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2011 "DIXON CARP THING", Family Carp Derby

Last year was the first year back, and it was a great success, all the local folk enjoyed themselves quite a bit and caught a great number of fish, and the Pro's got to have a great time at Lowell Park for the Illinois Carp Championship witch turned out to be quite a challenge for the Anglers. The City was great and it was great to prove to the world that there where still fish in the Rock River after the Fish Kill, and with such a large number of young fish, it shouldn't be long till the river and the event reclaims all it's Glory.

WHAT:

A two day catch and release Carp Derby.

There will be prizes for both boys and girls catagories, and cash or prizes for the top 20 biggest carp caught.

We have room for up to 250 people. This in not a pegged event so please play nice.

For the more experienced anglers we will have a Team Derby Catagory with a bigger pot, and limited participation that will truly get everyone interacting and spreading the carp Fishing Bug!

WHEN:

Saturday August 27th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and again on Sunday 28th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

WHERE:

Both the north and south sides of the River along the downtown riverfront parks below the Dixon Dam.

HOW MUCH:

$12.00 for the adult catagory

$5.00 for kids 13 and under (participants entered as kids will only be eligable for the kids prizes)

HOW CAN I ENTER:

Registration will start at 6:00 am both Saturday and Sunday at the Page Park Pavillion in Page Park (located at the corner of Page Drive and Chuck Vail Drive). At registration you will recieve a name tag you must must have on when fishing to register a fish, so don't forget to register before you start fishing. Northern Illinois BaitShops will have info packets in the weeks leading up to the event. TEAM PARTICIPANTS SHOULD CONTACT ME DIRECT AT (239) 246-2742 TO SECURE ONE OF THE 20 SPOTS.

WHAT COULD I WIN!!!

Right now there is ove $2,000.00 in cash and Prizes sponsored by Carp Fishing Now, DIXON TOURISM, and The CITY OF DIXON. First througth tenth place will be cash prizes and 11th-2oth will be cash or prizes in the Adult catagory. Right now First Place is $350.00!!! Boys and Girls top five will also have awards and every kid will get something!

WHERE IS DIXON?

It in about 80 miles west, southwest of Chicago Illinois. ( about 1 1/2 to 2 hours from most of Chicago land, 45 min, from Rockford. There is ample motel and hotel space as well as camping near by. I will try to get Derby discounts and post them as I have them to post.

AWARDS:

Will share a short ceremony starting about 2:30pm Sunday. Location will be at the Page Park Pavillion.

INDIVIDUAL EVENT RULES:

1) This event is catch and release and all fish must be released.

2) Only common, mirror, KOI and leather skin carp will count (german carp)

3) Cash prizes for biggtest 10 carp and prizes for the 11th-20th biggest carp caught by adults. One prize per angler, based on your largest fish. Prizes for Biggest five boys, and Prizes for biggest five girls.

4) NO BOATS! NO WADING! NO SWIMING! This is a shore fishing event.Do not enter the water at any time.

5) Be mindful of other anglers and try not to crowd them. This is an open event, so expect other anglers and conduct yourself in a courteous and sportsmanlike manner.

6) Two rods per angler (max) at any time , one hook per rod, and NO TREBLE HOOKS!!!

7) WEIGHING IN FISH: Roving judges with matched scales (pounds and ounces) will weigh your fish as they are caught.

Upon zero-ing out the scale and weigh sling the fish will be weighed and you will sign-off on the weight and time. All ties will go to the earlier caught fish.

At this time the fish will be released after pictures if desired. All fish, including non-carp must be released.

NO STRINGERS ALLOWED, FISH SACKS ARE AVAILABLE ***

8) In the event of a tie, the higher prize goes to the first to register their fish. In the event of a tie for 20th place, there will be two prizes.In the event of a tie both size and time the two anglers will split the two prizes equally.

9) You must abide by the rules of this derby as well as all applicable state, county, and local laws. Failure to do so

will result in your disqualification.

10) You must have a valid Illinois Fishing Liscence if you are over 16 years old.

11) No Fish sharing, if you didn't catch it ....it don't count. Kids may gain assistance from adults in landing their fish. And anyone can help net your fish.

12) Rulings of the judges AND DERBY DIRECTOR are final!

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PRO TEAM DERBY CATAGORY

100% Payout Based on and limited to 20 teams only.

(One member must be a CAG member to quality)

$1,000 First Place

$500 Second Place

$250 Third Place

$125 Biggest Mirror

$125 Biggest Koi/Hybrid

***Pro Team Catagory***

$100 per team, limited to 20 teams only with an unusual twist. To create more exposure for higher skill level carp fishing events, to promote safe fish handling , and to create a situation to help market CAG and its upcoming carp fishing events (CCC) I have decided to inter-mix the two skill leveled events in the same area to increase exposure for carp fishing and to make the event more managable. It should also eliminate some of the concerns people have about the waters by having everyone fish the waters less effected by the fish kill. The team event will involve one angler fishing one day....and the other fishing the second day (at the teams choice), the non-fishing angler will be asked to act as a weight steward on another section of water, I think this will be a great way to get the pro-s to interact with the family's, help to eliminate the concerns some have about cheating, and it will also create time for socializing. The other side to this is that it will create a whole series of new challenges and choices for the teammates to make.....who fishes first? do you fish a second spot the second day? Should I change to what the locals are using? Should I move mid day? Do I run shoulder to shoulder with the groups of people in the high numbers areas or try a secluded spot? etc.....etc....

