|
|
2000 S.L.A.M. Tournament in Key West/Cardenas wins Pro-Celebrity Division
2000-10-27 - Tournament Recap |
Tournament Recap
S.L.A.M. in Key West
Anglers attempt to catch permit, tarpon and bonefish on all tackle
Sept. 8-9, 2000
2000 Mercury Outboards' S.L.A.M. Tournament grand champion angler: Patrick Dorsy, Coral Gables - 2 Grand Slams on bait
Key West, FL September 8 - 10 -- TARGET SPECIES: Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon
Format: All-Release; All fish must be at least 18 inches in length to qualify as a legal release. There are 3 Divisions: general (bait), spin/plug (artificial) and fly tackle. Releases are documented by photographing the fish against a measuring device. TOTAL BOATS - 40
TOTAL FISH CAUGHT AND RELEASED: 32 bonefish, 26 tarpon, 34 permit
GRAND CHAMPION ANGLER: Patrick Dorsy, Coral Gables, FL, 2 Grand Slams on bait TROPHY: Kendall Van Sant Slam Bronze
Pictured above, from left, Jose Wejebe "Spanish Fly", Patrick Dorsy, Tournament director Gary Ellis,
Nicole Ellis and Clarence Clemmons, saxophonist with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.
Miami's Patrick Dorsy, fishing with Tony Arias and guided by Capt. Dave Denkert took first place in the 11th. Annual Mercury Outboard Southernmost Light Tackle Anglers Masters on Sunday."It was another great event, and we had plenty of fish caught," said tournament director and founder Gary Ellis, of Islamorada. "We had several team score slams this year, and everybody had a great time."Dorsy caught two permit, two tarpon and four bonefish during the two-day event to amass 1,100 points, take the win and solidify a first place standing in the Redbone Celebrity Tournament Series. The series, consisting of the Mercury Baybone later this month, and the Mercury/Cheeca Redbone in November, pairs celebrity and amateur anglers together to fish for bonefish, permit and tarpon with the common goal of raising money for cystic fibrosis research. Islamorada’s Jim Bokor placed second in the overall grand champion standings with two tarpon, two permit and two bonefish for a total of 900 points. He fished with Capt. Tim Hoover. Ft. Pierce's David Kesar placed third with 700 points, fishing with Capt. Tom Rowland, followed by Dan Zicari and Capt. Mark Krowka, also of Ft. Pierce, with 600 points. In team honors, Jay Berger, of Key Biscayne and Steve Peet of New Canaan, CT won while fishing with Islamorada's Capt. Rick Moeller with two bonefish, a permit and a tarpon. Berger, head tennis coach for the University of Miami, took top honors in the Celebrity Grand Champion Division. Local fishing guide, author and owner of The Saltwater Angler, Jeffrey Cardenas took top honors in the Pro Celebrity division after catching a tarpon on fly and a permit and bonefish on bait. In addition, on Friday, Cardenas won the 6th. Annual Seamaster Superfly by catching a permit, bonefish and tarpon on fly tackle. Cardenas used the same fly, a Del's Merkin, to take all three species. It was the first time in the history of the Redbone Series that an angler caught a slam on fly on the same day.” We got pretty lucky on Friday," Cardenas said. "We were very fortunate. I've never had anything like this happen to me in a tournament. We almost had our SLAM on Saturday, but the bonefish we caught came up an inch short." Anglers will gather at the end of the month for the second leg of the Redbone series in Key Largo at the Westin Beach Resort for the Mercury Baybone.In that unique format, anglers can fish for permit and bonefish, but no points will be awarded to a team unless they have caught a bonefish.
GUIDE TO GRAND CHAMPION ANGLER: Capt. Dave Denkert TROPHY: Kendall Van Sant Tarpon Bronze
CELEBRITY GRAND CHAMPION ANGLER: Jay Berger, Key Biscayne, FL, 2 bonefish, 1 permit, 1 tarpon TROPHY: original Vaughn Cochran SLAM watercolor
GUIDE TO CELEBRITY GRAND CHAMPION ANGLER: Capt. Rick Moeller TROPHY: Hand colored SLAM print by Vaughn Cochran
PRO-CELEBRITY GRAND CHAMPION ANGLER:Jeffrey Cardenas, Key West, FL TROPHY: original watercolor "Permit" by Vaughn Cochran
GUIDE TO PRO-CELEBRITY GRAND CHAMPION ANGLER: Capt. Tom Rowland TROPHY: Alan Robinson handcolored etching
Tournament director Gary Ellis with Capt. Tom Rowland and Jeffrey Cardenas.
