Update 2011:  The Bait Master award has been retired as of 2011.  Congrats to previous winners.

This prestigious award has been slightly modified in the spirit of inclusion. Teams that are eligible for the “Bait Master” title must meet the following criteria. #1: Neither team member has won the Italian Stallion title in the past 10 years. #2: Neither team member pre-fishes the Lake James Chain on the Friday prior the tournament.