B Westmoreland T question

[elnutsmalljaws]

Yellow is correct, the Billy Tourney is open to anyone that lives 100 miles or farther away from Horse Creek Marina. It is held the first Saturday and Sunday of December, fish all day on Saturday then half day on Sunday, total weight combined for both days, Smallie only tourney with lake slot limit rules apply which means 2 man team can legally weigh in 2 over 21 and 2 under 16 each day.

[phoenix]

Sounds like you're eligible to me. I think they should change this rule, but they probably won't. I think it was designed to bring in $revenue$ to the area, and keep the locals from puttin a whoopin on everybody.

[elnutsmalljaws]

Billy used to own part of Horse Creek Marina. It was called the Horse Creek Invitational originally and the Billy Westmoreland Classic part was added after his passing. From what I know, it was started to promote the lake and its fine Smallmouth fishery, which does bring in revenue to the local vendors. It is designed to keep the LOCALS out of the mix to make the playing field as level as possible for all. 2 over the slot each day will most likely win it every year that it is held. If I remember reading the story correctly, 2 under the slot each day would have put you solidly in the money this year.