Keith Combs’ Sam Rayburn Slam

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Combs has been holding the event to raise money for non-profit organization Warrior’s Weekend in Texas. “Their mission is to provide assistance to our combat veterans with an emphasis on those wounded in the global war on terrorism,” he said. Two auctions - a Rayburn trip with Combs and a two-day saltwater trip for two in Port O’Connor - garnered about $5,000 of the proceeds going to the Warriors.
Combs has been holding the event to raise money for non-profit organization Warrior’s Weekend in Texas. “Their mission is to provide assistance to our combat veterans with an emphasis on those wounded in the global war on terrorism,” he said. Two auctions – a Rayburn trip with Combs and a two-day saltwater trip for two in Port O’Connor – garnered about $5,000 of the proceeds going to the Warriors.
The national anthem is played before takeoff from Umphrey Pavilion near the dam on the south end of the lake. It's the same facilities used when the Bassmaster Elite Series fishes Rayburn.
The national anthem is played before takeoff from Umphrey Pavilion near the dam on the south end of the lake. It’s the same facilities used when the Bassmaster Elite Series fishes Rayburn.
Combs said there were 112 teams entered in the event, and many left the dock excited about the 100 percent payback.
Combs said there were 112 teams entered in the event, and many left the dock excited about the 100 percent payback.
People didn’t have to fish or even be there to win, with online raffles giving away a tackle cabinet full of products from Strike King, Owner Hooks, Seaguar and Rod ArmorZ. Second prize was a Minn Kota Fortrex and third was a GoPro Hero 4.
People didn’t have to fish or even be there to win, with online raffles giving away a tackle cabinet full of products from Strike King, Owner Hooks, Seaguar and Rod ArmorZ. Second prize was a Minn Kota Fortrex and third was a GoPro Hero 4.
So entrants went out with big hopes, talking about catching one this size.
So entrants went out with big hopes, talking about catching one this size.
Braden Wilson smiles as he passes the dock with father, Brian Wilson. Winning the youth division would win a tremendous prize of a Humminbird Helix7 plus $500.
Braden Wilson smiles as he passes the dock with father, Brian Wilson. Winning the youth division would win a tremendous prize of a Humminbird Helix7 plus $500.
While the teams fished on Sam Rayburn, a number of youth showed up to compete in the Kids Casting competition.
While the teams fished on Sam Rayburn, a number of youth showed up to compete in the Kids Casting competition.
Tinlee Johnson competes in one of three youth age divisions.
Tinlee Johnson competes in one of three youth age divisions.
Combs guides youth in the older age brackets through the competition.
Combs guides youth in the older age brackets through the competition.
Katy Howard concentrates on the target.
Katy Howard concentrates on the target.
With a perfect score, River Johnson won the Kids Casting grand prize, an Old Town Vapor 10 kayak.
With a perfect score, River Johnson won the Kids Casting grand prize, an Old Town Vapor 10 kayak.
All the Kids Casting competitors, including are Katy Howard, Jackson Jennings, Preston Ricks, Ethan Collins, Brenton Peters, Tinlee Johnson, Peyton Ricks, River Johnson, and DC White, pose for a photo. Prizes were to given the winners of the three age groups.
All the Kids Casting competitors, including are Katy Howard, Jackson Jennings, Preston Ricks, Ethan Collins, Brenton Peters, Tinlee Johnson, Peyton Ricks, River Johnson, and DC White, pose for a photo. Prizes were to given the winners of the three age groups.
The Warrior’s Weekend booth sold items to help support its mission, which includes an annual fishing event for wounded military personnel every May in Port O’Connor. It also provides donations to veterans and veteran-based causes.
The Warrior’s Weekend booth sold items to help support its mission, which includes an annual fishing event for wounded military personnel every May in Port O’Connor. It also provides donations to veterans and veteran-based causes.
Before the weigh-in, Bradley Gruetnzer spoke of Warrior’s Weekend with its president, Ron Kocian, at his side.
Before the weigh-in, Bradley Gruetnzer spoke of Warrior’s Weekend with its president, Ron Kocian, at his side.
The prizes were raffled off, like the grand prize of this tackle locker loaded with products.
The prizes were raffled off, like the grand prize of this tackle locker loaded with products.
Among the 112 teams was one with Carhartt College B.A.S.S. experience. On the right is Cody Barchenger of the Stephen F. Austin bass club. He and Wyatt Frankens cashed a check by finishing 11th.
Among the 112 teams was one with Carhartt College B.A.S.S. experience. On the right is Cody Barchenger of the Stephen F. Austin bass club. He and Wyatt Frankens cashed a check by finishing 11th.
Hannah Gryder, who fished with former Elite Series pro Ben Matsubu, holds her big fish, a 4.92-pounder.
Hannah Gryder, who fished with former Elite Series pro Ben Matsubu, holds her big fish, a 4.92-pounder.
Ben Powers and Matt Stearns, the Shimano Challenge Series Team, finished 32nd with 12.65. The Challenge Series, a promotion for the new Curado DC reel, sent two teams on a fishing journey. They started in Connecticut catching smallmouth and stripers, then traveled to Louisiana for Redfish and Sea Trout before finishing at the Slam.
Ben Powers and Matt Stearns, the Shimano Challenge Series Team, finished 32nd with 12.65. The Challenge Series, a promotion for the new Curado DC reel, sent two teams on a fishing journey. They started in Connecticut catching smallmouth and stripers, then traveled to Louisiana for Redfish and Sea Trout before finishing at the Slam.
The team of Kevin Jeane and Trey Hebert went away with Big Bass honors for an 8.43-pounder that won a $500 card to Tackle Addict.
The team of Kevin Jeane and Trey Hebert went away with Big Bass honors for an 8.43-pounder that won a $500 card to Tackle Addict.
Braden Wilson holds his Humminbird Helix7 after he and his dad, Brian, won the youth division, which included a $500 check.
Braden Wilson holds his Humminbird Helix7 after he and his dad, Brian, won the youth division, which included a $500 check.
Elite angler Skylar Hamilton teamed with Emily Hamilton to win the co-ed division with 15.90. Their winnings included a $325 check for 16th and Lakemaster Chips plus $500 for the co-ed title.
Elite angler Skylar Hamilton teamed with Emily Hamilton to win the co-ed division with 15.90. Their winnings included a $325 check for 16th and Lakemaster Chips plus $500 for the co-ed title.
Brian Shook and Danny Iles totaled 27.93 pounds to take second place while Brett Hortman and Derek Mundy were third with 25.48.
Brian Shook and Danny Iles totaled 27.93 pounds to take second place while Brett Hortman and Derek Mundy were third with 25.48.
The team of John Cox and Dewayne Reese won the $10,000 first prize with a five-fish bag weighing 28.20. Combs said he couldn’t thank all the sponsors enough, and to TTZ for helping with the weigh-in.
The team of John Cox and Dewayne Reese won the $10,000 first prize with a five-fish bag weighing 28.20. Combs said he couldn’t thank all the sponsors enough, and to TTZ for helping with the weigh-in.