I think you have to fish the Anglers Choice circuit to be eligible. My Grandson, from Northern Il. is fishing it. He caught a 6 lber, the first 20 minutes, that he was on the water. It has been down hill for him ever since. He has really struggled ever since the first day. Several of our knowledgeable contributors to this great forum have given him some tips (you don't get any help on the Grand Lake forum). I'm going over Tue. and Wed. to see if I can help (or at least be the cook).