DIXON CARP DERBY

UPDATE.  9/2/2017

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We are a week away from the

DIXON CARP DERBY 

Which will be held along the Rock River In Downtown Dixon and At Page Park.

Sign in starts at 6 am on Saturday 9/9 and Sunday 9/10 and run throughout the day. 

FISHING STARTS AT 8 AM EACH DAY AND FISHING WILL BE CAN    CAUGHT AND REGISTERED ONLY IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED AND SIGNED THE RELEASE AND REGISTERED YOUR FISH IN THE APPROVED TIMES BELOW.

From Saturday 9/9/17.  8 am till 3 pm

From Sunday  9/10/17  8 am till noon

(All fish must be registered prior to the end of the fishing on both days)

COST FOR THE AMATEUR EVENT:   FREE

(Prize Donations will be accepted)

And there will be prizes for the top 10 biggest carp for the Amateurs and First Second and Third Prize for the Top three Boys and top three girls 13 and under (One Winner per person on big fish) As well as random giveaways and free bait kits till we run out.

●●| Anyone who would like to donate a prize in their name or in the name of a friend, let us know and we would be happy to give you a mention  at the award ceremony...and we will add to the already guaranteed prizes. ●●●

FOR THOSE WHO WANT A MORE SERIOUS CHALLENGE THERE WILL BE A TOURNAMENT EVENT FOR ADVANCED ANGLERS with 100% of the entry going to the top Five ANGLERS  Biggest 3 Carp 

ENTRY IS $45.00 to enter and pays out....

40% To First

30% To Second

20% To Third

10% To Fourth

10% To Fifth

(Advanced anglers should demonstrate good care and have sacks, slings and mats.)

There will be several Weight Stations and anglers will need to be aware of their location and fish should be weighed immediately when caught and MUST NOT BE STRINGERED, THIS IS A CATCH AND RELEASE EVENT. Rubbermaid bins with water/aerator and knit laundry sacks to keep fish fresh in the water  would be best for handling fish to the weight station. If we have enough volenteers, we will have roving stewards with scales as in the past that will weigh your fish as caught  but ask that folks come prepared to keep their fish alive and in good health.

Awards and free raffles will be on Sunday 9/10/2017 at 1:30 PM by the Page Park Pavillion in Page Park, Dixon Illinois

(You must be present to receive your prize, 

RULES

Available at sign up...and anglers should take notice of the following

NO TREBLE HOOKS

NO BOATS (This is a shore event)

DO NOT ENTRY THE WATER AT ANY TIME

ALL FISH MUST BE CAUGHT BY LEGAL METHODS DURING THE HOURS OF THE EVENT IN THE APPROVED AREAS, BE ALIVE AND IN GOODS CONDITION AT WEIGH IN  AND RELEASE UNHARMED ALONG WITH ANY GAME FISH CAUGHT DURING THE EVENT.

ANGLERS UNDER 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

SPORTSMANSHIP AND FAIRPLAY AREAS EXPECTED FROM ALL. AS WELL AS TOLERANCE AND SETTING A GOODS EXAMPLE FOR NEW ANGLERS AND THOSE UNFAMILIAR WITH CATCH AND RELEASE CARP FISHING.

More updates to come, and we hope you will come out and give the New DIXON CARP DERBY a fish and we'll see you all on September 9th, 2017.

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SEE YOU ALL THERE 

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It is with great sadness I am having to announce that this year's DIXON CARP DERBY will not be held in the same  manor on September 9th and 10th. A emergency health issue of a close family member, combined with the timing of this year's event had made it impossible to run the event in the manor and to the level of detail that we have over the last seven years. This unfortunate situation was sudden and not something that could be planned for and although it was my desire to put on the event to a level I am known for and to a level you deserve as loyal anglers, my family situation requires the focus of my effort, and time that normally I could focus on the Dixon Carp Derby and the days leading up to it.

         In speaking with Becky Reilly, my contact with the City and Tourism, it was agreed that it would be best to not proceed with the event as planned and without the level of prize support that  has normally been part of this event and allowed for the multiple divisions and large cash prizes.

      I share the sadness many will have for having to change plans and hope that you all understand.

