Skeeter Owners Tournament 2016

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Skeeter® Boats held its 23rd Annual Owner’s Tournament at Lake Fork, TX on June 9-12, 2016. It was another record-breaking turn out with 2,190 anglers and 1,090 boats.
Skeeter® Boats held its 23rd Annual Owner’s Tournament at Lake Fork, TX on June 9-12, 2016. It was another record-breaking turn out with 2,190 anglers and 1,090 boats.
The weather was beautiful and there was lots to see and do.
The weather was beautiful and there was lots to see and do.
Skeeter® Owners gave back in a big way donating toys to local charities for kids at Christmas time.
Skeeter® Owners gave back in a big way donating toys to local charities for kids at Christmas time.
The Boat Load of Toys will be distributed to various local charities to make sure kids in need will have an amazing Christmas. Skeeter® Owners gave over 1,500 toys for this awesome opportunity to give back.
The Boat Load of Toys will be distributed to various local charities to make sure kids in need will have an amazing Christmas. Skeeter® Owners gave over 1,500 toys for this awesome opportunity to give back.
Anglers had the chance to visit with Sponsors and check out all of the great products they provide.
Anglers had the chance to visit with Sponsors and check out all of the great products they provide.
Skeeter® Sponsors are a huge reason for the success of the Owner’s Tournament. We cannot say Thank You enough for all that they do.
Skeeter® Sponsors are a huge reason for the success of the Owner’s Tournament. We cannot say Thank You enough for all that they do.
Skeeter® and Yamaha® provided Demo Rides during the tournament.
Skeeter® and Yamaha® provided Demo Rides during the tournament.
Anglers enjoy visiting with the sponsors during the tournament.
Anglers enjoy visiting with the sponsors during the tournament.
Owners getting registered to fish the two-day tournament with hourly payouts for the top 10 biggest fish.
Owners getting registered to fish the two-day tournament with hourly payouts for the top 10 biggest fish.
“The Legend” Harold Allen was on hand to visit with owners during the tournament.
“The Legend” Harold Allen was on hand to visit with owners during the tournament.
There were lots of activities for families to enjoy while the anglers were out on the water.
There were lots of activities for families to enjoy while the anglers were out on the water.
Sponsors show off some of their great products during the tournament.
Sponsors show off some of their great products during the tournament.
Skeeter® Owner’s Tournament Master of Ceremonies Fish Fishburne is always a Huge Hit with the Owners.
Skeeter® Owner’s Tournament Master of Ceremonies Fish Fishburne is always a Huge Hit with the Owners.
Skeeter® Bass Champs always does a fantastic job of running the hourly weigh ins.
Skeeter® Bass Champs always does a fantastic job of running the hourly weigh ins.
Anglers occupy the hot seats during the hourly weigh ins hoping they are in one of the 10 positions paid out hourly.
Anglers occupy the hot seats during the hourly weigh ins hoping they are in one of the 10 positions paid out hourly.
Anglers come in all sizes and some of our favorites are the Junior Anglers.
Anglers come in all sizes and some of our favorites are the Junior Anglers.
Lake Fork is one of the best fisheries in the country and the 16-inch – 24-inch slot limit allows small fish to win some big cash.
Lake Fork is one of the best fisheries in the country and the 16-inch – 24-inch slot limit allows small fish to win some big cash.
That 2.67 lb. bass is definitely in the money.
That 2.67 lb. bass is definitely in the money.
Junior Anglers division is always a fun time for the kids under 13 years old to show off there BIG catch.
Junior Anglers division is always a fun time for the kids under 13 years old to show off there BIG catch.
Skeeter® Bass Champs TV hosted by Fish Fishburne is always fun for the anglers.
Skeeter® Bass Champs TV hosted by Fish Fishburne is always fun for the anglers.
Close to 2,200 anglers hit the water to try and cash in on the Hourly Payouts at the Skeeter® Owner’s Tournament.
Close to 2,200 anglers hit the water to try and cash in on the Hourly Payouts at the Skeeter® Owner’s Tournament.
