b"Derby-continued- honor in the 1957 Derby A Derby Dedication. along with many other right where they left offCaptain John Jack Morrow awards throughout her firing on all cylinders toaccomplished angling ca-start the second and finalIt is with great respect that the West Palm Beach Fishingreer. Tatiana Usova of Club (WPBFC) dedicates this years Silver Sailfish Derby to the day of fishing. They landedlate Capt. Jack Morrow who passed away last January at theSinger Island was award-10 fish that morning andage of 80.It is impossible to sum up Jackies amazing anglinged the trophy releasing 4 would tally 2 more in theaccomplishments and life on the water within this dedication. sails aboard a 46 Release As he was fond of saying, Im glad I did what I did, when I did it.Jacks career began afternoon before the 4pmin the mid-1950s.Beginning as a teenager cleaning boats, he worked his way upthe Charlie. This award 'lines-out' call. Workingto mating, then to wireman, then to Captain.He ran the finest of boats in his dayis always highly coveted. the sailfish sector of thebuilt by Rybovich and Merritt, working for the rich and famous.But he was just asMany of these lady anglers gulfstream, Captain Jorgehappy running boats for anyone who shared his passion for fishing.Jackie was ahave proven theyre just as captains captain and mentored many young professionals along the way, always and the Priceless claimedeager to share his knowledge with others.Notable moments in his career includedskilled tangling with sail-their spot in the sailfish- multiple Masters Tournament wins, 54 sailfish in a half-day fishing off Palm Beachfish on 20 pound test line ing history books with awhile at the Helm of the No Problem, many giant bluefin tunas landed off Cat Cay,as any other crew member Bahamas and New England, including a fish of 1,025 pounds aboard the Pretty Patti, total of 16 releases as theand landing nine blue marlin in one day off St. Thomas famed North Drop, the larg- who might grab the rod. winners of the 86th annualest being 825 pounds.In 2017 Jack was recognized by his peers, earning the IGFAAnother lady angler, Silver Sailfish Derby.Tommy Gifford Award for his extraordinary contributions to big game sportfishingfourteen-year-old Myla and his leadership within the industry.Our dear friend Jackie Morrow was a WPBFC Captain Brian Komermember for an incredible 65 years.He relished moments at the historic clubhouseAlligood ofNorth Palm and the BeachKomer tookwhen he could share stories from the past and help document old fishing photosBeach, was named Top Top Small Boat honorsfrom the clubs archives.Like so many others whose lives he touched, the WPBFCJunior Angler. She released with 6 releases aboardis grateful to have been part of his lifes journey.3 sailfish aboard the 76 their 29 SeaVee centerViking, Just Chillin, cap-console. This was the smallest boat in the fleet making thistained by her father, Matt.Myla earned this honor for the sec-achievement that much more impressive fishing against vesselsond year in a row, now showing a pattern of competitive skilled measuring up to 92 feet in length.angling in the Derby. The Top Lady Angler trophy is sponsored by the HamppThe WPBFC is proud to host this annual tournament that Family of New Jersey in memory of Rose Hampp, who won therepresents an important part of our regions unique identity.YOUR TRUSTED FLORIDAPARTNERFOR 60 YEARSHIGH PERFORMANCE COOLERS|AC/DC FRIDGE FREEZERS |COOLER DRY BOXES|TUMBLERS|BACKPACK COOLERS|LIVE BAIT COOLERS|ADVENTURE GEAR888-272-9838|ENGELCOOLERS.COM 900 Jupiter Park Drive | Jupiter, FL 33458 | info@engelcoolers.comStrong supporters of marine conservation, habitat restoration, and recreational fishing access."