Not to stir up a controversial thread again, but here's some video on Striper Tubes. At this point, it kind of comes down to this. If people want these tournaments to be catch and release (or the FLW requires it) they can be.
http://www.fishnsba.com/images/front.../NSBA_espn.mov
http://www.fishnsba.com/images/front...tripertube.wvx
I've also seen more then a few full time guides in Southern New England announce they'll be competing in the tournaments.