place*................................................Greer Insurance Harlingen Redfish Division, 2nd Place*................................................. Andy’s Marine McAllen Redfish Division, 1st Place*..................................................Jimmy Lawson South Padre Island
Flounder Division, 3rd Place*.......................Johnny’s True Value Hardware Harlingen Flounder Division, 2nd Place*............................................ Staton’s Marine Combes Flounder Division, 1st Place*...................................................Dargel Boats Donna * All species division awards are based upon total points for two days of fishing
Highest Offshore Points/No Billfish, 3rd Place..............The Tippit Law Firm McAllen Highest Offshore Points/No Billfish, 2nd Place.................. McClain Trailers Houston Highest Offshore Points/No Billfish, 1st Place........................In Memory of Wayne D. Grayson by Carrie Buchen Harlingen Ladies Offshore/No Billfish, 3rd Place..................................... Becky’s Place South Padre Island Ladies Offshore/No Billfish, 2nd Place................................... Shallow Sport Port Isabel Ladies Offshore/No Billfish, 1st Place....................... First Community Bank Harlingen Catch & Release, 3rd Place............In memory of J.D. Hensz by Carrie Omick Harlingen Catch & Release, 2nd Place............................................. RE/MAX 1st Choice South Padre Island Catch & Release, 1st Place....................................................... Susan Abbott Harlingen Martha Pugh-Patricia Martin Memorial Tag & Release..... Perpetual Trophy Sailfish Division, 3rd Place*.................................................. Island Cinema South Padre Island
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Sailfish Division, 2nd Place*.......................................... Industrial Coils LLC McAllen Sailfish Division 1st Place*.................................................. Rio Ranch Sales Harlingen * Awarded on the basis of total sailfish points for two days of fishing
White Marlin Division, 3rd Place*....................................... Zeke Art Studio Bayview White Marlin, 2nd Place*.............................................Texas Regional Bank Harlingen White Marlin, 1st Place*..................................................Sea Ranch Marina South Padre Island * Awarded on the basis of total white marlin points for two days of fishing
Blue Marlin, 3rd Place*....................................... Matt & Cristi Klostermann Raymondville Blue Marlin, 2nd Place*................................................. Industrial Coils LLC McAllen Blue Marlin, 1st Place*..................................................All Game Taxidermy Harlingen *Awarded on the basis of overall blue marlin points for two days of fishing
. Ladies Offshore with Billfish, 3rd Place.......................... The Ramee Family McAllen Ladies Offshore with Billfish, 2nd Place........................... Canvas Creations Isabel Ladies Offshore with Billfish, 1st Place.......................... The Baldree Family Weslaco Highest Offshore Points With Billfish, 3rd Place................. Fox Yacht Sales Port Aransas
77TH TIFT TROPHIES AND SPONSORS
Highest Offshore Points With Billfish, 2nd Place...................In Memory of Patsy Robinson by the Jimmy Payne Family Weslaco Highest Offshore Points With Billfish 1st Place.......Angler’s Marine Center Port Isabel Boatman Award*............................................. Pirate’s Landing Fishing Pier Port Isabel Linda Putnam Perpetual Boatman.................................... Perpetual Trophy
*Awarded to the registered captain whose boat accumulates the most points during two days of fishing
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 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 shartk 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 Bay Division 3rd Place*............................................. McLelland & Smith CPA Harlingen Bay Division 2nd Place*.......................................Shallow Sport of Texas, Inc. Port Isabel TIFT Grand Champion Bay Fisherman*..................... Blackbeard’s Restaurant South Padre Island * Awarded to the anglers with the highest point totals of all three eligible species (trout, redfish and flounder) for two days of fishing
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TIFT would like to THANK the Following Sponsors!
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FISHING TOURNAMENT PORT ISABEL • SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
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BLUE MARLIN SPONSOR
WHITE MARLIN SPONSOR
REDFISH SPONSORS
TROUT LEVEL SPONSORS
• Academy • Shallow Sport of Texas, Inc. • KRGV TV 5
FLOUNDER LEVEL SPONSORS
• Angler’s Marine Center • City of Port Isabel • Danny’s Pawn & Sporting Goods • Frost Bank • Harry Cullen & Harry Cullen, Jr. • Island Services • L&F Distributors • Louie’s Backyard • Robin & Bobby Farris • Russo’s New York Pizzeria • South Texas SafeFloor • Texas Regional Bank
Special Thanks to our Sponsors
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