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In addition to the Trophies CCC 2025 winners will receive the following prizes: North American Champion - A CyberWave Bait Boat worth $900 Total Weight: A Century Carbon / Titanium Landing Net worth $350 Big Fish: $200 Gift Certificate / Store Credit Biggest Mirror - $100 Gift Certificate / Store Credit Section Winners: $100 Gift Certificate / Store Credit The above Prizes have been generously donated by Rafal Wlazlo and CarpAngler.com We will also have prizes for the First Fish, Smallest Fish and Biggest Catfish.

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). There is also a 'Catfish' King award for the biggest catfish caught during the CCC. In case of ties, see the rules. We will also have a variety of tackle prizes to award to winners.

2025 CCC RULES As a minimum there shall be Trophies and Prizes for the Biggest Carp, and Biggest 4 Carp (total weight of 4 biggest carp caught by angler). Additional Awards and Prizes for Total Overall Weight, Section Winners, First Fish, Smallest Fish and Biggest Mirror will also be awarded. 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 State 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 tournament 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 the end peg will be assigned. This will ensure that there are always independent anglers either side of the these 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 is 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 independent angler on the Anglers Weigh Sheet with exact weight in Pounds and Ounces (e.g. 10lb 4oz not 10.04 or 10.25), type (Common or Mirror Carp), and time caught (e.g. 10.45am). The independent neighboring Angler must 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 and 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, if a tie remains the second biggest and so on will decide the winner. The same process will also decide a tie for the weight of a single fish award or prize. In the event of a tie still not being resolved the winner 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. Always 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 $70 Entry Fee must be fully paid to CAG before 7pm of the night before the tournament. This event will be limited to a maximum of 50 Anglers. 23. If the event needs to be cancelled, due to extreme weather conditions, emergency orders or 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 State fishing license must be with you when fishing. New York Licenses can be obtained on line. http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6091.html Out of state members can purchase a one day license. 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!

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About the CCC The "Chicago Carp Classic" was first held in downtown Chicago in October 1994 and has been running ever since! This friendly but competitive one day tournament is open to Carp Anglers Group members who compete to catch the four biggest fish. The winner gets to see their name added to the coveted trophy as North American Champion. The trophy has been won by some well-known names over the years including Bernie Haines, Nigel Griffin and even Max Cottis (former Fox and ACE tackle director) from the UK. The first CCC in Chicago back in 1994 Prizes and trophies are also awarded for Total Weight, Biggest Fish, Big Mirror, Smallest Fish, First Fish as well as Section wins. The evening before the tournament many of the anglers gather for the BBQ Social where friendships are made or renewed and fishing stories are shared. It is also an opportunity to have your scales checked for accuracy. After the CCC tournament anglers and invited guests gather for dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner the results are announced and winners presented with Trophies & Prizes. There is also a raffle with some top class prizes! Dinner & Awards Ceremony A few years ago the CCC was renamed the "CAG Carp Classic" to reflect it being held in different locations including the St Lawrence River around Waddington NY, Lake Michigan in Wisconsin and the Des Plaines River in Joliet IL. More recently it has been held on the Hudson River around Coxsackie, NY. The CCC has attracted anglers from all over the USA and even Europe! Notable winners over the years include Nigel Griffin, Bernie Haines (probably the first 'carp guide' in the USA) and Max Cottis (former director at Fox and ACE Tackle) Nigel Griffin Max Cottis Bernie Haines 2024 winner Steve Clow from Connecticut Some photos from early CCC's with unconventional methods! Mick Thill fishing the pole in 2000 Iain Sorrell catching carp on a fly rod in 1996

2025 CCC Schedule ----- More Details will Follow for Registration etc ----- Saturday September 20th Location: Hudson River, NY Peg Locations*: Coxsackie Riverside Park, Dutchmans Landing & Henry Hudson Park *** Details Subject to Confirmation *** One day NY Freshwater License is $10 Buy online: https://www.ny.gov/services/get-freshwater-fishing-license Friday Sept 19 2025 Meet and Greet: At the Pegasus Restaurant from 5:00 pm A Bar-B-Que will be available in the parking lot 4pm-8pm Get your scales certified. Saturday Sept 20 2025: 7:00am - Peg Draw @ Chrissy's Diner (details below) 8:00am - 4:00pm - CCC Fishing 6:00pm - Dinner 7:30pm - Awards, Prize Giving & Raffle The Dinner and Awards will be held at the Pegasus Restaurant Pegasus Restaurant 10885 St. Rte 9w, Coxsackie NY 12051 http://www.pegasuson9w.com 518-731-9200 The Peg Draw and Scale Certification will be held in the parking lot behind CHRISSY’s Diner. 11830 Route 9w, West Coxsackie NY 12192. The only red light in Coxsackie turn onto Rt 385 (Mansion St), pull around behind the building to the large parking lot. Certification will be from 6:00 to 7:00. Peg draw @ 7:00. If your coming to the meet and greet on Friday you can also get your scale certified then. You can get breakfast sandwiches, subs etc from Griffin's Market 273 Mansion St, Coxsackie, NY 12501 which opens 5am - 9pm. Local Places to Stay! Blue Spruce Inn 3093 US-9, Valatie, NY 12184 518-758-9711 Micosta Enterprises, Inc., 3007 County Rd 20, Hudson, NY 12534 917-854-5221 Chatham Travel Lodge: 598 NY-295, Chatham, NY 12037 518-392-4066 21b Motel 12800 State Route 9W West Coxsackie 518-731-2721 Camping: Tents, RV's Cabins: https://www.treetopiacampground.com/ and https://www.campcatskillsrvpark.com/ Holiday Inn Express 12740 State Route 9W West Coxsackie 518-719-1999 Best Western Hotel 12600 State Route 9W West Coxsackie 518-731-8300 800-528-1234 * Pegs subject to final confirmation

