Guest THE BIG WORM Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Still waiting to finalize some details but wanted to give folks a heads up for next August's DIXON CARP DERBY Tentative dates: (Planned) Saturday and Sunday August 22nd and 23rd, 2015 *** Will know end of November *** Format will remain the same as last year with the follow classes/prizes. Grand Champion (largest carp of the event) Advanced Division (Top three, of anglers best three carp) Adult Division (Top 20 Amature anglers single Largest carp) Boys / Girls Divisions (Top 5 boy/girl anglers single Largest carp) Notes: There is a request proposed to add funding to the Advanced Division to guarentee the purse to be higher than the amature division, the vote will be later this month. The City and Tourism received alot of positive feedback from the change, and we're impressed with how well things ran. I want to thank those who fished the Advanced division, and I hope that Dixon helps to encourage participation in all the Divisions. I will post up dates as they happen.... Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest THE BIG WORM Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 REQUESTS TO RETAILERS, CLUBS, MANUFACTURERS, VENDORS, GUIDES, LEAGUES, and PPROMOTERS Looking for help, for stewards, prizes, vendors, and folks willing to share and help amature anglers learn about carp fishing at a fun and open minded casual event. The Dixon Carp Derby is Illinois/Midwests Largest Catch and Release Carp Fishing Event with exposure on Radio, news print, in magazine adds, on the DNR website and travel Illinois Web sites as well and a great place to let people see you and learn about your ideas...... To find out more contact me at carpfishingnow@yahoo.com LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Reynolds Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Thank you Larry for the heads up. Every opportunity I have it will be to encourage participation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatesta Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Planning early this year. Don't know yet if I will be able to make it. Depends on how the next couple weeks go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiSherwood Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I've read about this for the past few years... 2015 might just be my year to come and have fun (hopefully better fishing than the CCC in Indy...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatesta Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 It's a different style of tournament. Pays out the top 20 over the two days. No pegs, just pick a spot. It's fun though and I've never even fished it just a steward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Reynolds Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 not sure where my post has gone, no matter. sign me up for a steward position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silurus_glanis Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Larry, thank you so much for putting on the Dixon Carp Derby. Everyone had so much fun; this was a great event. Although we were all fishing a real carp tournament, it felt more like a Fish-in. It was so cool to be fishing side-by-side with both local amateurs, and my professional carp fishing friends. You did a great job of organizing the event, and the fishing was awesome. Everyone was catching fish and getting runs. I must have landed over 40 carp during the two day event, and what an incredible variety of different types of carp. I caught Kio, common, mirror, and goldfish/carp hybrids. I wish I could figure out how to post photos on here to show everyone some of the fish I caught. I loved the tournament format, and the event was a lot of fun. God permitting, I will be back in 2015, to defend my Title as the 2014 Dixon Carp Derby Advanced Angler Division Champion. Maybe this time, I will be the Grand Champion, I just missed it by a few ounces. And even if I do not win any money, it certainly will be worth the five hour drive to fish the Rock River and take part in this tournament. Thanks again! Happy Holidays, Paul Scott You guys can go to the Central Illinois Fishing Group on Facebook to check out the photos. There is also an article posted on there about the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Reynolds Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I too would like to add my thanks to Larry. One of my favorite spots on the South side of the Rock River was not available due to construction going on. I have been assured that the construction will be completed in time for the 2015 Dixon Carp Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silurus_glanis Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Jim, everyone wants that spot! It has been know to produce winning fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiSherwood Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Have the dates been confirmed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest THE BIG WORM Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Not as yet. The Tourism Office started to relocate in October to a new location and they said the details may be delayed to the begining of February.....also trying to coordinate it with Venitian Night and that is run by another group, so hopefully we'll have an answer soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest THE BIG WORM Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 In conjunction with the Downtown Business District's Venitian Night we have a date. 2015 DIXON CARP DERBY official dates..... August 22nd. & 23rd. 2015 Saturday & Sunday We will still have early registration on Friday the 21st. Rules and Classes to be determined yet, we are still awaiting approval on the Prize increases. MORE TO COME!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Big Worm Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Due to numerous requests by Loyal CAG members and those I consider friends asking for updates I have re-opened this thread and should have finalized info after the weekend. With the change in administration in Dixon there will be some prize total changes as the event gets moved trys to become more self supporting, but the format with last year's added Advanced Division will remain..... I'm looking forward to posting the updates next week. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Reynolds Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Larry, If I can do anything as far as being your eyes and ears in Dixon please let me know. 815-213-2129 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Larry, If I can do anything as far as being your eyes and ears in Dixon please let me know. 815-213-2129 Thanks Jim. I'll take you up on that. The Park District is working on some posters and I could use help propping them off around town. I'll know in a couple days when the'll be ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Reynolds Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Ok, sounds good. I am working on getting the south side of the river just west of Peoria bridge cleaned up for easier access to fishing that prime location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Where CAG Members and New Carp Anglers have fished side by side for 6 years Running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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