2012 Optional Entry Categories

Leader's Board

1st Place………$15,300                                   
2nd Place……...$ 9,180         
3rd Place………$ 6,120 

Prize money in this optional category is awarded to the top three boats.  Entry fee for the Leader's Board is $1000 per boat.    Prize money is based upon 34 registered boats, which is the number entered last year.  If there are more than 34 boats entered, prize money will increase accordingly.  Should there be fewer than 34 boats entered, prize money will decrease accordingly.  10% of the proceeds from this division will be allocated for the tournament's charities.  Prize money is awarded as follows: 50% to 1st, 30% to 2nd, and 20% to 3rd.

High Roller's Club

WINNER TAKE ALL: $19,800 

Prize money in this optional category is awarded to the high point team overall.  Entry fee for the High Roller's Club is $1000 per boat.    Prize money is based upon 22 registered boats, which is the number entered last year.  If there are more than 22 boats entered, prize money will increase accordingly.  Should there be fewer than 22 boats entered, prize money will decrease accordingly.  10% of the proceeds from this division will be allocated for the tournament's charities.

Champion's Cut 

Government Cut – Miami, FL…$13,950    
Hillsboro Inlet – Pompano Beach, FL…$5,400
Lakeworth Inlet – West Palm Beach, FL...$900 

Prize money in this optional category is awarded to the high point team from each inlet.  Entry fee for this division is $500 per boat.  Prize money for each inlet will vary depending upon how many registered boats participate from a specified inlet.  2011 participation stats in the Champion's Cut: Hillsboro Inlet – 12 teams; Government Cut - 31 teams; Lake Worth Inlet – 2 teams.  10% of the proceeds from this division will be allocated for the tournament's charities.

Self Centered

(Center Consoles Only)

1st Place………$7,830                                      
2nd Place……...$5,220

The name says it all.  If you like the idea of a category geared exclusively towards center console boats then here it is.  Entry fee for this division is $500 per boat.  Prize money is based upon 29 registered boats, which is the number entered last year.  If more than 29 boats enter, the prize money will increase.  Should fewer than 29 boats enter, the prize money will decrease accordingly.  Final decision regarding a team's eligibility for this category will be made by the tournament director.  10% of the proceeds from this division will be allocated for the tournament's charities.

  Big Fish Bonanza

  WINNER TAKE ALL: $13,500    

Prize money in this optional prize category is awarded to the angler that weighs in the heaviest eligible dolphin, wahoo or kingfish of the tournament.  Prize money is based upon 50 registered boats, which is the number entered last year.  Entry fee is $300 per boat.  If there are more than 50 boats entered, prize money will increase accordingly.  Should there be fewer than 50 boats entered, prize money will decrease accordingly.  10% of the proceeds from this division will be allocated for the tournament's charities.

 The Big Easy                                            

(Available to boats of all sizes)                         

1^st  Place: $28,350                                               
2^nd Place: $12,150 

The Big Easy is an optional high stakes category available to all boats competing in the tournament.  Entry fee for the Big Easy is $2,500.  Prize money is based upon 18 registered boats, which is the number entered last year.  If there are more than 18 boats entered, prize money will increase accordingly.  Should there be fewer than 18 boats entered, prize money will decrease accordingly.  Prize money is awarded as follows: 70% to 1^st and 30% to 2^nd.  10% of the proceeds from this division will be allocated for the tournament's charities.

Big Baller

(Available to boats of all sizes)

1st Place.........$28,500                                     
2^nd Place.........$19,000 

This optional category is not for the faint of heart.  The Big Baller was specifically created for those teams that aren't afraid to bet big to win big.  This category is available to ALL teams in the tournament.  Entry is $5,000 per boat.  Prize money is based upon 10 registered boats.  If there are more than 10 boats entered, prize money will increase accordingly.  Should there be fewer than 10 boats entered, prize money will decrease accordingly.  Prize money is awarded as follows: 60% to 1^st and 40% to 2^nd.    5% of the proceeds from this division will be allocated for the tournament's charities. 

Mono A Mono Compete Head to Head!

1^st  Place                 $6,500                                                       

2^ndPlace                  $3,000                                                       

3^rdPlace                  $1,500                                  

4^thPlace                  $1,500                                                            

 5-8^thPlace              $500 each

How it Works: Prize money in this optional category is awarded to the top eight boats.  Entry fee for the ‘Mono a Mono' is $500 per boat.    The format and pay structure in this head to head competition is based upon 32 participating teams, first come first serve.  Within this category there will be two divisions, each consisting of 16 teams.  A random drawing will take place at the kickoff party to determine where teams will be seated and who they will be fishing against in the first round of eliminations.  There will be 5 elimination rounds during the tournament - each round lasting 2 hours.  Release more fish than your head to head competitor in each round and you move on.  It's that simple.