I've fished the WCFT tournaments they are great. Great people, good family fun and the highest payouts (cash and gear) of any CA salmon or trout tournaments. 2010 was the 1st year and some of the tournaments didn't reach the max payout. Before those tournaments, all the entrants were contacted and allowed to opt out if the purse was not to their liking. This is a CLASS operation run by folks who really care about the landlocked king salmon fishery in the state and put their time and money where their mouth is.
This year looks like a great year for WCFT - more entrants and more and even better prizes. Don't let keyboard curmudgeons who comment on everything and participate in nothing influence your opinion. Call or email the folks at WCFT and form your own opinion.