I don’t know for sure, but with the Economy this tourney has gone from 200 boats 2 years ago with a waiting list down to 125 last year and 84 this year. Lund is stepping up and making some great contributions to a great and well run toruney, but it is not looking good.
entry fee 1500???? week off of work, gas, lodging, food, for a chance of 25K vs the old winnings of 75K….just my thoughts.. What do you have to place to get your entry fee back? I am thinking a lot of people are going to shy away from this tourney simply because its lucky to catch a 28″ or better fish right now in Mille Lacs…84 boats this year with only 4 overs. Mostly I am thinking outloud I guess…
I was pretty surprised to see the 1st place payout drop $50,000. I understand that registrations are way down. The entry fee is still pretty high though. I believe it was $1200 per boat this year. I want to say 12th place got their money back. I went to the website and it’s all closed up right now. Fisherman’s Wharf may be doing some maintenance.