Nearly 200 customers, family members and employees enjoyed a picture-perfect weekend at Swann’s Marina on Douglas Lake in Dandridge, Tenn., for the 28^th annual Brandeis Customer Appreciation Fishing Tournament hosted by Brandeis Machinery & Supply Company’s Corbin and Stanville branches.

“With 94 boats, it was probably the best attendance we’ve had in a long time,” said Machine Sales Jason Douglas. “This is such a fun event. We have customers who have been coming for years; it’s like a family reunion.”

A barbecue dinner and raffle drawing were held on Saturday, April 27, and anglers blasted off at 6:45 a.m. the following day. Jacob and Doug Napier swept the top honors at this spring’s event as the duo hauled in a tournament-best 19.89 pounds, including the 6.11-pound Big Fish. Ronnie Blaylock and Trent Adkins finished second with a total of 15.77 pounds while Dustin Evans and John Smith were third with 15.76 pounds.

Total Weight Winners 

Big Fish Winners