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rodeo committee
Kaye Florane, Chairman
Aaron Gelfand, Weigh Master
Becky Chaney, Asst. Weigh Master
Natalie Weiss, Special Events Manager
Julie LaCour, Special Events Director
Capt. C.T. Williams, Emcee
John Kinabrew
Clint Mouser
Danica Williams
Janice Wood
Spencer & Drew Mullen, Jr. Members
honorary members
Mark Schexnayder
Joe Courcelle Family
Paul Kalman Family
ldwf planning committee
Danica Williams
Becky Chaney
Heather David
Missy Fox
Tim Ruth
Gary Vitrano
Bill Hano
Rebecca Hillebrandt
volunteers
Robert & Bobbie Blackerby
Marlyn Flannery
Susan Landrum
Suzanne Manieri
Lisa & Joey Musso
Sonya Trebucq
Jeanette Salone
David & Paula Schindler
Barbara Sclafani
Carolyn Souhlas
Maesie Palazzo
Patsy Bates
Wish To Fish Louisiana
Danica Williams, Director
Yvette Cresson
Tony Dunbar
Clarence Luquet
Ashley Williams
Capt. C.T. Williams
Payton Williams
exhibitors
Academy
East Jefferson CCA
Ernie Elfer Chocolatier
Gwen Fazende-Artist
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation
Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Louisiana Master Naturalist of Greater New Orleans
Louisiana Wildlife Federation
Mae & Patty Boys Funky Junk
Massey’s Outfitters
New Orleans Fly Fishers
New Orleans Power Squadron
LDNR-Office of Coastal Restoration
Pure Fishing
String A Bead
UNO, Nekton Research Lab
Uptown Angler
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and “Coastie”
Wish To Fish Louisiana
awards ceremony
at approximately 11:25 am
Mardi Gras Toss
Welcome, Special Thanks by Kaye Florane
Awards presented by Capt. C.T. Williams, emcee
Wish To Fish Winners (with Danica Williams/WTF)
Boats on the Bayou Winners and Drawing
Battle for the Bass Winners
Catfish/Gar Bonus
Cichlid & Bream Trim
Fly Fishing
Champions Challenge
Bass - Adult
Junior Anglers
Special Award s- Joe Courcelle & Paul Kalman
$1 Raffle Drawings
Droppin’A Line
Great progress has been made since 2002 when I first joined the Big Bass Committee.
At that time, attendance was low and the Rodeo quality waning. New committee members
breathed life into this great old Rodeo and hopefully the Rodeo’s founder, Paul Kalman,
is smiling down at us from Heaven.
The Rodeo maintains a steady attendance exceeding 500 registrants each year. The Fishtival was
expanded to include more exhibitors and vendors plus the raffle tables are awesome! We added
Boats on the Bayou in 2014 allowing kayaks, canoes, etc to fish for saltwater species in Bayou St. John.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries became our partners in presenting the Rodeo
adding great depth to exhibits and providing support to the weigh stations with aerated tubs, proper
release techniques, etc. This year LDWF will introduce a new category Battle for the Bass High School
Fishing Competition. The Big Bass Rodeo continues to grow!
A BIG thanks to the committee members, NOCP and LDWF staff, Wish To Fish members and volunteers over the years for your time and hard work. Your participation is greatly appreciated! It has been
my pleasure to be Chairman. For all anglers, go out and catch some fish and enjoy the nation’s oldest
fresh water fishing rodeo!
Kaye Florane, Rodeo Chairman
a special thanks!!
Munch Factory
Pelican Car Wash
Costco
Sam’s Club
Baker’s Dozen
Amanda Musso
John Besh
Drago’s
LaMadeleine
LA 23 BBQ
Faux Pas
Staples Sporting Goods
Sweetwater Brewing
Professional Sports
Duvic’s Demartino’s Restaurant & Deli
El Mesquite Restaurant
Salon Naj-Carla Montalbano
Krispy Kreme
Janice Wood
One Smart Cook Co. - Gretna
a special thank you to the
louisiana department of wildlife & fisheries,
our partners in the rodeo!
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) works hard to make sure City
Park’s Big Bass Fishing Rodeo is successful. From the time a fish is caught until it is released,
LDWF is there to assist both anglers and fish alike. Their biologists serve as weigh masters,
provide aerated tubs to safely hold live fish, and re-release the fish back into City Park’s
lagoons after the tournament.
