Kings Galore at MBARA Tourney

Written by Ron Childs | 30 August 2010

Larry Lemieux Takes Kingfish Division

     The Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association held its 14^th Annual Kingfish Tournament on Saturday, August 28, and despite some cloudy, rainy weather and 3 to 5 foot seas,  lots of huge king mackerel were carried up to the scales.

     The winners in the kingfish division were Larry Lemieux in Gag Reflex won first place with a 40.35 pound fish.   Second place went to Sean Cooper in Just One More with a 38.6 pound king.  Third place went to Jimmy Stephens in Bob Cat with a 37.1 pound fish.

     The winner of the wahoo division was Jason Hines in Salt Crusher with a 44.20 pound fish.  The winner of the Spanish division was John Salter witth a big 5.25 pound Spanish mackerel. 

     The big winner of the Panhandle Slam which tallies the combined weight from three tournaments was Josh Bloodworth of Warner Robins, Georgia.  He took home a $5,000 prize for that accomplishment.  His boat is named Green Bananas.