Article V

Title: Awards

A.   “Mr. Lunker”:  A “Mr. Lunker” contest shall be held each year.  It will start January 1 and end December 31 of the same year.  The member who catches the largest bass during a regularly scheduled point collecting tournament will be named “Mr. Lunker” for that year and will be presented with a trophy and $200.00 in prize money.  Only legal bass caught on artificial lures during one of the Club’s official tournaments will be counted in this contest. 

B.   “Angler of the Year”: “The Angler of the Year” contest will be held each year.  It will start January 1 and end December 31 of the same year.  The member who finishes with the most points will be presented a trophy and $400.00 in prize money.  Only bass caught on artificial lures and caught during the Club’s official tournaments will be counted in this contest.  Trophies will be presented to second and third place finishers for the year. 

C.   “Mr. Bass”:  A “Mr. Bass” award will be given to the winner of the annual Club Classic Tournament. 

D.   Classic Pay-out:  First place - $200.00; Second place - $100.00; Third place - $75.00; Fourth place - $50.00; and Big Fish - $25.00.  The pay-out is to be divided between the partners in the boat weight format.  The pay-out will not be divided if the Classic format is individual weight. 

E.   Individual Weight:  Each member in good standing will receive an engraved trophy plate that will be awarded after each tournament.  The Club will supply plates for the five finishers and Big Fish.  Additional plates can be ordered. 

F.   Boat Weight:  Each member in good standing will receive an engraved trophy plate that will be awarded after each tournament.  The Club will supply plates for the first three finishers and Big Fish.  Additional plates can be ordered.