I had concerns about the payouts before as well. But you have to READ where the payouts come from.

65% paid back at EVERY event. 15% held back to go towards the CLASSIC (which is a NO ENTRY FEE EVENT). That's 80% "paid back" at every event (technically ... as the 15% is paid back in the final event of the season)

There is NEVER 150 boats in a field. I think the closest was 125 last season on Balsam .... like 125 or something .... and it was because it was a "double field" event.

Might want to rework the numbers a little more based on the REAL figures (approx 75 teams per field on average), and realize there is quite a bit of fixed costs involved, help in running the tourney, permits, and all kinds of other costs. And once again .... when it all boils down to it .... its everyone CHOICe to fish these events based on the structure presented to them !

Rest assured .... if the entry fees are the same ... the payouts are going to be the same .... ask Andy or others associated with this program to clarify.