
Capt. Black measures precisely.
The Marco Sport Fishing Club, boasting over 300 members, held its first Red Grouper Tournament. “We had 22 boats with 82 anglers in two divisions: 15 mile and 50 mile,” said Howard Laskau. The longest legal red grouper of 20” plus was the goal, plus there was a wild card category in each division: Spanish Mackerel in the 15 mile group and King Mackerel in the 50 mile division. The tournament garnered three title sponsors: Walker’s Marine, Pursuit Boats and Mercury Marine.
According to Jim Walker of Walker’s Marine,

Anglers explain techniques.
Club President, Peter Arcidiacono, said the club has been around since 1988. “We have one

Team Larson Dick Larson, Jerry Harmeyer, Kirk Evans, Dave Cox, Jerry DeLaurentis 50 mile division 29 1/4 inch red grouper. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Howard and Allen kept the score board up to date at a feverish pace as the anglers came in with their catch. If there was a tie, the earliest

Allan tags the entry.
Anglers crowded the board when time was called. Team A&B consisting of Andrea Battaglia and Bryan Mordecai, won the 15 mile Division, with a 22-1/2-inch red grouper. The second place finisher, Team Gold Nugget, was nudged out of the lead by 3/4 of an inch.
Dick Larson and his fishing partners Jerry DeLaurentis, Jerry

The tournament weekend was complete with an awards barbecue held on Saturday courtesy of Jim Walker and Walker’s Coon Key Marina on Goodland.
The club brings the sport of fishing and proper fishing etiquette to children several times a year through events held at the schools or at nearby marinas. If you’re interested in becoming a member or want more information, go to www.marcosportfishing.com
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