The 3rd Annual Hugh Tides Striper Tournament took place on November 7, 2009. Mother nature cooperated and the 74 boats that fished the tournament had a wonderful day of fishing. A record 72 fish were weighed in, top honors went to Jim Mcllhinney with a 52.7lbs striper caught on Just Released. Second place went to Mike Cianci on Rajun Cajun with a 49.7lbs fish, Third place went to Quinn Overcash on No Name with a 42.5lbs fish, Fourth went to Sean Singley on Hooked Up ll weighing in at 39.35lbs, and Fifth went to Frank Gregorio on Just Released weighing in at 39.05 lbs.  In the Children’s Category: First place went to Sean Emigholz (9 years) with a 35.95 striper, Second place went to Michael Pikora (12 years) with a 23.7lbs and Third place went to Sydney Unsworth (9 years) with a 23.10lbs striper. A big thank you to all of the anglers and especially Carpenters Local 1743 who organized the event. For additional information about the tournament check out www.hightidesstripertournament.com