The Custom Concrete crew pulled out all the stops to be the first team back to the weigh-in station. The team was proud of the catch, even though it did not qualify for the total boat challenge prize.
Leona Brown, SJBC director, congratulates Rob Bennett, Jacksonville Law Group, for catching a 3.5-pound flounder that won him first place in the category.
The 10th annual St. Johns Builders Council Fishing Tournament, which included 49 captains and their crews in support of Home Again St. Johns, a local charity, was April 14 at the Northeast Florida Marlin Association Camachee Harbor. For the fourth year, the presenting sponsor was Sterling Specialties.
“The fishing tournament is one of the most popular events on our calendar,” said SJBC Director Leona Brown. “We had a beautiful day, and everyone had a great day of fishing.”
SJBC chair Michael Davis agreed.
“The perfect day ended with a perfect evening when captains, crew, family and SJBC/NEFBA members were treated to a barbecue dinner provided by Rocky Bishop of Premier Windows and Doors,” Davis said.
Harley Bryan of Construction Solutions donated a Green Mountain Pellet Grill for the raffle. Dave Caputo, SEDA Construction, was the winner.
“We not only had a great day but proceeds from the event help a local group dedicated to eradicating homelessness in St. Johns County,” Davis said. “Our members are generous and some volunteer at local charities, so supporting this event was right up their alley.”
Home Again St. Johns, founded in 2011, is a nonprofit organization coordinating a multiagency system that engages the community to help individuals, families and veterans experiencing homelessness return to self-sufficiency.
“Since housing is the work of the SJBC and NEFBA, it is only natural to help end homelessness,” Davis said. “The agency is developing facilities to offer supportive housing, medical services and direct clients to psychological services, addiction treatment, education, job training and occupational coaching.”
In the past year, Home Again St. Johns helped more than 700 homeless men, women and children. For more information about Home Again St. Johns, visit at homeagainsj.org.
For more photos of the fishing tournament and information about SJBC, visit stjohnsbuilderscoun
SJBC thanks all tournament sponsors:
Redfish Sponsorship: Sterling Specialties Inc.
Sea Trout Sponsorship: Landon Homes, Providence Homes
Flounder Sponsorship: Paul's Termite and Pest Control, Builders First Source, Encore Homes of North Florida, A.D. Davis Construction, Construction Solutions & Supply, James Hardie Building Products, Fidelity Bank, Artisan Home Builders, Franson, Isley & Rendzio, Gator Door East, DriMaxx, Adina Construction, Mattamy Homes, MasterCraft Builder Group, Sheffield & Boatright P.A., St. Johns Housing Partnership
Awards Banquet Sponsor: VyStar Credit Union, D and D Garage Doors, Centricity/Bonded Builders Warranty, Partridge Well Drilling, Sherwin-Williams
Beverage Sponsors: Duval Ford, Classic Floors Ferrazzano, GreenPointe Communities, Moen Inc., World Island Builders
Captains Meeting Sponsor: Construction Debris Removal
Beer Donation: Burkhardt Distributors
Food & Prep: Premier Windows and Doors
Buckets for Captains: Sherwin-Williams
2018 Fishing Tournament Winners:
OAT
Tripple Challenge
Builders First Source, 11.2
Jackson Law Group, 8.6
ANGLER
Redfish
Larry Miniard Builders, First Source, 7.9
Dennis Ginder, Encore Homes, 7.2
Sunn Wroten, Landon Homes, 6.4
Redfish Most Spots
Josh Myers, Builders First Source, 7 spots
Sea Trout
Shane Sloan, Sterling Specialties, 5.9
Doug Carver, BlueLinx, 4.1
Jesse Rain, Partridge Well Drilling, 4.1
Flounder
Rob Bennett, Jackson Law Group, 3.5
Tyler Fugitt, Franson, Iseley & Rendzio, 2.1
DJ Simmons, Fidelity Financial, 1.2
JUNIOR ANGLER
Redfish
Landon Ginder, Encore Homes, 6.9
Ethan Junker, Bonded Builders Home Warranty, 4.1
Sea Trout
Gino M. Morici, Salt Coast Construction, 2.4
CALCUTTA
Redfish — Larry Miniard
Sea Trout — Shane Sloan
Flounder — Rob Bennett
