I just calculated the value of the door prizes and certificates that we will give out at each tournament. WOW, $1350.00 in door prizes at each of our 15 tournaments = over $20,000.00 in door prizes in addition to the prize money. That does not include the Fish Off prizes that will be $8,500.00 - $10,500.00 in addition to the prize money. That makes the grand total of door prizes for the 2010 season will be $28,500.00 to $31,500.00 plus the prize money. All this for only a $25.00 annual membership and a $25.00 per person tournament entry.  All participants of the Fish Off will get a minimum of a $50.00 prize. Thanks to all of our great sponsors we are the hottest tournament in town. The OHPPBT is growing by leaps and bounds. I spoke with several senior members and we do not want the Fish Off to get over $8,000.00 or so in prize money. (not counting the prizes)  We will This will make the Fish Off total money & prizes valued up to $18,500.00 (just the Fish Off) We will use any additional money to buy items from our sponsors at special discounted prices to make the prizes at the Fish Off even better. We are a very different bass tournament as we are not wanting people to be here for the money. We will pay around $2000.00 for 1st place at the Fish Off and will pay out a total of 17- 20 cash prizes.   1st - 10th places, then AOY, Big Fish of the year (1st & 2nd) and another 6-10 $100.00  blind draw prizes. We thank all of our great sponsors for making this a record year. When Don Graham, Bob Parry, Brad Robinson, Scott Thorpe, Troy "Detroit" Brown, Dayton Wauford Jr., and myself (Brad Chapman) got together and divided up the prizes and made up the bags we were amazed. The amount of high quality items we have to give away is amazing. I appreciate all everyone does to help out to make this what it is. I want to especially thank my wife Shonna Chapman. The amount of time this takes to make this happen at this level is far more involved than I ever had imagined. She is very supportive and also helps out all the time. I want to also thank my two daughters Taylor and Mackenzie for the help and patience they give also. Scott Thorpe has really stepped up this year as well. With out the support of all of you this would not be possible. Black Jack Cove, Rivergate Toyota, Academy Sports & Outdoors and all the other sponsors have really stepped up this year. We need to step up as well and spend our money with them.  We have more members as of February 19th 2010 than we did last year. We will more than likely not take any new members for 2011 (next year) In closing I want all anglers, sponsors, family and friends involved to give themselves a big hand.   Let us all remember that with out the constant protection of the men and women in the U.S. Military and D.O.D. Employees we would not have this freedom. Take the time to thank those who make sacrifices for our Freedom. God Bless and Thanks, Brad Chapman, OHPPBT Director.