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Dinner at the Scroggins house

Elite Series pro Terry "Big Show" Scroggins allows us to join him as he entertains his angler friends with a delicious meal.

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It's dinner time at the Terry Scroggins house. During the recent Elite Series tournament in Palatka, Fla., Terry Scroggins invited many of his fellow anglers over for a cookout. But first, Terry has to handle some business — signing these hats with his fellow Toyota anglers.
It’s dinner time at the Terry Scroggins house. During the recent Elite Series tournament in Palatka, Fla., Terry Scroggins invited many of his fellow anglers over for a cookout. But first, Terry has to handle some business — signing these hats with his fellow Toyota anglers.
Terry's yard is full of wrapped boats and trucks. You couldn't miss this house if you tried.
Terry’s yard is full of wrapped boats and trucks. You couldn’t miss this house if you tried.
The hats are done. It's time to get to the business of eating dinner.
The hats are done. It’s time to get to the business of eating dinner.
<p>While the hats were being signed, ribs slow cook to lock in flavor. </p>
While the hats were being signed, ribs slow cook to lock in flavor. 
Part of Team Scroggins (left to right): Phyllis (Terry's girlfriend), Kyleigh (his granddaughter) and Christi (his daughter).
Part of Team Scroggins (left to right): Phyllis (Terry’s girlfriend), Kyleigh (his granddaughter) and Christi (his daughter).
Terry's mom says her name is
Terry’s mom says her name is “Momma Show.” Here she is dipping her toes in the pool with her great-granddaughter Kyleigh before dinner.
Terry's grandson Ethan and son-in-law Joey.
Terry’s grandson Ethan and son-in-law Joey.
Terry's ribs are done. If you want one, you better hurry.
Terry’s ribs are done. If you want one, you better hurry.
Big Show, big bite. Terry checks out his handwork... and likes it.
Big Show, big bite. Terry checks out his handwork… and likes it.
Debbie and Chad Morgenthaler are ready for some dinner.
Debbie and Chad Morgenthaler are ready for some dinner.
Gerald Swindle is not his usual talkative self. It's time to eat.
Gerald Swindle is not his usual talkative self. It’s time to eat.
Le Ann Swindle and Myrick enjoy the company.
Le Ann Swindle and Myrick enjoy the company.
Scott Rook and Davy Hite hang out next to the Big Show's boat.
Scott Rook and Davy Hite hang out next to the Big Show’s boat.
Britt Myers loads his plate.
Britt Myers loads his plate.
Casey Ashley tries out Terry's special rib recipe.
Casey Ashley tries out Terry’s special rib recipe.
Kevin VanDam approves.
Kevin VanDam approves.
Here's Mrs. Nadine VanDam, Kevin's mom, offering paper towels to the rib eating anglers.
Here’s Mrs. Nadine VanDam, Kevin’s mom, offering paper towels to the rib eating anglers.
Terry Scroggins and Kevin VanDam may be fierce competitors, but tonight it's all about the ribs.
Terry Scroggins and Kevin VanDam may be fierce competitors, but tonight it’s all about the ribs.
KVD has a cooler shirt than you do.
KVD has a cooler shirt than you do.
Kevin shows off his mother's chocolate cake with homemade marshmallow frosting. Kevin may not be the most talented member of his family.
Kevin shows off his mother’s chocolate cake with homemade marshmallow frosting. Kevin may not be the most talented member of his family.
Terry's daughter Christi made these excellent desserts, one lemon and one chocolate (with Oreo cream on top!).
Terry’s daughter Christi made these excellent desserts, one lemon and one chocolate (with Oreo cream on top!).
There's one rib left. Who wants it?
There’s one rib left. Who wants it?
<p>Correction: There are no ribs left. Thanks for letting us enjoy some dinner with you, Terry. Think those ribs look good? Check out Big Show's Big Eats for Scroggins' secret recipe for <a href=
Correction: There are no ribs left. Thanks for letting us enjoy some dinner with you, Terry. Think those ribs look good? Check out Big Show’s Big Eats for Scroggins’ secret recipe for Smoked Ribs with Red Pepper Jelly.

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