June 15, 2022
The weather was great on tournament day and some really nice fish showed up. A total of 221 anglers signed up with a total of 91 anglers in the 4 to 9 age group and a total of 130 in the 10 to 16 age group. There were 123 anglers from 9 different states and 17 anglers from N C that were not local.
2022 Youth Tournament Results
Age Group 4 to 9:
Micah Perry Blue Fish 11 1/2 in
Hadley Foster Blue Fish. 11 7/8 in
Grayson Rayley Flounder. 15 in
Asher Capps Flounder 15 in
Kattey Stephens. Flounder. 8 3/4 in
Jonah Bair Sea Mullet. 13 1/4 in
Ellie Newns Sea Mullet 13 1/4 in
Jonah Bair Croaker 7 1/2 in
Cayden Scott Croaker 7 1/2 in
Florence Hine Spot 6 7/8 in
Kalden Harris Pig Fish 7 5/8 in
Largest Fish Female: Ellie Newns Sea Mullet 13 1/4 in
Largest Fish Male: Grayson Rayley Flounder 15 in
Asher Capps Flounder 15 in
Age Group 10 to 16:
Ethan Jenson Red Drum 29 1/2 in
Hanah McGowan Red Drum 24 in
Cole Ferrell Blue Fish 14 in
Izzy Boyer Blue Fish 12 in
Owen Stephens Flounder 18 in
Hanah McGowan Sea Mullet 14 in
Cayden Egglaston Croaker 8 1/2 in
Gloria Jamerson Croaker 7 in
Drew Elliott Spot 7 3/8 in
Angelina Meyers Trigger Fish 11 in
Jake Cekana Trigger Fish 6 3/4 in
Kiefer Pilgram Pig Fish 8 3/4 in
Olivia Newns Pig Fish 7 1/2 in
Largest Fish Female: Hanah McGowan Red Drum 24 in
Largest Fish Male: Ethan Jenson Red Drum 29 1/2 in
Largest Fish Overall: Ethan Jenson. Red Drum 29 1/2 in
Wed, Jul 20, 2022 05:11 PM
The Fritz Boyden Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament was started in 1970 by Fritz Boyden. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of this tournament because we did not have the tournament in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19’s virus during those two years and the tournament had to be canceled.
I would like to thank the owners and managers of the following fishing piers for letting us use their fishing piers to put on this tournament. A very special thank you to Jennette’s Pier for hosting our Awards Ceremony at their pier.
Avalon Pier Nags Head Pier
Jennette’s Pier
Outer Banks Pier
I would like to thank the following sponsors who helped make this tournament possible over the following years:
Nags Head Surf Fishing Club
NCBBA
N C Sea Hags.
Outer Banks Anglers Club
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
I would also like to thank Kelly’s Hospitality Group for furnishing and cooking the 400 hot dogs, plus the paper plates ,napkins and condiments .
I would like to thank all the pier captains Carol Mowers of the NCBBA
Avalon Pier
Rose Lay of the Nags Head Surf Fishing Club Nags Head Pier Rose is also the Chief Judge Score Keeper of the tournament
Jon Worthington of the Outer Banks Anglers Club
Jennette’s Pier
Bobby Halstead of the Nags Head Surf Fishing Club
Outer Banks Pier
A special thank you to Dave Masters Jr President of the Nags Head Surf Fishing Club and Master of Ceremonies of the Fritz Boyden Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament.
Allison Rucker for getting all of the trophies for us.
Justin Stewart of T W’s Bait and Tackle for getting us the rods and reels, tackle boxes and cooler.
Dave Masters Jr wife who furnished the 45 tackle boxes
A special thank you to Susan Ogden for taking all of the pictures during the youth tournament .
And most of all the Greatest thank you to all the volunteers who are the backbone of this youth tournament and make it The Greatest Youth Fishing Tournament on the East Coast. They are the ones who work their Magic and hard work and dedication year after year that makes all of this happen which brings a smile on the kids faces in the tournament and that is what it is all about.
Youth Tournament Director Tony Garrett
2019 Youth Tournament Results
Overall Winners 4–9 Age Group
Mackenzie Santulla – BlueFish 15.5″
Nola Byrne – Trout 12″
Brooklyn Holder – Flounder 16″
Stella Bennett – Sea Mullet 16.5″
Declan Reilly – Croaker 9″
Becket Myers – Spot 8.5″
Becket Myers – Pig Fish 8″
Exemplary/Outstanding Catch
Kenyon Sweet – Blow Toad 6″
Nolan Burnar – Blow Toad 6″
Largest Fish Female
Stella Bennett – Sea Mullet 16.5″
Largest Fish Male
Barrett Eilert – Sea Mullet 13.25″
Overall Winners 10–16 Age Group
Vicky Merritt – Blue Fish 15.5″
Hannah McGowan – Trout 15″
Anthony Ivey – Flounder 18.75″
Dylan Jones – Sea Mullet 12.5″
Bowen Lesiewicz – Croaker 9.5″
Ethan Crowe – Spot 8.25″
Brennan Metz – Spade Fish 16″
Nicholas Anastasia – Pig Fish 8″
Joseph Webb – Pig Fish 8″
Exemplary/Outstanding Catch
Matthew O’Malley – Sheephead 15.625″
Kiley McGowan – Pompano 12.5″
Largest Fish Female
Ayva Holder – Flounder 16.5″
Largest Fish Male (and overall)
Anthony Ivey – Flounder 18.75″
Largest Fish Overall
Anthony Ivey – Flounder 18.75″