Threatening weather could not deny a successful 2017 Brother Martin Fishing Rodeo. Over 40 teams entered and competed for awards in 15 categories including new additions Bass, Snapper, Largest Fish (Not a Gar), Father/Daughter Biggest Fish and Biggest Gar. The Class of ’73 Culinary Squad provided delicious food, sno-balls and other treats. CCA Louisiana provided rods and reels for young fishermen. Kids competed in a fish toss then teamed up with parents in a balloon tossing contest. Team McCrossen set a tournament record in the Largest 2 Redfish 27” and Under category weighing in at 17.35 lbs. For the second consecutive year, Anthony Congemi ’19 won the Largest Fish Caught By a Current Brother Martin Student category. Rob Hymel kept the crowd entertained with music and Eddie Gonzales ’77 served as emcee. The “Big Board Raffle” and Parade of Prizes featured hotel stays, restaurant gift certificates and other fascinating items. Members of the Alumni & Development Office along with a team of volunteers ensured a successful event. Prior to the Fishing Rodeo, participants gathered at Sports Beat for the Captain’s Party for 2017 Brother Martin Fishing Rodeo. Teams registered and enjoyed complimentary food as they shared fishing stories and prepared for the rodeo.
Chris Alley ’08, Johnny Blue ’86, Mike Buisson ’57 SA, Jimmy Casadaban ’79, Mike Cascio ’96, Boopie Courrege ’56 SA, Patrick Cresson ’00, Pete Dares ’56 SA, Gary Delahoussaye ’74, Drew Dodd, Dave Glaviano ’73, Eddie Gonzales ’77, Jay Hotard ’82, David Jouandot ’03, David Klein ’90, Jimmy LaCava ’55 SA, Jay Louvier ’55 SA, Nick Macaluso ’85, Emile Meydrich, Dave Pecot ’76, Billy Power ’57 SA, Dave Schmidt ’76, Jerry Schmidt ’81, Todd Schwander ’93, Steven Spiers ’84, Chuck Stall ’76, Billy Thiele ’78, and Guy Valvis ’73 served on the committee.
Thank you to our sponsors!
John J. Gelpi, Jr. – St. Aloysius Class of 1952
Insulations Inc. – David Branton ’76
OverKill Construction – Chip Crews ’03
Pelican Graphics & Pelican Events – Dolph Federico ’86
Class of ’73 Culinary Squad
Clement Building Co.
René Dandry ’05
Fleur de Lis Event Rentals
Orion Rigging & Supply
Pepsi
Reinhart Foodservice
Scariano Brothers, LLC
Southern Eagle Sales and Service
1st Audio & Video
All-Star Electric
Audubon Gutters
Brocato Law Firm, PLC
Michael Buisson ’57 SA
CCA Louisiana
Crewboats, LLC
Gary ’74, Jerry ’74 & Mike ’77 Delahoussaye
Dr. Donna Palmisano, DDS
Faux Pas Prints
Michelli Scales
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
Gil’s Carpet Sales, Inc.
Guy’s Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair Inc.
Johnny’s Seafood
Reliable Glass and Mirror
Hotard General Contracting Inc.
Orleans Sheet Metal Works & Roofing Inc.
Puglia’s Sporting Goods
Schneider Paper Products
Spiers Air-Conditioning
Sportsbeat Pub & Café
The “A” Team
Wood Materials
Acme Oyster House
Bear’s Po-Boys
CNMLLC
Crescent City Retirement Group
Katie’s Restaurant
Mitch Landry Art
MPress
New Orleans School of Cooking
Velvet Cactus
| Category | First Place | Wt. | Second Place | Wt. | Third Place | Wt. |
| Best 5-Trout Stringer | Finnatics | 20.35 | Phins & Pheathers | 20.2 | Mr. Clean | 17.05 |
| Largest Fish by BMHS student | Anthony Congemi ’19 | 28.5 | ||||
| Speckled Trout | Finnatics | 5.35 | Mr. Clean | 5.35 | Phins & Pheathers | 4.25 |
| Redfish | Phins & Pheathers | 26.3 | OverKill | 19.3 | Halibuts | 18.95 |
| Black Drum | A Team | 30.6 | Team Congemi | 27.3 | V. Rizzo | 27.06 |
| Sheepshead | Team McCrossen | 7.75 | Team Congemi | 7.7 | Team Clement | 7.65 |
| Flounder | Team Clement | 1.95 | ||||
| Largest 2 Redfish 27′ & under | Team McCrossen | 17.35 | Q Man Group | 15.9 | Team McCrossen | 15.65 |
| Most Spots on Redfish | Team McCrossen | 15 | Ryan Linn | 14 | Byron Pogue | 10 |
| Largest Fish (Not a Gar) | Dylan Binder | |||||
| Lightest Legal 5-Trout Stringer | Team Nicolosi | 3.35 | St. Paul’s Boys | 4.1 | OverKill | 4.2 |
| Bass | Happy Hour | 2.75 | Halibuts | 2.15 | Team McCrossen | 1.5 |
| Snapper | Finnatics | 21 | Mr. Clean | 11.8 | OverKill | 10.25 |
| Biggest Gar | Ivan Bayard | 26.1 | V. Rizzo | 3.6 | ||
| Father/Daughter Biggest Fish | Phins & Pheathers | 19.05 | OverKill | 1.45 |
