For Immediate Release 

Conclusion of the 32nd Annual Ladies Tarpon Tournament,  May 9 & 10, 2008

The tournament was held over Friday & Saturday with fishing four hours from 5 to 9pm the first evening and from 4 to 8pm the final night for tarpon on 12 or 30# line.  There were a total of 15 anglers in this year’s event fishing aboard 13 different boats. 

Press Release for the 32nd Annual Ladies Tarpon Tournament, May 9 & 10, 2008

The tournament was held over Friday & Saturday with fishing four hours from 5 to 9pm the first evening and from 4 to 8pm the final night for tarpon on 12 or 30# line. There were a total of 15 anglers in this year’s event fishing aboard 13 different boats. 

Angler, Boat, Captain, Team Mate 

Kimberly Farnes, Silent Hunter, B.J. Meyer , Susie Moore

Marathon, Fl.

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Joy Doumis, Miss Stacy, Donna Vankirk, Dawn Gonsok

Marathon, Fl.

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Jennifer Heller, Unknown , Jason Heller, Susie Taute

Marathon, Fl.

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Susie Taute , Big Red Daddy,  Bob Taute, Jennifer Heller

Marathon, Fl.

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Cherstine Slickven , A1A,  Billy Rabito, Sr. 

Needham, Ma.

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Susie Moore, Size Matters, Bucko Platt, Kimberly Farnes

Marathon, Fl.

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Judy McKime, Jenny Lynn , Mike Tatue, Kristi Alexander

Marathon, Fl

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Verlie Davis , Stinger,  Sam Nelson 

Marathon, Fl.

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Susan Dean , Magic,  Barry Meyer

Johns Island, S.C.

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Kristy Alexander, Crazy Conch , Marshall Norris,  Judy McKime

Marathon, Fl.

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Sharon Gimbel, Jello Shot, Charlie Fender Team

Marathon, Fl.

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Nicole Gimbel , Jello Shot, Charlie Fender Team

Tom’s River, N.J.

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Susan Davis,  Siquerida Rich, Keating Team

Laurel Keating,  Siquerida Rich, Keating Team

Both of Marathon

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Dawn Gonsoklin, Baitrunner, Byron Farnes, Joy Dumas

Houma, La. 

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Totals: 15 Anglers 13 on Boats

The use of the lighter 12# test line is an advantage in gaining more points, (225) for each release than on the much heavier 30# test, which is awarded 150 points per release. The disadvantage is when you hook up a fish well over 100 pounds. Then all of the edge goes to the fish and makes the angling much more difficult. This is where skill comes in more so that just brut strength. 

The first day’s leader board is: 

32nd Annual Ladies Tarpon Tournament

Day One “TOP 10”: Anglers on left, Teams on right

Day One “TOP 10”:  Anglers on left, Teams on right

8 Tarpon Caught - 4 on 30# & 4 on 12#

The Winners of the event are as follows:

Final Standings”:  Anglers on left, Teams on right

Captains Standings:

Captains Standings:

1st Mike Tatue 675

2nd Byron Farnes 675

3rd Donna Vankirk 675

4th B.J. Meyer 675

5th Sam Nelson 525

6th Bucko Platt 300

7th Marshall Norris 300

8th Billy Rabito 300

9th Jason Heller 300

NOTE: In the event of a tie on points, the angler, captain that achieved the highest number of points first, based on time, is the leader / winner.

Awards were presented at the banquet, which was held at Key Colony Inn in Marathon.

All of the captains did well with working the fish around the bridges on light tackle.

Winners are as follows in each of the categories: 

TOURNAMENT TROPHIES

First Place Angler Judy McKime 

Second Place Angler .. Dawn Gonsoklin

Third Place Angler ... Joy Doumis

Most Fish Caught Other Than Tarpon.... Laural Keating

Most Total Fish Caught ....................... Judy Mc Kime

Traveler's Trophy .......... Cherstine Slickven Of Needam, Mass 

First Place Team ....... Dawn Gonsoklin & Joy Doumis

Second Place Team ...... Susie Moore & Kimberly Farnes

First Place Captain Mike Tatue

2nd Place Captain Byron Farnes

For more information on the event, see below.

THE WORLD CLASS ANGLER IS PROUD TO PRESENT

THE 32nd ANNUAL LADIES TARPON TOURNAMENT

TO BE HELD MAY 9th & 10th , 2008

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

DATE TIME EVENT

Friday 2:30pm Late Sign Up and Mandatory Captain's Meeting @ The World

SHARP Class Angler -W- Free Beer & Champagne for Anglers & Crew.

5:00pm Lines in the water for the start of tournament fishing.

9:00pm Lines out of the water...End of first night's fishing.

9:30 till? Fish Tales Party @ W.C.A.’s M.E.C. for anglers & crew.

Saturday 12:00pm Brunch for Anglers & Social Guest (Survivor’s Party)

4:00pm Lines in the water...Start of Final Day's Fishing.

8:00pm Lines out of the water...End of Tournament Fishing.