The Teams weight will be the combined total of each anglers biggest single fish, and the highest combined weights will determine the winning order.

I know some will be concerned with fishing amongst others, but almost all Illinois anglers in CAG got their tournament start fishing a local derby so this will just be taking us back to our roots, and with all the "Volenteers" and with only 20 pro-anglers mixed in amongst the Family anglers at any one time over an area much, much bigger than Lowell Park I think this will be really neat....and really be a fun challenge.

**** AS A THANKS FOR HELPING OUT WITH THE STEWARD DUTIES, ALL TEAMS ARE WELCOME TO CAMP WITH US AT PAGE PARK****

PRO TEAM CATAGORY RULES

(in addition to rules 1-12 of the individual event)

13) The Non-fishing team member will be asked to help weigh fish for derby and other teams, with full turn out you shouldn't need to make a whole day of it.

14) You will not weigh fish in the same section that your partner is fishing.....if your team mate moves into the section you are stewarding, you will need to change weighing fish with another non-fishing team member.

15) Remember your actions will set an example to all and please try to be understsnding of all the beginners....thanks.

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That's all the time I have now, I will post more later. Poster and entrys are being worked on as I speak. I will also be announcing a Fish-In for out there as soon as I can find a free weekend so people can get a taste of what Carp Fishing in the Rock is like on the Lower River area. Talk to you soon...........Larry.

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For those who have been asking, Here is the area open to fishing for both the Family Catagory , and the Team Catagory. Almost every type of structure and current exist somewhere in the 3 or so miles of shoreline. And the best part.....if you don't like your spot.....you can always move!!

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Larry--Thanks for posting the map. It is more readable and accurate than the one I had put together. I have incorporated it into the entry brochure. You can download it for printing at the links below. For those interested, the "Pro" team entry form is also linked below.--Frank

Dixon Family Carp Derby information and entry

Entry/rules for Pro Team event.

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Here is the tentative prize list for the Family portion of the events the weekend of August 27 and 28th.. I am awaiting confirmation from the city....but this should be pretty close.

DIXON FAMILY CARP DERBY PRIZES

(one winner per person)

Adult Catagory

$500 1st. place plus Trophy

$300 2nd place

$150 3rd place

$100 4th and 5th place

$75 6th and 7th place

$50 8th, 9th, and 10th place

$25 11th - 20th place

Boys (13 and under)

$50 1st place Plus medallion

$40 2nd place

$30 3rd place

$20 4th place

$10 5th place

Girls (13 and under)

$50 1st place Plus medallion

$40 2nd place

$30 3rd place

$20 4th place

$10 5th place

Additional prizes and trophys/medallions will be provided from sponsors, and myself to ensure all the kids 13 and under receive something and for the winners of the kids catagorys to get a little more. There will also be some raffle prizes provided by me.....As I get them together I'll post them. All participants are eligable for the raffle prizes including tackle boxes, bait, and MORE!!!

I have 5-6 teams that have given me a tentative yes on participating in the Team event. Please post here or Contact me at (239)246-2742 if you are planing to attend or need a partner. Also, Let me know if you need space for camping.

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Here is the tentative prize list for the Family portion of the events the weekend of August 27 and 28th.. I am awaiting confirmation from the city....but this should be pretty close.

DIXON FAMILY CARP DERBY PRIZES

(one winner per person)

Adult Catagory

$500 1st. place plus Trophy

$300 2nd place

$150 3rd place

$100 4th and 5th place

$75 6th and 7th place

$50 8th, 9th, and 10th place

$25 11th - 20th place

Boys (13 and under)

$50 1st place Plus medallion

$40 2nd place

$30 3rd place

$20 4th place

$10 5th place

Girls (13 and under)

$50 1st place Plus medallion

$40 2nd place

$30 3rd place

$20 4th place

$10 5th place

Additional prizes and trophys/medallions will be provided from sponsors, and myself to ensure all the kids 13 and under receive something and for the winners of the kids catagorys to get a little more. There will also be some raffle prizes provided by me.....As I get them together I'll post them. All participants are eligable for the raffle prizes including tackle boxes, bait, and MORE!!!

