2019 Triton Owner’s Tournament

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Triton Boats hosted its 20th Annual Owner’s Tournament (the TOT) May 30 – June 1 at Kentucky Lake’s Paris Landing.
Triton Boats hosted its 20th Annual Owner’s Tournament (the TOT) May 30 – June 1 at Kentucky Lake’s Paris Landing.
313 teams gathered for a weekend of fishing, fellowship, prizes, and a chance to tangle with a big bass like this one caught on Day One. It was the big bass of the event 8.66 caught by Bert McGee.
313 teams gathered for a weekend of fishing, fellowship, prizes, and a chance to tangle with a big bass like this one caught on Day One. It was the big bass of the event 8.66 caught by Bert McGee.
The registration was held at the Henry County Fairgrounds as the Paris Landing State Park is being rebuilt.
The registration was held at the Henry County Fairgrounds as the Paris Landing State Park is being rebuilt.
All participants received swag bags from Strike King, Vicious, Lucas Oil Marine, Mercury, Bass Pro Shops, and Power-Pole.
All participants received swag bags from Strike King, Vicious, Lucas Oil Marine, Mercury, Bass Pro Shops, and Power-Pole.
The newest Triton Boats apparel was on-hand and is now available at www.TritonBoatsApparel.com.
The newest Triton Boats apparel was on-hand and is now available at www.TritonBoatsApparel.com.
The event began with the national anthem, as always.
The event began with the national anthem, as always.
Manufacturers' reps like Jon Davidson from Mercury Marine were on hand to meet with the anglers.
Manufacturers’ reps like Jon Davidson from Mercury Marine were on hand to meet with the anglers.
Greg Meunier with Vicious chats with some of the teams.
Greg Meunier with Vicious chats with some of the teams.
Breakfast and boat check began at 3:30 each of the two days of competition.
Breakfast and boat check began at 3:30 each of the two days of competition.
Gary Malkin and Angela Mayo of the nonprofit group Special Ops Survivors stand at attention during the national anthem before blast-off on Friday.
Gary Malkin and Angela Mayo of the nonprofit group Special Ops Survivors stand at attention during the national anthem before blast-off on Friday.
Beautiful weather greeted the anglers on both days of the event.
Beautiful weather greeted the anglers on both days of the event.
The boats blasted off just before sunrise over Kentucky Lake.
The boats blasted off just before sunrise over Kentucky Lake.
A 19TrX takes off as the team’s number is called. The field order is based on the date of entry at www.TritonBoats.com.
A 19TrX takes off as the team’s number is called. The field order is based on the date of entry at www.TritonBoats.com.
The field order was reversed on Day Two.
The field order was reversed on Day Two.
The event is open to anyone who owns a Triton boat and their fishing partner.
The event is open to anyone who owns a Triton boat and their fishing partner.
It helps to have some horsepower to get to the best spots first.
It helps to have some horsepower to get to the best spots first.
Teams left in search of their best three-fish limit each day.
Teams left in search of their best three-fish limit each day.
Multiple flights were utilized to limit lines in the weigh-in area to just a team or two most of the afternoon.
Multiple flights were utilized to limit lines in the weigh-in area to just a team or two most of the afternoon.
More and more high school anglers are fishing the event each year…
More and more high school anglers are fishing the event each year…
…but the veterans can still show the field a thing or two.
…but the veterans can still show the field a thing or two.
The team of Harold Troutt and Mark Pack led the standings after Day One with 16.31.
The team of Harold Troutt and Mark Pack led the standings after Day One with 16.31.
Most successful teams targeted postspawn fish on Kentucky’s famed ledges.
Most successful teams targeted postspawn fish on Kentucky’s famed ledges.
Jigs, Carolina-rigs, crankbaits, and magnum shaky heads were popular techniques.
Jigs, Carolina-rigs, crankbaits, and magnum shaky heads were popular techniques.
Husband and wife teams are very common at the TOT.
Husband and wife teams are very common at the TOT.
