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Exact same problem, been trying to renew keep getting error processing payment, the site is extremely hard to navigate, horrible as you've described.

We are still having some intermittent issues with PayPal payments not going through from the CAG Store. If you try to sign up as a New CAG Member the CAG Fall Big 4, CCC or Store Items and receive a message that your payment did not go through will help you process the payment. Example below of Error Message: Please Note: We can see those payments that did not go through and will send you a PayPal invoice to process your payment. We will then update the CAG Store once we receive payment to show your purchase as being paid. You will then get an email confirmation. Many thanks for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.

We are still having some intermittent issues with PayPal payments not going through from the CAG Store. If you try to sign up as a CAG Member and / or the CAG Fall Big 4 and receive a message that your payment did not go through we will help you process the payment. We can see those payments that did not go through and will send you a PayPal invoice to process your payment. We will then update the CAG Store to show your purchase as being paid. You will then get an email confirmation. Many thanks for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.

CAG Email - September Update CCC 2023 The 2023 CAG Carp Classic on Saturday Sept 30 is just around the corner! Sign up now to secure your chance of becoming the 2023 North American Champion (Big 4 winner) and / or Carp King (Biggest Carp). There will be top line prizes and awards for Section Winners, Total Overall Weight, First Fish, Smallest Fish and Big Mirror. There will also be a CAG Raffle at the Dinner and Prize Giving! Click here for CCC 2023 Details & Registration CAG Fall Big 4 Be sure to sign up! Once again we have over $1,700 in prizes for the Top Ten Big 4 Winners, Big Common, Big Mirror and Regional Winners. We will also award Photo Plaques to the Big Fish and Regional Winners. Prizes will be in the form of Gift Vouchers to spend at carpangler.com Starts October 1st and runs until November 30th. Click for more Fall Big 4 2023 Details Here Essence of Carping Photo Competition June winners should be receiving their prizes and medals and July winners are being voted on and results will be posted in the next few days. Unfortunately a technical glitch prevented August entries being posted but September and October are good to go. For Essence of Carping Details Click Here Volunteers Needed! CAG needs your help in the following areas. - NACA magazine support to source and create articles and content. - Assistance to help with managing and highlighting events such as the CCC, Big 4, Photo competition etc. - Social Media and Web support. If you have experience in these areas please email cagstaff@carpanglersgroup.com

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Unfortunately we seem to be having an issue processing payments with PayPal through the CAG store. If you are trying to sign up for Membership, CAG FALL Big 4 and/or CCC 2023 and run into a problem with your purchase via the CAG Store please send me a PM or email: treasurer@carpanglersgroup.com We have a fix to get you signed up in the meantime

Hi Darci, For some reason your PayPal subscription did not update correctly when it auto renewed on Sept 08 2022. I've renewed your membership and we will check to see if it works correctly in a couple of days. You are an active CAG member again

I am trying to renew my membership that has expired. When I go into the manage purchases, there is no option to renew. I also cannot purchase a new membership because of my existing one. I paid using PayPal, I believe, but it doesn't look like it was set to auto-renew. I checked my emails and it looks like an invoice was generated from PayPal for me to pay last May. I didn't get one again this year. How can I renew my membership?

CAG Big 4 Competition - What's it All About? The CAG BIG 4 Competition takes place twice a year - In Spring (March 15 - June 15) and Fall (October 1 - November 30th). Anglers simply upload details (Photo, Weight, Date of Capture and State where caught) of their Biggest 4 Fish caught during the period of the competition. Anglers taking part MUST follow the rules especially those regarding Photo Requirements. There are no exceptions. Any Fully Paid CAG Member can enter for just $12 to take part (temporary memberships are excluded from taking part). If you are not yet a member you can join by clicking here: Click Here to Join CAG If your membership has expired please login to your account to renew your membership or message Barry Howard for assistance.

