Team 57: Farm Fest 2013 (Event Re-cap)

[TaperSteve]

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Big Daddy reminding his competition what they're up against (see the trophies!)
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Big Daddy and Josh BBQ'in some grub for the crowd
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3rd Annual April Farm Fest 2013 Big Fish Champion.... drum roll please, Big Daddy! Pictured here with his 50lb five fish limit of catfish (12.95lb event winner in the middle).
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Congratulations to all the event winners. As stated above Big Daddy ended up winning the Big Fish trophy with a 12.95 catfish. Trollmiester took runner up with a catfish just shy of 9lbs. As for the Rib Cook-off Big Daddy scored his second trophy of the event taking runner up in the Rib Cook-off. Big Daddy came just short of a repeat of last year but it just wasn't meant to be and Dyno Dan edged him out to take this years Rib Cook-off Champion trophy.

We had an amazing turn out for the event and I'd like to thank each and every one of you for attending and contributing. The sponsors stepped up big this time and everyone went home with a little something. Thanks to Irvine Lake for everything y'all do for us, Daniella, Jimmy, Todd, and the rest of the gang. Thanks to Hitts0n for helping with the event and MC'in. Thanks to Troutdog, See Chris Fish, 5150fishn, and Rooster for helping out with the raffle. Thanks to Thisfool and Hometown for donating the trophies.

We plan on doing another event in the near future so stay tuned to Fishing Network and Team57Fishing.com for updates. We've got a lot of big plans for the rest of 2013!

In the spirit of "Family, Friends, Fun, and Fishing" another successful Team 57 event is in the record books!

[Big Daddy]

"Taper Steve" what a Great job you did putting this together. :Applause:

I do want to say thanks to you as well as Hitts and all that were involved you guy's worked very hard and should be extreamly proud of yourself's. I know that I am great job.

I will add to my report later I am still tired.

BD

[5150fishn]

Another epic Team 57 event! We had a great turn out and I was glad to see so many new faces enjoy what we are all about. Family, friends, fishing, and fun! I know alot of work went into this event and it really was a spectacular day. Thank you to Tapersteve and Hitts for all of the work that went into this event. Also a big thank you to all the sponsors and individuals who donated so that everyone went home happy with a raffle prize.

The chefs all made it very difficult this year with all of those great ribs! And of course thank you to the entire Irvine lake staff for your great hospitality as usual.
Every year I think it was the best and yet it keeps improving. It is attributed to all who came out and made this event so special.

It was a joy to meet Mark " Bluewagon" Kraft's wife and family also. It was a great tribute to him.

TEAM 57 representing!!!

[Carptain_Bao]

this event is just phenomenal, would love to thank everyone that came out to this event! We all made this happen. I had great time with all the good friends and met even more friends! Also the BBQ was great, congrats on the winners Dyno and Big Daddy! Thank you all the sponsors and team members that donated raffle prizes! Let's do it again soon!

Btw this event is dedicated to you Mark aka Bluewagon! Nice meeting the Bluewagon family as well!

[DynoDan]

I thought I would add a little pic of my own!
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[Rooster]

Can't say enough good words to describe the event. Fishing was great , the people were awesome & the rib contest along with all the other great grub was off the hook! It was a day I wont soon forget! Thanks for everything! Had a BLAST ! Congrats DD Your ribs were the bomb! Well deserved! Congrats Mark on the Kittys... Simply Sick my brother!

[Poxy Boggards]

Big thanks to Team 57 for organizing another great event! Huge props to all the guys that cut fishing short to come in and cook up those delicious ribs! There was not a bad rib in the bunch.

Bg thanks to the Irvine Lake staff for hosting.

I had to split before the raffle, but from what I saw it looked like it was going to be a good one!

Thanks to Steve, and Hitts for Organizing another great event!

[PONTOON]

Steve,

A big congratulations has to go out to you and everyone who worked to set up the event, all those who donated the raffle gifts, all of those who cooked up some mighty fine food and everyone who participated. Great job everyone! :Cool:

It was like old times seeing Team 57 Friends and Family having a great time and even more of the Team 57 spirit was shown by dedicating the event to the memory of our Friend Bluewagon.

Great job Team 57! :Thumbs Up: