Robison’s Reel ‘Em In tournament

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Josh Bertrand's team finished fourth, the highest of any Elite pro in the Open tournament.
Josh Bertrand’s team finished fourth, the highest of any Elite pro in the Open tournament.
Brandon Palaniuk was dwarfed by University of Texas defensive tackle Paul Boyette Jr., but not in the boat!
Brandon Palaniuk was dwarfed by University of Texas defensive tackle Paul Boyette Jr., but not in the boat!
Officers Ted Dahlin and Chris Knowlton with Brian Robison and Elliott, the K9. Elliott was funded through a prior Robison donation to K9s4Cops.
Officers Ted Dahlin and Chris Knowlton with Brian Robison and Elliott, the K9. Elliott was funded through a prior Robison donation to K9s4Cops.
Boats swing in for check-in at the open tournament on Saturday. The bass were chewing.
Boats swing in for check-in at the open tournament on Saturday. The bass were chewing.
Hank Cherry was paired with Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter for one auction.
Hank Cherry was paired with Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter for one auction.
Denny Brauer and Gary Klein were often together,and talked fishing pretty much the whole time.
Denny Brauer and Gary Klein were often together,and talked fishing pretty much the whole time.
Deputy Ted Dahlin demonstrated getting mauled. The officers had amazing control over their dogs.
Deputy Ted Dahlin demonstrated getting mauled. The officers had amazing control over their dogs.
Many Elite jerseys were up for auction.
Many Elite jerseys were up for auction.
Just like with the Elite fishermen, wives shoulder a lot of the load. Here is Brian Robison's wife, Jayme, making sure things are going smoothly.
Just like with the Elite fishermen, wives shoulder a lot of the load. Here is Brian Robison’s wife, Jayme, making sure things are going smoothly.
Bears outside linebacker Willie Young looks like he can't tell if Jonathon VanDam wants some of his boiled crawfish!
Bears outside linebacker Willie Young looks like he can’t tell if Jonathon VanDam wants some of his boiled crawfish!
Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph was the successful bidder on a saltwater fishing trip guided by Elite pro Koby Kreiger.
Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph was the successful bidder on a saltwater fishing trip guided by Elite pro Koby Kreiger.
Are the Lee brothers inseparable? Yes. Yes they are.
Are the Lee brothers inseparable? Yes. Yes they are.
Jordan Lee, Fletcher Shryock and Mark Daniels Jr. wait their turn to be auctioned off for charity.
Jordan Lee, Fletcher Shryock and Mark Daniels Jr. wait their turn to be auctioned off for charity.
After breakfast at the Stump on Sunday morning and checking every weather app, no one was sure whether to drop the boats in.
After breakfast at the Stump on Sunday morning and checking every weather app, no one was sure whether to drop the boats in.
One of many sports memorabilia items in the online auction was this shot of Nolan Ryan having a time out on the mound.
One of many sports memorabilia items in the online auction was this shot of Nolan Ryan having a time out on the mound.
Who wouldn't be psyched to fish with KVD and put a nice one in the boat?
Who wouldn’t be psyched to fish with KVD and put a nice one in the boat?
The tanks were at the ready, just waiting for some Rayburn bass.
The tanks were at the ready, just waiting for some Rayburn bass.
Tough choice....
Tough choice….
The signs were pointing to a good day.
The signs were pointing to a good day.
Anyone who ever wanted to own a signed Vikings jersey was in luck.
Anyone who ever wanted to own a signed Vikings jersey was in luck.
Zona took this shot ... and apparently wasn't getting any of Willie Young's crawfish!
Zona took this shot … and apparently wasn’t getting any of Willie Young’s crawfish!
The Bears' Willie Young making a 3.5-pound largie look small.
The Bears’ Willie Young making a 3.5-pound largie look small.
Ott DeFoe, Gerald Swindle and Willie Young yukking it up at the auction.
Ott DeFoe, Gerald Swindle and Willie Young yukking it up at the auction.
Locals Cory Rambo and Rusty Clark won the open tournament with a 31-pound limit. That's emcee Fat Cat Newton helping them hold 'em up.
Locals Cory Rambo and Rusty Clark won the open tournament with a 31-pound limit. That’s emcee Fat Cat Newton helping them hold ’em up.
Tough to get better fishing/football pairs than Zona, Adrian Peterson, Willie Young and Kevin VanDam.
Tough to get better fishing/football pairs than Zona, Adrian Peterson, Willie Young and Kevin VanDam.
Zona and Fat Cat hamming it up.
Zona and Fat Cat hamming it up.
Zona gave Jay Kumar and Koby Kreiger the thumbs down on the weather forecast for the celebrity tournament on Sunday.
Zona gave Jay Kumar and Koby Kreiger the thumbs down on the weather forecast for the celebrity tournament on Sunday.
Who wouldn't have wanted to be listening to whatever was said before and after this shot!
Who wouldn’t have wanted to be listening to whatever was said before and after this shot!
Mark Zona with the guy who organized it all, Brian Robison of the Minnesota Vikings.
Mark Zona with the guy who organized it all, Brian Robison of the Minnesota Vikings.
Zona with Eagle Claw's Ryan McCullough out-snarling a canine visitor.
Zona with Eagle Claw’s Ryan McCullough out-snarling a canine visitor.