Its Official we have set the date for the tournament..
March 23 & 24th.
we are working on the prizes right now and so far we have 3 sponsors ... we are working on gettin more and bigger prizes.
right now it will pay 3 places for largest stringer of 5
and biggest fish.
I will post link to completed details shortly.

$25 dollar entry fee per person 100% pay out.
any questions you can email me at
bryanpauley@yahoo.com
or call or text 806-559-5443

we will be based out of the Marina on Lake Murvaul.
There are cabins available.
this will be run on local radio and the newspapers in surrounding community's so book now.
please RSVP asap.

Is it not largest 7 fish like normal?

well maybe next time ..just figured it would be easier this way

Ok guys im hung on one of the rules... i have visited alot of different sites and looked at rules... some say 25 foot distance and some say 50... what do you think ? please help out on this as im stuck. i see both points..

I just got the answer from masseys sporting goods in carthage.they will be a sponsorbryanpauley

That's full moon! The perch bite gonna be tough!

but they should be bedded up also..so should work out good

Ok guys here is an updated event flyer...due to talking to everyone we have decided to remove the 1 pole limit ...
Lake Murvual Crappie Tournament- March 23 & 24
Entry Fee $25 per person (Cash Entry &Pay-out)
Check-in 8:00 AM
Weigh-out 3:00 PM
Pay-out- Big fish $200 min
1st-3rd place based on entries
Daily smallest single legal fish $25
Other door prizes
Rules
1. All participants must be in compliance with all Texas fishing and boating regulations.
2. A limit of two (2) pole or rod per person.
3. All crappie must be caught on pole or rod (landing nets may be used).
4. Artificial and live bait are acceptable.
5. Fishing must be done from the boat during set hours of tournament for fish to be eligible for weigh-in. (Fishing in the boathouses will not be allowed!)
6. A max of five (5) fish a day per person will be weighed in. (No crappie less than ten (10) inches will be weighed.
7. No one may be hired or compensated in any way to fish with you or mark spots for you.
8. Keep a safe and courteous distance from other boats (25 ft. or more).
9. Alcohol and /or nonprescription drugs are prohibited during tournament.
10. All boats must leave from the marina boat launch at start time. (End of FM 1234-old Stovalls-Lake Murvual-Decker Hill Park)
11. Must be present to win (in event of tie big fish will break tie).
12. Any violation of rules or acts of unsportsmanlike conduct will be grounds for disqualification and forfeiture of any claim to any and all prizes.
13. Any disputes will be settled at discretion of the host
By participating in this tournament, you agree that you understand terms of event and will comply with them.
Thanks for your support GOOD LUCK * BE SAFE* GOD BLESS
For more information call
Doodlebugs Marina 903-693-9301
Masseys Outdoor Store 903-693-6129
Email: bryanpauley@yahoo.com

We have now advertised this on http://www.ketknbc.com/events/crappie-tournament

also on KTBS at this time they dont have it up yet.

Longview news Journal
Panola watchmen
Kgas Radio

If anyone has any suggestions on other places you would advertise this tournament please let me know at
bryanpauley@yahoo.com

Ok guys just an update.. we have about 50 preregisters at the moment and lots more saying they will be there... so as far a crappie tournaments go this one looks like it will be great...
we have added alot of door prizes including
rods and reels, lures, scharade knives, and lots of other stuff..
its going to be great guys..come on out and lets show off TFF

Entry forms are now available at masseys in carthage, murvaul Marina, and gateway travel plaze in carthage

Last reminder before the tournament.. come on out and enjoy! looks like we will also be having a fish fry Saturday after the door prizes are awarded.

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A few pics ... the winner walked away with close to $1000 in prizes and money.... sec place walked away with close to $500 in prizes and money.. 3rd walked away with about 200 worth of prizes and money... I want to thank Masseys outdoor sports for all of the really nice LEWS rods and reels.. and all their other nice prizes... Doodlebugs Marina for the use of their building and their prizes... and Gateway travel center of Carthage for all their help...

Everyone got something .... we had LOTS of door prizes and a couple of $50 dollar door prizes from GATEWAY travel center in Carthage... some really nice stuff from Masseys outdoor store in Carthage... and Gateway donated some money for prizes that i split up between Masseys and Doodlebugs Marina for prizes... overall we had some really tough weather to face during the tournament.. saturday wasnt so bad but sunday was TOUGH... really high winds and HEAVY chop on the water..but they were all troopers..and all stuck with it... we had a great time and decent turnout for the weather that was predicted... everyone left happy and i couldnt have asked for a better group of people out there...