Photo By Emily McCamy | Shane Lauritzen, Denton "Boy Boy" Edmond, and Eric Judkins, winners of the recent...... read more read more
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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Stalking the waters of Guantanamo Bay is how some Gitmo residents spent their time July 5, 2008, hoping to land the catch that would earn them placement in the spear fishing and lobster tournament.
The event, hosted by U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay's Morale, Welfare and Recreation, challenged participants to find the largest catch they could whether fish or lobster. The day proved to be successful for many as the fish and lobster were counted and weighed at the marina at the end of the day.
"Winning was based on the total weight of all the fish a participant shot from 0600 to 1600," said Jaron Chapman, manager of the MWR Marina.
The first place winner in the fish category was Denton "Boy Boy" Edmond, an MWR employee who works at the carpentry shop. Edmond blew away the competition with a whopping total of 38 pounds, 1ounce. 18 pounds of his total came from one fish, a pompano.
"I was free diving off the shore near the lighthouse when I saw the pompano. He came to pay me a visit and I had a surprise for him," said Edmond.
Easing his way into second place, Joint Task Force Trooper Shane Lauritzen landed a grouper and a jack with a total weight of 4 pounds 12 ounces.
Rounding out third place was fellow Joint Task Force member Eric Judkins who secured his spot with a jack, weighing in at 2 pounds, 6 ounces.
"Thirty-seven people signed up for the event," said Chapman. "Some participants shot fish and figured they didn't have a chance at winning (because they weren't big enough). Make sure you weigh in all your fish!"
The tournament included awards for the largest lobsters caught as well.
Only two lobsters were presented at the end of the day. The first place lobster, caught by Cy Winter weighed in at 2 pounds and 15 ounces. Kevin Robarge, nabbed the second place lobster with a weight of 2 pounds, 13 ounces.
"This is our first MWR spear fishing event, usually the dive shop hosts it. We had great participation. We're still in the planning phase for another event. Hopefully we'll be able to do it before the end of the year," said Chapman.
| Date Taken: | 07.11.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 07.15.2008 13:35 |
| Story ID: | 21506 |
| Location: | GUANTANAMO BAY, CU |
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