Fishing tournament

They can take place on or along the edge of oceans, lakes, rivers, including ice covered bodies of water.

Fishermen compete for prizes based on the total weight of a given species of fish caught within a predetermined time.

This sport evolved from local fishing contests into large competitive circuits, especially in North America.

[citation needed] Tournaments usually involve individuals if the fishing is from the land and teams if conducted from boats.

In tag and release competitions, a flat score is awarded per fish species caught, divided by the line strength.

[1] Thomas Wayne Jones Sr. won the American Bass Anglers (ABA) competition in 2007.

Not all states require fishing events to be registered, so it proves difficult to estimate exact numbers.