LDWF is equally devoted to fishing education and provides hands on learning opportunities
for all ages at the rodeo’s Fishtival. Through activities such as casting lessons and a live animal
touch tank, LDWF encourages the public to take part in a great Louisiana pastime while
demonstrating the responsible use of Louisiana’s aquatic resources.
LDWF’s influence in City Park is not just limited to the Big Bass Fishing Rodeo. LDWF biologists
continually monitor the fish populations and water quality to help protect Louisiana’s
valuable natural resources. Successful management of fish stocks in City Park allows the
department to maintain a popular urban fishing spot in New Orleans.
In conjunction with the Big Bass Rodeo, LDWF introduced Battle for the Bass to all high school
students in Louisiana. This new category offers high school students an opportunity to
compete for a large trophy to bring back to their school along with bragging rights for an
entire year. LDWF is working with Berkley to promote fishing in schools and increase the
number of fishing clubs throughout the state.
where are the cichlids?
Team Rio Grande used to be a category in the Big Bass Rodeo. Fishing teams of up to 10
anglers would compete to catch hundreds of cichlids for bragging rights and trophies. Clad in
camouflage, bright yellow shirts or other colorful attire, team members would bring in
buckets of cichlids, each trying to beat the infamous Team Camo. Then in the 2014 rodeo not
even Teams Camo or Stop, Drop & Reel could find many cichlids. Where are the cichlids? Did a
really cold winter impact their population? Did stocking with larger bass help? No
complaints-this is a good thing.
According to Dr. Martin O’Connell, Director of the Nekton Research Laboratory at the
University of New Orleans, Rio Grande Cichlids (a non-native invasive fish to southeastern
Louisiana) has been targeted by Big Bass Rodeo participants for the past few years. The goal
is to reduce the numbers of these destructive fishes such that native species such as
Largemouth Bass and Bluegill can better prosper. Often the Cichlids will compete with the
native species for nesting habitat and food resources. While it is encouraging that we have
seen fewer Cichlids in City Park during recent Big Bass Rodeos, be aware that these invaders
are still present and (unfortunately) expanding their range out of the Greater New Orleans
Metropolitan Area. Currently, there is no quick fix to altogether eliminate Cichlids. For now,
the best approach for the sake of our native fishes is to remove as many cichlids as possible
from our waterways and keep their populations as low as possible until (hopefully) a solution
can be found somewhere in the future. So keep removing Cichlids from City Park, Bayou St.
John, and anywhere else in Louisiana and keep fighting the fight to protect our native game
fishes.
kudos to wish to fish louisiana!
In 2009, Wish To Fish La. joined the Big Bass Rodeo & Fishtival offering a children’s section with
casting lessons, how to throw a cast net and a casting contest. Having become a very popular
section of the Fishtival, children delight in the competition and chance to win a trophy as well
as onstage recognition.
Wish to Fish Louisiana is a non-profit that was organized to get kids off the streets, out the
house, away from the television and video games and back into the great outdoors. Danica
Williams started Wish to Fish knowing that some children lack the resources to experience
outdoor activities such as boating and fishing. In her heart she felt she could and should make
this happen for as many individuals as possible. So, in 2006, with the help of many wonderful
volunteers, the first event was planned and turned out to be a great success. Since then the
Wish to Fish crew has organized three to four events per year giving 1,000’s of children
opportunity to experience one of the greatest hands-on outdoor education programs. This
program builds self-confidence, teaches environmental awareness and appreciation for
nature through outdoor activities such as fishing. Visit www.wishtofishla.com for information
or call 504-628-7282.
big bass rodeo history
By Kaye Florane
Paul Kalman, 1946
Paul Kalman, a local who spent many hours of his childhood fishing the
tree-framed waters of City Park, founded the Big Bass Rodeo in 1946.
For Kalman and many others, it was an angler’s urban heaven. The only
requirements were a hook, line, length of cane and a lazy summer
afternoon.
After being injured in service in World War II, Kalman conceived the
idea of an annual fishing competition, planting the seeds of what
would become City Park’s Big Bass Rodeo. A reporter for the New
Orleans Item at the time, Kalman persuaded his bosses to sponsor the
inaugural event. Armed with a meat scale borrowed from John Schwegmann’s original grocery
store, the first rodeo was launched in 1946. Under his guidance, the rodeo grew to draw as
many as 1,000 participants. Although Kalman passed away in 1986, shortly after the rodeo’s
40th anniversary, his legacy lives on today with the Paul Kalman award. His son Paul Jr. and
grandson present this award to the angler 12 years or under that lands the largest bass.
