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Award plaques are awarded at the March General Membership Meeting.
To be eligible for these awards a member must be in good standing and
must submit a fully completed weigh slip to the "Awards and Contests"
committee. Stephen L. Vanderveer Trophy Bowl — Largest Tuna, Jones Inlet. To win this trophy the member must have sailed out of Freeport L.I (Jones Inlet) and must weigh the Tuna on the official scales at the club official weighing station, and must not enter any other port. The minimum weight accepted on this trophy is 100 lbs. 2012: Chris Gerhart (207 lb. Big Eye) "Wasabi" 2011: Jim Meehan (137 lb. Big Eye) "Wasabi" 2010: Jeff Balcourt (114 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi" 2009: Ralph Drewes (182 lb. Big Eye) "Oceanic" 2008: Adam Bollaci (146.5 lb. Big Eye) "Hooker" 2007: Sean Libby (237 lb. Big Eye) "Freedom" 2006: Not Awarded 2005: Robert Schmitt (201.6 lb. Big Eye) "Fish On" 2004: Richie Olejnik (182 lb. Big Eye) "Canyon Lady" 2003: Fred Ruehman (182 lb. Bluefin) "Mikey Likes It" 2002: Frank Mazzilli (186.5 lb. Yellowfin) "Lady E" 2001: Mike Jacobs (165 lb. Yellowfin) "Desire" 2000: Bob Hagen (174 lb. Big Eye) "Jenny II" Walter F. O'Malley Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the heaviest Tuna, sailing from any port except Freeport. 2012: Stephen Rhodes (750 lb. Bluefin) "Princess Nova - PEI" 2011: Peter DiThomas (58 lb. Bluefin) "Stogie II" 2010: John Payne (145 lb. Big Eye) “G-MAN” 2009: John Payne (175 lb. Big Eye) “MI KAT” 2008: Not Awarded 2007: Bill Morrogh (52.62 lb. Yellowfin) "Somewhere in Time" 2006: Rick Dillworth (404 lb. Bluefin) "Oilburner" 2005: Rick Dillworth (420 lb. Bluefin) "Oilburner" 2004: Bruce Abatte (570 lb. Bluefin) "Marlin" 2003: John Scanlon (60.5 lb. Yellowfin) "Sea Jet" 2002: Rick Dillworth (367 lb. Bluefin) "Sea Level" 2001: Bob Pettit (555 lb. Bluefin) "Oil Burner" 2000: Jerry Looney (120 lb. Bluefin) "Reel Satisfaction" Frederick W. Hollander Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the heaviest billed fish anywhere. 2012: Not Awarded 2011: Not Awarded 2010: Not Awarded 2009: Ralph Drewes (180 lb. Striped Marlin) “Escualo Fleet – Mazatlan” 2008: Not Awarded 2007: Paul Noto (95 lb. Swordfish) "Lady E" 2006: Ralph Drewes (252 lb. Striped Marlin, Sinola, Mexico) 2005: Dennis Cataldo (576.3 lb. Black Marlin, Pinas Bay, Panama) 2004: George Spitaleri (234 lb. Blue Marlin, Zihuatanejo Mexico) 2003: Harold Jarow (106 lb. Sailfish, Zihuatanejo Mexico) 2002: Harold Jarow (80 lb. Sailfish) 2001: Harold Jarow (110 lb. Sailfish) 2000: Harry Schroeder (164 lb. Swordfish) Jack R. Neidorf Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the first Tuna of the season out of Freeport, L.I. (Jones Inlet). Member must weigh the Tuna on the official scales at the club official weighing station within 24 hours after he sailed and must not enter any other port 2012: Chris Gerhart (64 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi" 2011: Chris Gerhart (79 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi" 2010: Chris Gerhart (45.9 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi" 2009: Chris Gerhart (41.75 lb. Yellowfin) "Wasabi" 2008: Jeff Yapalater (82 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi" 2007: Grover Howell (56.43 lb. Bluefin) "Mikey Likes It" 2006: Sil Mazzilli (47 lb. Yellowfin) "Camille" 2005: Jeffrey Yapalater (48.06 lb. Longfin) "Wasabi" 2004: Hal Berman (25.1 lb. Bluefin) "Aphis" 2003: Larry Festa (33.75 lb. Bluefin) "Mikey Likes It" 2002: Matt Errett (36.4 lb. Bluefin) "Nikki Ann" 2001: Fred Ruehman (26.5 lb.) "Mikey Likes It" 2000: Jimmy Woods (53 lb. Bluefin) "Jenny II" Jack Bode Ladies' Trophy — Awarded to the lady member catching the heaviest Tuna of the season anywhere. 