Prizing
Florida Freshwater Angler Recognition Program Prizing
| TrophyCatch Prizing | TrophyCatch Sponsors | Big Catch Prizing | State Record Prizing | Weekly Winners |
Everyone who registers in the TrophyCatch program is automatically registered in a drawing for a Phoenix 619 Pro bass boatand trailer, powered by a 200 hp Mercury outboard and MotorCraft trolling motor, which will be drawn for in October 2013.*
To be eligible for any Florida Freshwater Angler Recognition Prizing, anglers must comply with all appropriate rules. Advance registration will help ensure you understand the rules, stay up-to-date with angler recognition program updates and have the proper equipment (scale, measuring tape and camera) to document your catch when you go fishing. Note: Neither the FWC nor the State of Florida endorse any individual company, and each company is solely responsible for their products/services and fulfillment of any offers. State laws prohibit false claims or fraud when claiming prizes. FWC employees including OPS are not eligible to win prizes other than picture and certificate level recognition.
Lunker Club (8-9.99 pounds) - $15 plus in value
- Requirements: Photo documentation of bass-on-scale and ruler + TrophyCatch application + Bass must be released.
- Competition: Year-round. Begins October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
- Reward: Customized Bass King T-shirt + Discounts for Fish Photo Replicas and other prizes + Entered into drawings for gift cards from Bass Pro Shops and Dick's Sporting Goods + TrophyCatch certificate + Exclusive TrophyCatch Lunker Club window decal.
Trophy Club (10-12.99 pounds) - $100 plus in value
- Requirements: Same as Lunker Club requirements (above).
- Competition: Year-round. Begins October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
- Reward: $100 worth of gift cards (Bass Pro Shops, Dick's Sporting Goods, and/or Rapala) + Long-sleeved Bass King shirt + Discounts for Fish Photo Replicas and other prizes + Entered into a drawing for fishing trips + TrophyCatch certificate + Exclusive TrophyCatch Trophy Club window decal.
Hall of Fame Club (13 pounds or greater) - $1,000 plus in value
- Requirements: Same as Lunker Club requirements (above) + Weight will be verified on certified scale by FWC employee.
- Competition: Seasonal during cooler months. Begins October 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013.
- Note: Hall of Fame Club fish will only be accepted between Oct. 1 and April 30 and must be certified by an FWC employee prior to release. Bass 13 pounds and greater caught outside of the Hall of Fame season (May through Sep.) will be accepted into and receive incentives for Trophy Club level fish. This is to reduce handling stress during the hotter months, obtain precise documentation of these fish and ensure their release.
- Reward: Free fiberglass replica mount ($500 value) + Gift cards worth $150 (Bass Pro Shops, Dick's Sporting Goods and Rapala) + Custom rod from Pro Line with US Reel bait caster + Bass King duffle bag with customized hoody, shirt, hat + A Glen Lau DVD + Honored at annual TrophyCatch banquet + Name entered into Florida Bass Hall of Fame at Florida Bass Conservation Center + Entered into drawing for fishing trip with Peter Miller (Bass2Billfish) + TrophyCatch certificate + Exclusive TrophyCatch Hall of Fame Club window decal + Additional prizing to be determined.
Bass graphics by Duane Raver, Jr.
Heaviest bass of the year will earn the TrophyCatch ring donated by American Outdoors Fund - $3,000 plus in value
During the first year of the TrophyCatch program, the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors Bureau will award $10,000 to the largest bass caught in Osceola County waters by a registered TrophyCatch angler. Additionally, if that fish was caught with the help of a fishing guide, the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors Bureau will award that guide $2,500 as well.
- Fishing Guides wishing to participate should register here.
TrophyCatch Sponsors
Big Catch Prizing
All qualified anglers receive an electronic version of a personalized certificate that they may print and frame. If requested, a window decal is also available.
- Big Catch angler's catching a 10-pound or 28" largemouth bass also receive a trophy pin.
- NEW! Big Catch angler recognition program participants are eligible for special discounts from FishPhotoReplicas.net and SportsmanonCanvas.com. Participants receive a 20% discount on their first purchase of any product at these two web stores.
State Record Prizing
State Record Fish currently receive a special commerative certification. Sponsor deals are being solicited from the industry by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at this time. To propose an offer contact the FWC.
Weekly Winners
Each week lucky anglers with verified catches are eligible for special random drawings. Award winners will posted below (scroll down), and e-mailed that they won a prize.
| Week Starting | Angler | Club | Prize |
| Dec 31, 2012 | Al Snow | Registrant | Bienville Plantation |
| Dec 24, 2012 | Brian Nelson | Trophy | Guide Trip |
| Dec 17, 2012 | No Submissions | Club | Prize |
| Dec 10, 2012 | Richard Nuzzi | Lunker | Dick's Sporting Goods $50 |
| Dec 3, 2012 | Al Jackson | Lunker | Bass Pro Shops $50 |
| Nov 26, 2012 | No Submissions | Club | Prize |
| Nov 19, 2012 | Arthur Jackson | Lunker | Bass Pro Shops $50 |
| Nov 19, 2012 | David Heflin | Trophy | Guide Trip |
| Nov 12, 2012 | Arthur Jackson | Lunker | Bass Pro Shops $50 card |
| Nov 5, 2012 | Arthur Jackson | Lunker | Rapala $50 code |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Don Hatcher | Club | Dick's $50 card |
| Oct 1-28, 2012 | Corey Dolan | Trophy | Bienville Trip |
NOTE: Additional drawings will be made at the Hall of Fame Banquet that include the Peter Miller (Bass2Billfish) fishing trip, and announcement of the winner of the Phoenix Bass Boat, Mercury Outboard, MotorGuide Trolling Motor and trailer. (*Note: recipient is responsible for freight, prep, destination charges, tax and tag fees.)