In the 1980’s Joe Courcelle introduced catch-and-release to the rodeo. He built a 400-gallon
tank and asked fishermen to turn in their live catch, which he returned to the lagoons. Joe
served as Weigh Master for more than 30 years until 2010 when he stepped down for health
reasons. Joe passed away shortly after that and the Joe Courcelle award was created to honor
his years of service to the Big Bass Rodeo. This award is given for the largest bass landed by
anyone 13 years or older.
When the federal levees failed during Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29, 2005, parts of the Park
flooded up to eight feet of water. The fishing environment was devastated and the Big Bass
Rodeo could not be held in 2006 and 2007. Thanks to efforts from many organizations
including LSU AgCenter/Sea Grand, University of New Orleans, La. Dept. of Wildlife and
Fisheries and others, the lagoons and fish habitat were restored.
In 2008, the rodeo returned and reclaimed its rightful spot as the country’s oldest freshwater
fishing tournament with more than 600 registrants vying to win a trophy and bragging rights
in five fishing categories.
In recent years, the “Fishtival” was added to the rodeo, bringing music, fishing gear and charter
boat raffles and educational exhibits for wildlife, ecology, conservation, boating, and a casting
contest for children.
The Boats on the Bayou division for kayaks, canoes and other non-motorized vessels on Bayou
St. John was added in 2014. Fishing categories include largemouth bass, trout, redfish and
other species for trophies and a chance to win a Hobie fishing kayak.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries whose goal is to protect and manage the abundant
natural resources in the state has done a wonderful job of maintaining the fish stock in the Park’s
lagoons and in Bayou St. John. They also play a big role at the Big Bass Rodeo by providing the scales
to weigh the lunker bass, the aerated tubs to hold the stock, and the employees to safely release the
fish after the tournament. Their various educational exhibits attract anglers of all ages and are a big
draw to the Fishtival. In recent years, LDWF has become a partner in presenting the Big Bass Rodeo.
In 2016, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries introduced a new fishing category-Battle
for the Bass. This new category offers high school students an opportunity to compete for a large
trophy to bring back to their school along with bragging rights for an entire year. LDWF is working with
the Berkley High School Fishing Club program to promote fishing in schools and increase the number
of fishing clubs throughout the state. Each student from the top three teams will bring home a Battle
for the Bass plaque. All high school students are invited to participate in this event.
The largest fish ever caught in City Park was a 52-pound buffalo fish hauled in on July 21, 1976 by
12-year-old Tommy Descant of Chalmette. In February 2005, Ross Reboul, a junior at Jesuit High
School, landed a giant 44-pound Blue Catfish. This giant catfish measured 42-inches long and
26-inches in circumference. Biologists believe this giant catfish was approximately 21 years old! In
1968, City Park boatman Cecil Doiron caught a bass weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. which held the Park record
until February 12, 2013 (Mardi Gras day) when Kevin Schilling landed a 9-lb. 0 oz. lunker bass to break
Cecil’s record. On August 14, 2013, Tim Zissis set the new record catching a 9-lb. 0.05 oz. bass. 2013 was
the year for big bass in City Park!
The Park lagoons continue to yield big bass. On August 24th, 2015, Mile Laviolette, an avid and
experienced Park fisherman, caught a 9 pound 3 ¾ ounce bass that would have set a new record had
it been weighed on official scales. Good news is that Mike released it for someone else to catch! A near
10-pounder was caught on Christmas day 2015 by Kurt Wulff which was also released. Either of these
fish if caught at the 2016 Big Bass Rodeo will definitely set a new record at City Park.
Mike Laviolette, 8/24/15
Kurt Wulff, 12/25/15
A special thanks to Paul Kalman Jr. for use of his father’s photo.
city park big bass fishing
hall of fame
1946
Nick Gianopulos
1947
Joe Frey
Denis Rupin
Ed Frazier
Joe Mohr
Joe Marino
1948
L.W. Farrington
Albert Kurucar
R.W. Dabbs
P.D. Banville
A.J. Smith
Bill Wiem
1949
Mr. Frazier
Maurice Laborde
Sgt. J.C. Hendrick
James Lester
Sal Nuccio
V.A. Quarterman
1950
W.J. Songy Jr.
