2021 Striper Mafia Tournament Series on Smith Mountain Lake, VA

The Striper Mafia is hosting our sixth season of a "CPR" (Catch-Photo-Release) tournament series on Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Events will be held in November, December, March & April during which the "slot" is in place to protect our larger fish, and be conducted in a "Catch-Photo-Release" style. The format will feature a Captain's meeting on the evening before at a location to be defined to review the rules and hand out approved measuring devices & photo token cards and "lines in water" will follow at safe-light as designated for each tournament, with the "check-in" at a time to be determined later that day. Tournament fees are to be paid at the Captain's Meeting (in cash). Pre-registration is encouraged due to the limited number of slots, but we ask that you have full intention of fishing the event before registering.

Tournament Dates

  • March 13, 2021
  • April 17, 2021
  • May 15, 2021 (Charity Tourney)
  • November 6, 2021
  • December 4, 2021

Winter Classic Captains Meeting / Post Tournament Check-in & Awards Location

December Tournament - ​SML Building Supply on VA-122 near Westlake - 13080 Booker T Washington Hwy, Hardy, VA

Official Hotel

​The Inn at Halesford Harbor

Participants will receive a 20% discount off room rates when booking directly with the hotel for tournament stays.

Halesford Harbor Inn Website
​(540) 297-9000

1336 Campers Paradise Trail
​Moneta, VA 24121

Winter Classic FAQ

Captains Meetings: (a team representative must attend )

5:30p - 8:00p - Smith Mountain Building Supply - 13080 Booker T Washington Hwy, Hardy, VA

Lines In: 7:00 am

Post-tournament Check-in - 3 - 4pm at SML Building Supply

Tournament Entry Fees

​Team Entry Fee (per tournament): $100
Big Fish (optional - per tournament): $25
Biggest Bass (optional - per tournament - $10)

Youth Competition

Youth (15 and under) may participate in an overlay competition in which they participate as a part of a team, and submit one fish from the team's catch as their entry into the Youth Competition.  1st - 3rd Place trophies & prizes will be awarded - and all Youth participants not placing will be eligible for a Youth only raffle for prizes.  

In addition, the youth with the longest fish across the entire series will win a special prize.  

​Let's get the next generation of anglers involved in striper fishing now!

Ladies Big Fish of the Series Competition

The lady angler who catches the longest fish of the 4-event series will win a Reactor timepiece valued at $300, donated by Haywood Jewelers'.  There is no additional fee to be entered in this series-long competition. 

Big Fish of the Series

The longest fish of the overall series will win a great prize to be announced soon.  There is no additional fee to be entered in this series-long competition.  

Small Fish of the Tournament

The team with the smaller striper - of one of their two entries - will win a Cash prize each tournament.  There is no additional fee to be entered in this per-event competition.  

"Fish All Four" Prize

For teams that fish all four events of the series, and do not Place 1st, or take Team of the Year Honors, will be entered into a raffle for a big prize - specifics to be announced soon.

Team of the Year

Teams participating in multiple events will compete for the Team of the Year honors.

Team of the Year is determined by the best three event scores, with the top 20 teams in each event being awarded points.

Tournament Payouts

Placing Payouts:

1 - 10 Teams:
1st Place: 50% of entry fees
2nd Place: 30% of entry fees

11 - 20 Teams:
1st Place: 40% of entry fees
2nd Place: 25% of entry fees
3rd Place: 15% of entry fees

21-30 Teams:
1st Place: 35% of entry fees 
2nd Place: 25% of entry fees 
3rd Place: 15% of entry fees 
4th Place: 5% of entry fees

31-40 Teams:
1st Place: 35% of entry fees 
2nd Place: 22.5% of entry fees
3rd Place: 10% of entry fees 
4th Place: 7.5% of entry fees 
5th Place: 5% of entry fees
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41-50 Teams:
1st Place: 25% of entry fees
2nd Place: 20% of entry fees
3rd Place: 12.5% of entry fees 
4th Place: 10% of entry fees​ 
5th Place: 7.5% of entry fees 
6th Place: 5% of entry fees

50+ Teams:
1st Place: 25% of entry fees
2nd Place: 17.5% of entry fees
3rd Place: 12.5% of entry fees 
4th Place: 10% of entry fees​ 
5th Place: 7.5% of entry fees 
6th Place: 5% of entry fees
7th Place: 2.5% of entry fees

10% of entry fees go to one or more cash-raffle prize(s) for the non-placing teams at the Awards Ceremony.  10% of entry fees retained for tournament expenses.  Must be presented to win.

Big Fish: 100% Payout of optional Big Fish entry fee to winner with single longest fish.

Raffles: Many of our sponsors have graciously provided product and services to be given away during the event.​  Each team present at the post-tournament check-in will be entered into the raffle for prizes.

Anglers Giving Back

We believe strongly in the generosity of our anglers in their support of the local community.  At each event we hold a Charity Giving component - typically with prizes for raffle or drawing.   Past charities have included The American Red Cross with donations designed for local tornado disaster relief, Lake Christian Ministries Youth Lunch Backpack programs and Christmas Giving for under privileged children, Smith Mountain Marine Fire & Rescue, families of SML anglers with children battling cancer, Make-A-Wish, Freedom Alliance, care package collection for overseas Soldiers, and more!