Michael Jordan among contestants
Jimmy Johnson, a Pro Football Hall of Fame coach who won both the 1991 and 1993 Super Bowl titles with the Dallas Cowboys, is the catalyst behind 10 years of fishing tournaments in Hollywood, Florida. This is the first time he has come north with his “Quest For The Ring” fishing tournament by teaming up with the Atlantic City Sports Commission.
The event began Monday with competition lasting Tuesday July 13th through Friday July 16th. The week-long event took place at Sen. Frank S. Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget Atlantic City and culminated in a celebratory night at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday night.
“It was great to see all the tournament participants here with their families and friends. It was a phenomenal turn out. This event shined a light on the great fishing that is here, adding yet another reason for people to visit Atlantic City. I am so happy that the tournament will be returning next year.” said Robin Davis-Minichino, Regional Sales Manager, On The Water Magazine (corporate sponsor)
1st Place/Overall Winner and FIRST AC member of Jimmy Johnson’s Ring of Honor Members:
Roll Groove Sport Fishing out of Ocean City, MD weighing in unbelievable 679 lb Blue Marlin taking home a total of $295,000.
Top Place Teams included:
2nd place: Business – weighing in a 73.3 lb White Marlin for a total of $205,000
3rd place: Texas Tea – weighing in a 227 lb Big Eye Tuna for a total of $ 192,500
There were 56 fish weighed in and 111 releases.
For a complete list of winners who took a piece of this year’s 1.120 Million Dollar Guaranteed Purse, check out the winner’s circle at JJFishWeek.Catchstat.com
