The awards party that followed was the best part of this tournament. Meeting new people and listening to stories about the one that got away while enjoying good food, live music and cold beer is always worth the 4 hr drive for me. I would encourage all kayaks anglers to attend this great event every year. I know I will.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners:

IRISHWATERDOGS INVITATIONAL OVERALL CHAMPION DIVISION 

CHARLES GANOE

FISH QUEST SLAM DIVISION 

1 ST PLACE:   ROBERT ALTMAN

2 ND PLACE: BLAKE BELTZ

3 RD PLACE: JESSE RAIN

SLAYER JIG HEADS FLOUNDER DIVISION 

1 ST PLACE: CATINA RODRIGUEZ

2 ND PLACE: TRE LEGGET

3 RD PLACE: JOHN LEE

HOBIE RED FISH DIVISION 

1 ST PLACE: GREG CHAPMAN

2 ND PLACE: CAROL BENSON

3 RD PLACE: LARRY WAGNER

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS TROUT DIVISION 

1 ST PLACE: STEVE YURKEVICIUS

2 ND PLACE: CRAIG VAN BROCKLIN

3 RD PLACE: JOHN RUTON

2011 TEAM DIVISION WINNER 

TEAM IRISHWATERDOGS

HOBIE REVO WINNER 

BRAD HATTON

EMOTION STEALTH WINNER
JANE SHAUGHNESSY

 

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About the Author: Steve Gibson is a Pro Staff member of YakAngler.com and a SW Florida native fishing the beautiful waters of Sarasota Tampa Bay. He operates Shallow Pockets Fishing which is Sarasota's premier kayak guide service with over 20 years of fishing experience. He specializes in targeting Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Tarpon throughout his region. He is a member of team Florida Paddle Sports & Reellife Gear.