2012: Not Awarded 2011: Maryellen Zullo (45.25 lb. Bluefin) "Oceanic" 2010: Maryellen Zullo (88.5 lb. Bluefin) "Oceanic" 2009: Not Awarded 2008: Maryellen Zullo (92 lb. Bluefin) "Kristen" 2007: Maryellen Zullo (77 lb. Yellowfin) "Oceanic" 2006: Maryellen Zullo (64 lb. Yellowfin) "Oceanic" 2005: Maryellen Zullo (84.5 lb. Bluefin) "Mikey Likes It" 2004: Maryellen Zullo (48.5 lb. Bluefin) "Aphis" 2003: Diane "Dee" Korn (51 lb. Yellowfin) "Jenny II" 2002: Maryellen Zullo (34 lb. Longfin) "Mikey Likes It" 2001: Maryellen Zullo (40 lb. Yellowfin) "Extremes" 2000: Maryellen Zullo (47 lb. 8 oz. Yellowfin) "Blue Marlin" Henry Von Elm, Inc., Trophy — Awarded to the member of the club fishing on the club team in any Tuna tournament who catches the largest Tuna according to the tournament rules. 2012: Chris Gerhart Winner Babylon Invitational "Wasabi" 2011: Not Awarded 2010: Not Awarded 2009: Not Awarded 2008: Chris Squeri (63 lb. Yellowfin) "Lady E" 2007: Bill Morrogh (52.62 lb. Yellowfin) "Somewhere in Time" 2006: Ralph Drewes (47 lb. Yellowfin) "Mikey Likes It" 2005: Jeff Squeri (34 lb. Longfin) "Camille" 2004: Chris Squeri (63 lb. Yellowfin) "Camille" 2003: Chris Squeri (42 lb. Yellowfin) "Lady E" 2002: Chris Squeri (36 lb. Yellowfin ) "Lady E" 2001: Chris Squeri (39 lb. Longfin) "Lady E" 2000: Not Awarded John J. Miles Trophy — Awarded to the member captain sailing from Debs, Jones or Fire Island Inlet only who, in the opinion of the Prize Committee, achieves the outstanding performance of the year. 2012: Doug Toback 2011: Sean Libby "Aurora" 2010: Chris Bellinzoni 2009: Chris Gerhart 2008: Larry Festa "Kristen" 2007: Ralph Drewes "Oceanic" 2006: Robert Rosenberg "Findictive II" 2005: Howard Berman "Aphis" 2004: Jim Krug "Persuader" 2003: Mike Lobosco "Mikey Likes It" 2002: John Jutt "Bunker Dunker" 2001: Jeff Squeri "Lady E" Captain Mel Elderd Trophy — Awarded to the member who catches the largest Tuna in the Annual Babylon-Freeport Tuna Club Tournament. 2012: Not Awarded 2011: Not Awarded 2010: Adam Bollaci (58 lb. Bluefin) "Hooker" 2009: Not Awarded 2008: Ken Kapner (18 lb. Bluefin) "Kristen" 2007: Not Awarded 2006: Bill Morrogh (56 lb. Yellowfin) "MargaritaBill" 2005: Joseph Jahn (57 lb. Longfin) "Aphis" 2004: Not Awarded 2003: Not Awarded 2002: Not Awarded 2001: Not Awarded 2000: Bob Hagan (174 lb. Big Eye) Woodcleft Marine Base, Inc., Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the greatest weight fish per pound line test, on a boat sailing from any Long Island Port using a maximum of 30 lb. test line and conventional tackle. No Blue Sharks will be eligible for this award. 2012: Charlie Sporing (24.76 lb. Striped Bass / 4 lb. test) "Rambunctious" 2011: Mike Sullivan (25.2 lb. Striped Bass / 4 lb. test) "BlueJacket II" 2010: Charles Goldstein (19.63 lb. Striped Bass 4lb Test) "Little Jacket" 2009: Mike Sullivan (17 lb. Striped Bass 2lb Test) "Little Jacket" 2008: Mike Sullivan (17.75 lb Striped Bass / 2 lb. test) "Little Jacket" 2007: Mike Sullivan (17.38 lb. Striped Bass / 4 lb. test) "Little BlueJacket" 2006: Ryan Sullivan (21.43 lb. Striped Bass / 2 lb. test) "BlueJacket II" 2005: Ryan Sullivan (16.25 lb. Striped Bass / 2 lb. test) "BlueJacket II" 2004: Jim Krug (591 lb. Thresher / 80 lb. test) 2003: Ralph Drewes (189 lb. Mako Shark / 30 lb. test) "Oceanic" 2002: Bob Boitel (242 lb. Mako) "Accursia" 2001: Grover Howell (454 lb. Thresher / 80 lb. test) "Lady E" 2000: Larry Festa (302 lb. Mako / 80 lb. test) "Kristen" Harry Berns Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the boat owner (not a professional guide) whose boat brings into Freeport, L.I., the largest number of Tuna tags during the season. The boat must have necessarily sailed out of Freeport, L.I. (Jones Inlet) and must not enter any other port. The persons fishing on this boat do not have to be club members, but the owner (club member) must be on board when the fish are caught. In corporation and partnerships, ownership is limited to two designated club members of such organization. 