FURUNO GULF COAST DIVISIONLone Star Shootout Congratulations to InTheBite Magazine contributor Capt. Kevin Deerman for winning the Heaviest Blue Marlin with his 680.5-pound catch in the Lone Star Shootout held July 19-24 in Port OConnor, Texas. 1st Place Release: El Patron, Capt. Clayton Martignoni 2nd Place Release: Why Knot, Capt. Todd Penick 3rd Place
With our Texas tournament season upon us, I believe everyone will be more than happy to get back to attending the normal events with all of the festivities, dinners and award ceremonies that come along with them. Unfortunately, last year with all of the uncertainties and regulations surrounding large gatherings
Texas Triple Crown Billfish Series, Port Aransas, Texas”In its inaugural year, 52 teams participated in the newly created Texas Triple Crown Billfish Series. Team Smooth Move out of Port Aransas, Texas, took the title of Texas Grand Champion this summer. A perpetual trophy was awarded to Smooth Move boat Captain Brian Phillips;
Smooth Move, with Capt. Brian Phillips, was the winner of this year's Lone Star Shootout followed by Draggin' Up, with Capt. Chris Heule, in second and Sirenita, with Capt. Robert Briggs, in third.
2018 LONE STAR SHOOTOUT FINAL RESULTS - Tournament Champion: Mechanical Man Owner: Ben Heilker Captain: Ray Dunn Top Captain Award: Captain Ray Dunn Top Mate Award: Mathew Grimes 2nd Place Load & Go Owner: Tom Herrlich Captain: Monte Love 3rd Place Notorious Owner: George McMahon Captain: Ray Peterson Wayne Timmermann Memorial Top Angler Award: Andy Lack (Mechanical Man) Top Female Angler: Julie Coulter (Deez Nautz) Top Junior Angler:
July 21-26, 2015 Port O'Connor, Texas Great night at the Lone Star Saloon. Total purse $964,900 with 51 boats playing the pots! Will post some pics in the morning. Fun time. Tournament website Click Here