         The permits are still active and a number of my volenteers and I have offered to come out and hand out donated prizes and the already secured tackle prizes, and run a more fun friendly "Social" derby to help keep the torch alive for next year....and to offer moral support those who decide to still come out and fish that weekend.  We hope you will still come out and fish this  FREE event. Think of it more of a "POT-LUCK" CARP DERBY and any donated items (even homemade) would be used to make up the prizes for the big fish...but mostly to have fun and for everyone to get together and see each other once again and hopefully to find some folks to work to bring the event back bigger than ever next year.

           Discussion will take place in the near future on the continuation of a Dixon Carp Derby for 2018, and We will keep you all informed. Again, thank you for your understanding and hope that you take the time to continue enjoying the fishing with your families and friends on the beautiful Rock River Riverfront in  Downtown Dixon Illinois.

Larry Kirchner

September 9 and 10, 2017

Or

September 16 and 17, 2017

WILL POST MORE SOON!!!!!

Roy and Nicole stewards, cooks and great friends.

Josef Settle best friend a guy could have 

Todd C. Net man and steward extrordinaire.

Bill Loy  security, cashier, comic relief and alcohol disposal manager.

Arun Hari Photographer and all around good guy

Fred Rhodes emergency steward and angler.

Magda from World Classic Baits for the Prizes and words of support.

Cory and Lina for logo design and help.

Jim Sappington for emergency stewarding and cleanup help.

Cory Bohman for prizes from Clorox.

Deb Carey and the Dixon Parks Department and staff, for all your help and use of the parks.

The City of Dixon Illinois and Cole Odonell, City Manager for their continued support.

The Illinois DNR for.their help every year and.the work they do in.and around Dixon

Ray at Bunnies Bait and tackle for the Prizes, support, updates, and.for letting me take the torch and run with 8 years ago.

To all the Anglers, Spectators and all the.local Businesses and Residents for allowing this event.to happen and by taking time to watch, attend and fish.

And last,

To Jerame Maceman,

My friend and fishing partner who dragged me to this event years ago to enjoy the fishing, friendships and town that makes this place my home away from home. 

Wish you could be here for this....

Thanks for opening my eyes to the "BIGGER PICTURE", and pushing me to help others find and enjoy new experiences to share with their friends and family.

God Bless you Buddy....

CONTACT: LARRY KIRCHNER

E-mail: carpfishingnow@yahoo.com

or

CONTACT: DIXON TOURISM

PHONE: (815) 284-3496

DIXON CARP DERBY

RETURNS WITH A SPLASH

CURRENT UPDATES!!!!!

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The weekend of SEPTEMBER 17 and 18 2016 We  will see the return of Carp Fishing to the Rock River with the "DIXON FAMILY CARP DERBY"

Back for the seventh year in a row.....Carp Fishing Now with the help of the City of Dixon, Dixon Tourism, and the Dixon Parks Department will be holding a Catch and Release family style carp derby open to the public. People of all ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $45 for the Advanced Division, $15 for Adults/AmatureDivision and $5 for children 13 and under for the Boys and Girls Divisions. There will be cash and/or prizes for the 20 largest carp caught as well as for the top five for the girls and top five boys catagory. Currently there is a total of over $2,500.00 in cash and prizes to be awarded. So make sure you come out to win big!!! Raffles and kids prizes too!!!!

The hope is to give people a chance to win big, enjoy the Dixon Downtown and Parks and get people to experience the majesty of the Rock River.

Check in is at the PAGE PARK PAVILLION on Page Drive in Page Park just East of the High School in Dixon Illinois and will be open at 6am on Saturday September 17th and 6am on Sunday September 18th., 2016. All who attend will need to sign in before starting to fish. The actual fishing schedule is 8am to 4pm Saturday September 17th, and 8am to 2pm September 18th, followed by the awarding of prizes at 2:30pm (GIVE OR TAKE)

at the Page Park Pavillion. You do not need to fish the entire time to quality for the big fish prizes.

There will be demonstrations of new carp fishing methods as well as how to "Helpers" to give you moral support and fishing advice if you need it. And for those who want to see a "REEL" spectacle, there will be Professional Carp Anglers fishing against each other in a Advanced Category inter-mixed throughout the Derby area. There will also be stewards and Industry Specialists walking around and  offering insights to the novice anglers fishing the Family category's. Here spectators will be able to walk up to the Shore anglers and see why Carp Fishing in Europe is as big as Bass fishing in the USA, truly something you haven't seen before and won't forget.