Lots of fish were weighed in all hoping to claim a spot in the hot seats.
Lots of fish were weighed in all hoping to claim a spot in the hot seats.
The big fish started rolling in and the measuring station is the most important spot making sure the slot limit is met.
The big fish started rolling in and the measuring station is the most important spot making sure the slot limit is met.
This Giant 8.42 pound bass was caught by 15-year-old Jacob Bruener of Douglas, Texas, and took the lead for the overall Big Fish.
This Giant 8.42 pound bass was caught by 15-year-old Jacob Bruener of Douglas, Texas, and took the lead for the overall Big Fish.
The over the slot fish started rolling in.
The over the slot fish started rolling in.
This junior angler weighed in this 2.75 pound bass and took the lead in our Junior Division.
This junior angler weighed in this 2.75 pound bass and took the lead in our Junior Division.
There is always excitement from the audience when a Big Fish comes to the stage.
There is always excitement from the audience when a Big Fish comes to the stage.
Anglers line up at the tanks waiting to weigh in there catch.
Anglers line up at the tanks waiting to weigh in there catch.
David May of Plano, Texas, weighed in this 8.04 bass to win the top spot for the hour.
David May of Plano, Texas, weighed in this 8.04 bass to win the top spot for the hour.
The Ladies Division weighed in lots of fish to win hourly cash and hopefully take home a trophy.
The Ladies Division weighed in lots of fish to win hourly cash and hopefully take home a trophy.
Fish Fishburne always entertains the crowds.
Fish Fishburne always entertains the crowds.
Owner’s and Family members fill the audience to watch the hourly weigh ins and cheer for there angler as they cross the stage.
Owner’s and Family members fill the audience to watch the hourly weigh ins and cheer for there angler as they cross the stage.
Skeeter® Owners always line up to enjoy the Texas Sized BBQ that is provided after the day 1 weigh in is over.
Skeeter® Owners always line up to enjoy the Texas Sized BBQ that is provided after the day 1 weigh in is over.
Skeeter® employees cooked and served up over 2,000 lbs. of Brisket along with all the fixins including the Famous Skeeter Beans.
Skeeter® employees cooked and served up over 2,000 lbs. of Brisket along with all the fixins including the Famous Skeeter Beans.
Time to relax, enjoy some great food, and tell some fishing stories from the day. Eat. Sleep. Fish.
Time to relax, enjoy some great food, and tell some fishing stories from the day. Eat. Sleep. Fish.
Skeeter® Owners waiting to enjoys some great BBQ.
Skeeter® Owners waiting to enjoys some great BBQ.
Kids young and old enjoy the Army Bass Anglers Kid Fish Tank.
Kids young and old enjoy the Army Bass Anglers Kid Fish Tank.
The crowd gathers for Prize Night and The Boat Load of Toys Prize Drawing.
The crowd gathers for Prize Night and The Boat Load of Toys Prize Drawing.
Army Bass Angler Chuck Guthrie stands at attention waiting to present the flag for the National Anthem.
Army Bass Angler Chuck Guthrie stands at attention waiting to present the flag for the National Anthem.
Skeeter® Elite Series Pro Matt Herron made a stop at the tournament to visit with Owners.
Skeeter® Elite Series Pro Matt Herron made a stop at the tournament to visit with Owners.
Skeeter® Elite Series Pro Mark Menendez visits with a Skeeter® Owner during the tournament.
Skeeter® Elite Series Pro Mark Menendez visits with a Skeeter® Owner during the tournament.
Skeeter® Pro Harold Allen talks to owners at one of the many sponsor booths during the tournament.
Skeeter® Pro Harold Allen talks to owners at one of the many sponsor booths during the tournament.
The crowds take part in all of the activities and visit the sponsors during the 4 day event.
The crowds take part in all of the activities and visit the sponsors during the 4 day event.
Senior Vice President and General Manager of Skeeter® Boats Jeff Stone addresses the crowd.
