FLW announces 2014 Rayovac FLW Series schedule, payouts
MINNEAPOLIS – FLW has announced the 2014 Rayovac FLW Series schedule, which now features three events in each division with significantly increased payouts plus a no-entry-fee championship.
The top 30 pros and co-anglers in the final point standings in each division after three qualifying tournaments will advance to the 2014 Rayovac FLW Series Championship provided they fished all three qualifiers in a division. The highest finishing pro and co-angler from each of the five Rayovac FLW Series divisions based on final results at the 2014 Rayovac FLW Series Championship qualify for the 2015 Forrest Wood Cup along with the top five overall finishers for a total of 10 Rayovac FLW Series pros and 10 Rayovac FLW Series co-anglers advancing to the 2015 Forrest Wood Cup based on their finish at the 2014 Rayovac FLW Series Championship.
Entry fees have increased to $1,500 per qualifier for pros and $500 per qualifier for co-anglers.
“While we’ve raised entry fees to significantly increase payouts in each tournament and add a no-entry-fee championship, we’ve kept the overall cost of participation the same by eliminating one event per division,” said FLW President of Operations Kathy Fennel. “We believe the increased payouts, relatively low cost of participation and opportunity for 10 pros and 10 co-anglers, including guaranteed spots in each of our five Rayovac FLW Series divisions, to advance to the Forrest Wood Cup make the Rayovac FLW Series an attractive option for FLW Tour pros looking to fish more than six tournaments while also providing the best possible payouts and advancement opportunities to our loyal Rayovac FLW Series anglers.”
Additional changes of note include increasing the number of rods co-anglers can carry into a pros boat from five to seven and restricting umbrella rigs to a maximum of five wires, five spinners and five lures, only three of which can have hooks.
To see a complete list of 2014 Rayovac FLW Series rules, click here.
The top 40 pros and co-anglers from each division of the 2013 EverStart Series and the top 40 boaters and co-anglers from each division of the 2013 BFL may enter beginning Sept. 9 and must pay their deposits for all three tournaments in a division by Nov. 11, 2013 in order to secure their priority entry position. For Ranger boat owners (Ranger owners with current registrations who will use their Ranger boat in Rayovac FLW Series competition) and sponsor entries (FLW may reserve sponsor spots in each qualifying tournament), deposits will be accepted beginning at 8 a.m. CT, Nov. 12, 2013. For TBF members, deposits will be accepted beginning at 8 a.m. CT, Nov. 13, 2013. For other entries, deposits will be accepted beginning at 8 a.m. CT, Nov. 14, 2013. Top entry priority goes to pros and co-anglers who enter all three Rayovac FLW Series tournaments in a division by Dec. 18, 2013 for the Southeast, Texas and Western divisions and Feb. 5, 2014 for the Central and Northern Divisions. All other entry priority will be assigned by the date and time of entry. Entries may be made either by mail, phone or on the Internet at FLWOutdoors.com. Each tournament will be limited to 150 pros and 150 co-anglers.
The Rayovac FLW Series serves as a qualifying circuit for the FLW Tour with the top 10 pros and co-anglers from each division receiving priority entry for the 2015 FLW Tour.
2014 Rayovac FLW Series schedule
2014 Rayovac FLW Series qualifier payouts, AOY information
2014 Rayovac FLW Series Championship payout
About FLW
FLW is the industry’s premier tournament-fishing organization, providing unparalleled fishing resources and entertainment to our sponsors, fans and host communities. FLW is offering anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2013 over the course of 191 tournaments across five tournament circuits, each providing an avenue to the sport’s richest payday and most coveted championship trophy – the Forrest Wood Cup. FLW is committed to providing a lifestyle experience that is the “Best in Fishing, On and Off the Water,” through a variety of platforms including tournaments, outdoor expos and the world’s richest fantasy sports game – FLW Fantasy Fishing. For more information about FLW and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com and look for FLW on Twitter and Facebook.