Despite a relatively slow fishing day, the 8th annual Brett T. Bailey Mako Rodeo proved to be a success once again. The tournament raised over $20,000 for State of New Jersey National Guard and Reservists serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and provided a nice chunk ‘o change in the winner-take-all purse. ‘Benchmark’ landed a 360 pound Thresher shark, taking home $17,275.

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This Saturday commemorates the 8th annual Brett T. Bailey Mako Rodeo charity shark fishing tournament in Brielle. For me, it’s a weekend of revelry, remembrances and immense pride spent with dear friends and supporters of a great cause. That is keeping the memory and spirit of Brett, our brother and best bud, broker in a wet suit (and so much more) alive.

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