Official 2012 Big Hammer Challenge Reports, Pics-Leaderboard

Nice write up Rico, that's one hell of a jewfish... thing looks like it's got skin cancer. That scallop looks really strange, definitely different from hammers I've seen. Just an update, as far as the people I know fishing (not all in this tournament) the tiger count was 24 total combined with other groups fishing in the same general area.

Just to give some more details on the 13'3" Hammer, Yes the reel did get hot. It was so hot you could feel it all the way through the handle. Yea i fish braid with a topshot of mono. We caught in on a 20/O circle hook right in the corner of the mouth. With the first initial run of the fish it turned back and charged the beach. Then fought in long strides from left to right. Overall the whole fight, the longest distance it was out was about 1000 yards.

Photos from the double header tiger between Tim and Eddie of LAKE WORTH SHARKERS
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These Tigers are part of the 17 Tiger night

Ever since my brother will was a kid he had the love for sharkfishing .We have fished together for years and only in the last few years have I not been able to fish due to back problems Ijust wanted to let all the sharkfisherman know that what Will dose there are not to many that could or would do for this sport. Not only putting the club together but also the bhc tournament too is alot of hard work along with countless hour I am sure that you all know all this but for the ones that dont he dose it all for the love of the sport year after year he comes out of pocket to make it better than the year before.For all of you that have fished with him you all know that he is hardcore not only in his fishing but also in his ways . But all of those that know him know that he is all heart. William you have truely made a diffrence in land based shark fishing. Keep up the great job. I am sure that there are many that feel the same way and have not taken the time to let you know how theyfeel. What you put in this sport few have the true love for it to do. YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB YOU DO.

Wow you guys are dooing worrkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk are you still a junior angler Rico?

Yes I'm still a junior angler. But this will be the last year

Well congrats man that's one hell of a fish

TO ALL THE S F GUYS-----WHAT A HISTORY MAKING JOB----ITS IS GREAT TO READ AND SEE ALL THE EFFORT THAT YA'LL HAVE PUT IN AND THE SHARKS TO SHOW FOR IT---

SS

I have thought and thought on how to compliment you guys on the 17 tiger night I cannot find the words to describe the great accomplishment you guys did of catching that many tigers in one night. I am awe struck.....Congratulations just doesn't seem to be enough. That is a night that will go down in history for landbased sharkers.

I'm also awe struck at the continuous amount of sharks that are being posted. Congratulations to each team on their successes!! The tourney has had amazing catches...multiple double hook ups on big sharks, Monster Greater Hammers, a Scalloped Hammer, Big Tigers, Bulls, Lemons, Black tips, Giant Goliath Grouper and more!! Just crazy...You guys and gals are really on fire! Just great to be apart of the fun and watch history in the making!

Keep the pictures coming and hope to see a couple more monsters on the sand before the tourney is over!!

Never Give Up,
LaSharkHunter

Team: Hammer Wranglers
Angler: Rico Diamandi (Junior Angler)
Shark: 13' 3" Hammer (Female)
Tagged, Dehooked, and swam off strong

Your the man Rico! That hammer is FAT!

I keep trying my old spot cause I know their's a BIG BULL some where in the vicinity but i'm ending up with a bit of disappointment. I used to frequent that spot as a teenager almost every week and one night got nailed on a piece of T***** . It broke off my line cause I had tied two lines together. I call that spot mosquitosville

Team- Dirty South Shark Hunters

Angler- Tony Medina

Shark- Nurse

Size- Over 5'

Nurse Curse

Graph for third week Team totals.

Lake Worth Sharker other pict. of the night of the 18 tigers

Tim's #1 tiger 7'4" 80lb class line

Tim's # 2 tiger 8'2" 80lb class line

Tim's #3 tiger 8'2" 80lb lass line

Jonathan's #1 tiger 8'8"

Jonathan's #2 tiger 8'5"

C.J nurse 6'11"

next day two more tigers Jonathan and C J

C.J 8'4" tiger
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Jonathan 7'2"1/2 tiger

Got a break from school. Headed north to fish and thought we got skunked AGAIN. This Bull hit my rod as we were reeling in .
7'3'' Bull caught in Broward

Team: Hammer & the Phenomes
Angler: Shannon Bustamante
Shark: 8 ft Bull

Team:Hammer & the Phenomes
Angler:Shannon Bustamante
Shark: 9ft 3'in Tiger

I like that fighting style Partner. Always thought about digging myself a fighting chair in the sand.

Jonathan's #2 tiger 8'5"