FLW has announced the 2014 Walmart FLW Tour rules and a restructuring of the payouts,
which includes $10,000 to the sixtieth-place finisher for the Tour's nineteenth
season.
One change to the rules for 2014 addresses the use of the Alabama rig and
similar umbrella-type rigs. The Alabama rig became very popular in October of
2011 when Paul Elias won the FLW Tour event on Lake Guntersville using the rig.
The rules now state:
"Fishing is defined as having a lure attached to a line and a rod and reel
with the rod in hand. All bass must be caught alive in a conventional sporting
manner. All lures must adhere to state regulations. Only artificial lures may
be used, with the exception of pork trailers and biodegradable soft baits.
Alabama rigs and similar umbrella-type rigs are not permitted. Only ONE fishing
rod may be used at a time. Trolling as a method of fishing is strictly
prohibited. Trolling is defined as operating the combustion engine to extend a
cast or lengthen a retrieve ... "
"FLW has thoughtfully studied the use of umbrella rigs for two seasons,
and we've decided to no longer permit their use on the FLW Tour," said FLW
President of Operations Kathy Fennel. "The rigs have simply evolved to a
point that we can no longer wait for state-enforced restrictions to be
developed. That said, umbrella rigs will be permitted in our other tournament
circuits, but with restrictions that limit them to a maximum of five wires
outfitted with a maximum of five spinners and five lures, only three of which
can have hooks. This decision is consistent with the wishes of a majority of
our anglers while heading off potential conservation concerns."
The overall payout for the 2014 FLW Tour will remain the same as 2013, however,
the payout has been restructured to pay $10,000 to 60th place in every
qualifier.
Place Pro Ranger Cup Co-angler Ranger Cup
1 $100,000 $25,000 $20,000 $5,000
2 30,000 7,500
3 25,000 5,000
4 20,000 4,000
5 19,000 3,000
6 18,000 2,500
7 17,000 2,000
8 16,000 1,800
9 15,000 1,700
10 14,000 1,600
11-20 12,000 1,500
21-60 10,000 1,000
Big Bass - Day 1 500 250
Big Bass - Day 2 500 250
Entry Fee $4,000 $700
* Payback is based on the number of paid entries for each tournament.
Pro entry in the FLW Tour requires a $6,000 deposit for the season. Pros are
expected to fish all six qualifying tournaments. The top 100 pros and the top
10 co-anglers from the 2013 FLW Tour, the top 10 pros from each division of the
2013 EverStart Series and the boater champion from
the 2013 BFL All-American may enter beginning September 9 and must pay their
deposits by Dec. 2, 2013 in order to secure their priority entry position. For
Ranger boat owners (Ranger owners with current registrations who will use their
Ranger boat in FLW Tour competition) and sponsor entries (FLW may reserve
sponsor spots in each qualifying tournament), deposits will be accepted
beginning at 8 a.m. CT Dec. 3, 2013. For TBF members, deposits will be accepted
beginning at 8 a.m. CT Dec. 4, 2013. For other entries, deposits will be
accepted beginning at 8 a.m. CT Dec. 5, 2013. Entry priority will be assigned
by the date and time of entry. Entries may be made either by mail, phone or on
the Internet at FLWOutdoors.com.
Co-angler entry into individual FLW Tour events is permitted and requires a
$300 deposit per tournament. The top 100 co-anglers from the 2013 FLW Tour, top
10 co-anglers from each division of the 2013 EverStart
Series and the co-angler champion from the 2013 BFL All-American may enter
beginning September 9 and must pay their deposits by Dec. 2, 2013 in order to
secure their priority entry position. For Ranger boat owners (Ranger owners
with current registrations) and sponsor entries (FLW may reserve sponsor spots in
each qualifying tournament), deposits will be accepted beginning at 8 a.m. CT
time Dec. 3, 2013. For TBF members, deposits will be accepted beginning at 8
a.m. CT Dec. 4, 2013. For other entries, deposits will be accepted beginning at
8 a.m. CT Dec. 5, 2013. Top entry priority goes to co-anglers who enter all six
tournaments by January 3, 2014. All other entry priority will be assigned by
the date and time of entry. Entries may be made either by mail, phone or on the
Internet at FLWOutdoors.com.
Visit FLWOutdoors.com for complete rules and paybacks.
ABOUT FLW
FLW is the industry's premier tournament-fishing organization, providing
anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize
money nationwide in 2013 over the course of 220 tournaments across five
tournament circuits, four of which provide an avenue to the sport's richest
payday and most coveted championship trophy - the Forrest Wood Cup. FLW
tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated "FLW" television
show and is broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, making it
the most widely distributed weekly outdoors-sports television show in the
world. FLW is committed to providing a lifestyle experience that is the
"Best in Fishing, On and Off the Water." For more information about
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