Big bass are also fairly common in the event.
Big bass are also fairly common in the event.
So a big bass from a husband and wife team should be no surprise.
So a big bass from a husband and wife team should be no surprise.
Two thirds of a solid bag of largemouth.
Two thirds of a solid bag of largemouth.
A Kentucky Lake slaunch.
A Kentucky Lake slaunch.
The final check spot went to the persevering team of Gary Malkin.
The final check spot went to the persevering team of Gary Malkin.
Fifth place went to Clay Wallace and Joseph Waggoner (26.72 | 6 fish).
Fifth place went to Clay Wallace and Joseph Waggoner (26.72 | 6 fish).
The fourth place team of Kevin Meunier and Kennth Heckel (28.89 | 6 fish).
The fourth place team of Kevin Meunier and Kennth Heckel (28.89 | 6 fish).
A Day One bass that helped this team finish third.
A Day One bass that helped this team finish third.
Third place team of Gary Singleton and Jonathan Cardwell (29.07 | 6 fish).
Third place team of Gary Singleton and Jonathan Cardwell (29.07 | 6 fish).
Second place team of Tim Walker and Cody Walker (29.70 | 6 fish).
Second place team of Tim Walker and Cody Walker (29.70 | 6 fish).
Here’s the big bag of the event (16.61) caught by the team of Matthew Robertson and Sherbert VanMeter on Day Two (31.06 | 6 fish total).
Here’s the big bag of the event (16.61) caught by the team of Matthew Robertson and Sherbert VanMeter on Day Two (31.06 | 6 fish total).
Tournament emcee Kent Brown talks with the winning team.
Tournament emcee Kent Brown talks with the winning team.
Bethel University awarded the Tom Moody scholarship to Dylan Johnson. The scholarship is open to any angler aged 16-19 who fishes the event.
Bethel University awarded the Tom Moody scholarship to Dylan Johnson. The scholarship is open to any angler aged 16-19 who fishes the event.
A drawing for bikes is held for young fans and here’s a lucky winner.
A drawing for bikes is held for young fans and here’s a lucky winner.
Each boat owner is entered to win door prizes from the event sponsors: Lowrance, Strike King, Mercury, Motor Guide, Duckett Fishing, T-H Marine, Power-Pole, Dual Pro Charging Systems, Allegro Marinades, Bass Pro Shops, Vicious, Lucas Oil Marine, Motor Mate, Rub Rail Lights from Night Fishion, Powertex, Clifty Farms, Paris Landing State Park, and the Henry County Alliance. All names are entered back into the drawing for a brand-new 21 TrX Elite and eight names were drawn.
Each boat owner is entered to win door prizes from the event sponsors: Lowrance, Strike King, Mercury, Motor Guide, Duckett Fishing, T-H Marine, Power-Pole, Dual Pro Charging Systems, Allegro Marinades, Bass Pro Shops, Vicious, Lucas Oil Marine, Motor Mate, Rub Rail Lights from Night Fishion, Powertex, Clifty Farms, Paris Landing State Park, and the Henry County Alliance. All names are entered back into the drawing for a brand-new 21 TrX Elite and eight names were drawn.
The winner was Elton Cleveland. A video of the final moments of the drawing is available on the Triton Boats Facebook Page.
The winner was Elton Cleveland. A video of the final moments of the drawing is available on the Triton Boats Facebook Page.
Mr. Cleveland fished the event in his 2005 Triton with his grandson Jackson.
Mr. Cleveland fished the event in his 2005 Triton with his grandson Jackson.
The Triton crew invites everyone to come fish the 21st TOT on May 28-30, 2020. If you’re not an eligible Triton owner yet, visit your local Triton dealer to see about becoming part of the Triton family and experience the Driving Force of Performance Fishing.
The Triton crew invites everyone to come fish the 21st TOT on May 28-30, 2020. If you’re not an eligible Triton owner yet, visit your local Triton dealer to see about becoming part of the Triton family and experience the Driving Force of Performance Fishing.