 ARKANSAS CAGI, A LITTLE UNORTHODOX, BUT A SUCCESS !!!! |
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• Gain acceptance of the carp as an exciting and challenging sportfish.
• Become better carp anglers, assist others and encourage them to join us. • Treat the carp with respect. Promote the release of trophy-size carp. Encourage others to do the same. • Most of all: go fishing, share with others, and have fun! |
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 Jun 25 2007, 01:19 PM
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 " The Scubadoc"  Group: CAG Member Posts: 8635 Joined: 27-May 04 From: Texas Member No.: 710  |
TREMENDOUS EVENT !!!!!
 SPECIAL THANKS TO JACKIE, TERRY MARDELL, SCOTT & SUSAN TOWNSON, AND TO ALL THE AGFC PEOPLE, NAMELY: ( IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER...JUST WHAT POPPED INTO ME LITTLE HEAD)  Chris Racey--Asst. Biologist, Family & Community Fisheries Program B.G. Bridges---Arkansas Game & Fish Wild Life Officer Clinton LeRoy Coleman---Family & Community Fisheries Program Mike Armstrong Head of Arkansas Game And Fisheries Commission Don Brader---Assistant Head of Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Stuart Wooldgridge---Superintendent of Hamilton Lake, AGFC Drew Wilson--Superintendent of Dierkes Lake. AGFC To make a long story short....38 people, not including the above, families, kids, you name it... ...tough venue, just beginning,,,,only Scott Caught fish, Jackie and I and Terry were too busy with the Crowd, and AGFC people,, We had a CARP CLINIC, and fished,,, Scott's first fish was a 23 plus pound Grasser, that literally killed herself during the fight, she could not be revived no matter how hard we tried...so we decided to use her as table fare,,,Fed just about everyone there,,,,,wonderful Grass Carp ( White Amur) fish fry, really quite tasty,,, Pictures to follow, we took tons of em!!!! Great Event, and now Arkansas is really aware of carp Angling,,,, and the AGFC (Arkansas Game and Fish Commission) knows just how powerful a draw Carp Angling can be, and just how much CAG is willing to support the sport!!! FYI, they pre-baited the area, provided support for the event, provided tents, coolers, ice, etc. and made the event available as a Free fishing day ( no license required)... Special thanks to the AGFC for working with us, and for being so open minded about the sport,,,, I can't sing their praises loud enough ! As I said pictures to follow,,,,,,, Scott, Terry, Susan Etc, if you have any, please feel free to post them up!! Thanks Jerome,,a great event ! -------------------- Neil
 2005, 2006, 2007- ATC- Organizer Past Membership Director 2005-2009 Champion of the Queen Recipient IN TEXAS, everything is bigger...even the CARP! Got the 20, Got the 30, Working on the 40  Mirror, Mirror in the Lake OR POND--I GOT YA  Now off to get a KOI  Before Jackie does !!!  out of retirement and back in practice STAR RATING AWARDED BY MYSELF  |
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Jun 25 2007, 01:28 PM
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 I can name my own title Group: CAG Member Posts: 4676 Joined: 11-July 03 From: Philadelphia Pa Member No.: 305 |
Nice one Neil! That's what it is all about! I'd try some grass carp...
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Jun 25 2007, 01:47 PM
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 I can name my own title Group: Director Posts: 6257 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Alexandria, VA Member No.: 3 |
Nice one
 I'd try some as well, I've heard it's pretty good 
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Jun 25 2007, 02:07 PM
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 Obsessed Carper  Group: CAG_Member Posts: 1926 Joined: 16-May 06 From: Outdoors Member No.: 1696 |
Neil & Jackie
Congratulations on your outstanding success! It is always a pleasure to read your posts!! Regards CarpDaddy -------------------- PB Common 42+
PB Mirror 24+ PB Koi ~ Mostly White Leather? Only my boots.. Grasser? I was SO close! <;)((((((>< Ambition without Initiative is Daydreaming Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall all get there someday. - A.A. Milne In a fish's eyes all men are created equal |
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Jun 25 2007, 02:21 PM
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 Gone Carpin' Group: CAG Member Posts: 11091 Joined: 21-August 03 Member No.: 364 |
That is great Neil & Jackie you guys are top notch glad to see everything came together for a great event! Kudos!
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Jun 25 2007, 03:32 PM
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 Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 525 Joined: 16-October 04 From: Bonner Springs, Kansas Member No.: 917 |
Great work Neil. I was reading some Arkansas fish and game information (maybe planning a trip to the Buffalo River) and I was quite surprised to find a good amount of info on carping. Your name was mentioned a few times and they seem to be very open minded about carp fishing down there.
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Jun 25 2007, 03:53 PM
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" The Scubadoc" Group: CAG Member Posts: 8635 Joined: 27-May 04 From: Texas Member No.: 710 |
Thanks everyone, Jackie and I are quite pleased at the way things worked out,,,we've been hitting the Game and Fish Commission hard and heavy with public relations, etc, etc, and we are trying to get some of the people from over seas over to fish the lakes,,,,as they are very promising,,,Dave Moore is on this as well, as Arkansas is a possible site for a tourney in the future,,,...!
