The St. Mary’s County Division of Tourism announced the winners of the 2007 Rockin’ and Reel-In Fishing Contest at the prize award ceremony before the Board of County Commissioners on November 13. The contest, from Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, awarded prizes for the longest caught rockfish (striped bass), bluefish and croaker were awarded.
Commissioner President Jack Russell congratulated the winners and commended the sponsors for their help with the prizes and promoting the great fishing opportunities in St. Mary’s County. The contest was publicized throughout the mid-Atlantic region. The contest is slated to run again in 2008. Watch for details at www.stmarysmd.com/tourism or call the Tourism Division at 301-475-4200 x 1404.
And the winners are…
Winning Croaker $1000.00
Gerald Tucker of Lusby, MD
Caught aboard the Shannon IV with Capt. Randy Powers
2nd Place Croaker $500.00
Carl Ruiz of Gaithersburg, MD
Caught aboard Miss Maggie with Capt. Jason McLaughlin
Winning Bluefish $1500.00
Michael Demory of Frederick, MD
Caught aboard Chesapeake Charm with Capt. Phil Langley
2nd Place Bluefish $750.00
Jon Reinford of Newville, PA
Caught aboard Poor Boys Lady with Capt. Joe Scrivener
Winning Rockfish $2500.00
Michael Crone of Thurmont. MD
Caught aboard Chesapeake Charm with Capt. Phil Langley
2nd Place Rockfish $1000.00
Al Morgan, Jr. of Great Mills, MD
Caught aboard Chesapeake Charm with Capt. Phil Langley