25th Annual Johnny Kellar Inshore Fishing Tournament Results

johnny-keller-inshore-fishing-tournamentThe Old Salt Fishing Foundation held their 25th Annual Johnny Kellar Inshore Fishing Tournament this past Sunday, January 25, 2015. They had 134 anglers out fishing today for 5 species of fish: Sheepshead, Sea Trout, Black Drum, Flounder and Redfish. They had to postpone the event due to weather – originally fishing was to be Saturday. The weather Sunday was awesome.  It was held at Gator’s on the Pass.  This event the proceeds will benefit All Children’s Hospital in Johnny Kellar’s name to the hemophilia division.  The Old Salts have donated over $80,000 from this event over the past 25 years.

Results

Sea Trout

First Place: Ryan FarnerWeight:  4.54 lbs
Second Place:  Brandon LanierWeight: 4.30 lbs
Third Place:  Matt Brown  Weight:  4.10 lbs

Flounder

First Place:  Ed StoneWeight: 1.16 lbs
Second Place: Aliyah LaiWeight: 1.06 lbs
Third Place:  Barry RoseWeight: 1.02 lbs

Black Drum

First Place:  Tom CambellWeight: 27.32 lbs
Second Place: Chris WigginsWeight: 12.78 lbs
Third Place: Hank ManeeWeight: 9.62 lbs

Sheepshead

First Place: Chris WigginsWeight: 6.18 lbs
Second Place:  Hank ManeeWeight: 6.06 lbs
Third Place: Chris CoccioloneWeight: 5.26 lbs

Redfish

First Place: Allen ThrunInches: 30”
Second Place: Andrea ThrunInches: 29.5”
Third Place: Doug HallInches: 28”

Master angler:  Capt. Doug Hall

Sea Trout =  Weight: 2.45lb •  Flounder =  Weight: .56 lb • RedFish =  28 “

Black Drum =  Weight:1.76 lb  •  Sheepshead=  Weight: 1.33 lb

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