2008 RedPlug Challenge

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# Captain Team Name Angler #2 Angler #3 Red 1 Red 2 Total
1 Bryan Brantley Team Outcast James  Woods Trey Williams 6.77 6.34 13.11
2 Wade Waltimyer Team Andros Boats Chris Davids Dusty Hormann 6.68 6.32 13
3 Dave Hoke Team Suntrust Center John Hoke Bill Hoke 7.48 5.49 12.97
4 Brian Harris Team Renegade Lisa Harris Troy Gale 6.72 5.81 12.53
5 Jeff Totten Team Century /Yamaha Jeff Wise Ozzie Lessenger 6.12 6.29 12.41
6 Steven Bair Team Rapid Graphix David Dean Jason Jones 6.96 5.27 12.23
7 John Perry Team Gator Water Denny Mahle Larry Adams 6.93 5.18 12.11
8 Ozzie Fischer Team Tropic Trailer Bryan Baugher Chris Rush 7.05 5.01 12.06
9 Mike McCarty Caloosa Isle Marina Kenny Hyatt   5.11 6.77 11.88
10 Jay Withers Team Maverick Mike Manis   5.39 6.29 11.68
11 Brent Stokes Stokes Marine Chuck Jenks   5.75 5.7 11.45
12 Kyle Potts Tow Boat US Charlotte Harbor Dale Potts Joey Shogren 6.37 4.95 11.32
13 Chase Marsocci Gilbert Bad Boy Buggies Todd Hackett Eric Kindell 5.81 5.46 11.27
14 Shane Dooley Team Screenprint Plus Mark Jones   5.66 5.11 10.77
15 Miles Meredith Cape Tool & Tackle Eric Cartensen Mike Cartensen 6.03 4.22 10.25
16 Josh Brown Affinity Tackle Robert Supon Bud Brown 4.45 5.49 9.94
17 Eric Davis Team Devoe Hummer Matt Persons Pat Hill 4.19 5.72 9.91
18 Sean Lehew Frantz Masonry George Frantz George Frantz 5.04 4.84 9.88
19 JR Witt Team Sunrise Fence Gary McKenzie Toni Pabon 5.71 3.9 9.61
20 Dan Latham   Homer Latham Matt Haag 4.73 4.62 9.35
21 Rob Locke   Keith Kersey Matt Tharpe 5.2 4.09 9.29
22 George Howell Mad Monkey Lynda Mastronardo   5.23 4.03 9.26
23 Lyn Bevis Re/Max Harbor Brian Hindman Bing Blackburn 3.65 5.5 9.15
24 Tom Fisher Team Minn Kota JC Savasuk Brian Ziegler 5.45 2.73 8.18
25 Tyler Truett USSI Bobby Legg Richard Lapadula 3.81 3.89 7.7
26 Keegan Weeks Arbor Tree Service Robert Carter Fred Gill 4.21 3.28 7.49
27 Jeff Watkins Watkins Tire & Auto/reelshark.com Mike Myers   4.7 2.65 7.35
28 Ricky Tomlinson Team M.J.S. Trucking LLC Buzzy Hayes Al Hoff 7.14 0 7.14
29 Dustin Cole Trimmed Up Bill Miller Jason Fogle 4.41 2.58 6.99
30 Dusty McGonigal D& A Enterprises Codi Griffith Billy Middleton 3.53 3.39 6.92
31 Brian Majkowski Team Cane Poles Mike Scott   4.47 2.04 6.51
32 Jason McCard Team Jason McCard Bob Jones Mark Drauffner 4.21 2.21 6.42
33 Brandon Buckner Cape Regal Yacht Center Tommy Sands Sean Middleton 4.05 2.28 6.33
34 Jim Smith Team Turbo Prop Dale Hadley Steve Gross 2.17 3.94 6.11
35 Mike Brimer Team Ingman Marine Jordan Ingman   3.25 2.33 5.58
36 Mike Stover Tournamentgear.net Mike Barnes Kevin Clement 5.4 0 5.4
37 Larry Stover J & E Construction JB Bradshaw Dean Campbell 2.19 2.98 5.17
38 John Morrison Mo Fishin' Rick Radunz John Adams 5.01 0 5.01
39 Brian Susko Robinson Underground II Andy DeAtley Darell Carter 2.33 2.48 4.81
40 Brad Brown Moonlite Charters Jason Dudley Derek Carlson 1.37 2.99 4.36
41 Chad Knight Knight Supply Eric Knight Bryan Hunt 4.36 0 4.36
42 Chad Justus Team Trimmed Out Robert Polluck Ryan Nazzario 4.07 0 4.07
43 Jarrett Lombard Team Lake & Bay Leland Symonds Steve Eggers 3.39 0 3.39
44 Ben Chancey Offshore Performance Donnie Carter Dimitri Draulin 2.73 0 2.73
45 Dennis Ryan Dirty Water Dawg Thomas McRae Jack Leeman 2.71 0 2.71
46 Dave Stephens Back Bay Extremes Sidney Lowe Marc Miller 2.6 0 2.6
47 Doug Longo G Peppers Gary Simmons Brian Harmon 2.5 0 2.5
48 Ted Teter Teter Bros. Chasin Tail Kurt Harrell Mark Pidro 2.48   2.48
49 Paul Lambert Paul Lambert Construction Terry Brantley Brandon Varney 2.36 0 2.36
50 Bill Conner River Ratz Shaun Stuart Tim Alley 2.26 0 2.26
51 Nelson Dias Team Frigid Rigid Cory McGuire Steve Dupper 2.22 0 2.22
52 Jimmy McCauley JMI Flooring Kris Howell Jason McMahon     0
53 Chris Lopinski Team Mega Bite Mike Glennon Charles Lisson     0
54 Robin Branch Team Thunder Marine Brian Purcell Jeff Worthy     0
55 Gene Santini Team JTM Mike Russell Paul Russell     0
56 Jason Reynoso Team Smuggler's Jason Dill Alan Rhine     0
57 Bill Spiedell Team Microtel Inn & Suites James Daughtry Rob Barham     0
58 Steve Smith Wrap Sign & Design Jesse Smith Steve Zylstra     0
59 Mark Sparrow Team Yam David Holzhauer       0
60 Chris Crowell   Angel Santiago John Thompson     0
61 Roy Robinson Robinson Underground David Thomas Randy Tredo     0
62 David Reese Barnes Chiropractic Billy Barnes Tony Wallis     0
63 Bob Boudreau 4M2B Mark Miller Mike Mahan     0
64 Mark Liberman Yellowfin Boats Doug Hamilton Tom Taminini     0
65 Scott Bryant Trojan Labor Patrick Mason Steve Rotolo     0
66 Richard Sechrist Hungry Howies Justin Caufman Dan Jeffers     0
67 Kevin Barker Yellowfin Boats Rusty Priver Jacob Wengler     0
68 Scott Wilson Steel Fabricators LLC Bill Poertner Floyd Baker     0
69 David McHugh McHugh-Porter Builders Mark Trezona       0
70 Ron Liscum Team Harpoon Harry's Steve Hickox Shane Conley     0
71 Robert Amick Amick Realty Jeff Jozefiack Art Webb     0
72 Rob Quick Punta Gorda Construction Manag. Doug Quick Bill Tuer     0
73 John Landry Jr Waterproof Charts Chris Magnano Dennis Fiorio     0
74 Wayne Quick Team Ft Myers Marine Larry Crow Ralph Jones     0
75 Derek Kenny Team Sportsman Cory Oesterich Rick Mottern     0
76 George Patton Team Century 21 Sunbelt Michael Dykes Chris Terrill     0
77 Doug Creek Red Baron Pizza Josh Smith Tyler Rice     0
78 Josh Reager Team Portobello's Burnt Store Ryan McGee Matt Johnson     0
79 Chris Brown Beavertail Skiffs Paul Baxter       DNF

