The EverStart series makes it's much anticipated return today by opening the Southeastern Division on Lake Okeechobee. EverStart is returning as the primary sponsor and bringing a few welcomed changes along with it.
For starters (pun intended), they have added an Angler of the Year race for each division. The AOY race is not only for the front of the boat guys either, they are including the co-anglers as well. Payouts for capturing the title of AOY is $5000 and $2000 respectively. And speaking of money, the overall payouts have increased. Apparently EverStart anglers have taken notice of these changes and have come out in droves to participate. The Okeechobee tournament is 165 anglers and 165 co-anglers strong. That's 30 total fishermen over the "full" tournament level of 150/150.
The FLW Outdoors website has a good article about early perceptions on how the lake is going to fish. By all accounts guys are anticipating heavy bags at the weigh in's. It will be interesting to how the tournament really plays out with a possible front moving in overnight.
If you are a bassin' newbie like myself, stay tuned for another post breaking down the different FLW series offerings. If you are a Minnesota rube and like to know how other "Minnesotans" are fairing on the tournament trail, this will be a place for you to get that info too.
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