After a year-long hiatus, the widely popular “FLW Outdoors Pro Fishing” game is back. Produced jointly by U.S. Bank and FLW Outdoors, the interactive onlinefishing game will once again offer players a chance to test their angling savvy in a virtual format on FLWOutdoors.com. However, like the previous installment, players who participate in the “FLW Outdoors Pro Fishing” game will have to make all the same tough decisions as the pros – where to fish, what lures to use and how far to cast. And just like a real tournament setting, players will be forced to operate under the same pressure-packed time constraints.
Play the game
Playing the game is simple (complete and instructions are provided at the game’s start page, which is accessible by using links in this story or through the ads on FLWOutdoors.com home pages).
Players will have three minutes to catch the five largest fish in the lake. Participants start off the game by using their computer mouse to cast in any direction they’d like. By clicking the mouse again, players will be able to see the casting power meter – which shows the strength of the cast they would like to use. Once a cast has been made, players wait until the computer reels in their catch. Once a fish is in the livewell or their lure returns without a bite, a player can cast again. To change lures, a player simply clicks on the lure in the tackle box in the upper right part of the screen.
Players are allowed a maximum of five fish. When a player catches the sixth fish, he or she will be allowed to keep the fish if it is larger than the smallest fish in their livewell, which is then released. A player’s current total weight and the time left are displayed in the banner at the top of the page. A contestant’s largest single fish weight (Big Bass) will be displayed under the timer after the player has caught at least one fish.
When a player’s time has expired, that player will have the opportunity to add their high score to the leaderboard and compete for the top spot in each of the three scheduled contests. There is no limit to the number of times participants may play the game during each edition.
Contest duration
The FLW Outdoors Pro Fishing game is comprised of three separate tournaments which will take place throughout the 2007 season. The first tournament, Edition One, begins immediately and runs through Aug. 31, 2007. Edition Two runs from Sept. 1-Oct. 10, 2007. Finally, the Championship Edition runs from Nov. 1-Dec. 21, 2007.
Official rules and prizes
For a complete list of rules and prizes for the 2007 FLW Outdoors Pro Fishing game presented by U.S. Bank, click here. Make sure to read requirements for eligibility to win prizes.
Cash and prizes
Participants will be vying for one of the following prizes:
First prize – The participant with the highest final total weight in each of the three editions will win a $200 U.S. Bank Visa gift card.
Second prize – The participant with the second-highest final total weight in each of the three editions will win an official FLW Outdoors rain suit (approximate retail value $50).
Third prize – The participant with the third highest final total weight in each of the three editions will win an FLW Outdoors T-shirt and FLW Outdoors hat (approximate total retail value $25).
Upon availability, the winner will be posted at FLWOutdoors.com. Winners will be notified by e-mail at sponsor’s discretion. Odds of winning will be determined by the number of entrants.
* Note: In the case of a tie, a drawing will be held to determine the winner. In addition, participants are only eligible to win one prize per each edition of the game.