*** Fall Big 4 2023 *** - Over $1,700 in PRIZES & AWARDS - Become a CAG Member and sign up before midday Sept 30th! Click Here to become a CAG Member! CAG Members Click Here to: Read the Rules, Register and Enter your Catches. FALL Big 4 Prizes & Awards - Top Ten Big 4 Fish Captors – 1st - $300 * 2nd - $150 * 3rd - $100 * 4th - $75 * 5th - $50 * 6th thro' 10th - $35 each - The Big Fish & Regional Prizes - Biggest Common will receive *$175, Biggest Mirror will receive *$175, Plus * $100 for each Big 4 Regional Award Winner Big Common, Big Mirror & Regional Winners will also receive 10x8 Photo Plaques *Awarded as Gift Certificates to spend with CarpAngler.com Our thanks to Carp Angler for their generous support of the CAG Fall Big 4 2023 Prizes will be awarded as Gift Vouchers redeemable with: https://www.carpangler.com/ North American Regions (Anglers will be required to indicate the state in which each fish entered was caught). Regions I - IV shown below Plus Canada & Mexico Region V

On The Water magazine - Why Fish for Carp by Craig Buddo View File A very nice article by Craig Buddo highlighting the carp fishing. Submitter Savayman Submitted 08/24/2023 Category General  

CCC 2023 Awards & Prizes: The Prizes A very big thank you to Rafal Wlazlo & www.carpangler.com for supporting the CAG Carp Classic CCC 2023. The North American Champion (Big 4) will take home a Smart Cradle System worth $500 Carp King (Big Fish) a $300 carpangler.com Store Gift Certificate. Additional Prizes will be awarded to 2nd & 3rd places etc.

Places to stay for the CCC 2023 Here is an option for folk looking for somewhere to stay - they have cabins, RV's, Tents as well as places for you to park or camp: Tree Topia Campground

