Well, the Hook 'n Line Tournament is well under way with the first day complete and the second day half way gone (in fishing terms that is).

There are 12 fishermen participating this year. So far Talla (Raymond Moxam) seems to have caught the biggest fish with a kingfish weighing in at 21 lbs.

Good luck to all!

Latest update, Ken Dog was leading the way for a couple of hours with a 32 lb. fish (not sure what kind). Then Vivian Senior (better known as Brawdy) rolled to shore, broke the hopes of everyone when he take from his boat a 44 lb. amber jack! Then he brake us with another surprise by presenting a 37 lb. amber jack. So, Brawdy is, so far, riding on the top with first and second place!

The challenge is now to beat 44 lbs. Lots of alarms will be ringing very early in the morning.

We'll keep you posted.

Dennis
So great to hear from you.
My heartfelt thanks to you and all of your efforts for the benefit of the entire community. I am following everything from afar. Even through cyberspace your hard work and generosity are comming through loud and clear. I can't wait to see you and everybody in March.
Please keep us updated on what everyone is catching. Did you go out? Is Bebe fishing with Taller? Did Jason take a well earned break and go out? Kirk? Ted? ...and all the rest I'm forgetting. Whats the sea like? Damn, I wish I was there.
Tight Lines
Peter
From the Frozen North

The Hook 'n Line Tournament enjoyed another successful year! Approximately 800 people showed up making the turnout better than we had hoped for.



Congratulations to the 1st prize winner for largest fish going to Brawdy, Vivian Senior, for reeling in the 44 lb. amber jack. He and his crew wone life jackets, a fishing rod valued at $15,000 JA and $15,000 JA in cash!



Brawdy and crew won second place as well with their catch of another amber jack weighing in at 37 lbs. They stepped up to collect $5,000 JA in cash and a large roll of wire valued at $15,000 JA.

Third place went to Ken Dog with his 32 lb. catch. His prize was $5,000 JA and a roll of wire valued at $5,000 JA.

The prize for the largest tuna went to Cory South, catching a whopping 5 pounder. He said he tried to hide it in the trunk of his car, but the caught him out. Hey, it still was the biggest! His prize was $5,000 and a $5,000 roll of wire.

The boat race didn't take place until sunset with three boats participating. The winner was Richard Parchment from Billy's Bay. He won $10,000.



Second place went to Ted Parchment from Frenchman's winning $5,000. Dennis Abrahams came in third place.

Lots of folks enjoyed the sounds provided by Boy Pea.



Good food and drink were available.



Even my handsome neighbor showed up to enjoy the fun!



But alas the day had to end. We leave you with someone waving goodbye from our favorite buttonwood tree. Notice all the leaves coming back!



Thanks must be given to Dennis Abrahams, Beth Desalles, and Darin James for all their work in organizing this event.

Always, thanks to the sponsors who make this event possible!

Turman Tackle
Sunset Resort
Calabash Bay Fishermen's Co-op
Kris Auto
Intown Super Save
Jack Sprat
Breds
Treasure Tours

See ya next year!

Hey Rebecca I think the spelling should be Boy Pee
my good looking brother.

Rebecca you continue to make us in the cold land jealous.

Thanks Sis for correcting my on the spelling of your good looking brother. He sure knows how to spin the tunes that make you want to tap your toes!

And for those of you in the cold land . . . Come on Down! Plenty of sunshine and beach for all.

Thanks to Parottee's new Peace Corp representative, Jeff Hedges, we have two great photos of the winning fish and the 2nd prize fish. Mmmmm, a few good dinners there!

Congratulations Ken dog for coming in second place.