Despite heavy seas, the Lone Star Shootout saw some of the toughest fishermen on the Gulf Coast turn in impressive results. 15 Blue Marlin, 6 White Marlin, and 5 Sailfish were released! The Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphin divisions were also heavily contested.
Release category winners:
1st Place: Brand Name, Owner: Stephen Rogers 1,500 Billfish Release Points
2nd Place: $ea Dollar$, Owner: Jack Beal 1,000 Billfish Release Points
3rd Place: Hattitude, Owner Russell and Sherry Potter 1,000 Billfish Release Points
Tournament Winner: Brand Name
1st Place Tuna:
Donaken, Owner: Ken Porter
Angler: Jason Fuller…91.85 pounds
1st Place Dolphin:
Bandit, Owner: Bert Steindorf
Angler: Andy Eckleston…38.85 pounds
1st Place Wahoo:
Tres Ninos, Owner: Pat Wallace
Angler: Nick Jordan…64.5 pounds
Top Female Angler:
Hattitude, Owner and Angler: Sherry Potter, 700 Billfish Release Points
Once again, the big winner was the Houston Big Game Fishing Club’s Charitable Program in the amount of $21,500.00!
For all Tournament results, please visit: Tournament Results
For all Tournament pictures, please visit: Tournament Pictures
We would like to extend a very special thank you to Randy Bright, Tournament Chairman and the entire Tournament Committee including Jim Peachey, Kevin Harper, Kevin Deerman, Wayne Timmermann, and Dee Wallace for all of their hard work, time and dedication.