For more information stop by Dixon Tourism, or contact Larry at the Bait Shanty at Carp Fishing Now (239) 246-2742.

As of June 15th you can get the rules, maps sign-up sheets for the Derby at Bunny's Bait shop in Dixon, Il, FishTech in Morton Grove, Ill. Wacker Bait and Tackle in Broadview, Ill., and at the Bait Shanty at 2200 E. Algonquin Rd. Algonquin, Illinois.. or at any time the during the event at Page Park in Dixon. Hope to see you all there!! .

DIXON CARP DERBY PRIZES

(one winner per person for the Adult, Girls and Boys Divisions)

Advanced Division Anglers are Elidgable for the Grand Champion

GRAND CHAMPION

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$500 and the Grand Champions Trophy

All participants are elidgable to Win the Title of Grand Champion, the Trophy and the $500 Prize Award as determined by the single Largest Carp caught during the event. Ties will go to the earlier recorded fish. In the event that a tie still exists the prize money will be divided equally and the trophy will be awarded based on a coin flip.

ADVANCED DIVISION

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$45.00 Entry (Advanced Class Event)

(If you would like to camp at the Event Head Quarters Friday and Saturday Night,

a $10.00 donation to the fund to help tip the Stewards will be requested

Winning order will be determined by adding your Three Largest Common, Mirror, Leather, Koi or Hybrid Carp caught over the two days of fishing.

Ties will broken giving preference to Largest fish of those tied, then second largest, then third, if still tied. If at this point a tie still exists, the prize(s) concerned will be split equally.

Prize totals will be based on the number of entry's and will be split in the following manor

First Place: $300 +35% of Advanced entry fees. Plus the first Place Trophy

Second Place: $200 + 23% Of Advanced entry fees.

Third Place : $100 + 12%  of Advanced Entry Fees.

***** Advanced Division Anglers are Qualified for the Chance to Become Grand Champion in ADDITION to the Advanced Division Winner. Adult Division, Girls Division and Boys Division Anglers are Elidgable for ONE prize only and should you become Grand Champion, you will move up and the next angers will move up one in your division.*****

ADULT DIVISION

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$15.00 Entry (Amature Class event)

Winning order determined by the Individual anglers single biggest carp caught during the event.

$300 1st. place plus The First Place Adults Trophy

$200 2nd place

$150 3rd place

$100 4th place

$100 5th place

$75 6th place

$75 7th place

$50 8th, place

$50 9th place

$50 10th place

$25 11th,

$25 12th,

$25 13th,

$25 14th,

$25 15th,

$25 16th,

$25 17th

$25 18th,

$25 19th,

$25 20th

KIDS DIVISION(s)

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Entry for Anglers 13 yrs and under is $5.00 for the Boys or Girls Division

Boys (13 and under)

$50 1st place plus trophy

$40 2nd place

$30 3rd place

$20 4th place

$10 5th place

Girls (13 and under)

$50 1st place plus trophy

$40 2nd place

$30 3rd place

$20 4th place

$10 5th place

---All anglers should take note of the following Event Changes----

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Anglers in the Advanced Division as well as the Adult, Girls and Boys Divisions will all be eligable for GRAND CHAMPION payout of $500 and the trophy for the Largest Carp Caught During the event.

Promoter reserves the rite to move anglers into this class based on Previous Wins at the event in previous years, Records of Affiliated Clubs and Pro Events, Repeat Participation in Higher Stakes Events, Recorded results from other events, or judges opinion. All rulings of the promoter are final.

All Dixon carp Derby Rules apply including the Fishing Boundrys, Other Class Anglers (adult, boys,girls), Baits and Techniques and so on. No preference will be given as to location, and no-one may pre-bait, plumb, or hold a spot. Please be courteous to other anglers and understand this is an open field event, and people can move.

All weights will be recorded by roving stewards if available, or weight stations. Please have carp Sacks to hold your fish till Stewards are Available. In the event of limited stewardship of or topography of the anglers location. fish may need to be brought to several fixed lication weigh stations. This will be determined the day of the event.

All Advanced Anglers will be asked to set a good example by handling fish in a exemplary manor by using carp friendly gear, nets, slings and matts when possible. And by being good Sportsman before, during and after the event.

