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Tennessee angler wins Mercury Baybone Tournament
Fri, Oct 09, 2009

Mo Smith of Cordova, Tenn., was named grand champion angler at the Mercury Baybone tournament that ended Oct. 4.

Smith, fishing with Captain Mark Krowka of Islamorada, Fla., released 11 bonefish, the tournament's most releases for one angler, and one permit during the two-day challenge.

John Timura of Islamorada and Troy Pruitt of Fort Myers, Fla., captured the team grand championship. The duo was led by Captain Brian Helms.

Katie Curlett, fishing with Captain Tad Burke of Islamorada, took the ladies' grand championship.

Professional photographer and outdoor writer Pat Ford of Miami was named the Baybone's celebrity grand champion. The veteran tournament participant was guided by Islamorada's Captain Randy Towe.

Fifteen boats and 30 anglers competed in the tournament, racking up 42 bonefish and 16 permit releases.

The Mercury Baybone was the second 2009 tournament in the prestigious annual Redbone Celebrity Tournament series that benefits cystic fibrosis research. The series is to conclude with the Mercury Redbone Tournament Nov. 6-8.

 

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