RULES -There will be four (4) qualifying events to see who competes for the guaranteed payout in the championship event -Each tournament will operate individually for those not wanting to compete in the entire series, as well as offering even more ways to bring home prizes -The qualifying event dates are January 22 February 5 February 19 March 5 -Championship Event - March 26 -Anglers do not have to fish all 4 events. Points will be accumulated based on your 3 heaviest tournament finishes. -Entry for each tournament will be $100 per boat as well as an optional $50 big fish TWT -For those wanting to compete for the championship a ONE TIME entry of $150 will be paid upon registration for a single event. -Cut off to enter the series will expire on the date of the 2nd tournament -February 5- -Anglers will accumulate points (total weights) throughout the series that will determine those fishing in the Championship event. -The amount of boats to qualify will be based on the number of entries, either the top 5, top 7, or top 10 will compete for the crown -Those invited to the Championship event will not have an entry fee but will have an optional $100 big fish Calcutta All tournaments including the championship will be under the following format -ARTIFICIAL BAIT ONLY -All boats will be checked prior to a shotgun start leaving from the Holden Beach Marina to ensure no live bait, fish, cast/dip nets or bobbers are onboard - Maximum of 2 anglers per boat. -No boundaries. - Anglers must adhere to all NC and federal laws and regulations. -Fish must be greater than 14 inches. -Scales open at 4:00 p.m. fuel dock at Holden Beach Marina. All boats must be at Holden Beach Marina by 5:00 p.m. -All fish must be caught on hook and line from the registered boat. -All fish must be weighed in from the boat in which they were caught. All fish must remain aboard the boat on which they were caught until a crewmember takes the fish to the scales. No overland transport to the weigh station will be allowed, and a crewmember must accompany the fish to the scales. You can only make landfall to refuel. -A four (4) fish aggregate will determine your points and overall finish -All qualifying events will be a 100% cash payout and will pay 1st-4th place with a breakdown of 50%,25%15%10% With a guaranteed payout of OVER $8000 we are extremely grateful to our awesome sponsors Sponsored by- PROACTIVE Real Estate PROACTIVE Vacations Long Bay Fishing Company Linville Team Partners Commercial Real Estate Interstate Sign Co. INC Elan Homes LLC Creekside Tile & Stone Carolina Pond & Stormwater Rigged & Ready Fishing Center Whether your competing in a single event or the entire series, we strive to make this a family friendly way to have fun on the water and look forward to seeing you at the scales