*****NO CHUMMING/BAITING CAMPAIGNS BEFORE OR DURING THE THE COARSE OF THE EVENT*****

(please limit your hand fed corn, no slingshots, spods, or throwers are allowed.)

( Feeder use and PVA are ok provided the intent is to fish, not to "BAIT-UP")

Anglers caught violating the intent of the no baiting campaigns could forfeit their entry and be banned. The judges ruling on this is NOT open to appeal. Carp Fishing Now reserves the right to refuse anyone from participating .

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Back-up dates for the Dixon Carp Derby will be determined at a future time should the need arise.

RULES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CARP PRIOR TO THE EVENT START. PLEASE  TALK  TO OFFICIALS FOR ANY QUESTIONS YOUNG MAY HAVE......THANK YOU

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INDIVIDUAL EVENT RULES:

1) This event is catch and release and all fish must be released alive. This Includes all game fish caught during the event.

2) Only german, mirror, leather skin carp, Koi and Carp/Koi Hybrids will count (common carp)

3) Adult/Amature Division Prizes will be distributed to the 20 Adult/Am. anglers based on their single largest carp registered.

Boy and Girl Divisions will have five winners based on the Anglers largest registered single carp. Angler must be 13 and under and registered in this division.

Advanced Angler winners will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place based on the combined total of the Advanced Anglers largest three carp.

Grand Champion will be awarded to the Angler Catching the largest Carp of the combined event regardless of division.

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 to fish nearby and conduct yourself in a courteous and sportsmanlike manner.

6) Two rods per angler (max) at any time this includes marker rods.

One hook per rod. 

NO DOUBLE OR TREBLE HOOKS!!!

*****Legal Baits only and Limited Amounts hand applied Loose Corn only limited to 1/2 can per Day.

NO CHUMMING, SPODDING OR HEAVY BAITING******

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

You must show your name tag every time you register a carp.

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

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

NO STRINGERS ALLOWED, FISH SACKS ARE AVAILABLE TO HOLD YOUR FIS AL I'VE IN WATER TILL STEWARDS ARRIVE ***

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 or removal.

NO REFUNDS.

10) You must have a valid Illinois Fishing Licence if you are 16 years old, or older.

Anglers under 16 must have a legal guardian register them and accompany them at all times  during the event.

11) No Fish sharing.

If you didn't catch it ....it don't count. 

Kids in the boys and girls divisions may gain assistance from adults in landing their fish. Anyone can help net your fish.

12) The Promoter has the right to refuse participants or any individual or to determine an Angler"s Division/Experience level. Rulings of the Judges, Stewards, and the DERBY DIRECTOR are final!

GENERAL INFORMATION;

A) Registration starts the Friday before the event and throughout the duration of the event. There is no pre-registration or mail in registration prior to the event itself.

NO HOLDING SPACE OR OVER NIGHT CAMPING ALONG THE BANK TO HOLD SPACE

C) NO CHUMMING, HEAVY or PRE BAITING

D) BE MINDFUL OF OTHER ANGLERS AND PROPERTY. THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT AND TRY TO KEEP THAT IN MIND AND ACT IN A SPORTSMAN LIKE MANOR

E) NO LINES IN PRIOR TO START, AND NO BAIT INTRODUCTION OF ANY KIND PRIOR TO THE 8AM START, THIS

F) HAVE FUN!!!

MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS.  250

(Average 90 to 120)

DERBY BOUNDRY

(map available at registration)

NORTHSIDE OR ROCK RIVER

(High School Side)

From the Dixon Dam down stream to the creek mouth 20 yards west of the Page Park Boat Launch

SOUTH SIDE OF ROCK RIVER

(City side)

From the Dam Downstream to the end of the finished Area at the Peoria Street Bridge

LOCATED

At the Northwest Corner of Chuck Vail Dr. and Page Dr.(at the West end of Lincoln Statue Drive)

This is just west of Dixon High School along the River and can be accessed from the North end of the Peoria Street Bridge using Lincoln Statue Drive. Or from Chuck Vail or Page Drive from Route 2 just West of the Dixon Armoury/Mc Donalds.