2012: Not Awarded 2011: Ralph Drewes (9 tags) "Oceanic" 2010: Larry Festa (9 tags) "Kristen" 2009: Ralph Drewes (9 tags) "Oceanic" 2008: Ralph Drewes (9 tags) "Oceanic" 2007: Larry Festa (4 tags) "Kristen" 2006: Not Awarded 2005: Larry Festa (17 tags) "Kristen" 2004: Larry Festa (18 tags) "Kristen" 2003: Not Awarded 2002: Not Awarded 2001: Larry Festa (5 tags) "Kristen" 2000: Larry Festa (3 tags) "Kristen" George Beitterick Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the largest Bluefish on a boat sailing from Freeport, L.I. (Jones Inlet) and returning within 24 hours and must not enter any other port. 2012: Matthew Edelman (17.5 lb.) "Reel Time" 2011: Alan Evelyn (18 lb.) "Sea Quest" & John Kampa (18 lb.) "Sea Quest" 2010: Robert Porter (14.5 lb.) "Shark III" 2009: Robert Porter (13.98 lb.) "Shark III" 2008: Yukio Fujii (14 lb. 14 oz.) "Sand Pebble" 2007: Don Morin (14 lb.) "Sea Quest" 2006: Robert Porter (13.8 lb.) "Shark III" 2005: Peter DiThomas (12 lb.) "Bass Whoopin" 2004: Matt Errett (12.9 lb.) "Nikki Ann" 2003: Robert Porter (15.08 lb.) "Shark III" 2002: John Hackmann (17 lb.) "Fishhawk II" 2001: Michael Grief (14.07 lb.) "Good Grief" 2000: Sy Karp (17 lb. 4 oz.) "Sea Jet" Fred Miranda Memorial Trophy — This trophy is awarded to the member who tags the greatest amount of Marlin. 2012: Not Awarded 2011: Ralph Drewes (2 tags) "Oceanic" 2010: Not Awarded 2009: Not Awarded 2008: Ralph Drewes (2 tags) "Oceanic" 2007: Ralph Drewes (3 tags) "Oceanic" 2006: Not Awarded 2005: Dennis Cataldo (3 tags) 2004: Not Awarded 2003: Not Awarded 2002: Mike Lobosco (700 lb. + Blue Marlin) "Mikey Likes It" 2001: Not Awarded 2000: Not Awarded Marsden B. Candler Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the largest Striped Bass on a boat sailing from any Long Island port. 2012: Ion Balan (44.3 lb.) "Capt Mark" 2011: Paul Noto (46.8 lb.) "Rocket Fish" 2010: Mike Murray (51.5 lb.) "Blue Jacket III" 2009: Jeff Balcourt (45.88 lb.) "Off The Hook" 2008: Dennis Cataldo (43 lb. 1 oz.) "Brooklyn Girl" 2007: Glen Grippo (45.5 lb.) "Inky" 2006: Jim Krug (41.7 lb) "Persuader II" 2005: Jim Krug (41.5 lb.) "Persuader III" 2004: Jim Krug (51.3 lb.) "Persuader II" 2003: Bob Porter (46 lb.) "Shark III" 2002: Scott Schafer (40.2 lb.) "Runoff" 2001: Jim Neumann (38.1 lb.) "MargaritaBill" 2000: Dennis Cataldo (36 lb. 13 oz.) "Miss Mac" Guy Lombardo Trophy — Awarded to the member who catches on rod and reel the largest Tuna weighing under 100 Lbs. on a boat sailing from Freeport, L.I.. (Jones Inlet) and must weigh the Tuna on the Official scales at the club official weighing station within 24 hours after he sailed and must not enter any other port. 2012: Chris Gerhart (64 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi" 2011: Chris Gerhart (79 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi" 2010: Maryellen Zullo (88.5 lb. Bluefin) "Oceanic" 2009: Bob Hindenlang (92 lb. Bluefin) "Reel Games" 2008: Maryellen Zullo (92 lb. Bluefin) "Kristen" 2007: Grover Howell (56.43 lb. Bluefin) "Mikey Likes It" 2006: Sil Mazzilli (47 lb. Yellowfin) "Camille" 2005: Hank Jenet (96.5 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi" 2004: John Gerrity (73.5 lb. Bluefin) "Moon Child" 2003: Anthony DeVito (87.5 lb. Bluefin) "Lucille" 2002: Matt Errett (36.4 lb. Bluefin) "Nikki Ann" 2001: Fred Eder (75 lb. Yellowfin) "Wet Snapper" 2000: Al Casciano (94 lb. Bluefin) "Kristen" Ada Berlin Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the lady member catching the largest species of any fish on a boat sailing from any Long Island port. 2012: Miranda Toback (11.25 lb. Bluefish) "Corazon" 2011: Maryellen Zullo (45.25 lb. Bluefin) "Oceanic" 2010: Maryellen Zullo (88.5 lb. Bluefin) "Oceanic" 2009: Joann Schroeder (10.72 lb. Bluefish) "Just Add Water" 2008: Maryellen Zullo (92 lb. Bluefin) "Kristen" 2007: Maryellen Zullo (77 lb. Yellowfin) "Oceanic" 2006: Maryellen Zullo (64 lb. Yellowfin) "Oceanic" 2005: Maryellen Zullo (84.5 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Mikey Likes It" 2004: Maryellen Zullo (48.5 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Aphis" 2003: Diane "Dee" Korn (51 lb. Yellowfin Tuna) "Jenny II" 2002: Maryellen Zullo (34 lb. Longfin Tuna) "Mikey Likes It" 2001: Maryellen Zullo (140 lb. Thresher Shark) "Magic Too" 2000: Maryellen Zullo (47 lb. 8 oz. Yellowfin Tuna) "Blue Marlin" Harry Peters Memorial Trophy (Member) —Awarded to the member angler catching the largest fish (any species) on a Freeport Tuna Club member boat out of any Long Island port. 2012: David Massa Jr. (545 lb. Thresher Shark) "Shark Hunter" 2011: John Kampa (236 lb. Thresher Shark) "Lucky Joe" 2010: Gregg Magnifico (255 lb. Thresher Shark) "Jay Mar" 2009: Adam Bollaci (327 lb. Mako Shark) "Hooker" 2008: Sean Libby (439 lb. Thresher) "Aurora" 2007: Mike Sullivan (339 lb. Thresher) "Kristen" 2006: Adam Bollaci (364 lb. Thresher) "Hooker" 2005: Glen Oberwiler (321 lb. Thresher) "Stefani Ann" 2004: Jim Krug (591 lb. Thresher) "Persuader II" 2003: Peter Cefai (293 lb. Blue) "Lucille" 2002: Dan Kahn (179 lb. Thresher) "Blue Marlin" 2001: Grover Howell (454 lb. Thresher) "Lady E" 2000: Larry Festa (302 lb. Mako) "Kristen" Harry Peters Memorial Trophy (Captain's Award) — Awarded to the captain of the F.T.C. boat catching the largest Shark from any Long Island port. 2012: Dave Massa (545 lb. Thresher Shark) "Shark Hunter" 2011: Larry Festa (217 lb. Mako Shark) "Kristen" 2010: Chris Bellinzoni (252 lb. Thresher Shark) "Four Bells" 2009: Adam Bollaci (327 lb. Mako Shark) "Hooker" 2008: Sean Libby (439 lb. Thresher) "Aurora" 2007: Larry Festa (339 lb. Thresher) "Kristen" 2006: Adam Bollaci (364 lb. Thresher) "Hooker" 2005: Anthony Testa (321 lb. Thresher) "Stefani Ann" 2004: Jim Krug (591 lb. Thresher) "Persuader II" 2003: Anthony DeVito (293 lb. Blue) "Lucille" 2002: John Jutt (259 lb. Mako) "Bunker Dunker" 2001: Jeff Squeri (454 lb. Thresher) "Lady E" 2000: Larry Festa (302 lb. Mako) "Kristen" Philip Ehrhart Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the member angler catching the largest Bluefin Tuna of the season. The boat must leave and return to Debs, Jones, or Fire Island Inlet within 24 hours. 2012: Chris Gerhart (64 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi" 2011: Chris Gerhart (79 lb.) "Wasabi" 2010: Jeff Balcourt (114 lb.) "Wasabi" 2009: Jim Meehan (104 lb.) "Wasabi" 2008: Mike Zullo (107 lb.) "Kristen" 2007: Grover Howell (56.43) "Mikey Likes It" 2006: Not Awarded 2005: Hank Jenet (96.5 lb.) "Wasabi" 2004: John Gerrity (73.5 lb.) "Moon Child" 2003: Fred Ruehman (182 lb.) "Mikey Likes It" 2002: Matt Errett (36.4 lb.) "Nikki Ann" 2001: Matt Errett (47 lb.) "Kristen" 2000: Al Casciano (94 lb.) "Kristen" John Shiel Spinning Tackle Trophy — awarded to the member for the outstanding catch caught on spinning tackle using the 2 to 12 1b. test line. 2012: Charlie Sporing (24.76 lb. Striped Bass 4 lb. test) "Rambunctious" 2011: Mike Sullivan (25.2 lb. Striped Bass / 4 lb. test) "Bluejacket II" 2010: Charlie Goldstein (19.63 lb. Striped Bass 4lb test) “Little Jacket” 2009: Charlie Goldstein (20 lb. Striped Bass 4lb test) “Bluejacket II” 2008: Charlie Sporing (19.3 lb. Striped Bass / 4 lb. test) "Rambunctious" 2007: Mike Sullivan (17.38 lb. Striped Bass / 4 lb. test) "Little Bluejacket" 2006: Jim Counts (23.34 lb. Striped Bass / 10 lb. test) "Wet Snapper" 2005: Charlie Sporing (23.7 lb. Striped Bass / 2 lb. test) "Rambunctious" 2004: Charlie Sporing (21.2 lb. Striped Bass / 6 lb. test) "Persuader II" 2003: Jim Krug (16.8 lb. Striped Bass / 6 lb. test) "Persuader" 2002: Bob Sabella (22.19 lb. Striped Bass) "Moly Brown" 2001: Bob Sabella (26.88 lb. Striped Bass / 10 lb. test) "Old Sam" 2000: Mike Murray (17.5 lb. Striped Bass / 12 lb. test) "Four Bells" Harry Schwarze Trophy — Awarded to the Freeport Tuna Club boat catching the most Tuna in the Annual Babylon-Freeport Tuna Tournament. 