Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament

148 teams from all over the country takeoff at Paris Landing on Kentucky Lake for the 3rd Annual Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners appreciation tournament.

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The 3rd Annual Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners appreciation tournament involves 148 teams from all over the country at Paris Landing on Kentucky Lake. There is no entry fee, but at least one member of the team must be entered in Bonus Bucks to be eligible to participate in the event. First place is $5,000. The 30 highest placing teams are guaranteed a paycheck. The lucky Bonus Bucks participant finishing in 31st gets a Free LEER truck cap. All teams receive lots of free Carhartt clothing, as well as lures, commemorative t-shirts, tournament jerseys, the chance to mingle with Elite Series pros, and great meals.
The 3rd Annual Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners appreciation tournament involves 148 teams from all over the country at Paris Landing on Kentucky Lake. There is no entry fee, but at least one member of the team must be entered in Bonus Bucks to be eligible to participate in the event. First place is $5,000. The 30 highest placing teams are guaranteed a paycheck. The lucky Bonus Bucks participant finishing in 31st gets a Free LEER truck cap. All teams receive lots of free Carhartt clothing, as well as lures, commemorative t-shirts, tournament jerseys, the chance to mingle with Elite Series pros, and great meals.
Anglers Jesse Hill and Fred Gardini of Ohio were greeted by Brandon Palaniuk as they entered the registration banquet. He checked to see if they had a valid fishing license.
Anglers Jesse Hill and Fred Gardini of Ohio were greeted by Brandon Palaniuk as they entered the registration banquet. He checked to see if they had a valid fishing license.
Chase Barber and Justin Myers of Indianapolis check-in with the face of the Bonus Bucks program, Kendell Callaway Mooney.
Chase Barber and Justin Myers of Indianapolis check-in with the face of the Bonus Bucks program, Kendell Callaway Mooney.
The line into registration was a long one; Palaniuk had lots of fishing licenses to look at. He jokes here with David Lloyd and William Jones of Florida.
The line into registration was a long one; Palaniuk had lots of fishing licenses to look at. He jokes here with David Lloyd and William Jones of Florida.
Team Toyota pros Gerald Swindle, Terry Scroggins and Mike Iaconelli graciously greeted and signed posters for all Bonus Bucks guests.
Team Toyota pros Gerald Swindle, Terry Scroggins and Mike Iaconelli graciously greeted and signed posters for all Bonus Bucks guests.
Ronnie and Kathy Gibson tow their boat with a Toyota FJ Cruiser, and enjoyed a chance to get their picture taken with 2014 Bassmaster Classic Champion, and long-time Bonus Bucks participant Randy Howell.
Ronnie and Kathy Gibson tow their boat with a Toyota FJ Cruiser, and enjoyed a chance to get their picture taken with 2014 Bassmaster Classic Champion, and long-time Bonus Bucks participant Randy Howell.
All tournament participants enjoyed a free meal of grilled chicken, prime rib, and plenty of great side dishes.
All tournament participants enjoyed a free meal of grilled chicken, prime rib, and plenty of great side dishes.
Donald Boykin, an active duty helicopter mechanic in the U.S. Army’s 217-CAV at Fort Campbell says his 12-year-old son is a better angler than himself.
Donald Boykin, an active duty helicopter mechanic in the U.S. Army’s 217-CAV at Fort Campbell says his 12-year-old son is a better angler than himself.
Darold Gleason (left) of Toledo Bend talks with Alan Kyle and Rodney Anderson about the awesome LEER Cover Cash program that pays cash bonuses to anglers that purchase a LEER cap or tonneau cover.
Darold Gleason (left) of Toledo Bend talks with Alan Kyle and Rodney Anderson about the awesome LEER Cover Cash program that pays cash bonuses to anglers that purchase a LEER cap or tonneau cover.
Kevin Archer of Bloomfield, Iowa shares a grin and a cell phone photo with Randy Howell.
Kevin Archer of Bloomfield, Iowa shares a grin and a cell phone photo with Randy Howell.
