Families gathered at the 2023 Brother Dardis Fishing Rodeo at John Ryan Stadium on June 17, 2023, to weigh their catch, enjoy cold drinks, and indulge in delicious seafood. Despite the heat of the day, participants were able to cool off with refreshing snowballs. Additionally, the Jesuit Blue Jay Shop proudly displayed and sold spirit items under their own shaded tent. Jesuit extends its sincere appreciation to Brian Bent ’89 and Greg Bent of Bent’s RV and Bent Marine for their generous presenting sponsorship and for showcasing their impressive RVs and boats.

Before Mike McMahon ’85 announced the winners and handed out plaques and trophies, Jesuit President Fr. John Brown, S.J. led a prayer to commence the presentation. Committee member Jude Trahant ’80 introduced Msgr. Christopher Nalty ’80 who entertained the crowd with the Parable of the Megalodon. The fishing rodeo results can be viewed below.

Jacob Howat ’25 was the lucky winner of the grand raffle prize– a fishing trip for four with Capt. Evan Hatrel ’17 and Fish Commander– underwritten by Edward Jones. Campbell Levy ’28 won the second grand prize– a fishing trip for three with Capt. Dudley Vandenborre. Chris Puckett ’23 won the IGLOO Trail Mate 70-quart cooler filled with Jesuit items (IGLOO cooler donated by Augie Leopold ’61 Promotional Products).

In addition to savoring a delicious seafood meal prepared by Max Gruenig ’06 and his team, every registrant received a ditty bag packed with the new Jesuit Fishing Rodeo shirt.

DIVISION 1 (ADULTS)

DIVISION 2 (18 & UNDER)

DIVISIONS 3, 4, & 5