Triton owners gather and compete

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Triton Boats hosted their 18th Annual Triton Owners Tournament June 1-3 at Kentucky's Paris Landing. The 2018 dates are May 31-June 2.
Triton Boats hosted their 18th Annual Triton Owners Tournament June 1-3 at Kentucky’s Paris Landing. The 2018 dates are May 31-June 2.
Mr. Earl Bentz, founder of Triton Boats addresses the full field of 400 teams made up of 800 anglers at the rules meeting the evening before the tournament started.
Mr. Earl Bentz, founder of Triton Boats addresses the full field of 400 teams made up of 800 anglers at the rules meeting the evening before the tournament started.
Triton Boats owners come from all over the US to fish the TOT. These two guys traveled the furthest this year, just over 1200 miles. They came from Rhode Island.
Triton Boats owners come from all over the US to fish the TOT. These two guys traveled the furthest this year, just over 1200 miles. They came from Rhode Island.
The TOT is more than just a fishing tournament, it's a family. It gives fishermen the opportunity to come from across the US to fish against other Triton Boats owners but also enjoy the camaraderie of fellow owners.
The TOT is more than just a fishing tournament, it’s a family. It gives fishermen the opportunity to come from across the US to fish against other Triton Boats owners but also enjoy the camaraderie of fellow owners.
Once you sign up to fish, each team/angler is automatically entered to win some really nice door prizes including items such as new Lowrance electronics and even a Triton 21 TrX!
Once you sign up to fish, each team/angler is automatically entered to win some really nice door prizes including items such as new Lowrance electronics and even a Triton 21 TrX!
Adam Atkison, Vice President of Triton Boats talks with one of the teams prior to the rules meeting.
Adam Atkison, Vice President of Triton Boats talks with one of the teams prior to the rules meeting.
Mr. Earl Bentz is on hand through the entire weekend talking with owners and helping throughout the event.
Mr. Earl Bentz is on hand through the entire weekend talking with owners and helping throughout the event.
PowerTex is on hand throughout the event offering the entire Triton Boats apparel.
PowerTex is on hand throughout the event offering the entire Triton Boats apparel.
Triton Pro Staff and Ultimate Bass Radio's Kent Brown was on hand emceeing the event. He's pictured here calling out names for door prizes with Adam.
Triton Pro Staff and Ultimate Bass Radio’s Kent Brown was on hand emceeing the event. He’s pictured here calling out names for door prizes with Adam.
One lucky angler with a new Duckett Fishing Rod.
One lucky angler with a new Duckett Fishing Rod.
David Hamilton of the Henry County Alliance welcomes everyone to Kentucky Lake and thanks them for visiting the area and participating in the TOT.
David Hamilton of the Henry County Alliance welcomes everyone to Kentucky Lake and thanks them for visiting the area and participating in the TOT.
It's two early mornings during the TOT. Take-off starts at 5:15 am!
It’s two early mornings during the TOT. Take-off starts at 5:15 am!
With bragging rights on the line, there is no fooling around for many.
With bragging rights on the line, there is no fooling around for many.
And they're off!
And they’re off!
This team is getting after it in a hurry.
This team is getting after it in a hurry.
Tritons are known for many things, one of which is speed.
Tritons are known for many things, one of which is speed.
With 400 teams, take-off is a controlled chaos. The start boat calling out boat numbers in the order their entry form was received. If you're looking to fish the TOT in the future, the earlier you sign up, the better boat number and starting position you get.
With 400 teams, take-off is a controlled chaos. The start boat calling out boat numbers in the order their entry form was received. If you’re looking to fish the TOT in the future, the earlier you sign up, the better boat number and starting position you get.
Full throttle!
Full throttle!
Tournament Director Kristen calls out boat numbers and being held onto so she doesn't lose her balance from the constant wave action as boats motor by.
Tournament Director Kristen calls out boat numbers and being held onto so she doesn’t lose her balance from the constant wave action as boats motor by.
Kentucky Lake in June equals BIG fish!
Kentucky Lake in June equals BIG fish!
Quality fish are numerous in Kentucky Lake. Another good 3-fish limit.
Quality fish are numerous in Kentucky Lake. Another good 3-fish limit.
The team of Jason and Nicholas Dotson brought in the 9.15 pound big bass of the event to claim the $3000 Big Bass prize. This was the first Triton Owner’s event that the Dotson’s have attended and the lunker was a new personal best for young Nicholas. The monster Kentucky Lake bass was caught on a shallow ledge in Richland Creek using a ¾ ounce Strike King Denny Brauer Structure Jig in green pumpkin color.
The team of Jason and Nicholas Dotson brought in the 9.15 pound big bass of the event to claim the $3000 Big Bass prize. This was the first Triton Owner’s event that the Dotson’s have attended and the lunker was a new personal best for young Nicholas. The monster Kentucky Lake bass was caught on a shallow ledge in Richland Creek using a ¾ ounce Strike King Denny Brauer Structure Jig in green pumpkin color.
David Gnewikow and partner are familiar faces at the TOT. They've won the event twice with numerous other top finishes.
David Gnewikow and partner are familiar faces at the TOT. They’ve won the event twice with numerous other top finishes.
The father and son team of Micah Smith and Braden Smith led Day 1 of competition with 19.68lbs.
The father and son team of Micah Smith and Braden Smith led Day 1 of competition with 19.68lbs.
More big fish.
More big fish.
Door prizes awaiting their new owners.
Door prizes awaiting their new owners.
The father and son team of Jason Dotson and Nicholas Dotson took home big fish honors with Nicholas's 9.15lber., his new personal best bass.
The father and son team of Jason Dotson and Nicholas Dotson took home big fish honors with Nicholas’s 9.15lber., his new personal best bass.
The kids bike raffle is a well attended part of the TOT. One of the lucky girls with a brand new bike.
The kids bike raffle is a well attended part of the TOT. One of the lucky girls with a brand new bike.
A lucky little boy with his new bike.
A lucky little boy with his new bike.
The team of Chris Larkins and Larry Hastings took third place. Mr. Earl Bentz presenting them their check.
The team of Chris Larkins and Larry Hastings took third place. Mr. Earl Bentz presenting them their check.
David Gnewikow and Kevin Woodside took second.
David Gnewikow and Kevin Woodside took second.
David and his partner Kevin with their Day 2 catch of 17.52lbs.
David and his partner Kevin with their Day 2 catch of 17.52lbs.
Claiming their second TOT win in three years, the team of Gary Singleton and Jonathon Caldwell with their 16.59lbs. from Day 2.
Claiming their second TOT win in three years, the team of Gary Singleton and Jonathon Caldwell with their 16.59lbs. from Day 2.
Mr. Earl Bentz presenting Gary and Jonathon with their trophies and a check for $10,000.
Mr. Earl Bentz presenting Gary and Jonathon with their trophies and a check for $10,000.
The crowd starts to gather in anticipation of the boat drawing for a 21 TrX.
The crowd starts to gather in anticipation of the boat drawing for a 21 TrX.
The winner of the 21 TrX is Johnny Brantley of Medon, TN, first time competitor of the TOT.
The winner of the 21 TrX is Johnny Brantley of Medon, TN, first time competitor of the TOT.
Mr. Earl Bentz presenting the keys to a brand new Triton 21 TrX to Johnny.
Mr. Earl Bentz presenting the keys to a brand new Triton 21 TrX to Johnny.
Johnny with Mr. Early Bentz and Jon Davidson from Mercury Marine.
Johnny with Mr. Early Bentz and Jon Davidson from Mercury Marine.