(updated as of 4/15/2010)
Why Al Zumwalt. Why a Tournament.
Al, a RIMS member from the early 1970’s until his passing in 1992, was a deeply devoted fisherman. It was not uncommon for him to fish a 6 hour tide from beginning to end without stopping. Al was an avid surf fisherman, he never fished from a boat, which is why this tournament is a surf fishing only tournament. Al devoted his heart and sole to RIMS and surf fishing at Quonnie. Al was a well liked and respected member who would share his wealth of surf fishing knowledge to anyone who asked or just happened to be fishing next to him. In 1992 RIMS dedicated this fishing tournament in his name.
Special thanks to:
Bob Zumwalt
Jim Milardo
Rich Taylor
Fishing Forecast from 'On the Water' magazine
2010 Spring Surf Fishing Club Challenge Results
Thanks to our nine competing teams, weigh stations, and supporters. All of you made the 2010 Spring SFCC a success based on the fishing competition, breakfast attendance, and fundraising for the MS Society. Here are the final results:
1st Place Newport County 102.55 lbs.
4th Narragansett Surf. 36.30
Weekapaug Surfcasters, RIMS, MBBA, and Hartford Surfcasters posted no entries.
Largest Striper Kurt Johnson from Newport County 36.90 lbs. 42"
Honorable Mention Bob Taylor " " " 33.20 41"
Largest Bluefish Dick Geldard from RISAA 9.70 lbs. 32"
Interesting Observations:
Three 42" stripers weighed in at 28.30, 28.25, and 36.90 lbs. Spread of .672 lbs. per inch to .878 lbs. per inch.*
Six 34" stripers weighed in at 13.40, 13.00, 14.63, 11.99, 13.97, and 14.30 lbs. Spread of .352 lbs. per inch to .430 lbs. per inch.
Four 28-30" stripers weighed in at 10.25, 8.44, 10.55, and 10.32 lbs. Average .338 lbs. per inch.
*Lots of room for discussion on how accurate those length to weight conversion tables might be.
The 42” stripers would be 17 years old, the 34” stripers would be 10 years old, and the 28-30” around 8 years old. (Courtesy DEM Marine Fisheries Abstract)
Breakfast Raffle Donations:
Narragansett Surfcasters 2 custom plugs
CT Surfcasters Surf Bag with insert
Quaker Lane Bait Kayak Rental Certificate
Ericksons Bait $ 50 Certificate
Snug Harbor Marina $100 Certificate
Sam's Bait Assortment of Plugs
Tattoo’s Tackle 4 Custom Plugs
DC’s Custom Plugs 6 Custom Plugs
RISAA Assorted Plugs/Tackle
Money Raised for the MS Society:
Breakfast Raffle $ 322.00
RISAA Seminar Raffle 954.00
Thanks again and we'll hope to see all of you next Spring.
RISAA Surfcasters Committee