In this episode of Finding Demo Surf Fishing, I sit down with Kelee and Landin Ballard to talk about one of the most unexpected and meaningful wins from the 2025 Running of the Bulls Charity Redfish Tournament hosted by the Kids Can Fish Foundation.

Kelee shares her perspective as a first-time tournament angler who entered the event simply to support the cause — and ended up winning the tournament and the $10,000 purse. We talk about how the day unfolded, what it felt like to compete without expectations, and how the moment connected deeply to family, faith, and personal meaning.

Landin walks through the decisions and adjustments made on the beach, while also keeping the focus where it belongs — on supporting Kelee, their family, and the mission behind the tournament. This conversation isn’t just about catching a redfish. It’s about why events like this matter, how Kids Can Fish impacts families and kids, and how fishing can bring people together in powerful ways.

We also talk about: Fishing as a family, Supporting charity-driven tournaments, First-time tournament nerves and lessons learned, and Why this win meant more than just a paycheck

This is an honest, fun, and meaningful conversation that highlights why the Running of the Bulls has become such an important event in the surf fishing community.

This Episode Is Sponsored By: Kids Can Fish Foundation: Kids Can Fish is a state and federally-recognized 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. Their mission is to teach kids fishing fundamentals and, most importantly, HAVE FUN!!

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