OK, my Lady Bird Lake adventure is now over!!! After 4 days which was originally only 3 days planned. Not a fish until today at 2:30 pm! A 23 1/2 lb. Common Carp. The fact you are only able to fish with 2 rods was a surprise! Yet a last day take made this trip worth while. Hoppy4

It would have been a Great Hookup! Take Care and I look forward to the opportunity to fish you on some other occasion!! Thanks for the Reply!

Damn just came back from Jersey last night 😐

View File NACA Q1 2025 Here's another great issue! We have great articles from Colin Peters, Evan Cartabiano, Iain Sorrell, Mike Dragone & Jerome Moisand. As always a big thank you to all our contributors and please let us know if you have a story, article or something carp to contribute to a future edition. Submitter Savayman Submitted 06/01/2025 Category NACA  

Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX June 2-3-4!!!! Are any of you available to fish with me? I know that this is last minute, but I would welcome the company! We have the opportunity to come over and I will try to do this. J. Hopkins (HOPPY4)

By a unanimous vote of the BOD, Jake Hoy has been voted PA EAST State Chair. Good luck, Jake, on your appointment and thanks for volunteering.

Please find details on the St Lawrence Carp Marathon Dates: Sunday, July 27th - Wednesday July 30th, 2025 (Check In & Peg Draw will be held on Saturday, July 26th) St. Lawrence Carp Marathon-2025.pdf Feel free to reach out through the St. Lawrence Carp Marathon Facebook page, if you have any questions. You may also contact me by email at http://mail to: stlawrencecarpmarathon@gmail.com On Line Registration and Payment: Click Here

As many of you will know Tim Marshall passed away at the end of 2024 after succumbing to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons (nerves that control muscle movement). ALS causes these motor neurons to degenerate over time until they eventually die. When the motor neurons die, the brain can no longer initiate and control muscle movement. When voluntary muscle action is progressively affected, people may lose the ability to speak, eat, move and breathe. Tim's wife Susan has donated his extensive Carp Book collection to CAG with the aim of raising funds for ALS Research & Support. All proceeds from the sales (except for mailing costs) will go to ALS North Carolina https://alsnc.org Attached is a list of Tim's carp books together with prices based on current values. Click on File Below: updated 04-16-25 Tim Marshall Books CAG Files.xlsx Please take a look and email me (iain@carpanglersgroup.com) with any you are interested in buying. I can then determine shipping costs (free shipping for CA Members) and if you want to go ahead arrange payment. Thank you everyone!

The 2025 Essence of Carping Photo Competition starts again on March 1st. Follow this link to post your entries each month between March and October: https://www.carpanglersgroup.com/forum/index.php?/forum/454-essence-of-carping-photo-competition-2025/ Please note you must be a CAG Member to Enter and you can only post for the active month. Click Here to Join CAG!

A lot of chat is now on social media platforms. We have a Carp Anglers Group Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/carpanglersgroup For CAG members there is also a lot great archive material on here that can be accessed.

Hi, sorry to ask a what might be a dumb question but is there a forum here to chat with other carp fishermen or is it that I just lack access? I'm feel like I'm missing something. Thanks.

View File NACA Q4 2024 This a very special edition and includes a special tribute to Tim Marshall who passed away in November. We also have some great features from Joel Harber, Jami Nicole Selvidge, Evan Cartabiano, Barry Shildneck, Iain Sorrell, Kyle Jeffrey & Sam Williams. As always a big thank you to all our contributors and please let us know if you have a story, article or something carp to contribute to a future edition. Submitter Savayman Submitted 01/09/2025 Category NACA  

Let's hope your nets are full and your PB's bettered!