In the days leading up to the 2022 Br. Dardis Fishing Rodeo, the weather did not look like it was going to cooperate as rain and wind were apparent in the forecast. Fishing Rodeo Chairman Michael McMahon ’85 knew there was only one thing to do: pray for the intercession of Br. William Dardis, S.J. ’58.

The 30th Jesuit Fishing Rodeo proceeded without a hitch. Families gathered at John Ryan Stadium on July 16, 2022, to weigh their catch, enjoy cold drinks, and eat delicious seafood. If waters were not enough to keep the participants cool, snowballs in a variety of flavors were available. In addition to all the other activities, the Jesuit Blue Jay Shop was on full display selling spirit items under the shade of their own tent. Jesuit also extends a special thank you to Brian Bent ’89 and Greg Bent of Bent’s RV and Bent Marine for the presenting sponsorship and RV and boat display.

Before Committee member Ryan Gootee ’91 handed out trophies and plaques, Jesuit president Fr. John Brown, S.J., led a prayer to get the presentation started. Jack Dardis ’59, along with his brother Joe Dardis ’64 and sister Kay, briefly addressed the group as well. “I know that he is smiling down on us,” Jack said. “I can already hear Billy saying ‘that’s enough darlin’. Get off the stage.'”

McMahon ended the speeches with a moving story on the kindness and compassion of Br. Dardis before moving onto the trophy ceremony. The results can be viewed below.

Andrew Fuller ’96 won the grand raffle—a fishing trip for three with South Louisiana fishing legend Capt. Dudley Vandenborre—and Alan Stevens ’95 won the Dometic 55 High Performance Cooler raffle.

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

DIVISION 1 (ADULTS)

DIVISION 2 (18 & UNDER)

DIVISIONS 3, 4, & 5