REGISTRATION TIMES

These are planed hours, if available and not attending to other event work we will make an effort to sign up anglers all weekend, but try to plan around this schedule.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2016

5PM TO 9PM 

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH

6AM TO 5PM

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2016

6AM TO NOON

Registration will be in person by adults (for all 16 and older, guardians can register under 16 anglers). Anglers will be given a Angler number and Name Tag they must have on them to weight any fish. Mobile stewards will require this and there will be

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

You can can sign up when ever you want, and fish all or parts of the event as you choose but NO FISH CAUGHT PRIOR TO REGISTRATION WILL BE ADMITTED AND CANNOT BE SHARED

COSTS

Adult Division - $15.00 per person

(Amature Anglers over 13 and younger anglers looking to compete for larger prizes.

Boys or Girls Division - $5.00 per child

(Anglers under 13, must be accompanied by an adult)

Advanced Angler - $45.00 per Angler

($30 of each entry to be added to the prize pool for the event,)

This division will include Pro and Semi Pro Anglers as well as past winners and more competitive anglers.

(Derby Staff Reserves the rite to determine an Angler as Advanced, Staff decisions are FINAL)

(Advanced Anglers must have Keep Sacks and exit it exemplary Carp Care and Sportsmanship)

If you attended the 2015 Dixon Carp Derby awards ceremony you are were made aware of the challenges for the 2016 year and the reality of the situation.

After speaking with the Park District Director we have set aside the dates of August 19-21, 2016 and August 26-28, 2016as the two possible weekends that the event will happen.

At this time the funding is still being discussed.....including the possibility of a having four 26 hour overnight events limited in size (12 to 16 teams/ind.) to raise awareness, to spur more local involvement and to raise funds for the 2016 Dixon Family Carp Derby. The Parks Department has made a special facility available to run these events.

I have been in touch with the Interim City Director and have been informed the City is Still behind the event and he is working to help push the event forward.....GOOD NEWS!!!

SO MARK YOUR CALENDERS !!!

I will post updates as they become available and narrow in on the specific weekend the event will happen.

Larry

High winds midday and lower water conditions forced some anglers to re-think their stratagem, but for the most part it was a pretty enjoyable weekend with music, fireworks , a boat parade and some BIG CARP. Of the 72 anglers 14 participated in the advanced, 8 in Boys, 7 Girls and 43 in the Adult Catagory.

BOYS DIVISION (Winners 1st though 5th)

Based on Boys 13 and under single Largest carp

6# 7 oz Sawyer MARCEAU of Dixon

5# 4 oz Austin JONES of Chadwick

4# 6 oz Benjamin HEISLER of Chadwick

2# 7 oz Maddox BUSKHOL of Dixon

0# 15 oz Zachary Clevenger of Dixon

GIRLS DIVISION (1st though 5th place)

Based on Girls 13 and under single Largest carp.

8# 14 oz Jenna HALE of Monroe Center

6# 5 oz Nevaeh PURCELL of East Moline

4# 2 oz Dani Jo GARZA of Sterling

3# 10 oz Hope GARZA of Sterling

No fifth place winner

ADULT DIVISION (1st through 20th place)

Based on Anglers largest Single Carp

12# 2 oz Mike KRESANEK of Dixon

11# 13 oz Cory BOHMANN Jr. of Marsailes

10# 4 oz August JONES of Chadwick

9# 2 oz Brendon GRIFFEN of Chicago

8# 15 oz Kirsten CZENK of Aurora

8# 14 oz Dean SAPPINGTON of East Moline

8# 9 oz Jacob VAN HEIDEN of Newark

7# 14 oz Beau SCHNEIDER of Cary

7# 9 oz Dragaslav ILIC of CountrySide

7# 7 oz Zeljco GAZDIC of Chicago

7# 2 oz Charlie THOMAS of Dixon

7# 2 oz Michael KRESANEK Jr. of Dixon

6# 15 oz Tom BUSH OH of Polo

6# 3 oz Charlie CHESNECK of Oregon

6# 1 oz Mario VALLETTA of Rochelle

5# 15 oz Terry RUNYON of Aurora

5# 0 oz Eddie Cobb of Chicago

5# 0 oz Michelle SAPPINGTON of E.Moline

4# 10 oz Debra HIGGINS of Dixon

4# 4 oz John ARNOLD of Dixon

ADVANCED DIVISION (1st, 2nd and 3rd place for anglers Largest 3 Carp)