Plates are filled and bellies are as full as the LEER Locker storage accessories on the Tundras in the background.
Plates are filled and bellies are as full as the LEER Locker storage accessories on the Tundras in the background.
Every angler received a free top-notch Carhartt hoodie with a Toyota logo on it.
Every angler received a free top-notch Carhartt hoodie with a Toyota logo on it.
It was awesome to see a huge conference center room filled with Bonus Bucks folks from all over America, all with the shared passion of bass fishing and a loyal love of their Toyota tow vehicles.
It was awesome to see a huge conference center room filled with Bonus Bucks folks from all over America, all with the shared passion of bass fishing and a loyal love of their Toyota tow vehicles.
Bruce Akin, Chief Executive Officer for B.A.S.S., graciously snaps a cell phone picture for a Bonus Bucks participant.
Bruce Akin, Chief Executive Officer for B.A.S.S., graciously snaps a cell phone picture for a Bonus Bucks participant.
Charlie Donahue of Delaware won a free Bass Pro Shops gift card for owning a Toyota Truck longer than anybody among the 300 folks in attendance. He bought his first Toyota Truck in 1981. He now drives a 2012 Tundra.
Charlie Donahue of Delaware won a free Bass Pro Shops gift card for owning a Toyota Truck longer than anybody among the 300 folks in attendance. He bought his first Toyota Truck in 1981. He now drives a 2012 Tundra.
Bassmaster Magazine Editor, James Hall served as emcee as Mike Iaconelli and Randy Howell shared heartfelt thoughts about Toyota’s ties to their careers.
Bassmaster Magazine Editor, James Hall served as emcee as Mike Iaconelli and Randy Howell shared heartfelt thoughts about Toyota’s ties to their careers.
Phil Teeple, representing Toyota, offered his sincere appreciation as he told Bonus Bucks participants that the program was one of tangible and indisputable success in the eyes of his marketing team.
Phil Teeple, representing Toyota, offered his sincere appreciation as he told Bonus Bucks participants that the program was one of tangible and indisputable success in the eyes of his marketing team.
Brandon Palaniuk awarded John Dubois a Bass Pro Shops gift card for being the most recent purchaser of a Toyota Truck. He bought a new Tundra just last week at Jay Wolfe Toyota of West County, near St. Louis.
Brandon Palaniuk awarded John Dubois a Bass Pro Shops gift card for being the most recent purchaser of a Toyota Truck. He bought a new Tundra just last week at Jay Wolfe Toyota of West County, near St. Louis.
The cool looking Tundras of Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Palaniuk, Iaconelli, Swindle and Scroggins received a lot of looks from Bonus Bucks banquet goers.
The cool looking Tundras of Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Palaniuk, Iaconelli, Swindle and Scroggins received a lot of looks from Bonus Bucks banquet goers.
It was difficult to squeeze all the Bonus Bucks tournament attendees into one group shot.
It was difficult to squeeze all the Bonus Bucks tournament attendees into one group shot.
Craig Crommett of Maine received a Bass Pro Shops gift card for traveling more miles than anybody to attend the event. He logged roughly 1,400 miles from Maine to Kentucky Lake.
Craig Crommett of Maine received a Bass Pro Shops gift card for traveling more miles than anybody to attend the event. He logged roughly 1,400 miles from Maine to Kentucky Lake.
Shannon Jones, a Kentucky State Trooper, says he loves the pulling power, comfort, and reliability of his Tundra. “Whether it was towing to Douglas Lake in East Tennessee, 1,187 miles to Lake Champlain, or 460 miles to Lake St. Clair, I’ve enjoyed every mile,” says a proud Jones.
Shannon Jones, a Kentucky State Trooper, says he loves the pulling power, comfort, and reliability of his Tundra. “Whether it was towing to Douglas Lake in East Tennessee, 1,187 miles to Lake Champlain, or 460 miles to Lake St. Clair, I’ve enjoyed every mile,” says a proud Jones.
Teams began launching in the darkness of 5:00 a.m. on Sunday at Paris Landing.
Teams began launching in the darkness of 5:00 a.m. on Sunday at Paris Landing.