2023 CCC RULES As a minimum there shall be prizes for the Biggest Carp, and Biggest 4 Carp (total weight of 4 biggest carp caught by angler). Additional Prizes for Total Overall Weight, Section Winners, First Fish, Smallest Fish and Biggest Mirror are also being planned. Carp King Belt Buckle awarded for the capture of the Biggest Carp North American Champion Trophy awarded to Biggest 4 Carp 1.The Peg Draw shall start no later than 7:00 am on Saturday morning (Anglers who are arriving early in the morning must register and have their scales checked before 6:30am), with Fishing from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The Award Ceremony will follow at the advertised time & place. Scale certification will also be available on Friday evening at the Meet & Greet. 2. All anglers must hold a valid NY fishing license. All anglers must have pre-registered and have pre-paid all entry fees before the draw. There is to be no fishing by anglers along the venue on the day PRIOR to the CCC date; any competitor found pre-baiting, plumbing, or fishing after this time and before the official start of the competition will be disqualified, and their entry fees forfeited. 3. This is a catch-and-release competition; no fish will be weighed unless it was caught fairly (hook must be within 2 inches of the fishes mouth), has been handled safely, and can be released alive. 4. Any angler found attempting to weigh in fish that are snagged, foul-hooked (hook is in a part of the fish’s body more than 2 inches from the mouth) or caught by any other unfair means will be disqualified from the competition. The Weigh Officials’ decision in all such cases shall be final. 5. Only Carp ( Common or Mirror ) can be weighed in and counted for any awards or prizes. All other fish (including Game Fish) do not count, and must be returned immediately to the water. Anyone attempting to retain a Game Fish will be disqualified from the competition. 6. If two anglers, as a result of travelling together or a requirement for extra assistance, need to fish adjacent pegs then they must notify the Draw Official no later than the evening BEFORE the peg draw. These anglers will be allowed to draw first. One of the two Anglers will draw a peg number and the next peg will be assigned to his partner. In the event the first angler picks an end peg the two pegs above or below will be assigned. This will ensure that there are always independent anglers either side of the Two anglers for the purposes of weighing as in Rule 18. Please note: The CCC is an Individual tournament and EACH angler MUST fish independently of any other. Each angler must fish and place all of their fishing equipment within a rod-length (12 feet) either side of their peg. Anglers can cast to any point up to halfway between their peg and the pegs on either side, or up to 15 yards from their peg in the case of end peg in the section. Any infringements in placing their fishing equipment more than 12 feet from their peg, or in attempted casting outside their peg area, will make the Angler concerned liable for disqualification from the competition. 7. Big Carp are hard-fighting fish; there may be a need for an angler to leave their peg location momentarily, to play a fish that is running parallel to the bank. Please be considerate of other anglers; try and avoid playing your fish in their pegged areas. Adjacent pegged anglers are encouraged to help an angler in difficulties with a big fish by removing their lines from the water while the fish is being played. Neighboring Anglers can help by netting fish or removing other rods for the Angler; no other assistance is allowed. 8. Anglers may leave their pegged area to answer a call of nature, etc. All lines must be reeled in before leaving. If the angler wishes to leave during the competition, they need to record their leaving time with the Anglers either side of them, and remove all their equipment from their pegged area. Anglers must be present at the end of the Awards Ceremony after competition closes to be eligible for any prizes and awards. 9. No boats, bait-boats or wading, use of floatation devices or swimming (except in an emergency!); fishing from the shoreline only. Exception – an angler can enter the water by authorization from a Weigh Offficial or Angler at the next peg, to free a fish caught in a snag, weed or otherwise in distress or possible danger. Please ensure that you receive a verbal authorization from the Angler at the next peg or Official present before you enter the water. 10. Only 2 RODS per angler may be used at any time, with 1 single hook per rod. Hooks can be no larger than a size 1, recommended hook patterns are barbless and micro-barbed (e.g. a standard Carp Hook), or have the barb squeezed down with pliers. Hooks larger than a size 1, multiple hooks, double or treble hooks and hooks with an oversized barb are not allowed. Weigh Officials have the right to inspect angler’s hooks, and can disallow fish caught on any other type of hook; Weigh Officials decision in all such cases will be final. The angler can use an additional rod for spodding, spombing, or controlling a marker float; no fishhooks can be attached to any part of the line on this rod. The angler can have additional rods pre-rigged at the peg; but they can only have a maximum of two baits in the water at any time. Any angler found breaking these rules or fishing or attempting to fish in an unsportsmanlike way will be disqualified from the competition. Any angler breaking the 2 rod & 1 hook per line competition rules will be disqualified from the competition. 11. Required for each angler: a well-padded unhooking mat, a carp-specific weigh sling, a set of scales & tripod/monopod for weighing the fish, and at least 1 mesh style/CAG approved & well ventilated carp sack or retention sling (for retaining fish in the water before weighing), and a soft, knotless mesh “fish friendly” landing net of the appropriate size. Anglers will not be allowed to count fish towards their total if they do not have a suitable mat and landing net. 12. Pre-Baiting will not be allowed. No breaking of the water is allowed before the start of the competition, except to plumb the depth, position a marker float, wet nets, unhooking mats and carp-sacks. Anglers are allowed to draw a small amount of water in a suitable bucket or pail, to wet and prepare ground bait (chum) before the start. 