Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Contingency Programs

*Participating anglers must receive weight credit for contingency eligibility.

PHOENIX MLF5 BONUS:

Note: In the event of a tie, both anglers will split the bonus.

Phoenix awards $35,000 to the winning pro in each qualifying tournament and the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit TITLE if he or she meets Phoenix MLF5 Bonus guidelines. Pros must be the original owner of a 2018 or newer Phoenix boat and meet all Phoenix MLF5 Bonus clothing, decal and participation requirements. The Phoenix logo must be visible across the front of the jersey (minimum 12” wide by 1.75” tall). All factory-installed Phoenix decals must be on the boat in their original position, or wrapped boats must have the Phoenix logo in the same size (38” long) and in an equally visible location as the original decals. Participation is $19.95 per year. Visit PhoenixBassBoats.com for registration and complete details.

MERCURY BONUS BUCKS:

The Mercury Bonus Bucks contingency bonus goes to the winning pro in each qualifying event if he or she is the original registered owner/first purchaser of a 2020 or newer 115-250 HP Mercury outboard. (Mercury National Team pro team members are excluded, as National Team contractual incentives will apply.)

  • Angler must be the original registered owner/first purchaser of a 2020 or newer Mercury outboard, 115 through 250 HP only. Mercury Racing and Mercruiser engines are excluded regardless of horsepower rating.
  • Angler must have the outboard registered with Mercury prior to competing. The Mercury Warranty registration phone number is 920.929.5054.
  • Angler must use the outboard all days of competition during the tournament.
  • Mercury has final say on approvals for all contingency payouts and reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time without notice.

It is the responsibility of anglers to make sure the engine is registered in their name with Mercury prior to competing. Non-registered engines will not be eligible. Note: For engines purchased from Mercury pro staff, please call the warranty line to confirm registration eligibility.

Awards:

Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Qualifiers - $2,500

Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit TITLE - $5,000

TOYOTA BONUS BUCKS:

The Toyota Bonus Bucks program is totally free and is available to pros who tow with a 2018 or newer Toyota Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma or 4Runner. For more information and to register for Toyota Bonus Bucks, please visit toyotatrucksbonusbucks.com.

Awards:

Qualifiers:                    

Highest placing eligible entrant - $2,000

2nd highest placing eligible entrant - $1,000

TITLE:                          

Highest placing eligible entrant - $3,500

2nd highest placing eligible entrant - $1,500

GENERAL TIRE:

General Tire is offering all MLF anglers access to purchase tires through the General Tire discount tire program plus the opportunity to win valuable contingency awards. Participating anglers must register at GeneralTireFishing.com at least eight days prior to the first tournament in which they will be eligible for a General Tire bonus and have a full set of General Tires on their vehicle. Anglers who registered in 2021 will automatically be enrolled for 2022. It is the responsibility of the participant to inform MLF of their participation in the General Tire contingency. Once enrolled, you may pick up two General Tire decals that must be displayed on your tow vehicle above the rear tires, one decal on each side of the vehicle, and two General Tire decals that must be displayed on the port and starboard gunnel of your boat (pros only). Decals will be available from the tournament director onsite the day prior to your tournament. The highest-finishing pro that meets General Tire contingency requirements at each Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit tournament will receive a FREE set of General Tires and a $300 Visa gift card. There is no limit to the number of times a pro can win this contingency.

Validation of requirements: General Tire will provide a list of participating anglers to MLF prior to each tournament. Participating anglers must have clear photos of the required decals on their vehicle (pros and co-anglers) and boat (pros only) as proof of performance for the tournament director in the event the tournament director cannot verify decal placement in person. Photos must clearly show General Tires and decals on the vehicle for gift card eligibility. General Tire reserves the right to discontinue the contingency program at any time.

POWER-POLE CAPTAINS CASH:

Power-Pole awards a $750 Captains Cash Bonus to the winning pro in each qualifier and the TITLE if he or she meets Captains Cash Rewards Club contingency requirements.

