2009 Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers/Coastal Conservation Association
“Fall Fly Fishing Challenge” The 5th annual MCFF/CCA “Fall Fly Fishing Challenge” was held in Sarasota on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. A total of 31 fly anglers competed in 2 divisions in the catch-photo-release format tournament. The event, which promotes the sport of fly fishing and benefits MCFF”s scholarship fund and CCA’s conservation efforts, was sponsored by Orvis, CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, Economy Tackle, Discount Tackle Outlet, Cook’s Sportland, Fisherman’s Edge, New Pass Grill and Bait Shop, Tampa Angler and Simms.
PHOTO: 2009 MCFF/CCA "Fall Fly Fishing Challenge" winners, Brent Wilson (left), from Sarasota, FL (Fly Angler Division), Tournmant Director, Capt. Rick Grassett (center) and Capt. Nick Angelo (right), from Land O'Lakes, FL (Open Division). Jeff Lemieux photo.
Fly Angler Division (no guides or licensed captains-based on points per inch of snook, reds, trout, pompano, permit, snapper, flounder, ladyfish, jacks and bluefish)
Grand Champion
Brent Wilson - Sarasota, FL - 277.5 points
Rick Smith - Bradenton, FL - 258.5 points
Justin Hamblet - Sarasota, FL - 157.5 points  Open Division (for guides, licensed captains and any other angler wishing to participate-based on total inches of snook, reds and trout)
PHOTO: 2009 MCFF/CCA "Fall Fly Fishing Challenge" Open Division (trout) winner, Capt. Pete Greenan, from Sarasota, FL. Jeff Lemieux photo.
Grand Champion (Grand Slam consisting of the largest red, snook and trout)
Capt. Nick Angelo Land O’Lakes, FL 56.5”
Snook (total inches)
Doug Forde - Sarasota, FL - 18.25” Trout (total inches)
Capt. Pete Greenan - Sarasota, FL - 147.5” Redfish
Capt. Dave Powell - Lakeland, FL - 23.5” |