By Cindy Schutt
Approximately 100 Littles and their Bigs casted out their lures in hopes of reeling in something BIG at the recent Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s annual fishing tournament presented by Moss Construction and hosted by Bahia Mar Yachting Center. The tournament attracted 17 boat captains who volunteered their boats, equipment and time to create special memories for Little Brothers and Little Sisters, who ranged in age from six to 17. Awards and winners included:
Biggest Fish
First place: Little Brother Paul and Little Sister Ana with a 38” dolphin caught on Blue Fin with Captain Jack Milbery, a Big Brothers Big Sisters Board Member
Second place: Little Sister Ta’leah with a 36” dolphin, caught on Fish On! with Captain Andy Duke
Third place: Little Sister Charnise with a 32” dolphin caught on Fish On! with Captain Andy Duke
Most Fish
First place: Little Brothers Nashon and Mark with 30 fish total, caught on Lyn-de II with Captain Daniel Kamperveen
Second place: Little Brothers James and Guy with 27 fish total, caught on Lyn-de II with Captain Daniel Kamperveen
Third place: Little Brother Roby with 26 fish total, caught on Snappers and Grunts with Captains Mike Cunningham and Karen Tedesco
Smallest Fish
Winner: Keteria with a 3” grunt caught on Scarab Zoom with Captain Rod Valez
“All of our youth had such a great time,” said Malena Mendez, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. “We’re so grateful to be able to offer them this experience, thanks to our many volunteer captains and wonderful sponsors.”
In addition to presenting sponsor Moss Construction, sponsors of the Annual Fishing Tournament include Atlantic Pacific Community Builders; Bahia Mar Marina; Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach; Fish Florida; JM Family Enterprises; GMS Law; Bass Underwriters; Little’s Photography; and Waterfront Times.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County Board member Cheryl Seinfeld led the Fishing Tournament as chair supported by a strong committee comprised of Trevor Carroll, board members Bill Saunderson, Fatima Perez and John Corrado and tournament founder John Weller.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Its larger vision is for all youth to achieve their full potential. For more information, visit www.BBBSBroward.org.