Anthony Radosta
Sam J. Trambino
Toby Moore
Fred. M. Keese
1951
P. Joseph Rohr
Vincent Radosta
Victor Bares
Henry Miranda
Anthony Blasini
Leonard Walle
1952
Sal Lofaso
1953
Bill Sullivan
George F. Hallner
Ted Lala
1954
Pvt. Shelby L. Wilson
Lloyd F. Dolese
W.H. Sherman
A.B. Strattman
C.J. Lane
Rene Chapotel
1955
Jerry Vadenbarre
Albert J. Jewell
Louis A. Miranda
E.A. Sonier
William A. Meyers
Thomas A. Jewell
Charles P. Crosby
Joe Frey
Fred M. Keese
1956
Warren Bourgeois
R.J. Bishop
Sidney Clement Jr.
Ed Coshow
Joseph Gerosa
Herbert Sale
Willis Boudreaux
A.J. Smith
1957
Doug McIntosh
John Picolo
Clyde Coombs
Morris Fields
Elwood Schmitt
William Rankin
G. W. Persevaux
J.E. Bush
Robert James
1958
Records Missing
1959
Bill Roberts
Allen Smith
V.J. Cangiamilla
C.J. Ruckert
Louis Fornier
W. A. Myers
Denis Schaft
Anthony Bacino
Doug McIntosh
1960
Gary Deroche
Cliff Kuncar
Patrick Fontenot
Louis Paretti
Joey Buck
Stanley Planchard
John Seeley
Jack Avery
Allen Smith
1961 & 1962
Records missing
1963
Albert Carey
Dickey Miguez
Nash Roberts
Michael Sperandeo
Roy T. Bostick
Alvin Royes
Dr. S.M. Emerson
E.L. Tregre
Barry Weinstein
1964
James McGovern Jr.
Bob Clarke
Eddie Blanchard
O.E. Gwunn
M. Stasser
Darryl Delerno
Robert Hess
V.J. Cangiamilla
Michael Spreandeo
E. L. Tregre
1965
Emile Whitaker
Luther Chavers Jr.
Emille Perilloux
Wayne Hess
Donald Rodrigue
Eddie Wolch
George Sclafani Jr.
Casey Kilian
Ed Stacy Jr.
1966
Lloyd Gervais Jr.
Barry Druffner
Lester LeBlanc
William Martinel
Luther Chavers Jr.
Casey Kilian
Ed Stacy Jr.
1974
Jimmie Gele
Roslind Francis
Chvus Cancienne
Charles Martino
Ruben Francis
Dwight Davis
Joel Stokes
1967
Stanley Plauche
Jeff Kuncar
Allen Smith
Gary Deroche
Cliff Kuncar
Patrick Fontenot
Louis Paretti
Joey Buck
John Seeley
Jack Avery
1975
Mike Stiegler
Richard Greenland
Raymond Rea
Marcel Garsaud
John Seeley
Monroe Meyers
Marion Hess
Ronald Beechler
1983
J. L. Smith
Robert Cantin
David Carter
Steward Beatty
Milton Junker
Walter Cannon
Wayne Hess
Joey Robert
Dennis Wickboldt
1976
Ted Pavlovich
Bill Moody
Robert Thibodeaux
Joey Robert
Marion Hess
Joel Stokes
Ronald Beechler
1984
Henry Shepard
Rich Sauvage
Michael Miranda
Eddie Fuller
A.J. Monroe
Monroe Meyers-Joel Stokes
Robert Thibodeaux
David Fields
1968
Records missing
1969
Will Harper
Frank Maggio
Norman Brooks
Sid Reggio Jr.
