by Marnie Bevan Lengle
(cnbnews.net) STONE HARBOR NJ-This year's Scott Bevan Striped Bass Bonanza took place on Saturday, November 19th. It was a beautiful weekend for fishing and 78- anglers signed on. More than 30- fish were weighed in at Smuggler's Cove in Stone Harbor, NJ.
Long-time friendly fishing competitors, Rick Olson and Tim Stevens, squared off with their boats' biggest catches to take home the bragging rights. Olson's entry reigned supreme, weighing in at 32 lbs. Scott had many-a-fishing trip with each of these guys, as well as with many of the other anglers.
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Winners were: George Hobbs on Rick Olson's boat, "Jenny-O" with a 32 lb, 44 1/2" striper; Tim Stevens on Ted Savidge's boat "Tides of March" with a 31 lb, 44" striper, Mark Moore on Todd Spence's boat "Slick Willy" with a 29 lb, 42" striper. Patrice Allison Chambers brought home the women's prize with a 22 lb, 41" striper aboard Bob Cantz's boat, "Reel Joy II." Two beach fish were caught in the final hour and prizes were awarded to Mike Kelly and Jonathan Hendee.
The after party, hosted by Scott's sister, Marnie, and Scott's employer and friend, Craig Otton, was attended by more than 150 people. A total of $7600 was raised to help Support Friends in Need.
