Reel Country wins Reelin’ for Research Tournament

Tournament raised record $517,000 for UNC Children’s Hospital

This year’s Reelin’ for Research fishing tournament was held this past weekend. It was a great day for the anglers, but most importantly, a great day for the UNC Children’s Hospital.

The Reelin’ for Research Committee was proud and humbled to be able to present the tournament’s largest check to date for $517,000 to Dr. Stuart Gold, director of hematology and oncology at the hospital. This brings the 9 year total dollars raised to over 2.4 million.The money will be used to fund research into finding new treatments, and ultimately one day, a cure for pediatric cancer.

Results below:

2017 Reelin’ for Research Tournament Results:

*WINNING TEAM AND RECIPIENTS OF THE THE DYLAN PRICE CUP  – Weighing in at: 124.8 lbs. aggregate weight

•Boat: Reel Country

•Captain: Mark Chambers

•Mate: Dylan Rhudy

•Anglers: Matt Logan, Jim Molinaro, Oliver Lloyd, Pepe Silva, Todd Wade, Dee Hobbs

* BUZZ SKINNER AWARD (team that raised the most money) – $109,205

•Boat: All In

•Anglers: Danny Williams, Russel Gamnon, Joe Comeau

* BIGGEST FISH – Wahoo weighing in at 52.2 lbs.

•Angler: Chris Shryock

•Boat: The Wraith

*LADY ANGLER – Wahoo weighing in at 38.4 lbs.

•Angler: Molly Skinner Pendleton

•Boat: Bluewater

*JUNIOR ANGLER  – Wahoo weighing in at 28 lbs.

•Angler – Sam Ellison

•Boat: Genetic Disorder