A look at the 2016 Triton Owner’s Tournament

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Triton Boats hosted its 17th Annual Owner’s Tournament May 20-22 at Kentucky Lake’s Paris Landing. The 2017 dates are set for June 1-3. <p> <em>All captions: JD Blackburn</em>
Triton Boats hosted its 17th Annual Owner’s Tournament May 20-22 at Kentucky Lake’s Paris Landing. The 2017 dates are set for June 1-3.

All captions: JD Blackburn

347 teams gathered for a weekend of fishing, fellowship, and a chance to tangle with a big bass like this one caught on Day 1.
347 teams gathered for a weekend of fishing, fellowship, and a chance to tangle with a big bass like this one caught on Day 1.
Robert Shamblin from Power-Pole and several manufacturer reps were on-hand.
Robert Shamblin from Power-Pole and several manufacturer reps were on-hand.
Adam Adkisson and Scott Sanders selected random winners for the haul of door prizes given out at Thursday night’s registration and Saturday after the weigh-in.
Adam Adkisson and Scott Sanders selected random winners for the haul of door prizes given out at Thursday night’s registration and Saturday after the weigh-in.
Several of Triton’s Elite Series pro-staffers were involved throughout the weekend.
Several of Triton’s Elite Series pro-staffers were involved throughout the weekend.
All anglers are entered into the drawing with the grand prize being a fully-rigged 21 TrX with a Mercury ProXS, Power Pole and Lowrance electronics.
All anglers are entered into the drawing with the grand prize being a fully-rigged 21 TrX with a Mercury ProXS, Power Pole and Lowrance electronics.
The door prizes at the event are worth the trip and hand-delivered by the pro staff.
The door prizes at the event are worth the trip and hand-delivered by the pro staff.
Cool temperatures this year and a May date made for lots of fish catches, all at depths.
Cool temperatures this year and a May date made for lots of fish catches, all at depths.
The smallmouth fishing in May on Kentucky Lake is worth the trip alone.
The smallmouth fishing in May on Kentucky Lake is worth the trip alone.
But the largemouth are what end up winning most events on the lake. Past winner David Gnewikow with a chunk.
But the largemouth are what end up winning most events on the lake. Past winner David Gnewikow with a chunk.
The fish on Kentucky Lake looked very clean and healthy.
The fish on Kentucky Lake looked very clean and healthy.
A father and son team fishing together, weighed in by two Classic champions.
A father and son team fishing together, weighed in by two Classic champions.
Another Kentucky Lake beauty.
Another Kentucky Lake beauty.
The tournament was a three-fish limit each day.
The tournament was a three-fish limit each day.
The Big Bass of the tournament. 9 pounds even caught by Will Nanney.
The Big Bass of the tournament. 9 pounds even caught by Will Nanney.
The Day 1 big bag of 20.58 - for three fish!
The Day 1 big bag of 20.58 – for three fish!
A brother and sister team with their three-fish limit for the day.
A brother and sister team with their three-fish limit for the day.
More healthy Kentucky Lake largemouth bass to be release.
More healthy Kentucky Lake largemouth bass to be release.
Father and son team of Chris and Chandler Pruett. They finished sixth.
Father and son team of Chris and Chandler Pruett. They finished sixth.
Another solid three-fish limit.
Another solid three-fish limit.
The big smallmouth of the event caught by Kenneth Heckel.
The big smallmouth of the event caught by Kenneth Heckel.
A solid mixed bag caught by Matthew Robertson and Billy Sumner. They finished fourth.
A solid mixed bag caught by Matthew Robertson and Billy Sumner. They finished fourth.
Some of the 347 Triton boats in the event are of the aluminum variety.
Some of the 347 Triton boats in the event are of the aluminum variety.
Some anglers prefer to fish alone.
Some anglers prefer to fish alone.
Tritons are known for many things, one of which is speed.
Tritons are known for many things, one of which is speed.
Handling on big water is another plus.
Handling on big water is another plus.
More and more rigs are showing up with shallow-water anchors.
More and more rigs are showing up with shallow-water anchors.
And wraps like this one featuring the United States Marines & POW logos.
And wraps like this one featuring the United States Marines & POW logos.
The take-off boat was at capacity. That’s Chris Brown with Angler’s Channel covering the event for television.
The take-off boat was at capacity. That’s Chris Brown with Angler’s Channel covering the event for television.
That’s a big green boat.
That’s a big green boat.
Door prizes awaiting their new owners.
Door prizes awaiting their new owners.
It’s a family affair at the TOT.
It’s a family affair at the TOT.
A stout largemouth from Day 2.
A stout largemouth from Day 2.
The winners and their fish. Kevin Meunier and Kenneth Heckel. Six fish for 30.62.
The winners and their fish. Kevin Meunier and Kenneth Heckel. Six fish for 30.62.
Another mixed bag from waters of Kentucky Lake.
Another mixed bag from waters of Kentucky Lake.
The third place team of Steven Webb and Allen Schurdell.
The third place team of Steven Webb and Allen Schurdell.
Yet another mixed bag.
Yet another mixed bag.
1,581 fish were brought to the scales, 1,569 returned via the two ABA live release boats.
1,581 fish were brought to the scales, 1,569 returned via the two ABA live release boats.
Father and son team of Dillon McGee and Bert McGee.
Father and son team of Dillon McGee and Bert McGee.
Jeff Defew with a solid largemouth.
Jeff Defew with a solid largemouth.
Father and son team Rodney and Chris Clawson.
Father and son team Rodney and Chris Clawson.
A healthy postspawn largemouth.
A healthy postspawn largemouth.
A solid chunk.
A solid chunk.
Triton apparel was on-hand.
Triton apparel was on-hand.
A good reminder from the folks at the TWRA.
A good reminder from the folks at the TWRA.
Triton President Earl Bentz greeted every team at the scales, and recruited a helper for the draw boat to be held later.
Triton President Earl Bentz greeted every team at the scales, and recruited a helper for the draw boat to be held later.
The event is popular with sponsors and wouldn’t be the same without them.
The event is popular with sponsors and wouldn’t be the same without them.
Little man won a bike from Casey Ashley.
Little man won a bike from Casey Ashley.
Stephen Browning gives away another bike.
Stephen Browning gives away another bike.
All kids in attendance are eligible to enter the drawing.
All kids in attendance are eligible to enter the drawing.
This bike is certified “Pro Driven.”
This bike is certified “Pro Driven.”
It’s a family event on and off the water.
It’s a family event on and off the water.
For anglers of all ages and home states.
For anglers of all ages and home states.
Second place team of Damon Brown and Brad Kell - six fish for 30.51.
Second place team of Damon Brown and Brad Kell – six fish for 30.51.
The winning team of Kevin Meunier and Kenneth Heckel - six fish for 30.62.
The winning team of Kevin Meunier and Kenneth Heckel – six fish for 30.62.
The time for the 21 TrX draw boat is approaching.
The time for the 21 TrX draw boat is approaching.
The 10 participants are randomly drawn and whittled down to the final two.
The 10 participants are randomly drawn and whittled down to the final two.
And we have a very surprised winner.
And we have a very surprised winner.
The shock of winning a $74,000 rig takes a little while to get over.
The shock of winning a $74,000 rig takes a little while to get over.
The winning bait - a 3/4-ounce Strike King Football head jig.
The winning bait – a 3/4-ounce Strike King Football head jig.