PRO-CELEBRITY GRAND CHAMPION ANGLER:Jeffrey Cardenas
Don Green with one of the 3 permit he released to win the "Most Permit" released category.
TEAM GRAND CHAMPION ANGLERS: Steve Peet, New Canaan, CT and Jay Berger TROPHY: James Harris remarqued "Silver King" prints
GUIDE TO TEAM GRAND CHAMPION ANGLERS: Capt. Rick Moeller TROPHY: Alan Robinson handcolored etching.
FIRST RUNNER-UP ANGLER: Jim Bokor, Tavernier, FL TROPHY: Original Vaughn Cochran "Bonefish" watercolor.
GUIDE TO FIRST RUNNER-UP ANGLER: Capt. Tim Hoover TROPHY: Alan Robinson handcolored etching
FIRST RUNNER-UP CELEBRITY: Rob Murphy TROPHY: Original Vaughn Cochran "Tarpon" watercolor
GUIDE TO FIRST RUNNER-UP CELEBRITY: Capt. Chris Duncan TROPHY: Alan Robinson handcolored etching, "Slam Heads"
FIRST RUNNER-UP TEAM ANGLERS: Patrick Dorsy/Tony Arias TROPHY: Carey Chen "Grand Slam" print
GUIDE TO FIRST RUNNER-UP TEAM ANGLERS:Capt. Dave Denkert TROPHY: Carey Chen "Grand Slam" print.
SPIN/PLUG DIVISION CHAMPION: Pat Hoffman TROPHY: Alan Robinson handcolored etching, "Bonefish Trio"
GUIDE TO SPIN/PLUG DIVISION CHAMPION: Capt. Rick Miller TROPHY: Alan Robibnson handcolored etching
FLY DIVISION CHAMPION: Dan Root TROPHY: Kevin Pack Original watercolor "A Blown Cast"
GUIDE TO FLY DIVISION CHAMPION: Capt. Kevin Guerin TROPHY: Kevin Pack Apte II Tarpon print w/fly GENERAL DIVISION CHAMPION: Patrick Dorsy TROPHY:Alan Robinson handcolored etching "Tailing Bonefish"
GUIDE TO GENERAL DIVISION CHAMPION: Capt. Dave Denkert TROPHY:Alan Robinson handcolored etching "Slam Tails"
MOST BONEFISH RELEASES: Pat Dorsy TROPHY:Kendall Van Sant bronze "Silver Bone"
GUIDE TO MOST BONEFISH RELEASES: Capt. Dave Denkert TROPHY: Alan Robinson handcolored etching "Hooked Bonefish"
MOST PERMIT RELEASES: Don Green TROPHY: Kendall Van Sant bronze "Splash"
GUIDE TO MOST PERMIT RELEASES: Capt. Rick Gardner TROPHY: Alan Robinson handcolored etching "Permit Trio"
MOST TARPON RELEASES: Dan Root TROPHY: Kendall Van Sant bronze "Silver Tarpon"
GUIDE TO MOST TARPON RELEASES: Capt. Kevin Guerin TROPHY: Alan Robinson handcolored etching "In the School"
LARGEST BONEFISH: Jay Berger TROPHY: Vaughn Cochran "Bonefish Bright" print
own Capt. Rick Moeller TROPHY: Alan Robinson handcolored etching
Pictured at left: Angler Pam Behnke with her first permit caught fishing with celebrity pro angler Jose Wejebe, host of ESPN's "Spanish Fly"
LARGEST PERMIT: Pam Behnke TROPHY: Vaughn Cochran "Permit Bright" print GUIDE TO LARGEST PERMIT: Capt. Eddie Hill TROPHY:Alan Robinson handcolored etching
LARGEST TARPON: Phil Caputo TROPHY: Vaughn Cochran "Tarpon Bright" print
GUIDE TO LARGEST TARPON: Capt. Paul Tejera TROPHY: Alan Robinson handcolored tarpon etching
TOP ROD ANGLER DAY 1: Dan Zicari TROPHY: Vaughn Cochran tarpon tile
GUIDE TO TOP ROD ANGLER DAY 1: Capt. Mark Krowka TROPHY: James Harris "Pick Your Target" mini print
TOP ROD CELEBRITY ANGLER DAY 1: Rob Murphy TROPHY: Vaughn Cochran tarpon tile
GUIDE TO TOP ROD CELEBRITY ANGLER DAY 1: Capt. Chris Duncan TROPHY: C.D. Clarke "Tournament Fish" mini print
TOP ROD ANGLER DAY 2: Patrick Dorsy TROPHY: Vaughn Cochran tarpon tile
GUIDE TO TOP ROD ANGLER DAY 2: Capt. Dave Denkert TROPHY: C.D. Clarke "Tournament Fish" mini print
TOP ROD CELEBRITY ANGLER DAY 2: Brian Nelson TROPHY: Vaughn Cochran tarpon tile
GUIDE TO TOP ROD CELEBRITY ANGLER DAY 2: Capt. Dale Perez TROPHY: C.D. Clarke "Tournament Fish mini tile |
|
|
| SWE SITE MAP |
| Fishing Techniques Articles and Tips on Fly Fishing, Spin Fishing, Tarpon Fishing, Fishing Knots and techniques developed in Key West, Islamorada, and The Florida Keys. |
| Our Fishing Photo Album - Photographs from Key West, Islamorada and The Florida Keys. Enjoy beautiful images of Key West, Islamorada and The Florida Keys as well as tarpon, permit, bonefish, redfish, barracuda and shark |
