Polar Kraft and G3 Join FLW Press Release

[Juls_OH]

Alright guys and gals...this is what we were waiting on! Great news for our friends in the "cool black fishy boats" and G3's. Although the black boats will now be white boats, from what I heard today...;)

The brochures should be going to print in the next day or two I think. The pdf file of the brochure will be online as soon as they go to the printers. Meaning, you can view the brochure before it hits your mailbox!

Juls


G3, Polar Kraft join Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour, Walleye League as premier boat sponsors FLW Walleye Tour and FLW Walleye League registration dates announced



FLW Outdoors


23.Jan.2006


BENTON, Ky. – In a move that will greatly expand tournament opportunities for the nation’s walleye anglers, FLW Outdoors announced Friday the addition of G3 and Polar Kraft as premier boat sponsors of the $2.69 million Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour and $480,380 Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League alongside Ranger Boats. Champion and Stratos remain associate sponsors, giving anglers who run any of the five brands priority entry into both circuits.

G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger owners also qualify for contingency bonuses in every FLW Walleye Tour and FLW Walleye League tournament. Pros running the brands will compete for a top award of $100,000, including $60,000 cash plus a $25,000 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger and a $15,000 cash bonus from Evinrude or Yamaha, in every FLW Walleye Tour event if contingency guidelines are met. In the no-entry-fee $675,000 FLW Walleye Tour Championship, G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger owners in the Pro Division will compete for a top award of $150,000, including $100,000 cash plus a $25,000 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger and a $25,000 cash bonus from Evinrude or Yamaha.

Co-anglers will compete for a top award of $18,000, including $10,000 cash plus a $5,000 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger and a $3,000 cash bonus from Evinrude or Yamaha, in every Walleye Tour event. In the FLW Walleye Tour Championship, G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger owners in the Co-angler Division will compete for a top award of $22,000, including $11,000 cash plus a $6,000 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger and a $5,000 cash bonus from Evinrude or Yamaha.

Registration dates announced

The top 50 pros and co-anglers from the 2005 FLW Walleye Tour and the top 10 boaters and co-anglers from each FLW Walleye League division in 2005 may register for the 2006 FLW Walleye Tour beginning Jan. 31, 2006. G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger boat owners may register beginning Feb. 6. Champion and Stratos boat owners may register beginning Feb. 7. All other entries will be accepted beginning Feb. 8. Anglers who enter all four qualifying tournaments by Feb. 8 will be given priority over anglers who enter fewer than four events. Anglers who enter all four qualifying tournaments with a counterpart (pro or co-angler) will be given top priority. Entry fees are $1,360 per event for pros and $360 per event for co-anglers.

As a pathway to the FLW Walleye Tour, the FLW Walleye League features three divisions – Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin – with three, one-day $25,955 qualifying tournaments and one, two-day $34,945 super tournament per division. G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger boaters compete for a top award of $4,000 in each qualifier, including $3,500 cash plus a $500 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger.

The top co-angler award in each qualifier is $2,000, including $1,750 cash plus a $250 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger. In super tournaments the top boater award is $5,250, including $4,500 cash plus a $750 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger. The top co-angler award in each super tournament is $2,625, including $2,250 cash plus a $375 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger.

In the no-entry-fee $141,950 Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League Finals, the top boater will earn a 621 Ranger powered by Evinrude while the top co-angler receives a G3 V185F powered by Yamaha. The second-place boater will receive a Polar Kraft V1910 Pro DC powered by Yamaha. G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger owners finishing third through 20th in the Boater Division and second through 20th in the Co-angler Division will also receive cash bonuses if contingency guidelines are met.

G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger boat owners may register for the FLW Walleye League beginning Feb. 9. Champion and Stratos boat owners may register beginning Feb. 10. All other entries will be accepted beginning Feb. 13. Anglers who enter all four qualifying tournaments by Feb. 13 will be given priority over anglers who enter fewer than four events. Anglers who enter all four qualifying tournaments with a counterpart (boater or co-angler) will be given top priority. Entry fees are $150 per qualifier for boaters and $75 per qualifier for co-anglers. Super tournament entry fees are $200 for boaters and $100 for co-anglers.