I have 5-6 teams that have given me a tentative yes on participating in the Team event. Please post here or Contact me at (239)246-2742 if you are planing to attend or need a partner. Also, Let me know if you need space for camping.

sounds sweet larry me and my son will be fishing the family B)

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I was out in Dixon today to drop off more applications....they are flying off the counter at Bunny's Bait an Tackle according to Ray. And the whole town is abuzz thanks to Banners the City has put up on all the roads coming into the down town. The water levels look just about perfect, and all the walkway work looked done....plenty of room to fish. Lots of locals and people from the Belvidere/Rockford areas have been coming down to practice. It will be nice to really show those folks the whole Catch and Release concept and maybe get them to ask for it at their own events in the future....Leading by Example does work.

As a favor to me, and out of the "Goodness in his Heart", Lee Young has offered an entry to the 2012 Wisconsin Carp Championship to be raffled off amongst those who help steward the event. He regrets that he cannot make it this year to help out due to his commitments to the U.S. Match Team Practices, and was hoping that by his positive encouragement and donation....others would step up to help out. I thank him and wish the team well, Good Luck.

Currently those who have offered to help rather than fish include:

John Chione, Andrew Chione, Larry Hemmens(offered a day), Edward, Paul Scott and his wife Laura. I was hoping some of the other CAG members might offer to help, I would like to have about 9-12 total each day if 200 people show. If that many don't, I would not need that many....but I won't know till that morning. I am going to try and shake down some other prizes for the Stewards to win from some of my shop owner friends and if turn-out is good I will sweeten the pot as well. I know if things go smooth and the turn out is good. I can get the city to help out Next year with a new format for a pro's event and pro events at the other derbies that could end up earning sponsorships for those teams that help steward this year....but that will come later. If you want to help, call me direct at (239) 246-2742, it would be nice to see people actually helping the derbie folks catch fish.

Last, Magda and Ernest at World Classic Baits have offered some derbie prizes....thank you!

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Larry--Has an official determination been made about the team event? If that event has been canceled, I would like to help steward rather than fish the derby. Put me down on the day that Larry H. won't be there. That way, you have one steward between us for the weekend. --Frank

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Wow! Great weather is forecast for this weekend's Dixon Carp Derby. Larry K. has provided a wonderful opportunity for a friendly competition and for teaching/promoting C&R carp fishing. I will be stewarding rather than fishing, but it will still be a fun experience. Come on out to northwestern Illinois!--Frank

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Water levels are perfect, weather is great, local anglers have been practicing accordinh to Edward......a number of them even went out and bought their own Keep-Sacks!!! Lots of call on my phone....the city's ...and the local baitshops.....turn out could be good. Reception is good on the GSM so I will try to upload pictures as things happen. See you all in the morning.....Sign up starts 6:00am and fishing starts at 8:00am.

LARRY KIRCHNER

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Three hours in and the weather couldn't be better....a beautiful day to go fishing. Attendence is up 80% on the anglers. The bite has been slow and there are still more prize than fish right now with seven on the board. 9-10 leads with 2-10 as the lowest and still 13 prizes with no one to take them home so if your sitting at home wondering if you have a chance all you need to do is show and Catch any carp to be inthe money!!! So show up Sunday. Fishing is from 8:00-2:00 Sunday

Last year all the biggest fish came on Sunday!!! At this time last year we had 48 fish counted....

The bite is getting and as more bait goes in....more fish move up!!!

Pictures to come later.

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Three hours in and the weather couldn't be better....a beautiful day to go fishing. Attendence is up 80% on the anglers. The bite has been slow and there are still more prize than fish right now with seven on the board. 9-10 leads with 2-10 as the lowest and still 13 prizes with no one to take them home so if your sitting at home wondering if you have a chance all you need to do is show and Catch any carp to be inthe money!!! So show up Sunday. Fishing is from 8:00-2:00 Sunday

Last year all the biggest fish came on Sunday!!! At this time last year we had 48 fish counted....

The bite is getting and as more bait goes in....more fish move up!!!

Pictures to come later.

It was a beautiful day in dixon today, allthough the numbers were down throughout the river system from what I heard. I somehow managed 11 runs and was fortunate to land 6-7 of them. I'm sure tomorrow will be a better day for all the anglers and hopefully more show up to fish than did today.I Heard I was the only angler using 12 ft rods today. I understand some anglers don't like to catch smaller fish, but it is a tournament which makes it all relative and from what I hear It won't hurt ya to comeout and catch a few popcans from time to time :lol:

At one point in time this event used to be a BIGTIME carp slaughter and it has now turned the corner due to several CAG memebers past and present. If we don't comeout and support these events they will eventually go away.

Just my 2 cents. See some of you out there tomorrow.

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Congrats to Larry Kirchner for a well organized, enjoyable event. :yourock: Larry essentially turned this derby around from a gaf and weigh kill event to a very carp friendly endeavor. Congrats to Mike O. who took ninth place money in the event. It was also gratifying to see several CAG associates helping Larry with the stewarding duties on one or both days of the derby: Paul Scott, Laura Scott, John Chione, Andrew Chione, Edward from Dixon, Larry Hemmens, Paul Pezalla, Robert Kraft, Frank Rink. Good work!--Frank

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