This tournament was created to offer the youths of Cleburne County and all surrounding counties (White, Independence, Van Buren, Stone, Faulkner) with an opportunity to compete in a bass tournament held on Greers Ferry lake.  This tournament is a scholarship program that awards winnings to assist young men and women with the cost of attending higher education institutions.

The trophy for this championship is named after an individual who devoted much of his time to not only the sport of fishing, but also to youth programs in this community.  The "Willie Stone Cup" will serve this tournament not only as a first place prize, but also as a future traditional symbol that stands for integrity, sportsmanship, teamwork, and youth achievement.  

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New and Amended Rules for 2025

     2026 TOTAL AWARDS: $8,000.00 

                      for Top 3 Teams

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1st place - Team Names on the "Willie Stone Cup" and each Angler a $1,500 Scholarship, a $500 Cash Award and Trophy.

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2nd Place - each Angler a $1,000 Scholarship, a $300 Cash Award, and Trophy.

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3rd Place - each Angler a $500 Scholarship, a $200 Cash Award, and Trophy.

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Additional Awards:

"Big Bass Award"

"Willie's Hybrid Award"

"Youngest Angler Award"

"Beat The Guide Award"

"Smallest Bag weight"

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Hats & Fun Swag for each team member!

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Awards are determined by July of each year based on sponsorships.

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