Well, it’s official; the 2016 Fluke Til Ya Puke tournament is in the books. With more than 1200 registered anglers, it was the biggest year in the 11-year history of the tournament. A ton of great fish were landed, but the biggest overall fluke award goes to Brian Stafford with his 10.75-pound doormat that netted him $5,000 plus $9,950 in the high stakes calcutta. Angler John McCann took second with a 10.40-pound slab and Vinny Deledda rounded out the top 3 with a 10.35-pound fish.
Here are all the final standings:
Biggest Fluke:
1st Place – Brian Stafford 10.75 lbs
2nd Place Fluke – John McCann 10.40 lbs
3rd Place Fluke – Vinny Deledda 10.35 lbs
High Stakes Calcutta:
1st Place – 10.75 lbs. Brian Stafford $9,950
2nd Place – 10.40 lbs. John McCann $6,965
3rd Place – 10.35 lbs Vinny Deledda $2,990
Big 3 Calcutta:
Three Deep 27.85 lbs. $3,950
Sh*t Fish:
11.90 lbs Skate – Russel Blank $5,500
Bluefish:
11.90 lbs Vinny Deledda $4200
Food Bank Donation:
149 lbs Bad Company "Big Red" 11 Ft. Inflatable with 4 stroke Yamaha outboard
Women’s Division:
1st Place – Robin Woodman 9.3
2nd Place – Katie Woodman 8.90
3rd Place – Daphne Forster 7.45
Kayak Division:
1st Place – Yak Man 7.85
2nd Place – Jose Negron 3.75
3rd Place – Poeunman – 2.90
Jr. Angler Division:
1st Place – Dylan Stevens – 8.15
2nd Place – CydneySottile – 8.05
3rd Place Joe Deledda – 7.15
Be sure to keep an eye on the FLUKE TIL YA PUKE website for details on next year’s event!