Monroe
Meyers-Raymond Duby
Robert Bahl
Gary Deroche
Joey Buck
1970
Joey Robert
Marion Hess
F. Killian Jr.
Milton Berry
S. Blackledge
Gene Rodrigue
John Seeley
Monroe Meyers
1971
Marcel Courtlade
Keith Seeley
Joseph Grant
Bob Archer
Roy Duplantis
Allen Smith
Monroe Meyers
Marion Hess
1972
Ronald Gaudin
Michael Lizarraga
Eugene Zitzman
Herbert Champagne
Ronald Smith
Charles Rutlaff
Ruben Manger
Joel Stokes
Roy Duplantis
1973
Dennis Broughy
Mrs. John Seeley
Norm Gregware
Ronnie Beechler
Theodore Buck
Ciro Palermo
George Ricks
John Seeley
Marion Hess
1977
Timmy Hill
Emile Godfrey
Martin Burestein
Greg Hartman
David Stokes
Joe Lovoi
Butch Zimmer
John Seeley
Monroe Meyers
1978
Butch Lusco
Randy White
Frank Hibs
Craig Navarre-James
Coquet
Danny Lusco
Monroe Meyers
Joey Robert
Marion Hess
David Stokes
Butch Zimmer
1979
Dennis Wickboldt
John Domingues
Monroe Meyers
Joey Robert
Marion Hess
Ronald Beechler
Robert Thibodeaux
1980
Wayne Gutelius
Dennis Sweeney
Joey Robert
Ruben Francis
James Coquet
Monroe Meyers
1981
Gordan Watts
Lois Gutelios
Jennifer Beechler
Bill Nelson
David Fields
Wayne Hess
Joes Stokes
Ronald Beechler
James Coquet
1982
Gary Crowson
Mr. Lusco
Monroe Meyers Jr.
Joel Stokes
Ron Thibodeaux
David Fields
1985
Joseph Amedo
Tom Knower
Earl Cassidy
Phillip Sweeney
Wayne Hess
Monroe Meyers
Joey Robert
Ruben Francis
Dennis Wickboldt
1986
Emmani Duchmann
Terry Cotoya
Robert Galloway
Anthony Conzonere
A.J. Meyer
Wayne Hess
1987
David Biri
Gerald Navarre
James Mullooy
Sid Smith
Frank Wickbolt
Lloyd Hebert
Fred J. Pepperman
James Coquet
1988
Thomas Larriviere
Lance Templet
Charles Gerard
Ed Lafoucade
Gerald Crain
Kenneth McArthur
Allen Chautin
Joe Matis Jr.
Eddie D'Aunoy Sr.
Robert Norris
Joel Stokes
1989
Harvey Breaux
Gerald Johnson
Earl Bonie
James Caramiat
Robin Giarusso
Jerry Thomas
Helen Bowzigard
Mark Meunier
Chris Fontana
Logan Jackson
Andres Mullet
Emile Godfrey
1990
Wayne Fontana
Donald Hoffman
Paul Couget
Corey Wagner
Robert Bayhi
Patrick Sweeney
Myles Martin
Dennis Couvillion
Daryl Tice
Bruce Ohlmeyer
Jim Hyatt
1991
Mr. Fontana
Robert Butler
Mr. Arlsen
Mr. Meyers
Steve Delk
Robert Clavin
Ray Kahoutek
Mike Carviglia
Harold Helbeck
Rory Rorison
Alvin Royes
Rickey Kibert
1992
Brian Hoffman
Leonard Ray
Jeremy Buisson
Monroe Meyers III
Regan Leopold
Andrew Stakelum
Chris Faust
Jason Bilnoski
Michael Welch
Robert Labat
Jeffrey Cheramie
Kelley Williams
Rory Rorison
1993
Kenny Gagliano
Scott Righey
Steve Rigert
Gilbert Scales
Steve Bourguard
Bill Mura
James Theriot
Sean Bradford
Brett Hess
Gary Nunemacher
Craig Navarre
Mack Hasenkampf
Jered Norton
Michael Cassio
Monroe Meyers III
1994
Spinning
1st-Larry Madere
2nd-Jason Menesses
3rd-Raymond Brim
Fly
1st-Keith Brock
2nd-Lisa Johnson
3rd-Robin Giarruso
Casting
1st-Scott Fitzpatrick
2nd-Gil Cambre
3rd-Patrick Johnson
Paul Kalman Award
Evan Smith
Bream Busters
1st-Max Zimmer, IV
2nd-Clyde Maddox
3rd-Mike Hasenkampf
1995
Mr. Martin
Mr. Riley
Allen McKevitt
Mr. Lavarine
Adam Guilmino
Sparky Long
Gil Cambre
Keith Osborne
Gordon Watts
Brett Hess
Bruce Norcise
Kevin Cox
Steve Ersek
Stevie Lynn
Glen Tamborella
1996
Mr. Hasenkamps
Mr. Rauch
David Bin
Allen McKevitt
Roger Poirier
Claude Guinot
Mr. Callen
Scott Brown
Ron Abadie
Corey Assavedso
Rodney Baehr
Ed Braud
Stevie L. Bavarre
1997
Adam Guilmino
T. J. (Anthony) Mallette
Henry Poirier
Lee McLean
Stefan Schmidt
Evan Schmidt
J. Ray
Mad Mexicans
Joey DiCarlo
Corey Davis
Lou Barousse
Aaron Toups
Big Yellow
1998
G. Mike Johnson
Peter Hopkins Jr.