2012: Not Awarded 2011: Not Awarded 2010: Adam Bollaci "Hooker" 2009: Not Awarded 2008: Larry Festa "Kristen" 2007: Not Awarded 2006: Ralph Drewes "Oceanic" 2005: Howard Berman "Aphis" 2004: Not Awarded 2003: Not Awarded 2002: Not Awarded 2001: Not Awarded 2000: Jim Woods "Jenny II" Marine Center Inc., Trophy — Awarded to the captain catching the heaviest billed fish on a boat sailing from any Long Island port. 2012: Not Awarded 2011: Not Awarded 2010: Not Awarded 2009: Not Awarded 2008: Not Awarded 2007: Chris Squeri (95 lb. Swordfish) "Lady E" 2006: Not Awarded 2005: Howard Berman (118 lb. Swordfish) "Aphis" 2004: Not Awarded 2003: Not Awarded 2002: Not Awarded 2001: Bob Pedley (91.5 lb. Swordfish) "Ridge Runner" 2000: Jeff Squeri (242 lb. Swordfish) "Lady E" Mako Marine, Inc., Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the heaviest Mako Shark on any boat leaving from and returning to any inlet between Debs and Shinnecock inclusive. 2012: Art Millin (183 lb. Mako) "Kristen" 2011: Sean Libby (168 lb.) "Aurora" 2010: Anthony Scarpantonio (170 lb.) "Rocket Fish" 2009: Adam Bollaci (327 lb.) "Hooker" 2008: Richard Hinners (248 lb.) "Livin Large" 2007: Fred Ruehman (178 lb.) "Mikey Likes It" 2006: Patrick Quinn (312 lb.) "Aurora" 2005: Richard Hinners (178 lb.) "Livin Large" 2004: John Coleman (192 lb.) "No Bananas" 2003: Ralph Drews (189.5 lb.) "Oceanic" 2002: Bob Boitel (242 lb.) "Accursia" 2001: Bob Boitel (280 lb.) "Accursia" 2000: Larry Festa (302 lb.) "Kristen" Jack Bode Ladies' Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the lady member for the outstanding catch made north of Cape Hatteras. 2012: Miranda Toback 2011: Barbara Solomon (37.5 lb. Striped Bass) "18 Whaler" 2010: Jacqueline Toback (39.69) Miranda Toback (41.38) Striped Bass"Corazon" 2009: Maryellen Zullo (5.58 lb Sea Bass) "Magic Too" 2008: Joann Schroeder (32 lb. Striped Bass) "Just Add Water" 2007: Jacqueline Toback (42.6 lb. Striped Bass) "Corazon" 2006: Cynthia Sullivan (17.36 lb. Striped Bass / 2 lb. test) "BlueJacket II " 2005: Maryellen Zullo (White Marlin, tag & release) "Magic Too" 2004: Kim Krug (37 lb. Striped Bass) "Persuader II" 2003: Kathy Grippo (34 lb. Striped Bass) "Inky" 2002: Joann Schroeder & Katie Sporing (8.6 Fluke) 2001: Maryellen Zullo (140 lb. Thresher) "Magic Too" 2000: Kathie Rokita-Doherty (207 lb. Pacific Halibut) Bob Trapani Memorial Trophy — Recognition of the heaviest fish, except Shark, captured by voting member. 2012: Stephen Rhodes (750 lb. Bluefin) "Princess Nova - PEI" 2011: Jim Meehan (137 lb. Big Eye) "Wasabi" 2010: John Payne (145 lb. Big Eye) "G-Man" 2009: Ralph Drewes (182 lb. Big Eye) "Oceanic" 2008: Adam Bollaci (146.5 lb Big Eye) "Hooker" 2007: Sean Libby (237 lb. Big Eye Tuna) "Freedom" 2006: Rick Dillworth (404 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Oil Burner" 2005: Dennis Cataldo (576.3 lb. Black Marlin) "Miss Camada" 2004: Bruce Abatte (570 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Marlin" 2003: Fred Ruehman (182 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Mikey Likes It" 2002: Rick Dillworth (367 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Sea Level" 2001: Bob Pettit (555 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Oil Burner" 2000: Bob Hogan (174 lb. Big Eye Tuna) "Jenny II" Freeport Marine Trophy —Awarded to the member Captain of the boat catching the first Mako Shark of the season. This shark must be weighed in at the Freeport Tuna