Entries for the 2006 season may be made online at FLWOutdoors.com or by calling (270) 252-1000. Phones open at 8 a.m. Central time. Schedules, complete rules and tournament details for the 2006 season will be made available online at FLWOutdoors.com.

As an FLW Outdoors sponsor, G3 and Polar Kraft will be featured in a variety of media formats, including the “FLW Outdoors” TV program on FSN. G3 and Polar Kraft will also benefit from prominent advertisements in FLW Outdoors Magazine and on FLWOutdoors.com as well as signage at tournaments and product displays.

“We are thrilled to welcome G3 and Polar Kraft alongside Ranger as premiere boat sponsors of the Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour and Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League,” said FLW Outdoors Chairman, Irwin L. Jacobs. “With these well established brands, including Champion and Stratos as associate sponsors, we are able to offer walleye anglers more opportunities than ever before.”

Named after the legendary founder of Ranger Boats, Forrest L. Wood, FLW Outdoors administers the Wal-Mart FLW Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Series, Stren Series, Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, Wal-Mart Texas Tournament Trail, Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League, Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Series and Wal-Mart FLW Redfish Series. These circuits offer combined purses exceeding $36.5 million through 235 events in 2006.

For more information on Wal-Mart, visit Wal-Mart.com. For more information on FLW Outdoors and its tournament programs, including complete contingency guidelines and bonus requirements, call (270) 252-1000.

$2.69 Million Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour

April 5-8; Detroit River, Trenton, Mich.
May 3-6; Mississippi River, Red Wing, Minn. – Presented by Yamaha
June 7-10; Devils Lake, Devils Lake, N.D.
July 12-15; Green Bay, Green Bay, Wis. – Presented by Evinrude
October 4-7; Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour Championship – Lake Oahe, Pierre, S.D.

$480,380 Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League

Michigan Division
April 1; Detroit River/Elizabeth Park Marina – Presented by Yamaha
May 13; Saginaw River/Independence Park
June 17; Lake Erie/Bolles Harbor
August 12-13; Saginaw Bay/Hoyles Marina – Presented by Evinrude

Minnesota Division
April 29; Mississippi River/Bay City Park
May 20; Lake Mille Lacs/Myr Mar Marina – Presented by Yamaha
June 24; Cass Lake/Break On The Lake Resort
July 22-23; Mississippi River/Covill Park – Presented by Evinrude

Wisconsin Division
April 22; Petenwell Lake/Petenwell Park – Presented by Evinrude
June 3; Wolf River Chain of Lakes/Winneconne Waterfront Park – Presented by Yamaha
July 8; Lake Winnebago/Millers Bay Menominee Park – Presented by Yamaha
July 29-30; Green Bay/Great Lakes Marina Park – Presented by Evinrude
September 7-9; Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League Finals – Lake Michigan/Escanaba Harbor




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[Juls_OH]

Alright guys and gals...this is what we were waiting on! Great news for our friends in the "cool black fishy boats" and G3's. Although the black boats will now be white boats, from what I heard today...;)

The brochures should be going to print in the next day or two I think. The pdf file of the brochure will be online as soon as they go to the printers. Meaning, you can view the brochure before it hits your mailbox!

Juls


G3, Polar Kraft join Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour, Walleye League as premier boat sponsors FLW Walleye Tour and FLW Walleye League registration dates announced



FLW Outdoors


23.Jan.2006


BENTON, Ky. – In a move that will greatly expand tournament opportunities for the nation’s walleye anglers, FLW Outdoors announced Friday the addition of G3 and Polar Kraft as premier boat sponsors of the $2.69 million Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour and $480,380 Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League alongside Ranger Boats. Champion and Stratos remain associate sponsors, giving anglers who run any of the five brands priority entry into both circuits.

