Optional Jackpots

[Rampage]

Hi all,

Just a quickie question...How do the optional jackpots work? Why three categories? Can a team get into all and win them all on single fish or what?

I've always just entered the straight tournament and would like more info on the jackpot stuff than is written in the "official rules".

TIA

[Smudge]

The way I understand it, it's all about how much you want to invest. Top prize from the base entry fee might be $5,000. But if you enter into the various "calcuttas" (jackpots) you can increase the size of the possible purse and your chances of winning said purse. Not everyone enters the jackpots. If the winning team of the base entry teams didn't enter the calcutta, then they only get the top prize from the tournament. The jackpot/calcutta prize goes to the biggest fish caught by the tournament angler with the biggest fish who entered the jackpot. Think of it as a side bet...

[?? fisherman]

Originally Posted by Rampage

Hi all,

Just a quickie question...How do the optional jackpots work? Why three categories? Can a team get into all and win them all on single fish or what?

I've always just entered the straight tournament and would like more info on the jackpot stuff than is written in the "official rules".

TIA

Seems people always get confused by side jackpots for some reason, but they really are quite simple and work like this.

Lets say for instance that there are $100, $300 & $500 side jackpots. Each and any team entered in a tournament can choose to not participate at all in any jackpots, OR, they can enter just one or however many they wish (and can afford). The way the jackpots work is quite simple......... the largest target fish caught which is entered in a jackpot(s) earns the money for that jackpot(s) entered.

For instance...... If a team caught a 38lb yellowtail (largest in the tournament) and were not entered in any jackpots then they would only walk away with the first place prize money....... BUT if the second place team caught a 35lb yellowtail and were entered in both the $100 & $300 jackpots, then they would in turn claim the second place winnings PLUS all money set aside for the $100 & $300 jackpot payouts. So in turn, a boat that doesnt come in first can still walk away with far more money than the first place boat, if that first place boat didnt partake in any side jackpots. Side jackpots are where the big $$ come into play.

With the above said example, you still would have the $500 jackpot money avail to the next largest fish caught and going to the team that participated in the $500 jackpot. If a team covers the board (participates in ALL of the jackpots) and has the largest fish for those covered in the JPs, then they are going to be very stoked, as that should be a very nice payday!

I am not a Bloddydecks Tournament official, but I have entered numerous side jackpot tournys over many many years, and this is generally the standard on how they are run.

The unknown fisherman

[Rampage]

Thanks, I think I got it now!

[Ali]

Mike description above is correct.

Here's where it is described in the rules:

12. There will be three (3) separate Optional Side Team Jackpots of $100, $300 and $500 USD for the heaviest team weights. Participation in the jackpots is available to all interested teams, but is NOT mandatory. The Side Jackpots are WINNER TAKE ALL format. Jackpots are 90% payback. If no qualifying Team weighs in for any of the three jackpots, 90% of that jackpot's fees will be returned to the respective teams. Side Jackpot fees may be paid in advance with Entry Fee or paid at the Captains Meeting. If paying the jackpot fees at the Captains Meeting, you MUST pay by cash, cashier's check (payable to Bloodydecks, LLC) or credit card.

This tourney is decided by total points. Whoever has the most points in that jackpot level, will take home the cash.

Hope this makes more sense.

Ali

[Rampage]

Just "show me the money"!!!

Thanks, next time just tell me to shut up and play ball.