Here it is folks! Going live tonight (4/13/2020) at 8pm on Crappie Fishing Fools to answer questions and go over the cash/prize list. Below are the rules for this tournament:



Lane Palmer’s Big Crappie Telethon

Tournament Date: 4/18/2020

Location: Any publicly accessible body of water in the USA

Hours: 7am-5pm central standard time

Entry Fee: $30 - $10 goes to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

Payout: 75% of all entries after we deduct the proper allocated amount we set aside for the NOCC. Example based on 100 anglers: $1,000 donated to the NOCC, and $1,500 goes to the winners.

Format: Each angler weighs in one fish. Top five biggest crappie win cash and/or prizes. A code word will be announced on the pages of all affiliates/sponsors at 6:00am the morning of the tournament that is to be written on the hand of each angler and prominently displayed in photographs when fish are being officially measured and weighed by that angler. Winners will be announced Monday, April the 20th at 7:30pm, after all entries are carefully reviewed and recorded. Winners for the drawings will also be announced at this time.


This is supposed to be a fun tournament. Obviously, the rules and restrictions can't be as tight as they would be if we were all together in person, so let's keep it fun and honest while supporting a great cause.


Sponsors and Affiliates:

Constant Pursuit Outfitters
Hico Shooting Supply
ACC Crappie Stix
Texasmade Outfitters
Pro Crappie Trail
Ft. Worth Fishing Guide Service
Slab Syndicate Crappie Jigs
Crappie Fishing Fools
Bonehead Tackle
G Daddy Baits
R. Watson Boot Company
Lakeside Lure and Tackle
MCM Tackle
Lt. Dan’s Crappie Co

We also have many more sponsors who are currently deciding how they would like to help.

Guaranteed cash and prizes! Items will also be given away to randomly drawn contestants. Once you pay your registration fee, you are automatically entered in the drawing.

Contact Information
Phone: 817-266-9811
Email: lane.palmer86@yahoo.com
Facebook and Instagram: Send Lane Palmer a direct message on Facebook or Instagram

Participants can send in money via check, credit/debit card, Paypal or Venmo.

Please make checks payable to Lane Palmer and send to:

Lane Palmer
2013 CR 706
Joshua, TX 76058

All entries must be in by Friday, April the 17th at 7:00am.

Winners will be announced Monday, April the 20th at 7:30pm after all entries are carefully reviewed and recorded.

The winner will be polygraph tested.


Rules:

1. One fish entry per angler; every angler is their own team. This is a single, big fish tournament format. Every angler will only send in one fish. Once that angler has sent in an entry, they are NOT allowed to enter another fish later in the day. More than one person can fish on a boat, but it's every angler for themsleves.

2. Fish must be photographed on a ruler for length measurement, with the given code word written on the angler's hand in the picture. The code word will be posted at 6:00am the morning of the tournament on the Facebook pages of all affiliates/sponsors of this tournament. A 5-10 second video of the fish being actively weighed on the scale must also be sent in with the length measurement. Fish pictures/videos must be turned in by 5pm central time on tournament day via email to lane.palmer86@yahoo.com.

3. All photos are to be sent in to lane.palmer86@yahoo.com or posted. Entries sent in any other place will not be counted.

4. All fish must be legally caught. Check your respective state's regulations for further details.

5. Fishing can be conducted in any legal manner, including but not limited to: boats, canoes, kayaks, docks, the shore, innertubes and waders.

6. Anglers can use any type of bait they prefer, whether it be live or artificial, as long as it’s legal to do so in their respective state.

7. There are no “off-limits” rules, you just can’t enter fish not caught during tournament hours.

8. Don’t Cheat.

9. Have Fun.






This tournament was designed and developed with the mindset of offering crappie anglers a fun way to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. The crappie fishing tournament scene has been put on hold due to all the health concerns that have been raised across the country, and we feel this is a great way to keep your skills as an angler sharp. This is also a great way for anglers to still compete with other fishermen, while at the same time maintaining a safe amount of distance from others.


Let’s keep this fun and honest, as there are quite a few companies stepping up to support the crappie fishing community at a time in our country that we could all use a good distraction. Get out on the water, catch a big fish and win some great prizes in the process. Thanks to all our sponsors for making this happen and good luck to all participants!

Can't wait for this Lane! Thank you for doing this.

Slabbed Silly I'm really looking forward to this event and I'm excited to see the big weights coming in from across the country. Here are some prizes that are up for grabs. Remember, if you pay to enter the tournament you are automatically entered in the drawing.

Ft. Worth Fishing Guided Crappie Fishing Trip

2 x ACC dock shooting rods

3 x $50 gift certificates from Slab Syndicate

Fully Guided Thermal Hog Hunt from Texasmade Outfitters and Hico Shooting Supply

7ft G Rod

$250 cash and tackle package from Constant Pursuit Outfitters

$100 store credit from Lakeside Lures and Tackle

Pair of ostrich boots from R Watson Boot Company

$150 dollars worth of tackle from G Daddy Baits

2 x $50 tackle package from MCM Tackle

Big tackle assortment from Bonehead Tackle

Big Tackle package from Lt. Dans Crappie Co

Bill Muntz of Fin and Bones Taxidermy just sweetened the pot for this Saturday's Big Crappie Telethon Tournament. Biggest crappie gets a complimentary replica mount to go along with their cash and prizes. How cool is that?!




Here are some other prizes being given away:

Pro Crappie Trail is giving away a Huckabee Dock Shooter, a 10ft H and H rod, vicious line and tackle.

ACC Crappie Stix is giving away a 5'6" and 6' rod

Lakeside Lures and Tackle is giving away $100 of in store credit

Slab Syndicate is giving away $150 worth of in store credit

G Daddy Baits is giving away $120 worth of in store credit plus fishing towels and decals

R Watson Boot Company is giving away a custom fitted pair of ostrich boots

Lt. Dans Crappie Co is giving away a large package of gear and clothing

MCM Tackle is giving away a $50 custom jig package

Bonehead Tackle is giving away clothing, a TON of tackle and hats

Ft Worth Fishing is giving away a guided Crappie trip

Constant Pursuit Outfitters is giving away $250 in cash, $100 in tackle and a 7ft G Rod

Hico Shooting Supply and Texasmade Outfitters is giving away a guided thermal hog hunt.


A Texas Sized thank you goes out to the sponsors making this a special event!

Got signed up! I shoulda sent $$ in for little man instead! He's luckier than me for sure!!!

Dang just seen this



I'd send in $30 just too get in on the raffle

How did this event end up/ turn out?

Believe there were 113 entries. Winners announced tomorrow at 530.

David it went great! 121 entries and there were some GIANTS turned in. Winners for both the tourney and drawings will be announced tonight (Monday) live at 7:30pm on the Crappie Fishing Fools Facebook page.

We had a blast. Ran up to LOP because I don’t recall fishing it during spring. Best fish was a 2.33# and we had just over 15# best 7. It was a blast fishing and having that competitive spirit pushing us. Thanks for putting this together Lane. It was needed fun!