Fish & Game Assoc, White Anchor Tackle Saltwater Tourney Results

 

The 7th Annual Boothbay Region Fish & Game Asssociation/White Anchor Tackle Shop Saltwater Fishing Tournament was held this past Saturday and Sunday, August 13 & 14. Forty-three adult anglers entered the event, but only one striped bass was entered. "The problem was catching a legal striper under 26 inches," said Weighmaster Keith Royal. "There were a lot of fish landed that ranged from 27 to 36 inches, but those had to be released and weren't eligible for prizes."      

    The winning striper, a 25 1/8-incher, was taken by Troy Cushing who received a check for $300. Although there were reports of bluefish taken in area waters during the previous week, none were entered in the tournament.

    The Juniors dominated the event again this year, with over 25 contestants competing for ten prizes in the Mackerel and Pollock Divisions. The top mackerel was taken by Courtney Meador and was worth a check for $50, with Drew Meador coming in second and walking off with $25. Ashley Abbott took third place, good for $10, and Abigail Little and Sydney Meador came in 4th and 5th respectively, both winning checks for $10.

    Abigail Little was again in the money for the largest pollock entered, worth $50. and Liam Alden came in second and took home $25.

    Area businesses responded generously with a number of gift certificates and checks that either helped underwrite the prizes or were handed out as door prizes at the conclusion of the tournament. Co-sponsor Carl Jordan of the White Anchor Tackle Shop donated a beautiful Penn spinning rod and reel and a Plano tackle box with a combined value of $200. He also furnished White Anchor Tackle hats to all the winners. Other donations included two gift certificates, each worth a pound of Chocolates at Orne's Candy Store; $50 cash from Pottle Realty Group; a $25 gift card from Hannaford, $100 cash from First Federal Savings Bank; a $50 savings bond form The Bank of Maine; a $50 restaurant gift certificate from the Boothbay Harbor Inn; $100 cash from P. E. Luke, Inc.; $25 cash from The First; two adult tickets from Boothbay Whale Watch; a $25 gift certificate from Boothbay Lobster Wharf; and $25 from the Harold W. Bishop Agency.

    A special drawing among all Juniors for a new 20" Street & Trail bicycle, courtesy of Stephen Rubicam Photography and Shark Six Sportfishing, was won by Johnny Gray.

    The officers of the Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association would like to extend their appreciation to all those who supported this years's Saltwater Tournament, with extra thanks going to Todd and Kim Simmons of the Boothbay Lobster Wharf for again hosting the weigh-ins. A special note of gratitude goes to Carl and Donna Jordan of White Anchor Tackle for co-hosting the event for the fifth straight year with a significant contribution of cash, prizes, and personal involvement.

    Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Fish & Game Association Scholarship Fund as well as other Association programs. Plans are already underway for the 2012 tournament.