Boats of all shapes and sizes are part of the 148-team field.
Boats of all shapes and sizes are part of the 148-team field.
Fishing lure earrings brought smiles to the early morning launch.
Fishing lure earrings brought smiles to the early morning launch.
The always good-spirited Scott Dupree is ready to meet the day.
The always good-spirited Scott Dupree is ready to meet the day.
A jointed swimbait tied to a Quantum EXO reel made the starting line-up on Darold Gleason’s boat.
A jointed swimbait tied to a Quantum EXO reel made the starting line-up on Darold Gleason’s boat.
Tim Wilkins of Michigan, part of the Dynamic Sponsorships team that coordinated the event keeps a watchful eye on morning launch.
Tim Wilkins of Michigan, part of the Dynamic Sponsorships team that coordinated the event keeps a watchful eye on morning launch.
Matt Muller and Brian Shipp of Georgia head out of the harbor.
Matt Muller and Brian Shipp of Georgia head out of the harbor.
Alabama’s Nathan and Don Beard are ready to meet the day of competition.
Alabama’s Nathan and Don Beard are ready to meet the day of competition.
Adam Hickey and Chris Dickerson are solid anglers and loyal Toyota supporters.
Adam Hickey and Chris Dickerson are solid anglers and loyal Toyota supporters.
Troy Mims and Brian Elder of Georgia are ready to get the job done on Kentucky Lake.
Troy Mims and Brian Elder of Georgia are ready to get the job done on Kentucky Lake.
Lawrence Dickerson and Brian Callaway ready the dip net in anticipation of a great day.
Lawrence Dickerson and Brian Callaway ready the dip net in anticipation of a great day.
Avid anglers John and Vivian Pendleton traveled from Florida to participate.
Avid anglers John and Vivian Pendleton traveled from Florida to participate.
Kentucky State Troopers Shannon Jones and Jamie Rose are nice men, but intense competitors.
Kentucky State Troopers Shannon Jones and Jamie Rose are nice men, but intense competitors.
Robert Levis and Shane Barker offer an optimistic ‘thumbs up’ as they idle out.
Robert Levis and Shane Barker offer an optimistic ‘thumbs up’ as they idle out.
Matt Muller and Brian Shipp are all grins as they steer their Skeeter toward competition waters.
Matt Muller and Brian Shipp are all grins as they steer their Skeeter toward competition waters.
Troy Sheahan and Scott Walker sport different Toyota hats, but share the same goal – a $5,000 win.
Troy Sheahan and Scott Walker sport different Toyota hats, but share the same goal – a $5,000 win.
Steve Huston and Clyde Hanson aren’t scared to compete in their rare ‘tiller steer’ boat found more traditionally in northern walleye waters.
Steve Huston and Clyde Hanson aren’t scared to compete in their rare ‘tiller steer’ boat found more traditionally in northern walleye waters.
The good hearted and often hilarious Darold Gleason, who has caught several double-digit bass on Toledo Bend, is ready for another fun and successful day on the water with good buddy Kevin Jeane here on Kentucky Lake.
The good hearted and often hilarious Darold Gleason, who has caught several double-digit bass on Toledo Bend, is ready for another fun and successful day on the water with good buddy Kevin Jeane here on Kentucky Lake.
Jonathan Manteuffel and E. Reilly Schum of Alabama are ready for a great day on Kentucky Lake.
Jonathan Manteuffel and E. Reilly Schum of Alabama are ready for a great day on Kentucky Lake.
Scott Dupree is a loyal fan of the Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners appreciation tournament. He brought William Johnson to share in the goodness of the event.
Scott Dupree is a loyal fan of the Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners appreciation tournament. He brought William Johnson to share in the goodness of the event.
Paris Landing has everything needed for a great Bonus Bucks event.
Paris Landing has everything needed for a great Bonus Bucks event.
An American flag punctuates all that is awesome about the freedoms of our country and fellowship-filled events like this one.
An American flag punctuates all that is awesome about the freedoms of our country and fellowship-filled events like this one.