Major League Fishing (2013)

New format for bass fishing tournaments designed and partially owned and run by anglers themselves, like former Basmaster Classic Winner Boyd Duckett and former Bassmaster Angler of the Year Gary Klein. Anglers fish for the most weight they can catch in 3 periods with live updates via tablets to the rest of the field. Each angler has an official who weighs and logs each catch and assesses any penalties. There is often a cameraman in the boat taking live action shots. All fish are caught, weighed and released at the boat. Penalties are accessed for improper handling of the fish - dropping on floor of the boat or sloppy release back into the water.