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2023 Events
2023 16th Annual RI VIP Fishing Tournament
Another successful event is under our belt and we had a nearly full boat with 65 onboard, including 30 VIP’s, who managed to catch 58 fish even though the catch was slow. We out fished the other boat which is a compliment to Captain Cory and the VIP’s. The foggy conditions did cause a couple of “casualties” that took one for the team and did some chumming that may have helped.
This year we went back to the AM Trip which allowed us to get back to having an awards luncheon at the Carriage Inn which is much better than doing it on the boat.
2023 RILSF VIP Tournament VIP’s & Guides
The 1st Fish was caught by Randy LaFountain of East Providence, the not so large and only Fluke was caught by Barbara Henry of Providence, and largest Sea Bass at 19.5” was hooked by James Killingham of Providence. Honorable Mention was awarded to Derek Camille for his Black Fish, a rare sight for this time of year, that he hooked by the tail as the most unusual fish caught.
Trophies and Visa gift cards were awarded to:
1 st Place $50 (22 pts/7 fish) – Randy LaFountain, East Providence
2nd Place $25 (20 pts/6 fish) – Joe Bonardi, Worcester MA (Member of RI VIC Lions Club)
3 rd Place $25 (18pts/7 fish) – Mike Prusco, North Smithfield
Randy LaFountain (1st) Joe Barnardi (2nd) Mike Prusco (3rd)
There was a points tie for 3rd that was broken by the largest fish caught.
4 th Place (18pts/6 fish) – Ray Gonsalves, Cranston
5 th Place (16pts/5 Fish) – Derek Camile, East Providence
Ray and Derek are our “Horses in the Barn” if any of the 3 winners cannot go to the National Tourney on the Outer Banks in October.
On behalf of the RILSF, the VIP’s and their Guides, I want to thank the individuals, clubs and organizations that donated to cost of the tournament.
I also want to thank our volunteers, the Hawkins breakfast &lunch team and the Frances Fleet Staff, Captain Cole & Crew for treating us so well!
Ken Barthelemy
RI Lions Sight Foundation and Scituate Lions Club
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