Ides of June

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1998 Ides of June

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The first ever Ides of June fishing tournament was held in mid June 1998. There was a grand total of 4 boats competing. The tournament was spawned from fishing smack talk during a late night poker game. The original name was the Ides of June No Tackle Invitational. The first ever Ides of June champions were Captain Brian O'Hara and 1st mate Rick Rademacher. Brian and Rick won the tournament with a smoker 7 pound kingfish, caught on "The Sieve" a 14ft aluminum Sea Nymph with a 9.9 Evinrude engine. It is believed that 1st place received $100. There was no second place boat. There was a small gathering at Spanish River Park after the tournament for socializing.

1st ever Ides After Party Artist rendering of 1st ever Ides of June after party.

1999 Ides of June

The 2nd annual Ides of June Fishing Tournament was held on Saturday the 21st day of June 1999. It was the last year of our raft up after party at Spanish River Park. Captain Joe Chaison and Captain Tracy Scala were co-champions this year. Both Captains came into the same school of 1 pound peanut dolphin and limited out. Co-champions were declared. A great feast of mahi and beer ensued. It is believed there were about 6 boats involved in the tournament.

Artist rendering of 1999 after party.

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