Sponsorship Opportunities
Who We Are
Snapper Tapper Fishing Team is owned and operated by Justin Laurie, a U.S. Army combat veteran who found a love for offshore fishing after leaving the service in 2005. The team is home based in Bradenton, Florida, and have perfected their fishing skills mostly in the Gulf of Mexico from Pinellas County down to Collier County. They love fishing for ALL types of fish from Snapper and Grouper to Tuna and Cobia. Over the last few years, Snapper Tapper Fishing Team has entered into more fishing tournaments in the Tampa Bay area and have been more and more competitive. With sponsorships we believe Snapper Tapper Fishing Team can take fishing to the next level and further your brand in several different areas. During the work day, everybody on the team is in the residential construction industry. Snapper Tapper has a strong affinity for supporting patriotic and veteran based charitable organizations.
Team Member Photo
From right to left: Justin Laurie, Coby Hinkle, Brad Mesner, and Fred "John" Kunkle
Resume
2024 - Dig Deep 2nd place overall, Wild card win - $800
2024 - Crosthwait Memorial 2nd place offshore Limited - $3000
2023 – Jess Jewelers Mystery Fish winner “Scamp” - $1000
2023 – Grand Snapper Slam, 1stPlace Lane Snapper - $600
2021 - Jess Jewelers Red Grouper, 1st place - $4500
2021 - Crosthwait Memorial 3rd place offshore limited - $750
2019 - Tampa Bay Rough Riders 1st Place Grouper, 2nd Place Snapper - $800
2017 – Sarasota Slam 2nd Place Snapper - $1500
2016 – Sarasota Slam 1st Place Wildcard, 2nd place Snapper - $3600
2015 – Sarasota Slam 2nd place Wildcard
2014 – Gulf Coast Open 2nd place Spanish Mackerel - $600