Senior Vice President and General Manager of Skeeter® Boats Jeff Stone addresses the crowd.
Singing of the national anthem.
Singing of the national anthem.
The crowd gets excited as Prize Night begins.
The crowd gets excited as Prize Night begins.
Fish Fishburne entertains the crowd and announces the winners of the draw prizes all leading up to the Boat Load of Toys drawing for the Yamaha® Kodiak™ ATV.
Fish Fishburne entertains the crowd and announces the winners of the draw prizes all leading up to the Boat Load of Toys drawing for the Yamaha® Kodiak™ ATV.
The lucky winner of this original painting by Skeeter® Sponsor Ducote Custom Lures.
The lucky winner of this original painting by Skeeter® Sponsor Ducote Custom Lures.
Bringing up the winning ticket to claim his prize.
Bringing up the winning ticket to claim his prize.
Skeeter® Owners love prize night and taking home some great products from our great sponsors.
Skeeter® Owners love prize night and taking home some great products from our great sponsors.
John Lenard of Spring, Texas, was the lucky winner of the Boat Load of Toys Prize and took home a new Yamaha® Kodiak™ ATV.
John Lenard of Spring, Texas, was the lucky winner of the Boat Load of Toys Prize and took home a new Yamaha® Kodiak™ ATV.
This Big over fish is being measured before being weighed in as the biggest fish of the tournament.
This Big over fish is being measured before being weighed in as the biggest fish of the tournament.
Eric Blane shows off his 9.04 pound Bass that gets him the number 1 hot seat for the hour and the Biggest Fish of the tournament.
Eric Blane shows off his 9.04 pound Bass that gets him the number 1 hot seat for the hour and the Biggest Fish of the tournament.
Big Fish kept coming in to be weighed.
Big Fish kept coming in to be weighed.
Another beautiful Lake Fork Bass.
Another beautiful Lake Fork Bass.
The Skeeter® ladies Division weighed in some impressive fish and Linda Dvorak took the lead with her 2.74 Bass.
The Skeeter® ladies Division weighed in some impressive fish and Linda Dvorak took the lead with her 2.74 Bass.
Lots of Skeeter® Boats lined the banks as the anglers made their ways to the scales.
Lots of Skeeter® Boats lined the banks as the anglers made their ways to the scales.
Showing off another Big Bass.
Showing off another Big Bass.
Making sure the fish measures up is an important part of the tournament.
Making sure the fish measures up is an important part of the tournament.
Simpson Rushing of Forney, Texas, shows off his 2.81 Bass that takes the lead for the Under The Slot Fish and wins him 2nc place for the hour.
Simpson Rushing of Forney, Texas, shows off his 2.81 Bass that takes the lead for the Under The Slot Fish and wins him 2nc place for the hour.
The Final Hour of weigh in and every fish is measured and weighed in hopes of taking the lead.
The Final Hour of weigh in and every fish is measured and weighed in hopes of taking the lead.
Skeeter® Elite Pro Mark Menendez congratulates the overall Big Fish winner of the tournament.
Skeeter® Elite Pro Mark Menendez congratulates the overall Big Fish winner of the tournament.
Simpson Rushing shows off the winning Weight Ticket for the Largest Under The Slot Bass.
Simpson Rushing shows off the winning Weight Ticket for the Largest Under The Slot Bass.
Skeeter® Boats Senior Marketing Projects Manager Joanne Obryant addresses the audience before the presentations of the awards.
Skeeter® Boats Senior Marketing Projects Manager Joanne Obryant addresses the audience before the presentations of the awards.
Skeeter® Pros and Guides waiting to present the awards.
Skeeter® Pros and Guides waiting to present the awards.
Skeeter® Owners fill the audience as they wait for the awards presentation and to collect their payouts for the tournament.
Skeeter® Owners fill the audience as they wait for the awards presentation and to collect their payouts for the tournament.
Joanne Obryant presents Eric Blane with his trophy for the Biggest Bass of the Tournament and the Keys to his brand New FX20 Skeeter® Bass Boat.
