Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

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Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

<font size="3" face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">It was a sunny and windy day on the Chick for the Christopher J. Robertson Benefit Tournament.  22 boats showed up to participate, and several others came by to view the weigh-in, eat some food, and donate to helping Chris.  The last total I saw was a little over $2600 had been raised for Chris.  I told Seth I would post this, and am sure I am going to leave out someone, but here is a shot at thanking all those who donated products/time to the tournament:</font></p><font size="3" face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: #43647e; font-size: 10pt">Nuclear Rods...with Jmax/Damon Taylor on the rods.
Jmax /Don Morgan - Action Alarms Two Rods
www.outletbaitandtackle.com Donation-Various Tackle
www.cutthroatlureco.com Donation-Various Tackle
www.bestsign.webs.com Donation Signs for Event
Busy Bee Cupcakes Donation-Custom Cupcakes and Candy
Mobile Paintworks Donation-$$$
www.cbatournament.com Donation-Scales and Weigh In Station
www.northeasterncrystal.com Donation-Trophies
www.tnriverguide.com Donation-Free Half Day Guided Trip (Rogne Brown)
www.carterslakeguideservice.com Donation-50% Off Full Day Guided Trip (Louie Bartenfield)
www.sceniccityfishing.com Donation-$50 Off Guided Trip (Richard Simms)
www.academysports.com $25 Gift Card
Robin and Jason Kruger $25 Academy Gift Card
www.huddlehouse.com 2 Free Meals </span><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: #43647e; font-size: 10pt">Chik-Fil-A (Fort Oglethorpe Location) – Breakfast Coupons
Jerry Cornwell – New Falcon Lowrider XG Rod
Patrick McBride – Tackle Packs
Chattanooga Bass Association – Justin/Billy/Teddy – Weigh-In Setup and Weigh-In process</span> </font><font size="3" face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: #43647e; font-size: 10pt" /></font><font size="3" face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: #43647e; font-size: 10pt">

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As for the fishing, the results are listed below.  Congrats to Michael/Eric on a good day, and Jim on catching the big fish.</p><hr />1. Michael James/Eric Johnson - 11.75

2. Craig Shaver/Pop Shaver - 11.57</p>

3. Patrick McBride/Jerry Cornwell - 10.08</p>

4. Justin Whaley/Carl Vicars - 9.82</p>

5. Brian Ledford/Troy Goswick - 9.32</p>

6. Chris Belcher/Jeff Johnson - 8.31</p>

7. Lance Nunley - 8.05</p>

t-8. Derek McCullough - 6.24</p>

t-8. Charlie Meyers/Jason Myers - 6.24</p>

9. Josh Grant - 5.63 </p>

10. Brian Dietz - 5.60</p>

11. Chris Hight/Seth Coleman - 5.58</p>

12. Jim McClanahan - 5.21 (Big Fish)</p>

13. No Name - 3.20</p>

14. Jason Krueger/Robin Sullivan - 2.46</p>

15. Monty Dickerson/Gaige Dickerson - 1.48</p>

DNW</p>

Brent Knight/Gary Grider</p>

Mike Greenway/Clay Smith</p>

Tim Kennedy/Chrissy Kennedy</p>

Shane Canslet/Randy Mayton</p>

Bob Anthony</p>

Shane Burrow/N. Spurgeon</p>

Danny</p></span></font>

 

[Pointer 78]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results

Thanks for posting partner. Had a great time at the weigh in. The food was fanatatic. Had my first key lime pie cupcake. A huge thank you to all the sponsors. I will be sure to patronize them when needed.

 

[Jmax]

RE: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results

Seth you did a great job in MCing the event as well as putting it together. Thanks for the posting of results. Is someone going to post the pictures? I have been looking and do not think I missed them? It was a good time for all and great to be able to visit. emoThumbsup Those cupcakes were good, I do not need to be around those very often, might mess up my figure. emoBigsmile Jmax

 

[SethColeman]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results

Thanks guys, and thanks to everyone who attended, this could not have been done without everyone else! So proud to know all of your, working on getting the pictures now.

 

[kingcab]

RE: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results

Way to go Mike and Eric,great job. emoHoppingmad emoToast

 

[Captain Hazmat]

RE: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results

Pics.

 

[SethColeman]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results

Thanks for some of the pics, I will have pics up soon and thank you's to everyone, I cannot say enough thanks!

 

[Jmax]

RE: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results

Thanks for posting the pictures. Best one I have had in a while, you cannot see my mug and the bass is hiding most of my gut, Good job! emoThumbsup emoBigsmile Jmax

 

[Superbad]

RE: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

Great tournament and great job Seth! Dad and myself had a great time. emoThumbsup emoThumbsup

 

[Captain Hazmat]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

Jmax I thought you would like the pic.....it shows your best features

 

[Hook1]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

Had a great time as well Seth. Those burgers were awesome! Cant help but think however, I thought there would be alot more boats with no other txs going on. Could have been a really big deal. Thanks for all the work and effort from everyone not just fishermen and CFFers but all the volunteers involved. Great day on the water.