Adam Gulmino
Oliver Pichon
Anthony Robino
Jesse Davis
Mark Falgoust
Paul Monistere
Mike Dvorak
Joseph Hunter
Michael Trombino
Chris Felder
Rodney Baehr
1999
David Biri
Big Yellow
Patrick Johnson
Steve Sanderson
Henry Poirier Jr.
Robert Cantin
Al Kuchler III
Robin Giarrusso
Joseph Boe
Walter Daigle
Charles Pfister V
Cub Scout Pak
Robert Clavin
2000
Mr. Rauch
Lou Barousse
Keith Lusher
David Monistere
Johnny Heintz
Harold J. Hellbach
Patrick Nunez
John Weber
Mark Misuraca
Zachary Phillips
Thomas A Rouzan Jr.
Matt Pipin
2001
Johnny Cefalu Sr.
Tony Tonguis
John Seely
Bryan Wood
Scott Rauch
Rene' Dandry
Stephen Salassi
Wade Bernard
John Reyes
Clarence Johnson Jr.
Daniel Nevarez
Eddie Ordemann
Robert Clavin
2002
Anthony Mike
Wally Burkhardt
Randy Chatelain
Lou Barousse
Jacob Wolfe
Dustin Fife
Riess Tucker
Michael & Melani Bordelon
Karl Netzhammer
Joshau Gilmore
John, Ryan, Aus Reyes
Aislin & Sean St. Salassi
Scott Rauch
Kevin & Shane Jones
2008
Ages 9-12
1st-Blake Chiquet
2nd-Ory Stemley
3rd-Bradley Marshall
Rio Grande
1st-Team Camo (961 fish)
2nd-Cichlid Assassins
3rd-Team PIP
Bream
1st-Matthew Martin (8oz)
2nd-David Beach III (3oz)
3rd-Holden Jeffreys (3 oz)
Bass-Cast
1st-Jerrold Pedesclaux 3lb 4oz)
2nd-Alvin Davis 2lb 5oz)
3rd-Mitch Rogers (2 lb 2 oz)
Bass-Fly
1st-Ralph Litolff (3lb 4oz)
2nd-Brett Undemstock (1lb 2oz)
3rd-None
Bass-Spin
1st-Cary Smith (2lb 13oz)
2nd-Paul Phelan (2lb 10oz)
3rd-Lou Barousse 2 lb 0 oz
Paul Kalman Award
Paul Phelan
2003
Spinning
Michael Simon Jr.
Derek Smith
Thomas Bronk
Casting
Clara Goodwin
Dustin Neff
Rickie Viada
Fly
Keith Brock
Leo Moore III
Keith Lusher
Paul Kalman Award
Joseph Trosclair
2004
Spinning
Charles Dufrene
Brandon, Kephart
Maximo Vasquez Jr.
Casting
Walter Daigle
George Girard
Darryl F. Delerno Jr.
Fly
Renee Gaitan
Leo Moore
Keith Lusher Jr.