Yes, they are now VERY RECEPTIVE to Carp Angling,,,and now that I did what I had to do, I'm going to request that the Board, turn the State chairmanship over to Terry Mardell....Terry has introduced many a fine angler into CARP FISHING, and was one of the Original Chairs in California, after spending time with him this week end, and introducing to the AGFC people, I'm confident he will do a great job,,,,,,,and he now lives in ARKANSAS!!!! what a stroke of luck !!!!! So Andy, if you read this , you will have an "E" mail with all of the information on Terry, p[lease talk to him,,,,,he'll make a great chair! ok Jackie and Scott, and Sue...post those pictures!!!
-------------------- Neil
2005, 2006, 2007- ATC- Organizer Past Membership Director 2005-2009 Champion of the Queen Recipient IN TEXAS, everything is bigger...even the CARP! Got the 20, Got the 30, Working on the 40 Mirror, Mirror in the Lake OR POND--I GOT YA Now off to get a KOI Before Jackie does !!! out of retirement and back in practice STAR RATING AWARDED BY MYSELF |
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Jun 25 2007, 04:02 PM
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 (happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
So if I got this right, 30+ guests entertained by Neil and his band!
 When I called Neil during the event, I had to pinch myself... 38 participants in Arkansas? And Terry Mardell coming back to the CAG scene? Plenty of good stories during this edition of the CAGI, but this one is clearly an exceptional one. The Champion of the Queen 2007 and his great helpers delivered the goods again. Cool.
-------------------- Jerome Moisand, Arlington MA
Carp angling as it should be, fishing for fun and having fun! Si vis carpio, para baitum... |
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Jun 25 2007, 04:04 PM
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Mark and Tommy go racing!!!! Group: Banned Posts: 6958 Joined: 21-February 03 From: S. California Member No.: 109 |
QUOTE (Neil Stern @ Jun 25 2007, 02:53 PM)  Thanks everyone, Jackie and I are quite pleased at the way things worked out,,,we've been hitting the Game and Fish Commission hard and heavy with public relations, etc, etc, and we are trying to get some of the people from over seas over to fish the lakes,,,,as they are very promising,,,Dave Moore is on this as well, as Arkansas is a possible site for a tourney in the future,,,...! Yes, they are now VERY RECEPTIVE to Carp Angling,,,and now that I did what I had to do, I'm going to request that the Board, turn the State chairmanship over to Terry Mardell....Terry has introduced many a fine angler into CARP FISHING, and was one of the Original Chairs in California, after spending time with him this week end, and introducing to the AGFC people, I'm confident he will do a great job,,,,,,,and he now lives in ARKANSAS!!!! what a stroke of luck !!!!! So Andy, if you read this , you will have an "E" mail with all of the information on Terry, p[lease talk to him,,,,,he'll make a great chair! ok Jackie and Scott, and Sue...post those pictures!!! Nice going Neil Terry is a good guy, and will do you proud there I am sure!!! Karl
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Jun 25 2007, 04:08 PM
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 Come Visit Michigan.... Group: CAG Member Posts: 3452 Joined: 19-March 05 From: Michigan Member No.: 1096 |
Heck of a job to all that helped....very impressive job!!!!
Thank you
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Jun 25 2007, 04:15 PM
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 Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 897 Joined: 5-June 04 From: Weatherford Texas Member No.: 729 |
What a day of fun for all..all the folks we encountered were so nice,helpful and open to Carp Angling ..I even got a lesson on fish skinning and cooking.I will be doing this again at least next year at the Joe Pool lake event..
Hope everyone enjoys the pictures....
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In search of Koi Common---25Lbs Buffalo--18lbs. 4oz Mirror--12lbs. 4oz (I love these) 4 so far..<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>(100%</span> bigger than Neil's) Grass Carp---24lbs,12oz...<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>(100% bigger than Neil's)</span> |
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Jun 25 2007, 04:19 PM
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Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 897 Joined: 5-June 04 From: Weatherford Texas Member No.: 729 |
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In search of Koi Common---25Lbs Buffalo--18lbs. 4oz Mirror--12lbs. 4oz (I love these) 4 so far..<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>(100%</span> bigger than Neil's) Grass Carp---24lbs,12oz...<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>(100% bigger than Neil's)</span> |
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Jun 25 2007, 04:32 PM
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Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 897 Joined: 5-June 04 From: Weatherford Texas Member No.: 729 |
Nice guys !
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In search of Koi Common---25Lbs Buffalo--18lbs. 4oz Mirror--12lbs. 4oz (I love these) 4 so far..<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>(100%</span> bigger than Neil's) Grass Carp---24lbs,12oz...<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>(100% bigger than Neil's)</span> |
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Jun 25 2007, 04:34 PM
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Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 897 Joined: 5-June 04 From: Weatherford Texas Member No.: 729 |
The crew
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In search of Koi Common---25Lbs Buffalo--18lbs. 4oz Mirror--12lbs. 4oz (I love these) 4 so far..<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>(100%</span> bigger than Neil's) Grass Carp---24lbs,12oz...<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>(100% bigger than Neil's)</span> |
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Jun 25 2007, 04:36 PM
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Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 897 Joined: 5-June 04 From: Weatherford Texas Member No.: 729 |
More fun
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-------------------- Happy when fishing !
In search of Koi Common---25Lbs Buffalo--18lbs. 4oz Mirror--12lbs. 4oz (I love these) 4 so far..<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>(100%</span> bigger than Neil's) Grass Carp---24lbs,12oz...<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>(100% bigger than Neil's)</span> |
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