G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger owners also qualify for contingency bonuses in every FLW Walleye Tour and FLW Walleye League tournament. Pros running the brands will compete for a top award of $100,000, including $60,000 cash plus a $25,000 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger and a $15,000 cash bonus from Evinrude or Yamaha, in every FLW Walleye Tour event if contingency guidelines are met. In the no-entry-fee $675,000 FLW Walleye Tour Championship, G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger owners in the Pro Division will compete for a top award of $150,000, including $100,000 cash plus a $25,000 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger and a $25,000 cash bonus from Evinrude or Yamaha.

Co-anglers will compete for a top award of $18,000, including $10,000 cash plus a $5,000 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger and a $3,000 cash bonus from Evinrude or Yamaha, in every Walleye Tour event. In the FLW Walleye Tour Championship, G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger owners in the Co-angler Division will compete for a top award of $22,000, including $11,000 cash plus a $6,000 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger and a $5,000 cash bonus from Evinrude or Yamaha.

Registration dates announced

The top 50 pros and co-anglers from the 2005 FLW Walleye Tour and the top 10 boaters and co-anglers from each FLW Walleye League division in 2005 may register for the 2006 FLW Walleye Tour beginning Jan. 31, 2006. G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger boat owners may register beginning Feb. 6. Champion and Stratos boat owners may register beginning Feb. 7. All other entries will be accepted beginning Feb. 8. Anglers who enter all four qualifying tournaments by Feb. 8 will be given priority over anglers who enter fewer than four events. Anglers who enter all four qualifying tournaments with a counterpart (pro or co-angler) will be given top priority. Entry fees are $1,360 per event for pros and $360 per event for co-anglers.

As a pathway to the FLW Walleye Tour, the FLW Walleye League features three divisions – Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin – with three, one-day $25,955 qualifying tournaments and one, two-day $34,945 super tournament per division. G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger boaters compete for a top award of $4,000 in each qualifier, including $3,500 cash plus a $500 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger.

The top co-angler award in each qualifier is $2,000, including $1,750 cash plus a $250 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger. In super tournaments the top boater award is $5,250, including $4,500 cash plus a $750 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger. The top co-angler award in each super tournament is $2,625, including $2,250 cash plus a $375 cash bonus from G3, Polar Kraft or Ranger.

In the no-entry-fee $141,950 Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League Finals, the top boater will earn a 621 Ranger powered by Evinrude while the top co-angler receives a G3 V185F powered by Yamaha. The second-place boater will receive a Polar Kraft V1910 Pro DC powered by Yamaha. G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger owners finishing third through 20th in the Boater Division and second through 20th in the Co-angler Division will also receive cash bonuses if contingency guidelines are met.

G3, Polar Kraft and Ranger boat owners may register for the FLW Walleye League beginning Feb. 9. Champion and Stratos boat owners may register beginning Feb. 10. All other entries will be accepted beginning Feb. 13. Anglers who enter all four qualifying tournaments by Feb. 13 will be given priority over anglers who enter fewer than four events. Anglers who enter all four qualifying tournaments with a counterpart (boater or co-angler) will be given top priority. Entry fees are $150 per qualifier for boaters and $75 per qualifier for co-anglers. Super tournament entry fees are $200 for boaters and $100 for co-anglers.

Entries for the 2006 season may be made online at FLWOutdoors.com or by calling (270) 252-1000. Phones open at 8 a.m. Central time. Schedules, complete rules and tournament details for the 2006 season will be made available online at FLWOutdoors.com.

As an FLW Outdoors sponsor, G3 and Polar Kraft will be featured in a variety of media formats, including the “FLW Outdoors” TV program on FSN. G3 and Polar Kraft will also benefit from prominent advertisements in FLW Outdoors Magazine and on FLWOutdoors.com as well as signage at tournaments and product displays.

“We are thrilled to welcome G3 and Polar Kraft alongside Ranger as premiere boat sponsors of the Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour and Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League,” said FLW Outdoors Chairman, Irwin L. Jacobs. “With these well established brands, including Champion and Stratos as associate sponsors, we are able to offer walleye anglers more opportunities than ever before.”

