Islamorada All Tackle Bonefish Tournament
Dates: Oct 11, 2009 to Oct 13, 2009
Location: Islamorada, FL
Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio
305-942-0428
Delucas and Krowka win the
43rd Bonefishing World Championship Islamorada All Tackle Bonefish Tournament
The Fall All Tackle anglers caught 60 releases and 4 weight fish in the 43rd year of this 3 day tournament. Seventeen teams of anglers and guides from five states and two countries competed throughout the five days in a tournament that combines skill, battles with Mother Nature and mind.
Frank Delucas of Plantation, Florida, guided by Captain Mark Krowka brought in nineteen release fish and one weight fish of 12 pounds to win the prestigious 43rd Islamorada All Tackle Bonefish Tournament for the second year in a row. Delucas has also won The Hawley Tarpon Tournament, The Little Palm Island Tournament, The Baybone and numerous bass events. Krowka has been second three times, third once and fourth once in this tournament.
Carl Hiaasen of Vero Beach guided by Tim Klein were second catching 1 weight fish, 8.14 pounds plus on fly plus 5 releases on fly.
On the water guides must judge which bonefish are eight pounds and over to bring to the scales (later released alive) and which are under eight pounds to release at the boat. The three days of social events were held at the Islamorada Fishing Club with the kick-off was held at Uncle’s Restaurant. Trophies were original art by Al Barnes, Jorge Martinez and Pasta of Reel Life Art.
Results:
Daily High Point Angler/Guide Day 1 Delucas & Krowka 1560 points
Daily High Point Angler/Guide Day 2 Hiaasen & Klein 1053 points
Daily High Point Angler/Guide Day 3 Nobregas & Branham 100 points
Largest Permit Richard Stehly of St. Paul MN
All Tackle Champion, Plug Division Champion and Spin Division Champion not awarded
Fly Division Champion Carl Hiaasen of Vero Beach, Guide to Fly Division Champion Tim Klein 8.14 pounds
Most Release Points Frank Delucas 1900 points, Guide to Most Release Points Mark Krowka
Largest Bonefish Frank Delucas 12 pounds, Guide to Largest Bonefish Mark Krowka
Runner-up Grand Champion Carl Hiaasen, Guide to Runner-up Grand Champion Tim Klein
Grand Champion Frank Delucas, Guide to Grand Champion Mark Krowka
The dates for the 44 th Islamorada All Tackle Bonefish Tournament will be October 11 - 13, 2010.
The Islamorada Spring All Tackle will be April 7 - 9, 2010.
Please call tournament director Charlotte Ambrogio for more information at 305-942-0428.