Paul Kalman Award
Brandon Kephart
2005
Casting
1st-Jacques Grenier
2nd-Brett Estinopal
3rd-David Haydel
Fly
1st-Leo Moore
2nd-Ralph Litoff
3rd-Robert Calvin
Spinning
1st-Charlie Conforto
2nd-Richard Martin
3rd-Henry Poirier
Bream Busters
1st-Team Camo
2nd-Team Voodoo
3rd-Nyles Hughes
Casting Kids
7-10 years Johnny Heintz
11-13 years Chad Babin
Champions Challenge
Joel Stoke
GarFish
Mark Terrio
Paul Kalman Award
Richard Martin
2006 & 2007
Rodeo cancelled due to
Katrina aftermath
2008
Casting Contest
Ages 6-8
1st-Spencer Mullen
2nd-Cole Dimaggio
3rd-Eli Larriviere
2009
Casting Contest
Ages 6-8
1st-Jay Rowell
2nd-Spencer Mullern
3rd-Nyron Pete
Ages 9-12
1st-Taylor Brown
2nd-Adrianna Bailey
3rd-Sebastian Carpenter
Ages 13-17
1st-D.J. Rebstock
2nd-Stephen Kent
3rd-Dwight Clark
Catfish Kids
1st-Zion Wilcox
2nd-Corey Hirstius
3rd-Jacob Authement
Team Rio Grande
1st-Team Camo
2nd-Team Henderson
3rd-Team Say Lavie
Junior Anglers
1st-Peyton McQueen
2nd-Patrick Rowell
3rd-Emily Munch
Champions Challenge
Larry Madere
Bass-Fly fishing
1st-Rene Gaitan
2nd-Phillip Stepka
3rd-none
Bass-Baitcasting
1st-Billie Frazier
2nd-John Lupo
3rd-Brett Umbendenstock
Bass-Spinning
1st-Gabriel Davis
2nd-Kathie Keller
3rd-Lloyd Carter
Paul Kalman Award
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Casting Contest
1st-Robert Henderson
2nd-Gregory Plaia
3rd-Aaron Wilmoth
Junior Anglers
1st-Adrianna Bailey
Catfish Kids
1st-Kristen Melton
2nd-Dominic Pellegrin
Bass- Fly
1st-Ramon Gaitan
2nd-Drew Mullen
3rd-Sean Gilthrope
Bass - Spin, Baitcast
1st-David White
2nd-Darryl Delerno
3rd-George Girard
Champions Challenge
Larry Madere
Paul Kalman Award
Donald Meyer III
2011
Casting Contest
Ages 6-10
1st-Ava Schexnayder
2nd-Dillion Muro
3rd-William Harper
Ages 11-15
1st-Drew Mullen
2nd-Kenneth Haad
3rd-Spencer Mullen
Junior Anglers
1st-Kristen Melton
2nd-Jack Henderson
3rd-Hunter Bouchie
Team Rio Grande
1st-Team Camo
2nd-Team Obrien
3rd-Team Johnson
Bass-Fly
1st-Drew Mullen
2nd-Daymond Bush
Bass - Spin, Baitcast
1st-Corey Alonzo
2nd-George Girard
3rd-Kenneth Madere
Champions Challenge
Leo Moore
Joe Courcelle Award
Corey Alonzo
Paul Kalman Award
Nicolas Tamberella
2012
Casting Contest
Ages 8-12
1st -Jeff Frazier
2nd-Vance DeAgano
3rd-William Hudlow
Ages 13 and up
1st-Aavon Wilmoth
2nd-Drew Mullen
Junior Anglers
1st-Matthew West
2nd-Trey Schaub
3rd-Madison Bailey
Rio Grande
1st-Team Camo
2nd-Hackarakis
3rd-Stop,Drop & Reel
Bass by Fly fishing
1st-Eric Stacy
Bass - Spin, Baitcast
1st-Damion Frey
2nd-Tony Tonguis
3rd-Orion Hollis
Champions Challenge
Cary Smith
Joe Courcelle Award
Damion Frey
Paul Kalman Award
Brent Rodriguez
2013
Casting Contest
Ages 6-10
1st-Dillon Droulet
2nd-Josh Nguyen
3rd-Dillon Melton
Ages 11-15
1st-Khalil Mohamed
2nd-Aaron Wilmoth
3rd-Logan Babin
Junior Anglers
1st-Mikayla Lacoste
2nd-Hannah Schwegmann
3rd-John Shcwegmann
Rio Grande
1st-Team Camo
Bass-Fly
1st-Shawn Henderson
2nd-Josh Roth
3rd-John Engert
Bass-Spinning
1st-Gary Martin
2nd-Joe Richard
3rd-Mike Laviolette
Champions Challenge
Ron Abadie
Joe Courcelle Award
Gary Martin
Paul Kalman Award
Evan Sauvage
2015 Joe Courcelle Award
Joseph Roy
2015
2014
Master Casters
Daniel Cangemi
Jackson Audibert
Lillian Scallan
Rory Craft
BOATS ON THE BAYOU
Trashbash
Joseph Grande
Bass
Ian Wiggins
Trout
Steve Neece
Catch-a-Gar
Team Muchos
Junior Anglers
1st-John Schwegmann
2nd-Hunter Thomasie
3rd-Hunter Eason
Fly Fishing-Bass
Gale Rhodes
Champions Challenge
Joel Stokes
Bass-Adult
1st-Robert Myers
2nd-Phil Kent
3rd-Mike Laviolette
Bass-Youth
1st-Joseph Finger
2nd-Christopher Menard
3rd-Jace Oulliber
2015
WISH TO FISH - MASTER CLASSICS
1. Chris Cangemi
2. Skylar Billot
3. Anna Fioellala
4. Gavin Hinchman
