Online registration available Jan. 14
Registration for the 2002 RCL Walleye Circuit will open to the general public beginning Jan. 16. Priority registration – earmarked for pro anglers who agree to enter all four qualifying events, and co-anglers who own Ranger, Crestliner or Lund boats – will take place on Jan. 14. Qualifying tournament entry fees will be $1,250 for the Pro Division and $500 for the Co-angler Division for the 2002 season. Entry fees for the 2002 RCL Championship are $1,500 for the Pro Division and $750 for the Co-Angler Division.
Specific registration rules regarding the 2002 RCL Walleye Circuit are as follows:
* Participation is open only to members of FLW Outdoors (formerly Operation Walleye) who are 16 years of age or older. Any person entering a tournament under the age of majority must also have the signature of their parent or legal guardian in the provided space on the entry form.
* Qualifying events – Pro-angler participation is open only to registered Ranger, Crestliner and Lund owners. Co-angler participation is open to the general public, with an early entry date afforded to owners of Ranger, Crestliner and Lund boats.
* Pros may submit a $500 deposit for each event to hold their spots. Co-angler may submit a $250 deposit for each event to hold their spot.
* For pro anglers who agree to enter all four qualifying events AND own a Ranger, Crestliner or Lund boat, non-transferable, non-refundable deposits will be accepted to hold tournaments spots beginning 8:00 a.m. Central Time, Jan. 14, 2002. Co-anglers who own Ranger, Crestliner or Lund boats may make non-transferable, non-refundable deposits beginning Jan. 14 as well.
* For all other entries, non-transferable, non-refundable deposits will be accepted to hold pro and co-angler tournament spots beginning 8:00 a.m. Central Time, Jan. 16, 2002.
* Deposits may be made by mail, phone, fax, or online at: www.flwoutdoors.com. Entry fees (minus the deposit amount) may be transferred or refunded if Operation Walleye is notified PRIOR to the entry deadline.
* Those placed on a waiting list who aren’t accepted into a tournament will receive a full refund.
* The top 35 pros and top 35 co-anglers from each event will qualify for the year-end RCL Walleye Championship
* Anglers may fish in ONLY one division (pro or co-angler) and must complete and submit an entry form within 15 days of the qualifying event.
Registration can be completed online by visiting FLWOutdoors.com or by contacting Operation Walleye headquarters via phone, fax or mail at:
FLW Outdoors
88 Moors Road
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
(270) 362-4880, phone
(270) 362-9856, fax
Related links:
2002 Wal-Mart RCL Walleye Circuit tournament schedule
2002 Wal-Mart RCL Walleye Circuit entry fees
2002 Wal-Mart RCL Walleye Circuit rules
2002 Wal-Mart RCL Walleye Circuit Championship format
View 2002 Wal-Mart RCL Walleye Circuit brochure