Named after the legendary founder of Ranger Boats, Forrest L. Wood, FLW Outdoors administers the Wal-Mart FLW Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Series, Stren Series, Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, Wal-Mart Texas Tournament Trail, Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League, Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Series and Wal-Mart FLW Redfish Series. These circuits offer combined purses exceeding $36.5 million through 235 events in 2006.

For more information on Wal-Mart, visit Wal-Mart.com. For more information on FLW Outdoors and its tournament programs, including complete contingency guidelines and bonus requirements, call (270) 252-1000.

$2.69 Million Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour

April 5-8; Detroit River, Trenton, Mich.
May 3-6; Mississippi River, Red Wing, Minn. – Presented by Yamaha
June 7-10; Devils Lake, Devils Lake, N.D.
July 12-15; Green Bay, Green Bay, Wis. – Presented by Evinrude
October 4-7; Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour Championship – Lake Oahe, Pierre, S.D.

$480,380 Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League

Michigan Division
April 1; Detroit River/Elizabeth Park Marina – Presented by Yamaha
May 13; Saginaw River/Independence Park
June 17; Lake Erie/Bolles Harbor
August 12-13; Saginaw Bay/Hoyles Marina – Presented by Evinrude

Minnesota Division
April 29; Mississippi River/Bay City Park
May 20; Lake Mille Lacs/Myr Mar Marina – Presented by Yamaha
June 24; Cass Lake/Break On The Lake Resort
July 22-23; Mississippi River/Covill Park – Presented by Evinrude

Wisconsin Division
April 22; Petenwell Lake/Petenwell Park – Presented by Evinrude
June 3; Wolf River Chain of Lakes/Winneconne Waterfront Park – Presented by Yamaha
July 8; Lake Winnebago/Millers Bay Menominee Park – Presented by Yamaha
July 29-30; Green Bay/Great Lakes Marina Park – Presented by Evinrude
September 7-9; Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League Finals – Lake Michigan/Escanaba Harbor




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[awesome]

The FLW rocks. This is very cool. I like when the "Circuit" says they are waiting to consumate a "deal" and they actually do!!!

[awesome]

The FLW rocks. This is very cool. I like when the "Circuit" says they are waiting to consumate a "deal" and they actually do!!!

[Fishing Insider 2]

I would second your comments. This new development just underscores the point of my reply under the post, "State Of Walleye Fishing Today". The FLW keeps seizing new opportunities instead of sitting on their duffs and letting them pass by.

[Fishing Insider 2]

I would second your comments. This new development just underscores the point of my reply under the post, "State Of Walleye Fishing Today". The FLW keeps seizing new opportunities instead of sitting on their duffs and letting them pass by.

[Carpe Diem]

Seize the day folks. If you run one of these boats or were thinking about a new aluminum and want a crack at some serious bucks it's worth looking into them.

[Carpe Diem]

Seize the day folks. If you run one of these boats or were thinking about a new aluminum and want a crack at some serious bucks it's worth looking into them.

[wallytap]

The FLW continues to raise the bar!!! Hey FLW folks: Get those FLW decals printed I can plaster my toys...YES

[wallytap]

The FLW continues to raise the bar!!! Hey FLW folks: Get those FLW decals printed I can plaster my toys...YES

[Juls_OH]

Here is the link to the 2006 Walleye Tour brochure....

http://walleyetour.flwoutdoors.com/static/2006/WalleyeTourBrochure.pdf

These links were found at the bottom of the Polar Kraft/G3 Press Releases on the FLWOutdoors.com website. I was informed that the links will be in their normal spots under "Rules" on each circuit's page on their site sometime tomorrow.

Here is the link to the 2006 Walleye League brochure
http://walleyeleague.flwoutdoors.com/static/2006/WalleyeLeagueBrochure.pdf


Juls

[Juls_OH]

Here is the link to the 2006 Walleye Tour brochure....

http://walleyetour.flwoutdoors.com/static/2006/WalleyeTourBrochure.pdf

These links were found at the bottom of the Polar Kraft/G3 Press Releases on the FLWOutdoors.com website. I was informed that the links will be in their normal spots under "Rules" on each circuit's page on their site sometime tomorrow.

