Super User Senko lover Posted February 13, 2015 Super User Posted February 13, 2015 I really can't answer this, because I haven't yet fished competitively, but I thought this would make a good thread. What's the most you've won in a fishing tournament or competition? Quote
kikstand454 Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 My biggest achievement is never coming in last. I've never been in the money though.lol. I don't compete much. This is a great idea for a thread. Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted February 13, 2015 Super User Posted February 13, 2015 Bragging rights lol Quote
ColdSVT Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Ive cashed a few checks in the dozen or so tournys ive entered. .$850 for my one and only win being the biggest So in short i have spent WAY more than ive won lol 1 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted February 13, 2015 Super User Posted February 13, 2015 Team tournament . $6,000 . 1 Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted February 13, 2015 Author Super User Posted February 13, 2015 Yeah I didn't figure this sport pays off for most of you. Quote
Super User Team9nine Posted February 13, 2015 Super User Posted February 13, 2015 A fully rigged Nitro bass boat that they valued at $25,000 at the time... -T9 5 Quote
Turtle135 Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 $ 336.00 and about another 150 in gear (I am keeping my day job!) Quote
ColdSVT Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Respect. Ya know i think my favorite part of my first win was every single angler said "nice job " or " good work man!" As they drove by while i was packin up my gear and getting my boat ready for the ride home Quote
carpflyguy Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 All I've won is a couple combos and a net - maybe with a value of $100 combined. But I've only fished 2 local tournaments, and only paid $15 entry fee for each. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 14, 2015 Super User Posted February 14, 2015 $100. I don't fish tournaments, but buddies and I will sometimes have a big fish pot. Jeff 2 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 14, 2015 Super User Posted February 14, 2015 Enough to pay for my annual fishing expenses minus fuel costs. 1 Quote
plumworm Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 $45.00 in a company tourney for big bass. Quote
reelnmn Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 $3k but lost the one that would have put a new boat in my driveway, so it was bitter-sweet. 1 Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted February 14, 2015 Super User Posted February 14, 2015 1200 in a union tourny at LOZ. Quote
Basseditor Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 My best year I was in the money 29 out of 35 events. After expenses, cleared about $39,000. That was less than my regular job. That's when I decided not to pursue the dream. I fish club tournaments now, but it doesn't consume me. I have a good job and learn new stuff every day. It's fun to go to work. We just built our first iPad app for our magazine. We just submitted it to Apple and we're waiting for approval. None of us had ever done anything like this before. For old guys like me, it is all new. 2 Quote
EmersonFish Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I don't remember the amount, but I remember thinking my gas was paid for that weekend. I've had a few of those. My goal in the next few years is to win one these Big Bass Bash style tournaments where I can win enough money for a good used truck and an upgraded used boat (dream big, right?). My wife will be using that money for siding and/or a new deck, by the way; but it would have been enough for the stuff I want. Quote
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 A #5 Biggie Size from Wendy's. Friend and I had a contest at one of the local ponds for biggest bass a couple years back. Best meal of my life. You asked for competitive and that was a competition :-) 1 Quote
DILLY07 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 500 for big bass. 10 seconds left to go back in check in... bam 5.5 pounder 19 inches long. Also might be fishing the Oakley Big Bass Tour next year. 2 Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 My goal in the next few years is to win one these Big Bass Bash style tournaments where I can win enough money for a good used truck and an upgraded used boat (dream big, right?). My wife will be using that money for siding and/or a new deck, by the way; but it would have been enough for the stuff I want. You and me both Quote
Mainebass1984 Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 The most money I have won for a tourney $5,250 Winning Angler of the Year in my bass club and the respect that came with it was far more valuable to me. 1 Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted February 24, 2015 Super User Posted February 24, 2015 $795 hopefully that'll be bumped up this year, but I just started fishing tournaments a few years ago and I'm looking to start fishing a few bigger ones other than just with my local club and the few opens I've been in in the past. Quote
carpflyguy Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 My best year I was in the money 29 out of 35 events. After expenses, cleared about $39,000. That was less than my regular job. That's when I decided not to pursue the dream. Maybe it wasn't more than your job, but that's still mighty impressive! Quote
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