Last month, Minnesota Vikings defensive end and former Texas Longhorns player Brian Robison and the Reel 'Em In Foundation announced its inaugural fishing tournament weekend on Lake Fork in Alba, Texas on April 9-10 to benefit K9s4COPS. Today, REIF has released more details, including the official celebrity attendees and the items to be auctioned off in the live and silent auctions. REIF will also be utilizing Qtego Bidding Technology, which will allow people from across the nation to participate in the live auction using their smartphones.

The two-day event will feature several former and current NFL athletes and Brian Robison himself casting their lines in the open tournament on April 9, followed by a grand prize presentation of $3,000, a live and silent auction, and a sponsor boat tournament on April 10, with proceeds donated to funds for canines in law enforcement. Attendees will be able to fish and spend time with:

· Gerald Sensabaugh- NFL veteran and former Dallas Cowboys free safety

· Kasey Studdard- NFL Houston Texans offensive guard and former University of Texas offensive guard

· Terence Newman- NFL Minnesota Vikings cornerback and former Dallas Cowboys cornerback

· Kevin Williams- NFL New Orleans Saints defensive tackle

· Quan Cosby- NFL veteran and former University of Texas wide receiver

· Bernard (Fat Cat) Newton- Professional Bass Angler and nationally known fisherman

· Aaron Williams- NFL Buffalo Bills safety

· Gary Dobyns- Professional tournament angler

· Tully Janszen- Former University of Texas defensive tackle

· Adrian Peterson- NFL Minnesota Vikings running back

· Jordan Shipley- NFL veteran and former University of Texas wide receiver

· Jason Hatcher- NFL veteran and former Dallas Cowboys defensive end

Following the open tournament on April 9, REIF has partnered with experienced auctioneer Dean McCurry for a live and silent auction, featuring several fantastic prizes. All items in the silent auction will be available to bid on using Qtego Bidding Technology via smartphone and computer. The silent auction items will be up for bids on April 6, 2016 and will include:

· Autographed sports memorabilia from top Dallas teams, including Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, and Texas Rangers

· Autographed sports memorabilia from NFL teams, including Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans

· Golf hat signed by PGA professional golfer Jordan Spieth

· Autographed fishing memorabilia from Kevin VanDam, Stetson Blaylock, Matt Arey, Gerald Swindle, Brandon Palaniuk, and more

· Bass fishing rods, tackle packs, and more

The live auction items will be up for bids on April 9, 2016 and will include:

· Full-day guided fishing trip for 2 people on Lake Fork in Alba, Texas with professional Lake Fork fishing guide Marc Mitchell-Provided by Xcite Baits

· Full-day guided fishing trip for 2 people on Lake Fork in Alba, Texas with professional Lake Fork fishing guide Jason Hoffman with 2 nights lodging and $25 restaurant credit at Oak Ridge Marina & Hotel -Provided by Santone Lures

· 2 full days of charter fishing on Lake of the Woods, Minnesota with 3 nights lodging at Sportsman’s Lodge-Provided by Evinrude Outboard Motors

· 2 airline tickets from Dallas, TX to Shelby, North Carolina, 2 night’s lodging, and a full-day guided fishing trip with professional bass angler Bryan Thrift-Provided by Charlie’s Worms

· Surprise all-inclusive trips to popular national and international destinations- TBA

Entry fee is $150 per team/boat. The Grand prize winner of the open tournament is guaranteed to win at least $3,000 dollars and the Big Bass winner is also guaranteed at least $750, regardless of entries.

To learn more about Qtego Bidding Services and how you can bid on an auction item, please visit: http://qtego.com/

To learn more about K9s4COPS, please watch: https://www.dropbox.com/s/w6vjci05l6ixdcg/K94C_training.mov?dl=0

To register a team or boat, sponsor the tournament, or interview Brian, please contact:

Grace Brinkley
Endicott & Co. PR
O: 214-526-3848 EXT 7
E: [email protected]

FACEBOOK: @BrianRobison
TWITTER: @Brian_Robison
INSTAGRAM: @brianrobison96

About The Brian Robison "Reel 'Em In" Foundation

Veteran Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison and wife Jayme founded the Reel 'Em In Foundation in 2015 with a mission to give back to local communities in Minnesota and Robison’s home-state of Texas. The Reel 'Em In Foundation (REIF) combines Robison’s passion for fishing with the couple’s devotion to aligning with existing charitable organizations to benefit those in need. Each year, REIF is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for a chosen charitable organization through two marquee fishing tournaments, held in Minnesota and Texas. In 2016, REIF has united with K9s4COPS, a national organization that provides canines to law enforcement agencies, school districts and college campuses across the United States. For more information on REIF, please visit http://brianrobison96.com/.

About K9s4COPS

K9s4COPS is a national nonprofit organization that grants fully trained K9s to law enforcement agencies and schools. K9s4cops is responsible for taking more than 100 million dollars’ worth of contraband off the streets. Today, K9s4COPS has placed more than 130 K9s in 80 different agencies and school districts in 31 states across the United States. Most recently, K9s4COPS granted its first international K9 to the French National (RAID) Police in Paris, France. K9 Libertè was granted to supplement their K9 that was killed in the line of duty during the November terrorist attacks on the city. For more information on K9s4COPS, please visit http://k9s4cops.org/.