This derby is well run compared to other mickey mouse operations. I do not see a much better way of keeping everyone honest with 25 G on the line. There is no way anyone can tell me that if you were allowed to fish anywhere and bring a fish in that people would not cheat. I have been to many derby's for alot less in prizes and people are still cheating. When you are talking big $, quads, boats etc. you have to keep it pretty tight.
just my opinion
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