Tuesday, September 28, 2010

2010 TKAA Kayak Fishing Tournament Results

2010 TKAA KAYAK FISH FOR CHARITY TOURNAMENT WINNERS:
Norfolk, Virginia


Hobie Kayaks Slam Winner (largest red, trout, flounder):

Ben Swenson Williamsburg, VA Slam Total 49.5” (Hobie Mirage Pro Angler)

Appomattox River Company Speckled Trout Division:

1st- Tim Morris Hampton, VA 24” (Ocean Kayak Prowler Trident 15)
2nd-Kemarin Kim Newport News, VA 19.75”
3rd-Ben Kleeger Virginia Beach, VA 17.75”
4th-Robert Clemente-Woodbridge, VA 16”

Tar River Paddlesports/Nu-Canoe Redfish Division:

1st- James McDermtt-Lorton, VA 45” (Nu-Canoe Solo Adventurer Kayak)
2nd- Ron Rucker Norfolk, VA 30.75”
3rd-Jim Kukura Virginia Beach, VA 28.5”
4th-Justin Mayer Gloucester, VAN 26.25

Native Watercraft Flounder Division:

1st- Marty Mood Yorktown, VA 22.25” (Native Watercraft Manta Ray 12 Angler Kayak)
Graciously donated to new Farmville Chapter of Heroes on the Water. Thanks Marty!
2nd-Brandon Poulter Virginia Beach, VA 21”
3rd-Rob Choi Richmond, VA 19.75”
4th-Michael Williams Richmond, VAN 19.25

Keith Hamlin Striper Division:

1st- Mark McKenzie Virginia Beach, VA 22.25” (Feel Free Moken 12)
2nd-Don Fields Buxton, ME 20”
3rd-Doug Wilson Williamsburg, VA 15.5”

KayakBassFishing.com/Wilderness Systems Largemouth Bass Division:

1st- Forrest Short Yorktown, VA 18.25” (Wilderness Systems Commander 140)
2nd- Charlie Hill Ashburn, VA 17.25”
3rd-Kyle Sawyer-Virginia Beach, VA 17”


Old Dominion Kayaks/Malibu Kayaks Female Angler Division:
(largest fish, any targeted species)

1st- Emma Johnson Virginia Beach, VA 14.75” Flounder (Malibu Kayaks Pro Explorer)


Bass Pro Shops Youth Division:
(largest fish, any targeted species)

1st- Louie Argiro Chesapeake, VA 22.5 Catfish (Ascend 10 kayak)
2nd- Chris Smith Virginia Beach, VAN 17” Croaker
3rd – Rose Oast Bloomsburg, PA 15” Flounder
4th-Stephen Hilowitz Virginia Beach, VA 14.5” Redfish
5th-Alissa Tharrington Virginia Beach, VA 11.25” Croaker

Highlights:

Close to 200 anglers, from Maine to Florida to Washington, participated in this year's event!

The event raised a record amount of funds to support a new chapter of Heroes on the Water in Farmville, VA.

Thanks to the generosity of the sponsors, donations for prizes, raffle items, and captain’s bags there were approximately $55,000 in prizes and drawings!

Mark you calendars for next year... Sept 23/24, 2011