Club Official Weighing Station. To qualify for this trophy, a F.T.C. member must sail and return through Jones Inlet within a 24 hour period, not having called at any other port. 2012: Larry Festa (183 lb. Mako) "Kristen" 2011: Larry Festa (217 lb.) "Kristen" 2010: Sean Libby (149 lb.) "Aurora" 2009: Sean Libby (154 lb.) "Aurora" 2008: John Gerrity (187 lb.) "Moon Child" 2007: Mike Lobosco (178 lb.) "Mikey Likes It" 2006: Robert Rosenberg (290 lb.) "Findictive II" 2005: Raymond Staneck (284 lb.) "Adventura" 2004: Larry Festa (147 lb.) "Kristen" 2003: John Jutt (149 lb.) "Bunker Dunker" 2002: Bob Boitel (242 lb.) "Accursia" 2001: Hank Jenet (136 lb.) "Second Alarm" 2000: Fred Eder (134 lb.) "Wet Snapper" Norb Schlichtig Memorial Trophy — Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member who in the opinion of the Board has distinguished himself through extraordinary service to the Club, an act or acts of sportsmanship, or other meritorious actions. 2012: Pete Cefai 2011: Nick Nero 2010: Bob Benzenberg, Dave Massa 2009: Rick Totten 2008: Bruce Forster, Chris Squeri 2007: Matt Errett 2006: Bill Hines 2005: Pete Cefai 2004: Harry Weinblatt 2003: Mike Zullo, Maryellen Zullo 2002: Jim Krug (sea rescue) 2001: Al Tozzolo (Hudson Point: fire sea rescue) 2000: Joe Steiner, John Koenig Tim Kryscuk Memorial Trophy — Awarded to any lady member, regular or family, who catches the largest Bluefish from any Freeport Tuna Club boat leaving & returning to Debs, Jones or Fire Island inlets within 24 hours. 2012: Miranda Toback (11.25 lb.) "Corazon" 2011: Miranda Toback (13 lb.) "Corazon" 2010: Maryellen Zullo (14 lb.) "Magic Too" 2009: Joann Schroeder (10.72 lb.) "Just Add Water" 2008: Sharon Missan (12 lb. 11 oz.) "Mary Etta" 2007: Gabrielle Toback (11.8 lb.) "Corazon" 2006: Maryellen Zullo (11.4 lb.) "Magic Too" 2005: Trudy Fiterstein (8.5 lb.) "Sea Jet" 2004: Maryellen Zullo (10.8 lb.) "Magic Too" 2003: Trudy Fiterstein (12 lb.) "Sea Jet" 2002: Joann Schroeder (12.19 lb.) "Just Add Water" 2001: Maryellen Zullo (12.4 lb.) "Magic Too" 2000: Joann Schroeder (11 lb. 14 oz.) "Just Add Water" Joe King Sr. Memorial Trophy — Awarded to any member, regular or family, catching the largest Dolphin, leaving and returning to Debs, Jones or Fire Island inlets within 24 hours. 2012: Adam Bollaci (11 lb.) "Hooker" 2011: Bobby Krug (24.44 lb.) "Wasabi" 2010: Larry Festa (12.56 lb) "Oceanic" 2009: John Payne (20 lb) "Reel Payne" 2008: Chris Gerhart (12 lb. 3 oz.) "Findictive" 2007: Larry Festa (10.5 lb.) "Kristen" 2006: Frank Mazzilli (26.5 lb.) "Camille" 2005: Fred Ruehman (22 lb.) "Mikey Likes It" 2004: Scott Stone (17.37 lb.) "Rolling Stones" 2003: Bill Morrogh (16.43 lb.) "Lady E" 2002: Brian Doherty (13.3 lb.) "Blue Sky" 2001: Michael Grief (10.45 lb.) "Good Grief" 2000: Charles Ernst (19 lb.) "Charlies Angel" Paul Grippo Memorial Equalizer Trophy — Awarded to the child or grandchild (12 yrs. or under) of a Freeport Tuna Club member catching the largest Fluke and/or Bluefish of the season. New for 2006: the two divisions are West (Debs, Jones, Fire Island) and Global (anywhere in the world). One award for each species in each division. 2012: Global: Jack Krug (10.62 lb. Fluke) "Persuader III" 2012: West: Miranda Toback (3.75 lb. Fluke) "Corazon" 2012: Global: DJ Toback (14.75 lb. Bluefish) "Corazon" 2012: West: DJ Toback (14.75 lb. Bluefish) "Corazon" 2011: Global: Anthony Testa (8.38 lb. Fluke) "Stefani Ann" 2011: West: Kristen Dempsey (7.56 lb. Fluke) "Pursuit" 2011: Global: DJ Toback (13.38 lb. Bluefish) "Corazon" 2011: West: DJ Toback (13.38 lb. Bluefish) "Corazon" 2010: Global: Anthony Testa (9 lb. Fluke) "Stefani Ann" 2009: Global: Anthony Testa (7.5 lb. Fluke) "Stefani Ann" 2008: Global: Vincent Testa (7 lb. 9 oz. Fluke) "Stefani Ann" 2007: Global: Michael Cataldo (7.37 lb. Fluke) "Shinnecock Star" 2006: Global: Jack Krug (8.5 lb. Fluke) "Persuader II" 2005: East: Bobby Krug (10 lb. Fluke) "Persuader III" 2004: East: Jillian Edelman (10.5 lb. Fluke) "Persuader II" 2003: East: CJ Sporing (5.87 lb. Fluke) "Rambunctious" 2002: East: Bobbie Krug (6.0 lb. Fluke) "Persuader" 2001: Jill Resnikoff (5 lb. Fluke) "Oxygen" 2000: Katie Sporing (4 lb. Fluke) "MargaritaBill" Stephen Radi, Sr. Memorial Trophy — Awarded to any Freeport Tuna Club member catching the largest Bigeye Tuna leaving from and returning to Freeport-Jones Inlet. 