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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Slam


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. August 6, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Slam
Team Dirt Dragger posed with their 61 lbs. Amberjack Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Team Dirt Dragger posed with their 61 lbs. Amberjack Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
M.C. Mark Gauthier talks to Kai Hunkeler about the fishing rod given to him by Alan Anderson, left, Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
M.C. Mark Gauthier talks to Kai Hunkeler about the fishing rod given to him by Alan Anderson, left, Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Beau Bell, Chad Blacketer and Tyler Morris pose together Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Beau Bell, Chad Blacketer and Tyler Morris pose together Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
A large black fin tuna was caught and brought in by team Feeding Frenzy 3.
A large black fin tuna was caught and brought in by team Feeding Frenzy 3.
Matt Bower shows a live release of the red fish his team caught during the Sarasota Slam.
Matt Bower shows a live release of the red fish his team caught during the Sarasota Slam.
Brian Bower, of team Andros, poses with Taylor Bayci who held the board with the team’s final numbers.
Brian Bower, of team Andros, poses with Taylor Bayci who held the board with the team’s final numbers.
Dale Brewer and Bill Hankins weigh-in a black fin tuna that weighed 23 lbs. 9 oz.
Dale Brewer and Bill Hankins weigh-in a black fin tuna that weighed 23 lbs. 9 oz.
Jason Kebisiak poses with his son, Gavin, 3, after Gavin got a free fishing rod Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Jason Kebisiak poses with his son, Gavin, 3, after Gavin got a free fishing rod Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
M.C. Mark Gauthier talks to Tommy Butler about team Braggin’ Rites’ success out on the water.
M.C. Mark Gauthier talks to Tommy Butler about team Braggin’ Rites’ success out on the water.
Gracie Lane, 3, enjoys a cranberry and orange juice smoothie in the shade.
Gracie Lane, 3, enjoys a cranberry and orange juice smoothie in the shade.
Dale Brewer measures the size of one of the fish brought in Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Dale Brewer measures the size of one of the fish brought in Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Brian, Connor, 4, and Helen Phipps enjoyed watching the fish being brought in and weighed Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Brian, Connor, 4, and Helen Phipps enjoyed watching the fish being brought in and weighed Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Ryan Shannon shows off his 4.67 lbs. trout that he caught.
Ryan Shannon shows off his 4.67 lbs. trout that he caught.
Jennie Shumway keeps track of which team is in what place Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Jennie Shumway keeps track of which team is in what place Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Many people took some time looking and bidding on some of the items in the silent auction Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Many people took some time looking and bidding on some of the items in the silent auction Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
While many people donated their fish, the winning fish had to be kept on ice in order to make sure the correct teams would get recognized later in the evening.
While many people donated their fish, the winning fish had to be kept on ice in order to make sure the correct teams would get recognized later in the evening.
The Warsaw grouper brought in by team Braggin’ Rites broke a tournament record by weighing in at 181.85 lbs.
The Warsaw grouper brought in by team Braggin’ Rites broke a tournament record by weighing in at 181.85 lbs.
The crowd gathered more towards the dock during the weigh-in of the Warsaw grouper that was brought in by team Braggin’ Rites. The grouper weighed 181 lbs. 85 oz.
The crowd gathered more towards the dock during the weigh-in of the Warsaw grouper that was brought in by team Braggin’ Rites. The grouper weighed 181 lbs. 85 oz.
Michael Watts, the fisherman who caught the Warsaw grouper, gives the thumbs up as he gets up on stage to pose with his catch Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Michael Watts, the fisherman who caught the Warsaw grouper, gives the thumbs up as he gets up on stage to pose with his catch Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
Team Braggin’ Rites poses with their 181.85 lbs. Warsaw grouper.
Team Braggin’ Rites poses with their 181.85 lbs. Warsaw grouper.

 

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