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At Triton Owner’s Tournament 2018

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The 19th annual Triton Boat Owner’s Tournament (TOT) was held May 31 – June 2 on Kentucky Lake out of Paris Landing State Park.
The 19th annual Triton Boat Owner’s Tournament (TOT) was held May 31 – June 2 on Kentucky Lake out of Paris Landing State Park.
385 teams of registered Triton owners (of any year model) hit the water.
385 teams of registered Triton owners (of any year model) hit the water.
Registration was Thursday evening where old friendships were renewed and new ones made. The American Bass Anglers run the tournament portion of the event and the rules were reviewed for the event.
Registration was Thursday evening where old friendships were renewed and new ones made. The American Bass Anglers run the tournament portion of the event and the rules were reviewed for the event.
Several Triton employees were recognized for their long-time commitment to the company and the TOT. Candace Cockrell was honored Thursday evening.
Several Triton employees were recognized for their long-time commitment to the company and the TOT. Candace Cockrell was honored Thursday evening.
The TOT has an abundance of door prizes. The Elite Series pros handed lots of them out at registration.
The TOT has an abundance of door prizes. The Elite Series pros handed lots of them out at registration.
Teams blasted off in the order they registered on Day One. Day Two the field was reversed.
Teams blasted off in the order they registered on Day One. Day Two the field was reversed.
The first flight of boats run toward the main channel of the Tennessee River.
The first flight of boats run toward the main channel of the Tennessee River.
Everyone is excited to be hitting the water.
Everyone is excited to be hitting the water.
A boat heads south, which is actually upriver here.
A boat heads south, which is actually upriver here.
For fishing ledges a long-shaft trolling motor is helpful.
For fishing ledges a long-shaft trolling motor is helpful.
The weather was a fisherman’s dream.
The weather was a fisherman’s dream.
And the fish were chewing early.
And the fish were chewing early.
The sun peeked out as the flights of boats blasted off.
The sun peeked out as the flights of boats blasted off.
Teams worked together to target the three largest bass they could take to the scales.
Teams worked together to target the three largest bass they could take to the scales.
An early limit.
An early limit.
The teams checked in at 3 p.m. and brought their fish to the scales in the TH Marine weigh-in bags.
The teams checked in at 3 p.m. and brought their fish to the scales in the TH Marine weigh-in bags.
Triton Boats has said “We Take America Fishing” for years. Veterans are to thank for the freedom that allows that to even be a possibility.
Triton Boats has said “We Take America Fishing” for years. Veterans are to thank for the freedom that allows that to even be a possibility.
Teams came from as far away as 1,000 miles. This team drove up from south Texas.
Teams came from as far away as 1,000 miles. This team drove up from south Texas.
This 5.83 largemouth helped put the team of Stephen Barday & John Paulk in second place after Day One.
This 5.83 largemouth helped put the team of Stephen Barday & John Paulk in second place after Day One.
The majority of the fish were postspawn and had recovered pretty well from the late spawn this year.
The majority of the fish were postspawn and had recovered pretty well from the late spawn this year.
The husband and wife team of David and Margaret Luckett lead Day One with 16.96 (three fish limit).
The husband and wife team of David and Margaret Luckett lead Day One with 16.96 (three fish limit).
Big bass of the day was caught by Brittany Evans and weighed 8.54.
Big bass of the day was caught by Brittany Evans and weighed 8.54.
One final photo with the fish of a lifetime.
One final photo with the fish of a lifetime.
And then it was refreshed in the ABA live-release boat and returned to the lake along with 97.9 percent of the weighed-in fish.
And then it was refreshed in the ABA live-release boat and returned to the lake along with 97.9 percent of the weighed-in fish.
Day Two brought fog…
Day Two brought fog…
…but the teams were able to launch again at 5:30 a.m.
…but the teams were able to launch again at 5:30 a.m.
The BoatPix.com helicopter was back again this year. Competitors were able to sign up to receive action shots from them.
The BoatPix.com helicopter was back again this year. Competitors were able to sign up to receive action shots from them.
Spots near the launch can get crowded.
Spots near the launch can get crowded.
This year fish could be caught both shallow and deep. The bigger bags came from the famed ledges of Kentucky Lake though.
This year fish could be caught both shallow and deep. The bigger bags came from the famed ledges of Kentucky Lake though.
The first flight was due back in at 2 p.m. for Day Two.
The first flight was due back in at 2 p.m. for Day Two.
Numerous husband and wife teams compete each year in the TOT.
Numerous husband and wife teams compete each year in the TOT.
Another three fish going to the scales.
Another three fish going to the scales.
Most bass tournaments are a lot of fun but this one seems to be the highlight for many anglers each year.
Most bass tournaments are a lot of fun but this one seems to be the highlight for many anglers each year.
The Triton family is indeed a solid group of people.
