This year we want to dedicate THE BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE to the memory of the greatest shark fisherman of all times -Captain Frank Mundus.Frank mundus passed away in 2008 but the influence he had on shark fishing is still evidenced around the world today.Among many other things he pioneered the use of the shark cage to photograph up close the great white shark.Many books have been written about Capt Frank Mundus and his shark fishing adventures, but few make mention of his modest character , witty sense of humor or humble personality.Almost single handedly he was the man that elevated the sport of shark fishing to new heights.Frank Mundus became world famous for catching some of the largest Great White sharks ever using techniques he developed and perfected.As a teenager i still remember the thrill of having found in my high school library(Nort Miami Beach Senior High) his first book "Sportfishing For Sharks".I read that book from cover to cover many times and each time i tried to draw out of it more knowledge and my desire to catch sharks just like him became stronger. He was a childhood idol of mine and he will be forever live in my memories.The Paxton brothers spent the last year of Frank's life documenting much of his life on film,refurbishing Frank's boat the Cricket 2, and they have amassed invaluble material that will help to better tell the story of shark fishing's ultimate lejend FRANK MUNDUS R.I.P
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SOUTH FLORIDA SHARK CLUB -President SFSC-Founding Member est 1983 SFSC-Website Administrator BIG HAMMER SHARK TOURNAMENT -Founder Rene Memorial Sharkathon -Founder NMFS Shark Tagger
Will -
We'd like to extend our appreciation for your acknowledgment of Frank by honoring him through tribute in your 3rd tournament. Anyone ... anyone considering themselves to be, not only a shark fisherman, but a big-game angler or adventurer of any measure should be well aware of the many bricks that Frank laid in the road they're walking on today. We'll look forward to sharing more of our experiences with a childhood hero who, many years later, became more than a friend. For the period spanning almost four years that we spent time with him, Frank was like a surrogate grandfather to us. And just like our blood grandfathers, he was what we like to fondly refer to as simply ... 'A True American Badass'.
Thanks again. We're looking forward to this year's tournament,
The Bros
Will can"t wait to fish the 2009 big hammer shark tourny this year.Love your post on Frank. Keep up the great work.
It's going to be a great tournament Will, can't wait to see who catches the big one!
"He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction" (Proverbs 13:3).
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its gonna be a great tourny will cant wait. but sorry to break it to you guys but
team hammer N the phenomes
are taking it this year!! 
2009 Team Hammer N The Phenoms
Go BIG or go home
Love everythingabout this tourney will, especially the date, APRIL , my favorite month for shark fishing, the month the keys and beaches are loaded with 400 lb bulls and 14ft hammers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SFSC -East Coast Events Coordinator
me and my hubby just found your site and we will compete this year and show what a husband an wife team can catch!! Love your site THANKS.bm
Damn five years since the MONSTER MAN Frank Mundus passed away!!seems like it was yesterday.
SOUTH FLORIDA SHARK CLUB -President SFSC-Founding Member est 1983 SFSC-Website Administrator BIG HAMMER SHARK TOURNAMENT -Founder Rene Memorial Sharkathon -Founder NMFS Shark Tagger
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