| Our Online Store - Merchandise from Saltwater Experience Television Show. T-Shirts, Hats, Stickers, Buff Headwear and more. Get your SWE merchandise. Filmed in Key West, Islamorada and the Florida Keys. |
| Inshore Fishing Charters - Get information on booking your Key West, Islamorada or Florida Keys Inshore or Flats fishing Charter with Saltwater Experience. Video of Saltwater Experience Fishing Charters shot in Key West, Islamorada and the Florida Keys as well as Everglades National Park. Fish for Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Redfish, Barracuda, Snook and Sharks. |
| Offshore Fishing Charters - Get information on booking your Key West, Islamorada or Florida Keys Offshore Fishing Charter with Saltwater Experience. Video of Saltwater Experience Fishing Charters shot in Key West, Islamorada and the Florida Keys as well as Everglades National Park. Fish for Dolphin, Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, Sharks, Grouper and Snapper. |
| FAQ’s - Frequently Asked Questions regarding fishing inshore, Flats Fishing or offshore fishing in Key West, Islamorada or the Florida Keys with Saltwater Experience. |
| Photo Gallery - Photographs from Key West, Islamorada and The Florida Keys. Enjoy beautiful images of Key West, Islamorada and The Florida Keys as well as tarpon, permit, bonefish, redfish, barracuda and shark |
| Message Board - Ask Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor questions about the fishing in Key West, Islamorada or the Florida Keys and get a response within 24 hours. Communicate with anglers worldwide about flyfishing, flats fishing, offshore fishing, fishing charters and fishing techniques. |
| Florida Keys and Key West Family Fishing - Information on family fishing charters in Key West, Islamorada and The Florida Keys. Fishing with Families and Kids is our specialty. |
| Florida Keys and Key West Fly Fishing - Information on fly fishing charters in Key West, Islamorada, and The Florida Keys with Saltwater Experience. Flyfishing on the Flats, Inshore and Offshore is our specialty. Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Redfish, Barracuda, Snook and Sharks are all targets of fly fishing. Get the best information from ESPN Great Outdoor Games Fly Fishing Champion, Capt. Tom Rowland |
| Florida Keys and Key West Flats Fishing - Information on flats fishing charters in Key West, Islamorada, and The Florida Keys with Saltwater Experience. Flats fishing can be done with spinning tackle or by flyfishing. Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Redfish, Barracuda, Snook and Sharks are all targets on the flats of Key West, The Marquesas, Islamorada and the Florida Keys |
| Florida Keys and Key West Watersports - Let us help you with your Key West, Islamorada or Florida Keys Vacation by booking a watersports activity for you. Fishing, Diving, Jet Ski, Dolphin watch and more. |
| Florida Keys and Key West Wreck Fishing - Information on wreck fishing charters in Key West, Islamorada, and The Florida Keys with Saltwater Experience. Wreck fishing can be done with spinning tackle or by flyfishing in our bay boats or offshore center console boats. Permit, Barracuda, Goliath Grouper, Snapper, Grouper Jacks, Snook and Sharks are all targets on the wrecks of Key West, The Marquesas, Islamorada and the Florida Keys. |
| Monster Fishing - Want to catch a giant fish? Monster Fishing charters with Saltwater Experience will guide you to huge sharks, Goliath Grouper, and Sawfish that can be 300 pounds or bigger. Key West, Islamorada and the Florida Keys are great places to catch a MONSTER! |
| Florida Keys and Key West Tarpon Fishing - Information on tarpon fishing charters in Key West, Islamorada, and The Florida Keys with Saltwater Experience. tarpon fishing can be done with spinning tackle or by flyfishing. Tarpon can be found on the flats, channels, bridges, or harbors of Key West, The Marquesas, Islamorada and the Florida Keys. |
