Thread: Crappie Master tournament Ferguson/Washington

This tournament is supposed to be 100% payback. That being said I don't work for CM and can't say for certain.

DD - I might would take you up on that offer if you were going to loan nessa out to me for the tournament but I can't justify taking you with the way your luck has been going!!!!

Originally Posted by Mississippi Slab

This tournament is supposed to be 100% payback. That being said I don't work for CM and can't say for certain

Hugh next time you fish a CM write down the number of boats and entry fees, the cash pay out is always less. Trolling motors, gift cards, and prizes make up the rest.

In defense of CM, they pay out 100% of 100 boats or $10,000.  1st. place usually pays $4500 and then it drops drastically.  They do add gift cards and trolling motors to the pot but as C68 says, until the entry fees are $1000+, you just fishing for fun.  What we need is an Elite Crappie Series. 100 sponsored boats paying entry fees and expenses for the team.  $150,000 per year and you got a crappie trail.   Bass folks say crappie fishermen don't spend the money bass guys spend.  Do y'all know of a bass fisherman that carries 20 rods with Shimano baitcasters on them?

Crappie tournaments are for fun only! National crappie tournaments and casinos are a lot alike. They are both in the business to make money. These folks don't travel from city to city holding a tournament for their health. It will be like this until someone like FLW starts a tournament trail. When that happens, you will see wrapped boats and trucks everywhere with trolling rigs and BnM poles everywhere.

Originally Posted by crappiholic

Crappie tournaments are for fun only! National crappie tournaments and casinos are a lot alike. They are both in the business to make money. These folks don't travel from city to city holding a tournament for their health. It will be like this until someone like FLW starts a tournament trail. When that happens, you will see wrapped boats and trucks everywhere with trolling rigs and BnM poles everywhere.

I hate to say this Hollic, but you are right.

OK hugh, you got a point but in my defense, I make a mean Mater sammich LOL

Yep you guys are correct. You know most Regional FLW events entry fees are 750 up to 1500. Until this changes it is all about fun and bragging rights.. The tours have to make money and I think most paybacks now days are 100% there is just not enough in the 100% to make it a money show.

Yep Torch is correct..

In defense of CM, they pay out 100% of 100 boats or $10,000. 1st. place usually pays $4500 and then it drops drastically. They do add gift cards and trolling motors to the pot but as C68 says, until the entry fees are $1000+, you just fishing for fun. What we need is an Elite Crappie Series. 100 sponsored boats paying entry fees and expenses for the team. $150,000 per year and you got a crappie trail. Bass folks say crappie fishermen don't spend the money bass guys spend. Do y'all know of a bass fisherman that carries 20 rods with Shimano baitcasters on them?

Torch I know exactly what your talking about. As for this tournament it is being advertised as 100% payback. As I understand it the city of Greenville has given CM a large sponsorship check. The payout for this tournament is based on number of boats. Things may change by the time of the tournament but as of now I have to believe what is advertised. WE WILL SEE THOUGH!