Team Rook takes top honors in 17th annual Lyford Cay Offshore tournament

1.Alex, Dede, Missy, Olivia and Capt. Teddy Pratt at the docks with their winning catch. PHOTOS SUPPLIED by Capt. Teddy Pratt.
Alex, Dede, Missy, Olivia and Capt. Teddy Pratt at the docks with their winning catch. PHOTOS SUPPLIED by Capt. Teddy Pratt.

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]eventeen boats competed in this year’s Lyford Cay Offshore Fishing Tournament. Targeted species were blue marlin, white marlin and sailfish, along with dolphin, kingfish, tuna and wahoo. Team Rook lead by Coastal Angler Magazine – Bahamas contributor Capt. Teddy Pratt, took top honors with a total of 278.3 points catching 101.4 pounds of dolphin and 176.9 pounds of tuna. Team Long Distance caught the only blue marlin in the competition.

Results

First Place – Rook – 278.3 Points
Second Place – Ready to Reel – 213.3 Points
Third Place – Long Distance – 213.2 Points
Fourth Place – Midnight Express – 83.7 Points
Fifth Place – White Rat – 82.7 Points
Blue Marlin Award Long Distance – Chris Bowers
Dolphin AwardReady To Reel – Renee Schaefer – 26.4 pounds
Kingfish AwardMussea – Jose Suarez – 55.3 pounds
Tuna AwardRook – Missy Doyle – 86 pounds
Wahoo AwardMidnight Express – Christian Arriz – 33.6 pounds
Double Catch Award Rook – Missy Doyle – 107.1 pounds
Top Captain Award Rook – Capt. Teddy Pratt
Top Lady Angler – Rook Missy Doyle
Junior AnglerRook – Olivia Doyle

2.Top Lady Angler Missy Doyle with her 86-pound tuna. Congratulations! PHOTOS SUPPLIED by Capt. Teddy Pratt.
Top Lady Angler Missy Doyle with her 86-pound tuna. Congratulations! PHOTOS SUPPLIED by Capt. Teddy Pratt.

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