2012: Chris Gerhart (207 lb. Big Eye) "Wasabi" 2011: Jim Meehan (137 lb. Big Eye) "Wasabi" 2010: Not Awarded 2009: Ralph Drewes (182 lb.) "Oceanic" 2008: Adam Bollaci (146.5 lb.) "Hooker" 2007: Sean Libby (237 lb.) "Freedom" 2006: Not Awarded 2005: Robert Schmitt (201.6 lb.) "Fish On" 2004: Rich Olejnik (182 lb.) "Canyon Lady" 2003: Not Awarded 2002: Angelo Micalizzi (161 lb.) "Salmar" 2001: George Spitaleri (142 lb.) "Desire" 2000: Bob Hagan (174 lb.) "Jenny II" Ed Keneske, Jr. Memorial Trophy — Awarded for outstanding service by a board member. 2012: Don Granger 2011: Bill Morrogh 2010: John Jutt 2009: Bob Sabella 2008: John Gerrity 2007: Mike Sullivan 2006: Dave Massa and Bob Benzenberg 2005: Al Casciano 2004: Jeff Squeri 2003: Barry Simon 2002: Larry Festa 2001: John Weber 2000: Chris Bellinzoni John V. Festa Memorial Tagging Award — Awarded for most fish tagged and released. 2012: Mike Sullivan (147 tags) 2011: Mike Sullivan (158 tags) 2010: Mike Sullivan (172 tags) 2009: Mike Sullivan (155 tags) 2008: Mike Sullivan (259 tags) 2007: Mike Sullivan (229 tags) 2006: Mike Sullivan (400 tags) 2005: Mike Sullivan (394 tags) 2004: Paul Grippo (229 tags) Life Total 3448 2003: Paul Grippo (247 tags) Life Total 3219 2002: Paul Grippo (212 tags) Life Total 2972 2001: John Weber (600 tags) 2000: Paul Grippo (424 tags) Life Total 2430 Benjamin Mikoleski Memorial Award — Awarded for the largest Flounder any port. 2012: Jack Krug (3.5 lb.) "Persuader III" 2011: Sean Libby (2.58 lb.) "Aurora" 2010: Robert Hindenlang (3.25 lb.) "Tin Man" 2009: Bobby Krug (3.25 lb.) "Persuader III" 2008: Jim Krug (3.2 lb.) "Persuader II" 2007: Bobby Krug (3.37 lb.) "Persuader III" 2006: Christopher Bellinzoni (3.12 lb.) "Viking Star" 2005: Robert Hindenlang (2.93 lb.) "Tin Man" 2004: Jim Krug (3.5 lb.) "Persuader II" 2003: Ryan Sullivan (3.06 lb.) "Blue Jacket II" 2002: Fred Eder (3.19 lb.) "Wet Snapper" 2001: George Spitaleri (3.8 lb.) "Hook Em Up" 2000: Charlie Sporing (2 lb. 14 oz.) "Persuader" Bob Neuman Ventura II Memorial Trophy — Awarded for the largest Flounder, any child or grandchild under 18-Shark River to Jones Inlet. 2012: Not Awarded 2011: Meghan Libby (2.10 lb.) "Aurora" 2010: Not Awarded 2009: Not Awarded 2008: Jack Krug (1.5 lb.) "Persuader II" 2007: Anthony Testa Jr. (1.37 lb.) "Stefani Ann" 2006: Not Awarded 2005: Not Awarded 2004: Not Awarded 2003: Not Awarded 2002: Christopher Bellinzoni (2.0 lb.) "Four Bells" 2001: Not Awarded 2000: Not Awarded Jack Kennedy Memorial Trophies - (Captain's Awards) Largest Bluefish, Striped Bass, Tuna - Debs, Jones, Fire Island Inlet only. Awarded to the boat owner captain (non-commercial) on whose boat the largest of each species is caught. The owner must be aboard when the fish is caught. The largest Bluefish and Striped Bass must be weighed within 24 hours of sail. Tuna is exempt from the 24 hour rule. All fish must be weighed at an official weigh station. 