Bobby Holloway Jr. tourney results are in
Ernestine Holloway Squires described herself as tired but happy after this year’s annual Bobby Holloway Jr memorial Fishing Tournament, which she said went very well.
“We were in a new location and the venue was beautiful. It was nice to be back on the water again,” Squires said.
This year, 85 adult boats and 12 Lil bobber boats registered for the fishing tournament, with approximately 40 kids, Squires said.
“We had one little boy who caught his very first fish. He was so excited. We get a few of those every year–and then we get some who’ve never even been on a boat,” Squires said.
She went on to describe how the kids are the heart of this event each year, as they have their own captain’s meeting, dinner and awards and then leave after the tournament with their own swag bag, which includes a commemorative hat and shirt. In addition to providing this year’s venue, Jug Creek Marina is planting a mango tree this year in honor of Bobby Holloway, Squires said.
“I have to thank Joe Williamson and his crew, they really went all out. The property was just beautiful and everything was perfect–it was the perfect location down there. I’m grateful and thankful–all the support from the island doesn’t go unnoticed. I don’t take it for granted. Through good times and bad times, Pine Island has supported this tournament and stood with us and that means the world,” Squires said.
Bobby Holloway Jr. Fishing Tournament winners
– First place: Blind Squirrel
– Second place: Hamilton & Hamilton
– Third place: Coulda Shoulda Woulda
– Fourth place: Young Blood
– Fifth place: Cape Harbor Oyster Bar & Grill
– 26th place: Curbing in Paradise
– Pine Island Big Snook: John Kelso
– Redfish Calcutta: Hamilton/Hamilton
– Trout Calcutta: Nicole Thomas
– Last place: The Rooster