Despite heavy seas, the Lone Star Shootout, held June 21-26 in Port O’Connor, 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

2nd Place: $ea Dollar$
Owner: Jack Beal

3rd Place: Hattitude
Owner Russell and Sherry Potter

Tournament Winner: Brand Name

1st Place Tuna: Donaken
Owner: Ken Porter
Angler: Jason Fuller..91.85 lbs.

2nd Place Tuna: Overide
Owner: Marty Griffith
Angler: Evan Villareal..59 lbs.

3rd Place Tuna: Tres Ninos
Owner: Pat Wallace
Angler: Nick Jordan..56.6 lbs.

1st Place Dolphin: Bandit
Owner: Bert Steindorf
Angler: Andy Eckleston..38.85 lbs.

2nd Place Dolphin: Over-ride
Owner: Marty Griffith
Angler: Branden Griffith..34.95 lbs.

3rd Place Dolphin: Thunder
Owner: McRay Crane Inc.
Angler: Juan Garcia..34.45 lbs.

1st Place Wahoo: Tres Ninos
Owner: Pat Wallace
Angler: Nick Jordan…64.5 lbs.

2nd Place Wahoo: Nereus
Owner: Michael Thorn-Leeson
Angler: Michael Thorn-Leeson…59.9 lbs.

3rd Place Wahoo: Contigo
Owner: Kevin Harper
Angler: Jeff Nesmith…47.65 lbs.

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!

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.