5. Dillon McTopy
6. Nathan Buras
7. Steven Buldin
BOATS ON THE BAYOU
Bass
1st Devon Beltz 2.95lbs
2nd Chris Hood 1.70lbs
3rd Luke Beslin 1.39 lbs
Trashbash
1st Maurice Valerio – Blue Gill .30lb
2nd Tyler Gabriel – Blue Gill .15lb
3rd Eric Muhoberac – Pogie .12lb
BIG BASS RODEO
Junior Angler
1ST Hannah Schwegmann – Blue Gill .34lb
2nd Brooklyn Schneider – Blue Gill .25lb
3rd Jackson Audibert – Blue Gill .25lb
Cichlid & Bream Trim - Team Event
1st Team Camo – 5.67lbs
2nd Golden Crickets – 3.88lbs
3rd Stop, Drop, and Reel 3.70lbs
Fly Fishing
1st Bass – John Latta 2.70lbs
Champions Challenge
1st Damion Frey 2.60lb
Bass - Adult
1st Joseph Roy, III 5.34lbs (Joe Courcelle Award)
2nd George Girard Jr. 3.29 lb
3rd Jessica Vallejos, 3.03 lbs
Bass - Youth
1st Nicholas Heintz 1.38lbs (Paul Kalman Award)
2nd Craig Miller 1.23lbs
3rd Jace Oulliber 1.08lbs
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shoreline cleanup
What can seven members of the Rummel fishing club, one dad, and two members of New
Orleans Fly Fishers get done on a Saturday morning? A lot! Clad in wader boots and armed
with shovels and rakes, this group of energetic guys cleaned a shoreline and waterway along
one section of New Orleans City Park's lagoons.
It may come as a surprise to some, but City Park's lagoons and bayous offer some of the best
bass fishing in the state. By removing obstructions, such as fallen trees, palm branches, and
floating grass mats, this cleanup team has helped improve water flow and water quality of the
vestige of Bayou Noir. Bayou Noir is a scenic bayou paralleling Wisner Boulevard, just south of
Harrison Avenue. It was first sited in an early French priest’s journal traveling Bayou St John to
New Orleans. Today, Bayou Noir boasts several open areas great for fly fishing.
The Big Bass Rodeo is the nation’s oldest and largest freshwater fishing rodeo and this year will
be held on April 2nd. John Kinabrew, a long time Big Bass Rodeo committee member, is excited
about this year's rodeo preparations. "Isn't it amazing what ten caring people can get done in
4 hours work", says Kinabrew. "A Saturday very well spent" and Kinabrew is sure that the
improved waterways will yield some record breaking bass at this year's rodeo.
Anglers 16
and older must
possess a valid
fishing license.
NO FISHING ON
GOLF COURSE
Boats on the Bayou
Filmore Weigh Station
Filmore Avenue
NO FISHING ON FUTURE
GOLF COURSE
Fishing
NO FISHING ON FUTURE
NO FISHING ON FUTURE
GOLF
COURSE
GOLF COURSE
No Fishing
Parking
Restroom
Harrison Avenue
Fishing Pier
Trails
CLOSED!
Boats on the Bayou
fishing closed
south of Harrison Ave.
Road
Improved
Shoreline
City Park History
(Relative to LDWF)
• LDWF is responsible for fisheries management in New
Orleans City Park lagoons. The goal of urban fisheries
management is to provide and enhance recreational
fishing opportunities.
• Since 1999, LDWF has stocked the lagoons with many
species of fish including largemouth bass, yellow bass,
sunfishes, channel catfish, and blue catfish.
• The invasive Rio Grande cichlid* was first spotted in
1996 and has become more common in City Park’s
lagoons.
• Most aquatic vegetation problems are controlled by salt
water entering City Park Lagoons from Bayou St. John.
NO FISHING IN
SCULPTURE GARDEN
DeSaix Blvd.
BIG BASS RODEO
• Registration
• Fishtival
• Awards
• There are 11 miles of lagoons and 22 miles of shoreline
throughout the 1,300 acre park.
• Average depth of the lagoon system is 3 feet.
*Species must be killed immediately upon capture.
Map courtesy of Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
(504) 454-2000
101 Clearview Pkwy
Metairie, LA 70001
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