2008 RedPlug Challenge Day #2

# Captain Team Name Angler #2 Angler #3 Red 1 Red 2 Total
1 Bryan Brantley Team Outcast James  Woods Trey Williams 7.22 6.16 13.38
2 Brian Harris Team Renegade Lisa Harris Troy Gale 5.63 5.62 11.25
3 Jeff Totten Team Century /Yamaha Jeff Wise Ozzie Lessenger 5.53 5.42 10.95
4 Dave Hoke Team Suntrust Center John Hoke Bill Hoke 4.09 2.7 6.79
5 Wade Waltimyer Team Andros Boats Chris Davids Dusty Hormann 2.51 0 2.51

Weather a Challenge in the Flatsmasters RedPlug

 Summer in Southwest Florida is always unpredictable, especially the weather.  Extreme heat, afternoon thunderstorms, tropical waves, depressions, and storms are all a possibility.  So when the date for the Flatsmasters RedPlug Challenge approached and the forecast was 20% rain chance, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.  But as the weekend approached a trough of low pressure dropped in on the west coast of Florida and brought back the dreaded summer weather curse!

 After a brief shower during the Capt Meeting at the Goal Post Grill in Port Charlotte on Friday night, Saturday morning’s weather looked great; one of calmest mornings in recent Flatsmasters history greeted our anglers at the 6:30am start. But by noon threatening clouds approached the Harpoon Harry’s Dock. 

 
“Team SunTrust Center opens the scales with 12.97lbs.”