Here is the link to the 2006 Walleye League brochure
http://walleyeleague.flwoutdoors.com/static/2006/WalleyeLeagueBrochure.pdf


Juls

[JB251]

Looks like only Polar Kraft and G3 boats powered by Yamaha will qualify for the Bonus money. To bad as I know several Pro’s going over to the FLW who run Polar Kraft/Evinrude/Mercury. I know they were excited about the announcement but sure they are not to pleased about this. If this is the way it is?

[JB251]

Looks like only Polar Kraft and G3 boats powered by Yamaha will qualify for the Bonus money. To bad as I know several Pro’s going over to the FLW who run Polar Kraft/Evinrude/Mercury. I know they were excited about the announcement but sure they are not to pleased about this. If this is the way it is?

[WOW]

That is a collosal mistake by Polar Kraft and the FLW if you're right. I read the fine print too and it said only original Polar Kraft owners with a Yamaha outboard of 150 HP or greater are eligible.

Good night Irene, that leaves the big hitters, Ortiz and Brumbaugh along with a couple of lesser known pros, from Polar Kraft out of the contigency money their big sponsor is subsidising.

If that's true it's not a good thing.

[WOW]

That is a collosal mistake by Polar Kraft and the FLW if you're right. I read the fine print too and it said only original Polar Kraft owners with a Yamaha outboard of 150 HP or greater are eligible.

Good night Irene, that leaves the big hitters, Ortiz and Brumbaugh along with a couple of lesser known pros, from Polar Kraft out of the contigency money their big sponsor is subsidising.

If that's true it's not a good thing.

[guessagain]

Guess what wow, you are trying to make something out of nothing here!!!
The Pros running their equipment will be well compensated, don't worry!

[guessagain]

Guess what wow, you are trying to make something out of nothing here!!!
The Pros running their equipment will be well compensated, don't worry!

[maybe]

the big hitters are planning on fishing the PWT super pro?

[Wow]

Not starting anything. It would be a shame if the top Polar Kraft pros didn't get to participate in this program available to those who may not even be factory pros, but who run a Yamaha.

It seems odd that they want to drive people to only buy Polar Kraft Yamaha combos, unless of course its becasue Polar Kraft and Yamaha have a promotional agreement because Godrey Marine is the largest purchaser of Yamaha engines outside of Yamahas own companies.

[Prchjerker]

Do you think that Erwin is going to reward anyone running a Mercury?

[j unlogged]

If you're saying that the motor companies will pay them the contingency money that they'd earn if they switched you are grossly mistaken. There's a common belief that this happens but, in truth, it might happen for less than 5 guys, if at all. The motor companies tell each pro staff member which events they wish their guys and gals would fish but they do not pay bonus money to guys who finish well in a circuit that they have no time or money invested.

[JB251]

Irwin is rewarding guys who run Mercury, actually why would he care if you run a Mercury on one of his Rangers. If you run a Ranger/Mercury Combo you still get the Ranger Bonus money according to the guide lines outlined in the Brochure. It is obvious this was a Yamaha/G3/Polar Kraft deal which there is nothing wrong with that.

As long as Irwin is selling boats he could careless what motor goes on the back of his Rangers. Irwin (Genmar) own neither G3 nor Polar Kraft. It is what it is, a deal between G3/Polar Kraft/Yamaha.

I just hope the guys who are currently running Polar Kraft/Evinrude get some kind of exemption or I guess depending on their current deal with Evinrude they maybe better off to go out and get a Yamaha. Just as so many others are doing.

Really it makes little sense, unless you have a super Boat/Motor deal, financially not to run a FLW approved Boat/Motor combo if you are fishing the complete FLW Tour. I would have no problem with anyone who chooses to switch Boat/Motor brands do this as this is a business and all business decisions should be based on sound business principles and facts. Fact is one is leaving to much potential money on the table if you do not run a FLW approved Boat/Motor combo. If you do not believe me just ask Irwin.

John

PS: Just to clarify I do not have any personal issues on how the FLW works or is run. I have several friends who fish it and several others who will be fishing it this season.
Good luck to all of them!!