Requirements:

  • Captains Cash Rewards Club is open to all tournament anglers fishing any Captains Cash sanctioned event.
  • Annual membership is $24.95. Membership is valid from October through December of the following year. Purchase a Club Membership
  • Registration must be completed prior to any sanctioned tournament to be eligible for contingency payments.
  • Eligible contingency payment participants are registered Power-Pole owners who are registered members of the Captains Cash Club.
  • Registered Power-Pole owners placing first place overall only in a sanctioned event are eligible for contingency payments.
  • Power-Pole Pro Staff are required to purchase Captains Cash membership in order to qualify for Captains Cash Rewards payments.
  • Only one possible payout per tournament. A maximum of one angler per tournament will be rewarded.
  • Sanctioned tournaments must have a minimum of 20 boats registered to qualify for Captains Cash Rewards payments.
  • Winners must be verified through the sanctioned tournament via website, newsletter or other official organization communication and obtain tournament director’s signature on claim form.
  • Completed Power-Pole Captains Cash claim form must be submitted within 30 days of the tournament win and can be obtained here.
  • JL Marine Systems employees and members of their immediate family are not eligible to participate.
  • Approval of claims and payments is at sole discretion of JL Marine Systems, Inc.
  • Payment claimants must have Power-Pole registered with JL Marine Systems (manufacturer).
  • Power-Pole Captains Cash decals must be displayed on participants’ boat or Power-Pole anchor.
  • Approval of claims and payments is at the sole discretion of JL Marine Systems, Inc.
  • Payment claimants must have their Power-Pole anchor(s) registered with JL Marine Systems, Inc.
  • Power-Pole Captains Cash decals must be displayed on participant's boat or Power-Pole anchor.
  • Power-Pole Captains Cash 4" logo must be displayed on the upper-left shoulder of the participant's shirt. Captains Cash logo must be worn from take-off through weigh-in during all days of sanctioned tournaments. Logo is available in various formats. Download logos
  • JL Marine reserves the right to change, modify, enhance, or terminate the Captains Cash Rewards program at any time. Refer to power-pole.com for current rules. Rules posted at power-pole.com supersede any previously printed rules.
  • It is the participant's responsibility to know the rules of the Captains Cash Rewards program and must submit proof that all requirements have been met upon request.
  • Power-Pole Captains Cash Rewards recipients will be responsible for paying any and all local, state, federal or other taxes on contingency earnings.

WILEY X MLF REWARDS:

Wiley X awards a pair of Wiley X sunglasses (winner’s choice) to the highest-finishing pro in each Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit event if he or she meets Wiley X MLF Rewards contingency requirements. Requirements: The Wiley X logo must be visible on the front of your jersey or Wiley X branded clothing, hat and/or visor. Wiley X branded sunglasses must be worn on stage (on your face, around your neck or on your hat). The Wiley X logo must be displayed on your tow vehicle and/or boat. You must verify participation in the Wiley X MLF Rewards program at registration for each tournament by showing MLF staff the Wiley X logo on your jersey, Wiley X branded clothing, hat and/or visor.

POLARIS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD:

The top pro from the point standings after the six Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit qualifiers (ties resolved by total weight) who has never fished a Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, FLW Tour (Major) or B.A.S.S. Elite Series tournament as a pro before this season wins the Polaris Rookie of the Year trophy and receives a Polaris Ranger 1000.

MLF ANGLER OF THE YEAR:

The top pro from the point standings after the six Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit qualifiers (ties resolved by total weight) wins the Angler of the Year title, entry fees for the 2023 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and automatic qualification for the 2023 TITLE provided he or she fishes the 2023 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit or Bass Pro Tour.

EPIC REWARDS:

Epic Baits awards $1,000 to the winning pro in each Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit qualifier and $2,000 to the winning pro at the TITLE if he or she meets Epic Baits contingency requirements.

Requirements: The Epic Rewards program is just $25 per tournament season. Sign up at https://epicbaitsfishing.com/product/2022-contingency-program/ to participate and download the Epic Baits logo. The Epic Baits logo must be visible on the front of the angler’s jersey, hat and/or visor. The Epic Baits logo must also be displayed on the angler’s tow vehicle and boat. Each angler must verify participation in the Epic Baits Rewards program at registration for each tournament by showing MLF staff the Epic Baits logo on his or her jersey, hat and/or visor and a photo of the logo on his or her tow vehicle and boat. It is the responsibility of each angler to let MLF staff know they are participating in the Epic Baits Rewards program prior to the start of competition. Anglers will be required to provide a PayPal or Venmo account to Epic Baits for payment of the contingency award.

The Epic Baits logo can be downloaded www.epicbaitsfishing.com.

Epic Baits hats, visors and, boat and vehicle decals are available for purchase at www.epicbaitsfishing.com.