So You Think You're Ready To Compete Against The Pros?

Welcome to the Ultimate Match Fishing Federation, an entirely new way to compete on the water. Based on the the television series Ultimate Match Fishing, the UMF Federation allows members to fish one-on-one in officially sanctioned matches with friends, fellow club members or anyone that's a member of the UMF Federation. By the end of the season a winner based on overall match record and power ranking will qualify to fish against the pros and a shot at the grand prize of $50,000! Here's how it works.

To be eligible all you have to do is join the Federation and begin playing. Individuals can join for just $10 and entire bass clubs can join for only $50 regardless of the number of members. Then, each registered member can fish a maximum of 12 matches between now and April 1, 2011. You can fish where you want, when you want, against any UMF Federation member. You can fish head-to-head over 8 hours on a weekend or square off against an opponent for 30-minute quarters on a week night. The choice is yours. At the end of the season the Federation angler with the best record will then be selected to fish on national television on UMF 2011 against a professional angler in a first round UMF showdown with a chance to claim the UMF title and $50,000!

Each match is only $10 for individual members so you can fish the entire season of the UMF Federation for only $120. That's less than most anglers pay to fish a one-day weekend tournament. Match Credits can be purchased individually or up to the maximum of 12 at any time. Then, once the credits are redeemed by members who agree to a match, you simply download the certified scoresheet and fax or send it to the Federation for sanctioning. Each week scores and standings will be updated and tracked so you'll know where you are in the standing at all times. Plus, members bios, match stories, pictures and video will give UMF Federation members the chance to communicate online with other members throughout their towns, regions and the nation.

And unlike the television version, you don't need a referee. Of course if you desire to designate a ref or observer, that's great but it isn't mandatory. Just get into the spirit of the competition; change boat control every quarter; cast only in your designated area and have fun.

Welcome to the UMF Federation. Finally, a new way to compete on the water!