9:30pm Tournament Dinner & Awards Presentation at 

SHARP Key Colony Inn

TOURNAMENT TROPHIES

First Place Angler ..................................................based on total points

Second Place Angler ..............................................based on total points

Third Place Angler ................................................based on total points

First Place Team ...................................................based on total points of both anglers

Second Place Team ...............................................based on total points of both anglers

Most Fish Caught Other Than Tarpon ...............based on leader release

Most Total Fish Caught .......................................includes tarpon and all others

Traveler's Trophy ..................................................angler traveling the furthest

First Place Captain ..............................................based on angler's points

Second Place Captain ..........................................based on angler's points

OFFICIAL RULES OF THE 32nd ANNUAL LADIES TARPON TOURNAMENT

1) 12# or 30# test line may be used on conventional or spinning tackle.

2) Max. 12 feet of double line & leader combined. Max of (8) foot leader may be 

used.

3) Live bait or lures may be used. Single hook with live bait only. No trailer hooks.

4) Only one line per angler may be in the water at any one time.

5) Fishing times are listed above. Fish hooked prior to lines out Saturday may be 

fought to conclusion. Fish hooked on Sunday may be fought until 8:30pm.

6) Angler or crew may throw or cast bait. Only the angler may "hook" and fight the

fish. No assistance may be given with the rod or reel once the fish is engaged with

the exception of removal of seaweed or other debris from the line. The line may not

be grasp for this operation. The angler may not be parted from either the rod or the 

boat during the fight with the fish.

7) To count as a "released fish," the Captain, Mate or fishing partner must touch the

leader, not the double line. Another option is to have the swivel or the allbright knot

at the end of the leader touch the rod tip. We sincerely request even though you

have obtained a release, you please remove the hook or cut it off as short as possible.

8) No form of chumming is allowed.

9) The official V.H.F. channel for the tournament will be #74. A release of any species

must be called into the committee boat as soon as possible as all scoring is based on

time of release. There is a possibility that the members of the committee boat may 

be drinking. Another option is to call in your release by cell phone. It is important 

to confirm a release because a release not confirmed by committee boat within 20 

minutes will be disqualified. Cell phone #305-664-7737.

10) Fishing Boundaries are 2 miles either North or South of M. M. 66 West to M. M. 35

along US #1. (From East end of Long Key Bridge to West End of Bahia Honda)

At no time will fishing be allowed inside of or within 300 yards of the mouth of any 

basin or man made channel. If a certain area or location is in question, it must be

addressed at the Captain’s meeting prior to the start of the tournament with the 

tournament committee as well as the other anglers & captains. 

11) All fish hooked in the last 15 minutes of fishing must be called in to committee boat.

12) Winning anglers may be subject to a polygraph test. All rulings by the tournament

committee are final. The Committee may be subject to a Breathalyzer test!

13) Team entry fee is $25 per team or $12.50 per angler. Maximum of (2) anglers per 

team. Anglers can only be on one team.

14) Scoring: Fish caught on 30# test = 150 points. Fish caught on 12# test = 225 points.

15) All tarpon must exceed 36 inches in length from tip of mouth to "fork" of tail. you

will receive a yardstick at the captain's meeting for the purpose of measurements.

Please use your best judgment as this is an honor tournament. Please try not to

injure yourself or the fish during the measurement. 

16) Entry fee for the event is $245.00 per angler. This is an angler event with the team

entries an additional division for separate team trophies. Social entry which 

includes the Kick Off Party, The Champagne Brunch and the Awards Dinner is

$50.00 per person. Awards Dinner only is $50.00 per person.

-------------------- ENTRY FORM --------------------

THE 32nd ANNUAL LADIES TARPON TOURNAMENT

Saturday May 9th & 10th . 2008

ANGLER'S ENTRY FEE IS $250.00 SOCIAL ENTRY FEE IS $50.00

TEAM ENTRY FEE IS $25.00 / Person (Maximum of two anglers per team.)

ANGLER ONE

NAME ___________________________________ PHONE _____-_____-________

ADDRESS _____________________________ CITY ____________ STATE ______

ZIP CODE _______________ SHIRT SIZE (Circle one) S M L XL XXL

ANGLER TWO

NAME ___________________________________ PHONE _____-_____-_________

ADDRESS _____________________________ CITY ____________ STATE ______

ZIP CODE _______________ SHIRT SIZE (Circle one) S M L XL XXL

Captain Information:

NAME ____________________________ BOAT NAME _______________________

Are You Teaming With Another Angler? Yes ____ No ____ If so, Please list the

name of the other angler _________________ & the boat they are on _____________.

It is understood that you are entering this event totally at your own risk and you will not hold in any way, anyone involved with the Ladies Tarpon Tournament or the World Class Angler, Inc. responsible for any damage, injury, any type of liability for any actions causing what you would consider a problem. In other words, you're on your own!

ANGLER ONE'S SIGNATURE _______________________________________

ANGLER TWO'S SIGNATURE ______________________________________

The World Class Angler will be happy to provide you with any assistance that you may need with your stay in the Keys. We can assist you with captains, charter boats for the tournament and other types of fishing during your stay or many other needs, escorts, or information you may require. If you have any questions, please contact me at The World Class Angler 5050 Overseas Highway in Marathon, Florida 33050 or you can either call (305) 743-6139 or fax (305) 743-0392. E-Mail worldclassan@comcast.net

Note: Please make all checks payable to The World Class Angler