Complete Results from the Nooga Strong Benefit Tournament

[saltyduck]

As the dust settles from the weekend, I have tried to put in words how the event went and I don't think anything I can say would do it justice. I just got off the phone with Bill Taylor, Senior Tournament Director for FLW and he said... Shane I have been at this for a lot of years and we have done every type of benefit tournament you could imagine for great causes but nothing compares to this event. It was truly one of the most humbling and rewarding days of my life.
The participation and support from the fishing community was unbelievable. The tireless effort from Rhea County And Dayton city Police, Homeland Security, Fire Department, The National Guard, County Commissioners, FLW and so many others made this day possible.

I figured some of the checks from the fisherman would get donated back, but to see every single team that placed in the money hand all 46 checks back to the families was truly incredible. That increased the amount raised by more than $15,000. We still have donations coming in so we aren't ready to announce a final number but we have currently raised more than $45,000 for the families of the fallen servicemen.

Here is a link to the complete results of the tournament. As you can see the lake was tough on just about everybody and less than half the teams weighed fish. We ended up with 258 boats that fished the tournament and only had 5 fish not released.

http://flwfishing.com/news/2015-09-12-strader-and-smith-win-noogastrong

 

[smbass77]

Wow, that's awesome! Great job in running the event and helping those families.

 

[Dropshot]

Congrats on a highly successful endeavor!

 

[saltyduck]

Thanks guys... There are so many that made this event possible by no means was it just me...

 

[Pudge14]

This was a great tourneyment even though we didnt weight in our one fish it was just the thought of being there for a great cause and had a blast glad to see that there was so much money raised for these familes. Thank you to everyone that was involved in making this possible.

 

[slowpoke]

What an unbelievable event I was proud to be apart of it! I thought the ceremony before the tournament was VERY honoring to those who sacrificed there lives on that horrible day! Thanks again to all involved in such an awesome and smooth event!

 

[Buoy-Master]

Wow! Excellent job to all those involved and to those that have made the donations. That's incredible and to see that even more is coming in, is just awesome.

 

[Jmax]

Yep, I agree, you all done great! emoWorthy emoWorthy emoWorthy

 

[cutthroat]

after about the 5th team handed their check back it was hard for me to speak with the microphone. Wes Hardin and Jason Cook gave back both of their checks. Their prize check and their big fish check from a 9lb 4oz Rhea county Woolybooger! I was truly not worthy to be on stage with the presence of all these anglers with big hearts.

 

[Pointer 78]

John and I weighed in only 2 but it was a fabulous event.

 

[WackemandStackem11]

An unbelievably great ran event that I was glad to be a part of. I hope this turns into a annual event.

 

[Rannger361]

This was an awesome event and I was glad to be apart of it. 31st with a 5 fish limit.

 

[jsb]

I'm not just a fisherman but a veteran also. I must say hat's off to the local community, FLW and all the other sponsors.I am glad to hear the amount raised. To me it's good to see the display of support for these families but to me it's also support for other families that has lost someone in the defense of freedom.