[Juls_OH]

Well said, John...;)

Have a safe and fun season this year!

Juls

[brad b unlogged]

So you should dump your sponsors every time the flw inks a new deal with a boat manufacturer?

[Juls_OH]

Take a deep breath Brad...that's not what John said at all.

Juls

[Fishing Insider 2]

Is your reply a negative question looking for a positive answer? Or is it a positive question looking for a negative answer? Either way, the Polar Craft / G3 FLW contingency money offers opportunities for anglers who do wish to take advantage of it. The invitation is there. No one is being forced to do anything. Why not leave it at that?

[JB251]

>So you should dump your sponsors every time the flw inks a
>new deal with a boat manufacturer?
>


Juls is correct that's not even close to what I said or even meant or am I even suggesting that one do that unless it is the correct financial decision for that individual.

My main point is I personally would not hold it against any individual or think it is un-loyal for changing sponsors for these reasons. It's what is important to the individual and what he or she feels is the correct direction they need to take to move along in the sport.

Just like any job, we move for our own personal reasons be it quality of life or for financial ones! This does not make you a bad or un-loyal person just a person trying to better their situation and that of their families.


Thanks Juls:) Good luck this season!!

John Butts

[brad b unlogged]

"Juls is correct that's not even close to what I said or even meant or am I even suggesting that one do that unless it is the correct financial decision for that individual."

No disrespect intended, but that is EXACTLY what you said.

Your suggestting to take a look at how much money your saving with a pro-staffer discount (or whatever deal your have) and compare that $$$ to how much you can realistically expect to win with contingency money you would get with another brand boat/motor.

And I would not have any problem whatsoever with an angler choosing to do that. That said, I would prefer that circuit would choose another method of measuring anglers - like by the weight of the fish in the basket.

Take care.

[Juls_OH]

Brad said, "I would prefer that circuit
would choose another method of measuring anglers - like by the
weight of the fish in the basket."

Huh? What? How is the circuit measuring an angler, by having some sponsors add performance contingency money? That is money that comes from the sponsor company's marketing dollars...not the FLW. It's a marketing tool for selling products.

The FLW still measures the angler's talent by their finishes, and that is accomplished by the "weight of the fish in their baskets"...always will be.
Most weight=highest finishes=most points="Angler of the Year".

Sponsor contingency money doesn't play ANY part in determining the results in the points standing.

Juls

[brad b unlogged]

Respectfully, I disagree.

[Contigency]

I get the lack of support for contigency only if you're an angler not running those products and don't expect you'll ever get your boat and motor package on television, unless of course you're a top finisher.

I'm not sure if the contigency thing attached directly to the tournament and promoted as part of the event is smart, especially since the contigency money is being provided to specific owners of specific products and not supposedly distributed by the FLW.

However, the FLW judges the anglers like all other organizations, how they angler does in competition. The overall weight at the end of the year shouldn;t matter, it's how you finished in competition. A win with a 10 pound basket is just as much of a win as a win with a 100 pound basket.

Now, if you're talking about who gets contracts from the various teams they may have, well that has many more variables than angling ability. The ability to promote, the ability to interact with the public, the ability to work with the media, the ability to present and believe in the product being promoted.

Not sure the contigencies are the best option for the future of the sport for all the anglers, but it seems to be working for the FLW.

[Juls_OH]

"A win with a 10 pound basket is just as much of a win as a win with a 100 pound basket."

Exactly. That's the difference between Lake Erie and the Miss. River at Moline!

I stand corrected...it's not the biggest weight totals at the end of the year. But, in all fairness, I did say in my funky equation that it is the "highest finishes=most points=Angler of the Year". ;)

Juls

[Juls_OH]

"A win with a 10 pound basket is just as much of a win as a win with a 100 pound basket."

Exactly. That's the difference between Lake Erie and the Miss. River at Moline!

I stand corrected...it's not the biggest weight totals at the end of the year. But, in all fairness, I did say in my funky equation that it is the "highest finishes=most points=Angler of the Year". ;)

Juls