Here it is folks the champions of the 2008 BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE SHARK TOURNAMENT.Sorry it took so long but it is alot of work to stay on top of these things.Again a big THANK YOU to all the teams that put so much effort into this competition,Congratulations!
2008 Big Hammer Challenge......the Link Below
http://www.boatlessfishing.com/forum/vi ... =94&t=7446
Award Categories
1st place Biggest Shark – 11 ft 4 inch Hammerhead Shark (Chris Bishop) Team Sundown
2nd place Biggest Shark - 11 ft 1 inch Tiger Shark (Mark Davidson) Team Against All Odds
3rd place Biggest Shark - 11 ft Hammerhead Shark (Charlie Jamison) Team Vile
4th place Biggest Shark - Tie 9 ft 10 inch Hammerhead Shark (Chris Licht) Team Sundown / 9ft 10 inch Hammerhead shark (Jamie Hutchison) Team Vile
5th place Biggest Shark - 9 ft 8 inch Lemon Shark (Peter Barrett) Team Against All Odds
Biggest shark caught on 80 lb test – 11 ft Hammerhead (Charlie Jamison) Team Vile caught on 6/o with 65 lb test
Biggest non shark – 12 ft 4 inch Sawfish (Tiffany Starr) Team Against All Odds
First shark caught-TEAM HAMMER TIME nurse shark tagged and released 4/1/2008 by Luis aka Picua
1st place (most sharks) Team Champions – 20 Sharks Team Against All Odds
2nd place (most sharks) Team Champions – correction -13 Sharks Team Hammer Time TIE
3rd place (most sharks) Team Champions – 13 Sharks Team Sundown TIE
Beach champions – 19 Sharks Team Against All Odds
Pier champions – 1 Shark Team Sundown Biggest in tourney
Bridge champions – correction -7- Sharks Team Hammer Time
Biggest Hammerhead –11 ft 4 inch (Chris Bishop) Team Sundown
Biggest Bull – 8 ft 5 inch (Chris Licht) Team Sundown
Biggest Tiger – 11 ft 1 inch (Mark Davidson) Team Against All Odds
Biggest Lemon – 9 ft 8 inch (Peter Barrett) Team Against All Odds
Biggest shark caught by a female (first place) – 8 ft 9 inch Lemon Shark (Melissa Shawman) Team Against All Odds
Biggest shark caught by a female (second place) – 8 ft 5 inch Lemon Shark (Tiffany Starr) Team Against All Odds
Junior Angler Biggest Shark (first place) – 8 ft 10 inch Lemon Shark ( Catherine Davidson) Team Against All Odds
Junior Angler Biggest Shark (second place) – 8 ft 5 inch Lemon Shark (Tiffany Starr) Team Against All Odds
And now some unofficial awards to teams and persons who deserve mention.You would get an award if we had one but maybe next year!
HARD LUCK TROPHY-Big Ken TEAM REEL BOYS
Buddy i was there i saw that 14/0 getting dumped and i know you probably had the tourny winning shark on that night.Sorry.
PRIDE OF PALM BEACH AWARD
This award goes to TEAM SUNDOWN for proving that Palm Beach still has the potential for some ass kicking sharks.I predict these boys will be a force to reckon with in all upcoming SHARK TOURNEYS.That's right Baby!!!
PRIDE OF MIAMI AWARD
TEAM HAMMER TIME These guys proved what can happen when a team is superbly in sync and is willing to put in the time"to get it done"You know you're good when you can compete against the teams from Palm Beach and north.You guys really did well.
PRIDE OF THE WEST COAST AWARD
Congratulations to TEAM CAN'T CATCH THEM ALL for showing that the west coast of Florida has enough sharks to give any team a run for there money.
THE TEAM TO WATCH AWARD-goes to TEAM VILE for proving that even surfer dudes can kick ass in a shark tournament.These guys were unknown but not anymore.Keep your eyes on these boys because they have what it takes.
THE MY GIRL CAN KICK YOUR GIRLS ASS AWARD goes to Mark Davidson and his two daughters Tiffany and Catherine for being the best FAMILY TEAM in the history of this tourney.Not only did these girls win there divisions with ease but caught the longest fish in this tourney(12 foot 4 cinch SAWFISH)The combination of Melissa,Tiffany and Catherine are a girl combination that i would put up against any team.Way to go guys.
THE "I'LL BE BACK" ARNOLD AWARD goes to Pete Barrett for his toughness and hardcore disposition.Get well Pete we need you out here fishing.
I want to thank my wife Maggy who is the person always by my side.behind the scenes and making it all possible.I could not run this tourny without her, she makes my job of running this tournament bearable.Lastly i want to thank my Team members for putting up with me and giving it a fair shot. I'm sure i forgot someone worthy of mention, to you my apology ,i gave it my all.Thank youi all again for Putting the SPORT OF LAND BASED SHARK FISHING ON THE MAP.See you all this Saturday at the awards party
Pre tournament anglers meeting pictures at Haulover Inlet Beach Park.
The secret item to be included in each picture was a measuring tape with orange flourescent paint at every foot mark.
Some pictures of our 2008 Big Hammer Challenge Awards party/ceremony.May 10,2008
Certificate given to each participant-angler in the tournament.
The awards tent.
Mark Davidson and his team
Awards
Awards
Awards and trophies
Yours truly under the awards tent
Team Chances'R
The tables with view of Haulover Inlet
The champs Team Black Bart
Black Bart Team Captain Chris Bishop wins the biggest shark award for his 11 ft 4 inch hammerhead shark
Team Vile's captain Charlie getting his award
Team Against All Odds getting some of there awards
Same team
Team Against All Odds's Tiffany Starr recieving her award
Best female angler of the tournament
Most sharks by a female
Bridge champions Team Hammer Time-Herbert,Seth,Luis and Brad
Team Hammer Time's Luis aka Picua and yours truly
Team Reel Boyz's Big Kenny gets the hard luck trophy
My beautiful daughter Natalie Fundora enjoys the afternoon breeze