13. The competition will start promptly at the advertised time; fishing time will be signaled by one long blast on a car horn or by Weigh Officials. The fishing period will last a maximum of 8 hours with competition close announced by two long blasts on a car horn or Weigh Stewards. All fishing lines must be removed promptly at the end of the competition. Any angler playing a fish when the competition end is announced must call out and signal “Fish On”. The angler will have a maximum of 15 minutes to play the fish in and net it; timekeeping will be the responsibility of the Anglers at adjacent pegs 14. ALL Baits and Chum / Ground bait must be fish safe. Allowed baits include bread, corn (sweetcorn or boiled maize), particles, boilies, pellet and paste baits, etc. In addition, anglers can use natural baits such as worms, night crawlers, maggots, mealworms, wax worms, crickets and hellgrammites, etc. Artificial baits, attached to each hook/hair rig system (e.g. artificial corn, boilie, crayfish fly, etc.) can be used, but no spoons, plugs, jigs, or other metal lures can be used. The Weigh Officials have the right to inspect all baits, and disallow any bait they deem illegal, offensive or dangerous. 15. All standard, Carp-safe rigs are allowed; all rigs should include either a Safety Clip or allow the lead/sinker to slide over knots in the case of an Inline, Helicopter, or Method Feeder rig. Zig Fishing, Fly Fishing, Float Fishing or Pole Fishing Rigs must include a lower breaking strain leader/hook length/tippet, to avoid a Carp breaking off the whole rig. All rigs are liable to inspection by Weigh Officials; any unsafe rigs found must be changed immediately, or the Angler concerned will be disqualified from the competition. Weighing Officials decision in all such cases will be final. 16. Ground baiting (chumming) is allowed only after the advertised start time. Spods / Spombs, PVA bags, nets & string, catapults (fishing slingshots), throwing spoons, and feeders of all types are acceptable. Please bait intelligently and only within your peg area. 17. Scales Calibration Check - Any Angler wanting to use their scales to have their fish weighed by a neighboring Angler must present their scales for calibration check to the Weigh Officials on Friday evening (or at 6:30am on Saturday morning for those Anglers arriving on Saturday). Weigh Officials will mark checked scales for neighboring Anglers to identify which scales can be used for weighing purposes. 18. Weighing System – Each angler’s fish will be weighed and recorded by a neighboring Angler on the Anglers Weigh Sheet with exact weight, type (Common or Mirror Carp), and time caught. The neighboring Angler will also sign the Weigh Sheet. It is each angler’s ultimate responsibility for ensuring that his/her fish is recorded accurately, and that the Weigh Sheet is delivered to the Weigh Officials at the end of the competition. In the event of any weighing disagreements or discrepancies, please notify the Organizer or Weigh Official immediately, within 1 hour of the end of the competition day, in person. The Organizer and Weigh Official will examine the Angler’s Weigh Sheet, talk to the Recording Angler, and will advise the angler of the decision. In all cases, the Organizers decision shall be final and binding. 19. In the event of a tie for any total or big 4 weight awards & prizes, the angler with the biggest single fish shall be judged the winner. In the event of a tie for the weight of a single fish award or prize, the award of trophy will be decided by a coin toss. 20. A Runner (Angler’s Guest) is allowed to be with the Angler at their designated peg, to support the Anglers by netting fish, assisting the Weigh Officials with the weighing and recording of fish, and by releasing fish safely back to the water. In addition, the Runner can leave the peg at any time, to fetch food and drink, carry the Angler’s gear, and liaise with spectators, the Weigh Team, and Media Representatives. The Runner cannot bait the hook for the angler, cast out, or otherwise touch the fishing rod until the fish is netted; at that point the Runner may move the rod and net out of the way, assist with unhooking the fish, and liaise with the Weigh Official. 21. Anglers are responsible for their own property, safety and liability for any damage or injury to others. The Organizer of this competition, and the Sponsors, wave any liability for any personal loss or injury, howsoever caused; this is an “enter-at-your-own-risk” event. Please remember that there are likely to be spectators and children present at all times. Look behind you before you cast! 22. You must be a Fully Paid CAG Member over the age of 16 (on or before the date of the event) to enter the CCC. The $65 Entry Fee must be fully paid to CAG before the draw on Sept 30th. This event will be limited to a maximum of 50 Anglers. 23. If the event needs to be cancelled, due to extreme weather conditions, Covid restrictions etc any refunds will be at the sole discretion of the CAG BOD; their decision will be final. 24. Anglers will be required to sign a waiver of liability before being allowed to enter the draw; any refusal to sign will result in instant disqualification of that Angler. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian also sign the waiver. A valid NYS fishing license must be with you when fishing. Licenses can be obtained on line. http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6091.html Out of state members can purchase a one day license for $10 The Hudson River is a tidal river and as anyone who has ever fished a tidal river knows adjustments have to be made for the flow and changes in depth. Be prepared!

The awards will be consistent with the CCC tradition: The North American Champion trophy will be awarded to the angler with the Four Fish with the greatest total weight (Big 4). Winners will be able to have their name engraved & added to the trophy. The Trophy is held by the winner and then passed onto to future winners. The North American Carp King Jeweled Belt Buckle will be awarded to the angler catching the Single Heaviest Carp. In addition, we will have Special Awards for the angler landing the Biggest Mirror, Smallest Carp Caught, First Carp Caught, the Heaviest Combined Total-Weight as well as Trophies for each Section Winner (Big 4). In case of ties, see the rules. We will also have a variety of tackle prizes to award to winners.

Registration for the 2022 CAG Carp Classic is now LIVE! Cost is $65 for CAG Members which includes your CCC Entry as well as Dinner at the Awards Ceremony. Non members pay $90 which includes CAG Membership. Click Here to Register for the CCC 2023 & Dinner CAG Members please note you must be logged into the Forum to get the $65 CAG member rate! You can also purchase dinner for a non-fishing guest for the Awards Ceremony on the Saturday night. *** CCC 2023 Commemorative T-Shirts are also available for purchase *** Designs will be similar to last year and images will be uploaded soon Click Here to Order CCC 2023 T-shirts!