Joanne Obryant presents Eric Blane with his trophy for the Biggest Bass of the Tournament and the Keys to his brand New FX20 Skeeter® Bass Boat.
Overall Tournament Winner Eric Blane receiving the trophy for Champion Over The Slot.
Overall Tournament Winner Eric Blane receiving the trophy for Champion Over The Slot.
Joanne Obryant presents Simpson Rushing with his trophy for the Biggest Bass Under The Slot and the Keys to his brand New Yamaha® Viking™ Side-by-Side ATV.
Joanne Obryant presents Simpson Rushing with his trophy for the Biggest Bass Under The Slot and the Keys to his brand New Yamaha® Viking™ Side-by-Side ATV.
Under the Slot Biggest fish Winner Simpson Rushing shows off his trophy for Champion Under The Slot.
Under the Slot Biggest fish Winner Simpson Rushing shows off his trophy for Champion Under The Slot.
Ryan Crawford receives his Junior Division Winner first place trophy. His fish weighed in at 2.75 lbs.
Ryan Crawford receives his Junior Division Winner first place trophy. His fish weighed in at 2.75 lbs.
The Junior Division winners show off their prizes and trophies. From L to R: Ryan Crawford (2.75), Kaden Wiedenfeld (2.15), Colton Halbert (1.99) and Matthew Glasgow (1.88).
The Junior Division winners show off their prizes and trophies. From L to R: Ryan Crawford (2.75), Kaden Wiedenfeld (2.15), Colton Halbert (1.99) and Matthew Glasgow (1.88).
The Ladies Division Winner Linda Dvorek receives her First Place Trophy for her 2.74 pound bass.
The Ladies Division Winner Linda Dvorek receives her First Place Trophy for her 2.74 pound bass.
The Ladies Division winners show off their prizes and trophies. From L to R: Linda Dvorek (2.74), Candi Edwards (2.58) and Joyce Schmidt (2.37). Note: Candi Edwards was not present at the awards so Fish Fishburne assigned a stand in. Congratulations Candi and your Trophy and Prizes will be sent out to you.
The Ladies Division winners show off their prizes and trophies. From L to R: Linda Dvorek (2.74), Candi Edwards (2.58) and Joyce Schmidt (2.37). Note: Candi Edwards was not present at the awards so Fish Fishburne assigned a stand in. Congratulations Candi and your Trophy and Prizes will be sent out to you.
Lake Fork Guide and Skeeter® Pro Lance Vick congratulate hourly winners as he hands them their check.
Lake Fork Guide and Skeeter® Pro Lance Vick congratulate hourly winners as he hands them their check.
Skeeter® Pro Harold Allen also distributed the hourly payouts to the winners.
Skeeter® Pro Harold Allen also distributed the hourly payouts to the winners.
Skeeter® Elite Series Pro Mark Menendez distributes the payouts to the hourly winners.
Skeeter® Elite Series Pro Mark Menendez distributes the payouts to the hourly winners.
The Army Bass Anglers distribute the Duck prizes to the Lucky Ones that found the 50 Rubber Ducks that were released on Lake Fork for the tournament.
The Army Bass Anglers distribute the Duck prizes to the Lucky Ones that found the 50 Rubber Ducks that were released on Lake Fork for the tournament.
The Kids line up to get an autograph from Fish Fishburne.
The Kids line up to get an autograph from Fish Fishburne.
Skeeter® Owner’s Tournament Winner Eric Blane sitting in his new Skeeter® FX20 powered by a Yamaha® SHO 250.
Skeeter® Owner’s Tournament Winner Eric Blane sitting in his new Skeeter® FX20 powered by a Yamaha® SHO 250.
Skeeter® Owner’s Tournament Under The Slot Winner and his wife checking out their brand new Yamaha® Viking™ Side-by-Side ATV.
Skeeter® Owner’s Tournament Under The Slot Winner and his wife checking out their brand new Yamaha® Viking™ Side-by-Side ATV.