2012: Largest Tuna: Chris Gerhart (207 lb. Big Eye) "Wasabi 2012: Largest Bluefish: Mike Edelman (17.5 lb.) "Reel Time" 2012: Largest Striped Bass: Bruce Forster (36.5 lb.) "Oh Yeah" 2011: Largest Tuna: Chris Gerhart (137 lb. Big Eye) "Wasabi" 2011: Largest Bluefish: Don Morin (18 lb.) "Sea Quest" 2011: Largest Striped Bass: Paul Noto (46.80 lb.) "Rocket Fish" 2010: Largest Tuna: Chris Gerhart (114 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi" 2009: Largest Tuna: Ralph Drewes (182 lb. Big Eye) "Oceanic" 2008: Largest Tuna: Adam Bollaci (146.5 lb. Big Eye) "Hooker" 2007: Largest Tuna: James Hampton (237 lb. Big Eye) "Freedom" 2006: Largest Tuna: Sil Mazzilli (85 lb. Yellowfin) "Camille" 2005: Largest Tuna: Chris Gerhart (96.5 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi" 2004: Largest Tuna: John Gerrity (74.5 lb. Bluefin) "Moon Child" 2003: Largest Tuna: Mike Lobosco (182 lb.) "Mikey Likes It" 2002: Largest Tuna: Matt Errett (36.4 lb. Bluefin) "Nikki Ann" 2001: Largest Tuna (D/J/F): George Lindeman (98 lb. Yellowfin) "Out
A Line" 2000: Largest Tuna (D/J/F): Jim Woods (174 lb Big Eye) "Jenny II" Ed Schuh Memorial Trophies: MEMBERS - Awarded to member angler catching the largest Fluke, Codfish, Weakfish, Blackfish or Sea Bass. There will be one award for each species. The fish must be caught on a boat sailing from Debs, Jones or Fire Island Inlet only and must be weighted within 24 hours. 2012: Blackfish: Nick Nero
(4.88 lb.) "Dolce Vita" 2010: Blackfish: Nick Nero (13.5 lb.) "Dolce Vita" 2009: Blackfish: Peter Groner (11.06 lb.) "Endless Summer II" 2008: Blackfish: Dennis Cataldo (12 lb. 5 oz.) "No Time" 2007: Blackfish: Paul Marcy (12.43 lb.) "Joint Effort II" 2006: Blackfish: Bob Hindenlang (12.43 lb.) "Tin Man" 2005: Blackfish: Paul Hilton (11.25 lb.) "Emily S" 2004: Blackfish: Jim Krug (10 lb.) "Persuader II" 2003: Blackfish: Jim Krug (10 lb.) "Persuader" 2002: Blackfish: Jim Krug (10.4 lb.) "Persauder" 2001: Blackfish: George Spitaleri (10.75 lb.) 2000: Blackfish: Joe Fanora (10 lb.) Ed Swanson Memorial Angler of the Year Award --- Awarded to the angler sailing from any Long Island port who achieves the highest number of total points in a calendar year. Points are accumulated for the following species: Pelagic Sharks, Tuna, Bill Fish, Dolphin, False Albacore, Weakfish, Striped Bass, Fluke, Sea Bass, Blackfish, Bluefish, Cod and Flounder. Points are awarded for the 1st (5 pts.), 2nd (4 pts.), 3rd (3 pts.), 4th (2 pts.) and 5th (1 pt.) largest fish caught for each species. 2012: Jack Krug The Barry Simon Memorial Captain's Award — Awarded to the captain who achieves the highest number of points for Cod, Blackfish and Sea Bass caught aboard his vessel. Points are awarded for the 1st (5 pts.), 2nd (4 pts.), 3rd (3 pts.), 4th (2pts.) and 5th (1pt.) largest fish caught for each species. A member captain may submit two weight slips for each species and must be aboard his vessel when the fish is caught. The boat must leave and return from Jones, Fire Island or Debs Inlet. The angler need not be a member. 2012: Nick Nero 2011: Brian Doherty "Blue Sky", Don Granger "Splitshot", Nick Nero "Dolce Vita" 2010: Bob Hindenlang "Tin Man" 2009: Mike Zullo "Magic Too" 2008: Robert Porter, Bob Schmitt, Harry Weinblatt 2007: Harry Weinblatt "Blue Marlin" 2006: Bob Hindenlang "Tin Man" 2005: Howard Berman "Aphis" 2004: Howard Berman "Aphis" The Jigsy Silber Memorial Global Club Trophies — Awarded to the member angler catching the largest Fluke, Codfish, Weakfish, Blackfish or SeaBass. There will be one award for each species. The fish may be caught anywhere in the world (New in 2006). 2012: Blackfish: Nick Nero (4.88
lb.) "Dolce Vita" 2010: Blackfish: Dennis Cataldo (16.88 lb.) "Morning Star" 2009: Blackfish: Peter Groner (11.06 lb.) "Endless Summer II" 2008: Blackfish: Dennis Cataldo (12.3 lb.) "No Time" 2007: Blackfish: Paul Marcy (12.43 lb.) "Joint Effort II" 2006: Blackfish: Bob Hindenlang (12.43 lb.) "Tin Man" The Anthony Testa Sr. Memorial Award — Awarded to the member angler catching the largest Fluke sailing from Jones Inlet only (New in 2007). 2012: Joe Masseria (9.56 lb.) "Miss Lynn" ANY
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