The Triton family is indeed a solid group of people.
The pros like 2014 Classic Champion Randy Howell talk with each team that comes to the scales.
The pros like 2014 Classic Champion Randy Howell talk with each team that comes to the scales.
Another solid three-fish limit.
Another solid three-fish limit.
This team drove all the way from Toronto to fish the TOT.
This team drove all the way from Toronto to fish the TOT.
Catching big bass is part of the fun too. Here’s the 8.88 largemouth caught by the team of Brian and David Grigsby. They earned $1,000 for the honor.
Catching big bass is part of the fun too. Here’s the 8.88 largemouth caught by the team of Brian and David Grigsby. They earned $1,000 for the honor.
Shaw Grigsby (no relation) soon witnessed the 16.79 bag that earned the team of Joe and Allen Leonard the victory and $10,000.
Shaw Grigsby (no relation) soon witnessed the 16.79 bag that earned the team of Joe and Allen Leonard the victory and $10,000.
As the scales closed it was time to distribute more of the door prizes with the help of event emcee Kent Brown and pros Boyd Duckett, Stephen Browning, Randy Howell, Gerald Swindle, Terry Scroggins, Casey Ashley, Shaw Grigsby and Brent Chapman.
As the scales closed it was time to distribute more of the door prizes with the help of event emcee Kent Brown and pros Boyd Duckett, Stephen Browning, Randy Howell, Gerald Swindle, Terry Scroggins, Casey Ashley, Shaw Grigsby and Brent Chapman.
Mercury provided great door prizes and had their brand new Four-Stroke motors on hand for everyone to see.
Mercury provided great door prizes and had their brand new Four-Stroke motors on hand for everyone to see.
A young man wins a brand-new bike. Door and raffle prizes were provided by: Lowrance, Strike King, Mercury & Motorguide, Duckett Rods, TH Marine, Power Pole, Dual Pro Charging Systems, Maui Jim sunglasses, Bass Pro Shops, Vicious Fishing, Star Brite, Motor Mate, Night Fishion, and Powertex Apparel.
A young man wins a brand-new bike. Door and raffle prizes were provided by: Lowrance, Strike King, Mercury & Motorguide, Duckett Rods, TH Marine, Power Pole, Dual Pro Charging Systems, Maui Jim sunglasses, Bass Pro Shops, Vicious Fishing, Star Brite, Motor Mate, Night Fishion, and Powertex Apparel.
Boyd Duckett hands out some of his own Duckett Rods.
Boyd Duckett hands out some of his own Duckett Rods.
When the scales closed the team of Matt Robertson and Sherbert VanMeter ended in second with 31.72.
When the scales closed the team of Matt Robertson and Sherbert VanMeter ended in second with 31.72.
The event was emotional for the winners – Joe and Allen Leonard. They have fished the TOT for five years and their win was a welcome site for many. Joe said “Dad’s had some health issues lately and we were making a 30-mile run. We were blessed with good weather which allowed us to run to those fish.
The event was emotional for the winners – Joe and Allen Leonard. They have fished the TOT for five years and their win was a welcome site for many. Joe said “Dad’s had some health issues lately and we were making a 30-mile run. We were blessed with good weather which allowed us to run to those fish.
Allen has worked at Watson’s Marine, a Triton dealer in Bluff City, TN, for the past five years since retiring. “Those guys have really helped us be ready for this event and I really want to thank them for that.”
Allen has worked at Watson’s Marine, a Triton dealer in Bluff City, TN, for the past five years since retiring. “Those guys have really helped us be ready for this event and I really want to thank them for that.”
And then the big drama of the event began. 10 random teams were drawn to participate in the drawing for the new 21 TrX boat. It came down to two entrants and lot fell to Jimmy Trigg of Murfreesboro, Tenn.
And then the big drama of the event began. 10 random teams were drawn to participate in the drawing for the new 21 TrX boat. It came down to two entrants and lot fell to Jimmy Trigg of Murfreesboro, Tenn.
The boat was a brand-new 21 TrX with a Mercury 250 Optimax ProXS, Motor Guide X5, 8’ Power Poles, two Lowrance HDS 7’s, and fitted with Night Fishion rubrail and deck lights.
The boat was a brand-new 21 TrX with a Mercury 250 Optimax ProXS, Motor Guide X5, 8’ Power Poles, two Lowrance HDS 7’s, and fitted with Night Fishion rubrail and deck lights.
Triton’s new VP of Sales and Marketing Matt Jackson announced the 20th annual TOT would be held May 31 – June 2, 2019 at Paris Landing State Park again.
Triton’s new VP of Sales and Marketing Matt Jackson announced the 20th annual TOT would be held May 31 – June 2, 2019 at Paris Landing State Park again.
For more information on the event and Triton Boats visit www.tritonboats.com.
For more information on the event and Triton Boats visit www.tritonboats.com.

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