 

[Jmax]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

Hook1 - 8/29/2011 5:47 AM

Cant help but think however, I thought there would be alot more boats with no other txs going on.

Unfortunately this area is bad about charity tournaments not drawing very many people. Too many look at the bass as a resource to get a check in a paying event, they do not want to "use" their spot and bass for no return. Been here eight years now and so far the ones that do not "pay out" well do not seem to draw many boats. Then if you use part of the money to pay out with, that money is less going to the charity. emoScratch Can't win on these tournaments unless you get some big donations to pay out and then you may draw a big crowd but not a sure thing even then. emoConfused I know there were several that could not make it honestly, some of them donated and helped, but some were just not interested due to the money all going to Chris's family. emoDoh This is not directed to anyone in particular so do not read more into this then it is...just an observation over eight years.

I think for what it was worth Seth and everyone did great! Over $2,600.00 raised for Chris's family is wonderful. Every dollar will help. That was not a bad turn out for a charity event for this time of year. emoWorthy Jmax

 

[Jmax]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

Captain Hazmat - 8/28/2011 9:13 PM

Jmax I thought you would like the pic.....it shows your best features

emoUpsmile Yep...best feature...."The Fish!" emoLaugh Jmax

 

[churly]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

There was actually another benifit tournament going out of Grasshopper Creek For a family whose home had burned down recently. $2600 is a great job when you consider the lack of planning time and lack of major sponsors. You guys did great!

 

[SethColeman]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

churly - 8/29/2011 9:25 AM

There was actually another benifit tournament going out of Grasshopper Creek For a family whose home had burned down recently. $2600 is a great job when you consider the lack of planning time and lack of major sponsors. You guys did great!

Couldn't have done it without your help Justin, you and Billy made the weigh in fun and fast, can't say enough thanks to you guys!

 

[SethColeman]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

Jmax - 8/29/2011 8:31 AM

Hook1 - 8/29/2011 5:47 AM

Cant help but think however, I thought there would be alot more boats with no other txs going on.

Unfortunately this area is bad about charity tournaments not drawing very many people. Too many look at the bass as a resource to get a check in a paying event, they do not want to "use" their spot and bass for no return. Been here eight years now and so far the ones that do not "pay out" well do not seem to draw many boats. Then if you use part of the money to pay out with, that money is less going to the charity. emoScratch Can't win on these tournaments unless you get some big donations to pay out and then you may draw a big crowd but not a sure thing even then. emoConfused I know there were several that could not make it honestly, some of them donated and helped, but some were just not interested due to the money all going to Chris's family. emoDoh This is not directed to anyone in particular so do not read more into this then it is...just an observation over eight years.

I think for what it was worth Seth and everyone did great! Over $2,600.00 raised for Chris's family is wonderful. Every dollar will help. That was not a bad turn out for a charity event for this time of year. emoWorthy Jmax

It was a great turnout! My goal was 20 boats (which we exceeded-woo hoo) 30 would have been awesome, there wasn't enough planning time to get a lot of BIG sponsors. I can't say enough thanks to all who volunteered, donated prizes, donated money, fished the tourney, and just gave moral support. With the economy the way it is I understand lack of participation with little reward. Im sure some people worry if the money would all be accounted for (which it was-EVERY last dime went to Chris). I do not hold it against anyone who didn't show up or donate, but I DO APPRECIATE ALL WHO DID. I cannot say enough about our fishing community and friends and family. This was a big turnout in my book and I will never have enough thank yous to give a way! Jim thanks for your help and the rods you and Damon were able to donate to the winners!!!!!

 

[Hook1]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

Dont forget Teddy Owensby. He worked his butt off behind the scenes to recuperate fish, fizz if needed and try to give evey fish the best chance to make it out alive. He does this in every CBA I guess and the mortality rate is very low. Very impressive amount of support for short notice and did I mention the burgers? Fun day.

 

[SethColeman]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

Hook1 - 8/29/2011 11:38 AM

Dont forget Teddy Owensby. He worked his butt off behind the scenes to recuperate fish, fizz if needed and try to give evey fish the best chance to make it out alive. He does this in every CBA I guess and the mortality rate is very low. Very impressive amount of support for short notice and did I mention the burgers? Fun day.

Yes much thanks to Teddy as well! Cant say enough about the support from the CBA!!!!!!

 

[Jmax]

RE: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results(pics added)

Teddy is the man! emoWorthy I went back there and told him any dead ones I would take home. I went back after the event was over and there was only one...yes one!..that was floating. The others had swam off. emoThumbsup I did not mess with the one, I left it for the turtles. It is a good one in that kind of weather to only have one die that you know of. Teddy did a great job. emoToast Jmax

 

[griderdawg]

Re: Christopher J. Robertson "Never Give Up" Benefit Tournament Aug 27th CFP - Results

Hey Seth it was good to finally meet you man , Brent has talked a lot about you. Thanks for having us we had a good time. My mom passed away from liver cancer back in April of this year so It felt good to be out there to help Chris. Your a good man for getting this together.