Toyota Series Contingency Programs

*Participating anglers must receive weight credit for contingency eligibility.

PHOENIX MLF 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 Toyota Series Championship if he or she meets Phoenix MLF Bonus guidelines and the field is at least 60 boats. If the field is less than 60 boats, the bonus is $7,000. If the winner is not Phoenix MLF Bonus qualified, the highest-finishing pro who meets Phoenix MLF Bonus guidelines receives $1,000. Pros must be the original owner of a 2020 or newer Phoenix boat and meet all Phoenix MLF Bonus clothing, decal and participation requirements to receive the winner’s award of $35,000 or $7,000. Original owner and model year requirements do not apply to the highest-finisher award of $1,000. 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. 

TOYOTA BONUS BUCKS:

The Toyota Bonus Bucks program is totally free and is available to pros and co-anglers who tow with a 2020 or newer Toyota Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma or 4Runner. For more information and to register for Toyota Bonus Bucks, please visit: toyotatrucksbonusbucks.com. 

Awards:

Toyota Series Pros:

Highest placing eligible entrant - $1,500

2nd highest placing eligible entrant - $1,000

Toyota Series Co-anglers:                      

Highest placing eligible entrant - $300

2nd highest placing eligible entrant - $150

Toyota Series Championship Pros:         

Highest placing eligible entrant - $2,500

2nd highest placing eligible entrant - $1,000

Toyota Series Championship Co-anglers:

Highest placing eligible entrant - $500

2nd highest placing eligible entrant - $250

T-H MARINE ATLAS AWARDS:

T-H Marine will award the highest finisher running an Atlas Jack Plate at the Toyota Series presented by Phoenix Boats Championship with $500 cash. Angler must do the following in order to win: register before the event takes place (REGISTER), provide proof of registration at the end of event to tournament official, AND provide physical or photo proof of Atlas Jack Plate mounted on the tournament boat. Link and information will be provided by the tournament organization prior to the event. Zero sign up fees required. This contingency offer is for the Toyota Series presented by Phoenix Boats Championship only. 

POWER-POLE CAPTAINS CASH:

Power-Pole awards a $500 Captains Cash Bonus to the winning pro in each qualifier and the Toyota Series Championship 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.

STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER OF THE YEAR:

The Strike King Co-angler of the Year in each division, as determined by total points, receives $2,000. Ties are resolved by total weight, then total number of fish and then total number of live fish. 

FISHING CLASH ANGLER OF THE YEAR:

The Fishing Clash Angler of the Year in each division, as determined by total points, receives $5,000. Ties are resolved by total weight, then total number of fish and then total number of live fish. Click here to download the Fishing Clash Angler of the Year logo for your jersey.

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 (8) days prior to the first tournament in which they will be eligible for a General Tire bonus and have a full set of General Tire tires on their vehicle. Anglers who registered in 2023 will automatically be enrolled for 2024. 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 (2) General Tire decals that must be displayed on your tow vehicle above the rear tires, one (1) decal on each side of the vehicle, and two (2) General Tire decals that must be displayed on the port and starboard gunnel of your boat (professional anglers only). Decals will be available from the tournament director onsite the day prior to your tournament. The highest-finishing professional angler and co-angler that meet the General Tire contingency requirements at each Toyota Series tournament will receive a $300 and $150 Visa gift card, respectively. There is no limit to the number of times a professional angler or co-angler can win this contingency. In addition to the awards listed above, the highest-finishing professional angler that meets General Tire contingency requirements in the final Angler of the Year standings in each division will receive a FREE set of General Tire tires. General Tire reserves the right to discontinue the contingency program at any time. Validation of Requirements; Award Information: 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 (professional anglers and co-anglers) and boat (professional anglers 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 Tire tires and decals on the vehicle for gift card eligibility. Anglers must have a full-time permanent residence in the United States to be eligible. Gift cards will be sent digitally within two (2) months following the tournament and have a twelve (12)-month expiration period once sent. Expired gift cards will not be eligible for replacement.

EPIC REWARDS:

Epic Baits awards $250 and $250 product credit to the winning pro and $125 and $125 product credit to the winning co-angler in each Toyota Series qualifier. If the winner is not Epic Baits qualified, the highest-finishing boater in each tournament that meets Epic Baits contingency requirements will receive $125 and the highest-finishing co-angler who meets Epic Baits contingency requirements will receive $100. In the Toyota Series Championship, Epic Baits awards $500 and $500 in product credit to the winning pro and $250 and $250 in product credit to the winning co-angler if he or she meets Epic Baits contingency requirements.  If the Toyota Series Championship winners are not Epic Baits contingency qualified, the highest-finishing boater who meets the requirements will receive $500 and $250 in product credit and the highest finishing co-angler will receive $200 and $100 product credit. Requirements: The Epic Rewards program is just $30.00 per tournament season. Sign up at https://epicbaitsfishing.com to participate and download the Epic Baits logo. For pros, 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. 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.  Angler(s) must receive tournament payout winnings in order to receive Epic Contingency winnings. 

SUZUKI MARINE REWARDS:

Suzuki Marine awards $1,000 to the highest finishing pro in each Toyota Series qualifier and $3,000 to the highest finishing pro at the Toyota Series Championship who meets all Suzuki Marine Rewards contingency requirements. Requirements: Pro must be the owner of a Suzuki Marine 4-stroke outboard of 115 HP or larger that was used by the pro during the competition. Qualifying outboard must be registered with Suzuki Marine through its warranty registration process. (For more information, click here or call 813-687-5900) Suzuki Marine logo must be displayed on the front of the pro’s jersey or hat worn on stage during weigh-ins. Pro must receive weight credit. Participating anglers must notify MLF of Suzuki Marine Rewards eligibility prior to the start of the tournament. Winning anglers will be reported by MLF to Suzuki Marine for contingency award verification. Suzuki Marine has final say on approvals of all contingency award payouts and reserves the right to modify or discontinue the program at any time without notice. Limit 5 wins per year, excluding the Toyota Series Championship. Elite Series and Bass Pro Tour anglers are not eligible.