| Florida Keys and Key West Bonefishing - Information on bone fish fishing charters in Key West, Islamorada, and The Florida Keys with Saltwater Experience. Bonefish fishing can be done with spinning tackle or by flyfishing in a skiff or one of our Skeeter Bay Boats. Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Redfish, Barracuda, Snook and Sharks are all targets on the flats of Key West, The Marquesas, Islamorada and the Florida Keys |
| Florida Keys and Key West Permit Fishing Charters - Information on permit fishing charters in Key West, Islamorada, and The Florida Keys with Saltwater Experience. Permit fishing can be done with spinning tackle or by flyfishing in a skiff, bay boat or offshore center console on the flats, inshore structure or offshore wrecks. |
| Florida Keys and Key West Redfishing - Information on Redfish fishing charters in Key West, Islamorada, and The Florida Keys with Saltwater Experience. Redfish fishing can be done with spinning tackle or by flyfishing in a skiff or a Skeeter Bay Boat. Fish with IFA Team of the Year Rich Tudor or Tom Rowland in Key West, Islamorada, Everglades National Park or The Florida Keys |
| Florida Keys and Key West Snook Fishing - Information on Snook fishing charters in Key West, Islamorada, and The Florida Keys with Saltwater Experience. Snook fishing can be done with spinning tackle or by flyfishing in a skiff or a Skeeter Bay Boat. Snook inhabit flats, beaches and mangrove shorelines throughout Key West, Islamorada and The Florida Keys. |
| Florida Keys and Key West Shark Fishing - Information on Shark fishing charters in Key West, Islamorada, and The Florida Keys with Saltwater Experience. Shark fishing can be done with spinning tackle, conventional or by flyfishing in a skiff, Skeeter Bay Boat or offshore center console. Fish with ESPN Madfin Shark Series 4th place winner Tom Rowland or Rich Tudor in Key West, Islamorada or The Florida Keys. |
| Tom Rowland Biography - Complete Biography on Tom Rowland of Key West, Florida. Learn all about Tom Rowland and his career in fishing, television, and guiding. |
| Rich Tudor Biography - Complete Biography on Rich Tudor of Islamorada, Florida. Learn all about Rich Tudor and his career in fishing, television, and guiding |
| Saltwater Experience Staff - Complete listing of the Saltwater Experience Staff. Headquartered in the Florida Keys with offices in Key West and Islamorada, our staff helps to make the television show a reality and take care of our customers. |
| Knot Library - Learn knots for tarpon fishing, knots for braided line, knots for leaders and many other applications. Slim Beauty, Blood Knot, X Knot, Bimini Twist and other knots explained in detail. |
| Fishing Articles - Read Fishing Articles by Capt. Tom Rowland. Fly Fishing, Spin Fishing, Fishing Technique, Casting Drills, Tournament Recaps and articles on fishing in Key West, Islamorada and the Florida Keys are all included |
| SE Testimonials - Read testimonials from customers of Saltwater Experience on their charter experience with us in key Wes, Marquesas, Islamorada, Everglades National Park and The Florida Keys. |
| Our Equipment - Saltwater Experience Charters upgrades our equipment every year for fishing in Key West, Islamorada and the Florida Keys. With Sponsors like Skeeter Boats, Yamaha, Sufix, Strike King, Saltwater Angler, Bass Pro Shops, Sea Shocks, Quantum, Lowrance, Minn Kota, Frigid Rigid, Navionics, Scott Fly Rods, Buff Headwear, Matzuo Hooks, Oakley, Stowmaster, Powerpole, Prographics Sportswear, Image Graphics 2000, and The Florida Keys and Key West, we have the best equipment and tackle available anywhere. |
| Fishing Links - Links to Fishing Charters, Guide Services, Acomodations, Activities, and more |
| Contact us - Contact information for Saltwater Experience headquartered in The Florida Keys with offices in Key West and Islamorada. |
