2012 Red*Trout Celebrity Classic - Results

Artist Heather Jones, Capt. Champ Smith and Ken Holseberg

Angler Ron Silverman, winner of the Fly fishing division

Emcee Dave Williams, angler Jack Marchette, Capt. Jeremy Espiritu

Capt. David Camp, Emcee Dave Williams, Ron Silverman

Clear skies and breezy conditions gave red faces to some of the Red*Trout anglers over the weekend, but when everyone came together for the Sunday afternoon awards, it was more like a badge of honor. Running low on sleep after two days of competitive fishing in order to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, demonstrates how these saltwater fishing enthusiasts make up an important swath in the fabric of Lowcountry life. Organizers Rachel MacQueen and Alicia Parsons talled the two-day point totals in time for the 5 p.m. awards given out by emcee Dave Williams and artist Heather Jones. The 2012 Grand Champion Angler is Andrew Culberth, and the runner-up is Ken Holseberg - and both were fishing with Capt. Champ Smith. The celebrity angler winner was Ed Marinaro fishing with angler Jack Marchette and Capt. Jeremy Espiritu. The fly fishing division winner is Ron Silverman who reported catching eight fish on the fly, with Capt. David Camp putting him on two keeper trout with ten minutes left in the competition on Sunday. The biggest trout goes to Adrian Palacio Sr., when Capt. Hoppy Hopkins put him on a 20-inch speck. The biggest redfish goes to Trey McCullough for his 40.5-incher!
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