Cape Coral Tarpon Hunters Annual Awards Banquet
January 24, 2026
Palmetto Pine Country Club
Cape Coral Tarpon Hunters would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our commercial sponsors, along with our club member sponsors for their continued generosity and support. Their contributions truly make a difference and help our club thrive both on and off the water. We encourage everyone to take a moment to visit the Sponsors Page on our website, and support the businesses who graciously support us. We would also like to give a special thank you to our photographer, Sandy Adams, for capturing so many memorable moments, and helping us preserve the spirit of our club through her incredible work.
Angler Awards
Banquet Raffles
Ex-Rookies L-R:
James Abreau, Teresa Caccioppoli, Greg McVay, Ed McCloskey, Gitch Grigore, Vicki Kline, Mike McCleery, Rich Caccioppoli, Bryan Cruz, Jim Collentine, Captain Dave Koschara-Rookie Coordinator, Jack Fish, Blake Angove
Rookie of the Year
Jim Collentine with Captain Tom Heller and Frank Radochonski
Shootout Members L-R:
David Quarles, Tom Heller, Carol Spell, Dave Koschara, Bob Thomas, Shootout Winning Angler-Denis Burke, Richard Masef
Shootout Winning Angler
Denis Burke
Junior Angler of the Year
Jack Fish with Captain Steven Buss and President Frank Radochonski
Captain of the Year
Captain Steve Buss with Captain Jerry Geyer
L-R:
Grand Master Ralph Yost, Master Arnie Epstein, Captain of the Year Steve Buss,
Grand Master Jerry Geyer, Master Dave Koschara
Top Fly Angler Denis Burke and Ann Burke
First Place Women's Division Ann Burke
L-R: Award Sponsor David Quarles, Ann Burke, 2nd Place Carol Spell, Third Place Vicki Kline, Award Sponsor Kyra Quarles
Top 3 Women Anglers
Ann Burke, Carol Spell and Vicki Kline
2025 Top Angler Ann Burke with 2024 Top Angler David Beam
L-R: Top Angler Sponsor David Schuman-Allstate Insurance, Ann Burke 2025 Top Angler of the Year, Presenter David Beam
Sportsman of the Year
Frank Radochonski with Jerry Geyer