 Several teams opted to weigh in early to prevent a clash with the weather.  Team SunTrust Center (Hoke,Hoke,Hoke) opened the scales up with a solid 12.97lbs.

Several other 12 lb. plus weights were posted early with Team Outcast

(B.Brantley,Woods,Williams) putting up the top weight at 13.11lbs.

As the 3:30pm deadline drew near, the skies opened up with rain and lightning.  At one point the weather was so severe they weigh in was suspended for 20 minutes.  The weather curse struck several teams who tried to push the weigh in time and got caught in conditions they couldn’t run in, and they missed the 3:30pm deadline.  When the weigh in resumed, the top five was filled out by Team Andros Boats, Team Renegade, and Team Century/Yamaha.

 Top Five Teams on Saturday

1. Team Outcast (Bryan Brantley, James Woods, Trey Williams)

            Red#1- 6.77lbs.  Red#2- 6.34lbs.  Total- 13.11lbs.

2. Team Andros Boats (Wade Waltimyer, Chris Davids, Dusty Horrman)

            Red#1- 6.68lbs.  Red#2- 6.32lbs.  Total- 13.00lbs.

3. Team SunTrust Center (Dave Hoke, Bill Hoke, Jon Hoke)

            Red#1- 7.48lbs.  Red#2  5.49lbs.  Total- 12.97lbs.

4. Team Renegade (Brian Harris, Lisa Harris, Troy Gale)

            Red#1- 6.72lbs.  Red#2- 5.81lbs.  Total- 12.53lbs.

5. Team Century/Yamaha (Jeff Totten, Ozzie Lessenger, Jeff Wise)

            Red#1- 6.12lbs.  Red#2- 6.29lbs.  Total- 12.41lbs.

 
“Team Renegade- Brian & Lisa Harris, Troy Gale”

Day Two started out with showers all over the Charlotte Harbor area.  A clear window opened up at 6:30am, and our Top Five Teams were released for one more day of fishing.  All of the Top Five Teams had to deal with rain, wind, lightning, and even waterspouts through out the day.  Conditions were tough to say the least.  Luckily as the 3:30pm Shootout deadline approached the rain subsided and we were left with just a strong west wind.  All of the finalists beat their way back across a sloppy Charlotte Harbor and made it back to the Harpoon Harry’s Dock by the deadline.

In typical Flatsmasters Shootout fashion, all five teams line up in the order of their day one finish.  The weigh In starts with the #5 position team weighing in their first red and works up to the #1 team weighing in last.  After the first weigh in round, Team Outcast held onto the top position with a  7.22lb. fish.  Team Renegade and Team Century/Yamaha both posted good fish with Team Andros Boats and Team SunTrust Center falling to the back of the pack.

Round #2 saw another solid fish by Jeff Totten’s Team and by Brian Harris’ team, but neither were heavy enough to overtake Team Outcast as Bryan Brantley and his team bagged a 6.16lb. second fish for a total of 13.38lbs.

Easily beating out the competition by over two pounds!

TEAM OUTCAST WINS THE 2008 FLATSMASTERS REDPLUG CHALLENGE

 
“Team Outcast wins with 13.38lbs.

 
“Team Outcast- Bran Brantley, James Woods, Trey Williams”
RedPlug Champions

 

“Click Here for 2008 RedPlug Challenge complete results”

 Bimini Big Game Resort Team of the Year Race coming down to the wire !!!

 
“The Bimini Big Game Resort and Marina, Bimini Bahamas”

 With three events in the books, The Bimini Big Game Resort Flatsmasters Team of the Year is heating up.  Team Ego Nets relinquished their hold on the top spot to Team SunTrust Center (Hoke,Hoke,Hoke).  The Hoke family team now has 433 points and an 11 point lead by virtue of 2 top five finishes this year and 2 bonus points for heaviest trout in event #1 and heaviest redfish in event #3.

Team Century/Yamaha (Totten,Lessenger,Wise) are in striking distance of the Hokes with 422 points and one event to go.  Still in the hunt is Team Maverick Boats (Withers,Manis) trailing Jeff Totten’s team by only a single point.  Team Maverick Boats had the big snook in The Grand Slam Plug event back in March and with snook on the score sheet in September, it could be right for a late season charge by Jay and Mike.

Whoever wins the Team of the Year will be happy, because in addition to being considered the best backcountry team in Florida, receiving custom SPI Gallery Bronze Trophies, and being Team #01 in all Flatsmasters Events for 2009, The Team of the Year will receive an all expense weekend at the Bimini Big Game Resort and Marina in Bimini, Bahamas.

It’s easy to speculate in July who will come out on top, but everyone will have to wait for September to see who prevails.

 

“Click Here for 2008 Points Totals”