The Islamorada Fall Bonefish Fly Tournament
Dates: Sep 15, 2009 to Sep 18, 2009
Location: Islamorada, FL
Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio
(305) 664-2444
csasun@aol.com
Mahaffey and Baker win The
33 rd Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament
There were 25 anglers who caught 67 releases and 4 weight fish in the 33 rd
Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament.
Tim Mahaffey of Miami, guided by Capt. Duane Baker brought in four releases on day 2, four releases and one 9 pound 6 ounce weight fish on day 3 to win the prestigious 33 rd Islamorada Fall Fly invitational Bonefish Tournament. This is the second win for this team. Mahaffey has also been grand champion of the Islamorada Spring Fly Bonefish Tournament four times, The Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament, The Hawley Tarpon Tournament, The Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament, The Superfly & The Redbone.
Mark Richens of London England guided by Capt. Mark Cockerham were second catching his weight fish on day 1, plus five releases. The largest bonefish was caught on the last day by Mahaffey & Baker. Extreme high tides made bonefishing on the flats of the Florida Keys very difficult even for these seasoned anglers.
On the water anglers try to judge which bonefish eight pounds and over to release and which to bring to the scales (later released alive) when the extra points of five tournaments weight fish, usually in the 8 – 12 lb. range becomes a factor. The three days of camaraderie were held at the Lorelei Restaurant and docks, the kick-off, weigh-in and awards banquet were held at Islamorada Fishing Club.
GRAND CHAMPION & GUIDE to GRAND CHAMPION
Tim Mahaffey, Miami FL, & Duane Baker
Runner-up Grand Champion & Guide to Runner-up Grand Champion
Mark Richens, London, & Mark Cockerham
Charles F. Helmly Largest Bonefish Award & Guide to Largest Bonefish
Tim Mahaffey, Mahaffey & Duane Baker 9 pounds 6 ounces
Runner-up to Largest Bonefish & Guide to Runner-up Largest Bonefish
Rick Orcutt, Plantation, FL & Eric Herstedt 9 pounds
Most Bonefish Releases & Guide to Most Bonefish Releases
Ron Baker, Miami, FL & Dave Denkert 10 releases
Runner-up to Most Releases & Guide to Runner-up Most Releases
Tim Mahaffey, Miami, FL & Duane Baker 8 releases
Best Other Fish & Guide to Best Other Fish
Permit Greg Smith, Laguna Vista, TX & Scott Collins
High Point Angler & Guide Day 1
Mark Richens & Mark Cockerham 696 points
High Point Angler & Guide Day 2
Rick Orcutt & Eric Herstedt 676 points
High Point Angler & Guide Day 3
Tim Mahaffey & Duane Baker 1400 points
Best New Angler & Guide to Best New Angler
Wilson Langworthy, New Rochelle, NY & Mike Kozma 600 points
