More massive Wahoos were caught in the 50+ lb range from Cuban and Texas anglers. Massive African Pompano, Nice Kings and Tunas also hit the scales.
John McKroid broke 3 EKFT records in the #summerslamseries 2017. He had the most total weight ever in a EKFT event with 101.7lbs, The largest single fish ever weighed in at 71.9lbs and the heaviest wahoo ever caught beating the 52lb record last year. –
1st-John McKroid total weight (101.7lbs) - $5,000.00 @Turbo USA & Trophy from Global Fishmounts and $1,400 RAILBLAZA Kingfish Calcutta and $500 YakAttack Wahoo Division.
Total winnings - $6,900
2nd - Jamie Bodlovic total weight (59.1lbs) Hobie Fishing OUTBACK KAYAK Nautical Ventures
3rd – Benny Scoca total weight (49.2lbs) Hobie Fishing REVO KAYAK Nautical Ventures
4th – Eugene Mora total weight (48.7lbs) $1,000.00 Pompano Ford Lincoln
5th – Leandro Pera total weight (44.7lbs) Sea Ghost Vibe Kayaks worth $899
6th – Thomas Kuhns total weight (27.3lbs) $500.00 (POMPANO FORD)
7th – William Centrone total weight (24.7lbs) Hobie Merchandise worth $300
8th – Remel Sheikh total weight (24.7lbs) Costa Sunglasses worth $250
9th – Mike Venarchick total weight (24.3lbs) COSTA Glasses worth $250
10th – Mauricio Giosa total weight (24.2lbs) $100 AFTCO Gift Certificate
11th - Kevin Quinn total weight (20.5lbs) $50 Gift Certificate to Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar
Trash Can Slam – Gabe Pinkston total weight (15.4lb Barracuda) Trophy and Costas
Ladies Division: Michele Briley total weight (12.6lbs) Costas
Tuna Calcutta - Benny Scoca total weight (17.4lbs) - $750