Phil Welch Archives - The Marshall Islands Journal

Kenneth wins first Atjang

By Journal on July 14, 2022 Albert Watley, Atjang Paul, Carrie-Lynn Totha Alfred, Jackie Jacob, John Murphy, Joseph Bigler, Kenneth Kramer, Larryboy Hernandez, Marshalls Billfish Club, Matson Trophy, Memorial, Miss Christa, Phil Welch, President’s Cup trophy, Raul Paul, Ronnie Reimers, Sonny Milne, Wally Milne News Archive

The Marshalls Billfish Club gave out numerous awards and trophies at its banquet at the RRE stage area last Wednesday. The well-attended event saw many anglers recognized for their fishing talents. Long-time local fisherman Kenneth Kramer won his first Atjang Paul Memorial Trophy — given to the fisherman each year who exemplifies sportsmanship. Wally Milne, […]

Randy wins MBC tourney

By Journal on May 14, 2020 Ben Reimers, Bwiji Aliven, Damien Milne, Ellen Milne-Paul, EPA, James Myazoe, Jojo Kramer, Kirtake, Milan, MIMRA, Phil Welch, Randy Jack, Ronnie Reimers, Urok Club News Archive

Nine qualifying marlin and a batch of tuna were caught by anglers competing in the May 9 Marshalls Billfish Club’s NTA-sponsored tournament. Captain Randy Jack, fishing on Nita, won the first place $450 NTA-provided prize by reeling in a hefty 295 pound marlin. Captain Ronnie Reimers on Kirtake caught three marlin, including a 145 pound […]