Wow that is pretty weak. I didn't see the payout or fish the tourney but that does sound a little on the low side to be nice about it.

I've noticed the last two years, especially his year that the championships have been pretty bad as far as I've seen. Now basschamps and TXTT is a different story. But the others are really bad. I understand it's a business and the trail has to make money. But for some of the payouts I've seen lately I think these trails need to reconsider if they are in the right business. The championship should be the one tourney at the end of the year where you have the chance to win some money back. But I know some trails put a big prize for 1st and then 2nd down isn't even 100% payback. It's 80%. They are still making money off the championship, not rewarding the anglers!