Terry and Daugherty Dominate Norris 

April 11, 2026– LaFollette, TN: The Morristown Marine Team Trail returned to Lonas Young Park on Norris Lake for stop 3 of the 2026 season. 217 teams registered for the tournament and 198 boats were in the water for blast-off looking to claim a share of the $52,400.00 pay out across 36 places, and contingencies. Blast off was met with a slight April chill in the morning air and a few scattered clouds that quickly gave way to a bright sunny sky with a few scattered clouds and a light wind. Temps climbed quickly from the upper 40s to the mid 70s and the warming water had the fish thinking about spawning. 

Most anglers found fish, but catching quality bass was more difficult. 104 teams weighed bags between 10 and 17 lbs.  Average weight per fish for this tournament was 2.19 lbs. Average bag weight was 10.68 lbs. Of the 217 registered teams, 152 teams weighed at least 1 fish for a total of 740 fish weighed with 739 of them being released alive and well for someone else to catch on Norris Lake. A total of 140 teams weighed a 5 fish limit, with a grand total of 1,622.94 lbs of fish brought to the scales. Boat 1 started blast-off at 6:58 am and concluded with boat 250 being called at 7:55, a total of 57 minutes and an average of 3.47 boats per minute. The scales officially opened at 2:55pm and officially closed at 4:35pm, taking an hour and 40 minutes, averaging 1.52 bags per minute weighed. We appreciate all you guys for making that run so smoothly. By far the best group of fishermen in the sport! 

The team of Daniel Terry and Ty Daugherty dominated Norris with a total bag weighing 17.59lbs anchored by a big Largemouth weighing 6.95lbs.  Daniel and Ty took home a check for $10,000.00 for 1st place overall, $1,050 for the Citizens Bank Big Largemouth. Their total winnings on the day added up to $11,050.00.  Congrats on a big payday and a great weekend of fishing! 

Following in second place is the team of John Napier and Jason Keaton bringing in a bag weighing 16.45lbs. This cashed them a check for $3,000.00 for 2nd place. This also earned them 1st Highest Finishing Skeeter with a check for $5,000, and 1st HummingBird/MinnKota. Their total winning on the day was $8,250.00! Great job guys!  

3rd place went to the team of Keith McDeerman and Von Dilbeck with a total weight of 15.37 lbs. Keith and Von earned a check for 3rd Place Overall — $2,500.00.  Additionally, Keith and Von earned $250 for Highest Finishing Gray Fox Insurance. A total payday of $2,750.00. Way to go, guys! Congrats on a great finish! 

4th place goes to Timothy Whacker and Dustin Dyer with a total of 14.85  lbs. Timothy and Dustin will cash a check for $2,0000 for 4th place overall, $2,000 for 2nd Highest Finishing Skeeter Boat, and 2nd place for Hummingbird/Mikknota   Congratulations on a great day of fishing, guys! 

Rounding out the top 5 was the team of Joe Ellis and Austin Clanton with a total weight of 14.84 lbs. Joe and Austin had a great day on Norris and will cash a check for $1,500.00 for 5th place.  Great job, guys! 

Check out the full results here: Stop 3_Norris Lake Results 4.21.2026  

The Citizens Bank Big Largemouth went to the team of Daniel Terry and Ty Daugherty with a stud green fish weighing 6.95 lbs. They will receive a check for $1,050.00 for catching this toad! Congrats! 

The Citizens Bank Big Smallmouth payout went to the team of Riley Faulkner and Mason Phillips  with a tank 3.91 lb brownie. These guys will get a check for $1,050.00 for their big fish. Way to go, guys! 

Highest Finishing Minn Kota and Humminbird Bonus paid out this weekend as follows: 

1st: John Napier and Jason Keaton, 16.45 lbs. $250 Humminbird/MinnKota Bonus 

2nd: Tim Whacker and Dustin Dyer, 14.85 lbs. $150 Humminbird/MinnKota Bonus 

 Humminbird: Simply. Clearly. Better. Check out how to get in on the One Boat Network at https://www.minnkotamotors.com/ and get paid for running the best equipment on the water. 

Highest Finishing Gray Fox Insurance payout goes to Keith McDeerman and Von Dilbeck with 15.25 lbs for $250.00.  2nd Highest Finishing Gray Fox Insurance payout goes to Brian Harvey  and Mark Mauldin with 14.13 lbs. Their choice to insure with Gray Fox Insurance paid them back $250.00 Saturday. Get in touch with Randy Heatherly and the gang at Gray Fox Insurance in LaFollette, TN and get in on the payback! 

The Morristown Marine Bucks program paid out as follows: 

Morristown Marine New Bucks:  

1st: Kenneth Owens and Adam Spivey, 13.89lbs. $1,000.00 Bonus. 

2nd: Seth Barton and Megan Barton, 11.84 lbs. $750 Bonus. 

The Morristown Marine New Bucks pays back those who purchased a brand-new boat from us in 2024, 2025 or 2026. This is just our way of saying “Thank You” for choosing your new boat from us. 

Morristown Marine Pre-Owned Bucks: 

1st: Christopher Jobe and Dalton Kitts 10.57 lbs. $500 Bonus. 

2nd: Jonathon Kennedy and Joe Zajac – 9.69lbs.  

Want to get in on the winnings? We have several pre-owned boats that are tournament ready! Don’t leave money on the table!  

Thank you both for choosing to spend your hard-earned dollars at Morristown Marine. All you have to do is purchase a certified pre-owned boat from Morristown Marine to qualify for this payout. 

Highest Finishing Skeeter Bonus: 

1. Napier/Keaton: 16.45 lbs, $5,000.00 

1. Whacker/Dyer: 14.85  lbs, $2,000.00 

1. Osborne/Brown:  14.48 lbs, $1,500.00 

1. Owens/Spivey:  13.89 lbs, $800.00 

1. Williams/Everett: 13.81 lbs, $700.00 

1. Brown/Brown: 13.76 lbs, $500.00 

1. Bishop/Matherly: 13.93  lbs, $250.00 

1. Greene/Southerland: 13.34 lbs, $200.00 

1. Vick/Pappas: 12.87 lbs, $150.00 

1. Barton/Carey: 12.85  lbs, $100.00 

Morristown Marine would like to give a special thanks to Skeeter Boats, Yamaha, Humminbird, MinnKota, Gray Fox Insurance, Campbell County Mayor, Jack Lynch, Campbell County Chamber Missy Tackett, Campbell County Commissioners Rusty Orick and Dewayne Kitts, Jay Munsey and all the fine folks who came out at 4:30 to help with parking and traffic control,  Volunteer Fire Dept for filling the weigh tanks, LaFollette Sheriff’s Office and Campbell County PD for traffic control on the highway, Old Stage Printing, Volunteer Trenching, Lake View Dock, Citizens Bank, Cumberland Gap Spring Water, Jerry’s Bait Shop, AZ Rags, Pulse Fish Lures and Smoky Mountain Fiberglass for sponsoring the 2026 Morristown Marine Team Trail. If not for the help of these sponsors, this tournament trail could not function at the level it does. Thank you all so much for your support of our anglers.