I found that in 2011 there were 27 entrants and at $35. each that totals $945. which has to be divided up between 8 categories. I am not sure if there is a 100% payout but if there is and it is a 50% - 30% - 20% split for 1st, 2nd and 3rd that reults in a payout of $59 for 1st, $35.40 for 2nd and $23.60 for 3rd. The prestige of winning is nice but it makes me wonder if it is worth the effort of going to weigh in fish, fill out the application and mail it in. Again I think Joe has done a great job and he did add some monthly prizes as well. However, I would like to see more money invlolved not only for prizes but so that we could donate a portion of it to the reef fund or other worthy cause.

Paul