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Fished the LA Marsh this weekend out of the Port Sulphur area.  Our guide Kirby LaCour poled back up into a stiff wind so I could have a shot at this 41#  monster black drum.  Even though the sun was sparse and the wind was up these guys tails could be seen from 200' out.   The reds were slow but the blackees were partying.  This was the largest of 5 blacks we caught ranging from 22# to 41#.  The weather was windy and cool but we still had a great time. 

Kyle Kulig

Photos Courtesy of Mike Davidchik

Brian Chou's coastal buck ain't the only one with a low hanging jaw...

George Morgan comes out of the March gates strong with this CO cuttie!

FIRST PLACE: Sammy Stark's , S.E. AK Steelhead

Sometimes the future of the sport supersedes slabdome by itself.  Congrats to Sammy - enjoy your new duffle (which you'll likely be packing soon for another trip to AK).

Patagonia Stormfront Duffle ($400)

Designed to haul the goods, protect them and keep them dry, the Stormfront Duffel 100 is built with the most abrasion-resistant materials available and is guaranteed to be waterproof.

SECOND PLACE: Kristoffer G. Vassdal, Atlantic Salmon

With what could possibly be the prettiest Slab of the Year finalist in the history of Chum voting.  Congrats to Kristoffer - keep flying the Chum flag in Europe my man...

Reel Pure River Armor ($100)

The ultimate cold weather necessity. This full-zip soft shell jacket with DuPont™ Hytrel® film is waterproof, windproof and breathable.

THIRD PLACE: Caitlin's B.C. Steel

Caitlin's first steelhead lands her Chum royalty.  She'll enjoy Hustle & Fish as it coincidently highlights the very flow she stuck this winning fish.

HUSTLE & FISH DVD ($25)

Fly fishing is everything to Steve, but after sacrificing everything for the chance to live the life he's always dreamed, things are not going exactly as planned. Against the pressure of his parents, girlfriend and hated rival Al Braughtinwood to give up on his dream, Steve decides to dive further in, taking him on a once in a lifetime fishing trip.

Deets-

Dude: John Kelly

Place: Quepos, Costa Rica

Fish: Blue Marlin

Gear: 14/16 wt T&T, Hatch 9 plus reel,

20lb IGFA class tippet