FIRST PLACE

Srdjan GAZIVODA of Elmwood Park

3 fish for 31# 10 oz

SECOND PLACE

Dijan ILIC of CountrySide

3 fish for 25# 2 oz

THIRD PLACE

Larry COGGINS of Dixon

3 fish for 23# 15 oz

REST OF THE FIELD

Paul Scott of Carlinsville

3 fish for 22 # 14 oz

Dan Hale of Monroe Center

3 fish for 18# 13 oz

Graham Johnston of Byron

2 fish for 11# 10 oz

Dave MARCEAU of Dixon

3 fish for 10# 11 oz

Cory BOHMANN of Marsalis

1 fish for 9 # 7 oz

Loran MARCEAU of Forrest on

2 fish for 8# 15 oz

Jason CLEVENGER of Dixon

1 fish for 6# 7 oz

Larry Acala of Dixon

1 fish for 4# 1oz

(Drum roll Please...............)

And this years.....

GRAND CHAMPiON Of the 2015 DIXON CARP DERBY

(With the single Largest Common Carp of the event)

SRDJAN GAZIVODA

With a 13 # 12 oz Carp

Thanks again to all who attended and to the City of Dixon, Dixon Tourism, and Dixon Park District for allowing and helping with such a great event.

TO the Stewards and folks who helped with the event, Thanks to you all.....

Todd (TC), Roy, Nicole, Paul P., Jerry, Fred, Robert , Corey, Lina, Jim, Vicky, Deb, John and all who offered support in some way.

Special Thanks to the Following Additional Sponsors for Prizes:

The Bait Shanty

Carp Fishing Now

Wacker Bait and Tackle

Bunnie's Bait Shop

Rock River Outfitters

World Classic Baits

Cory Bohmann

Graham Johnston

Dan Hale

Eddie Cobb

Fred Rhodes

Thanks again to all of

you and all who have made it out the last six years. It has been an honor and a priveledge to see you every year and share the memories......

Hope to see you next year.......

Larry Kirchner

Carp Fishing Now

DIXON TOURISM / CITY OF DIXON,

Thanks for the main prizes and for letting us put on such a great event

DIXON PARK DISTRICT,

Thanks for the use of your great park and for letting is camp.

WACKER BAIT AND TACKLE

Thanks Paul for the great prizes for the Stewards and anglers alike. And for helping Steward on Sunday. Top Notch!

WORLD CLASSIC BAITS,

Both Magda and Ernest deserve a thanks for the prizes donated. Hope you can make it out one of these years

JOHN HEILMAN AND ROBINSON WHOLESALE TACKLE,

For the Donated prizes for the Carp Derby.

CORY BOHMAN,

For donating a big pit reel and spare spool for the raffle.

DAN HALE,

For donating a Zebco 33 to us to give to a deserving angler and for giving an angler a combo after they lost their pole to a fish.

GRAHAM JOHNSTON,

For the donation of a wonderful book on beginning carping given to the Big Buffalo Anglers as a prize.

BUNNIE'S BAIT AND TACKLE

Thanks for the donated bait for the Stewards to flathead catfish the overnight.

ROCK RIVER OUT FITTERS

Thanks for the mix of goodies and thanks to Graham Johnston for asking them to donate.

John Arnold (Angler #6)

For his generously paying for our carry out chicken from BBY for the Stewards diner Friday Night.

CAG MEMBER FRED RHODES,

For donating the rod and reel combo he won in the Raffle to a young girl who did not have one, nice job!

LARRY KIRCHNER,

For Trophys, raffles, and meals and steward gifts.

AGAIN, THANK YOU ALL!!!

Water levels are just below average and slower than normal current. Has not been significant rain for awhile. Fish have been biting and Ray at Bunnie's says fishing g has been good. With the slower water the deep spots and main river chanel should be good producers if things stay about the same. You may need to plan for a little mud along the Page Park area....but the low water may leave the small island exposed for fishing from.

TWO WEEKs to go!!!

Two days to go!!!

GRAND CHAMPION

Awarded to the angler catching the Largest Comon/Mirror/Leather Carp or Koi/Hybrid of the Dixon Carp Derby, All registered angers are qualified for this prizes, Adult,

( Adult, Boys and Girls Division Winners would move up to this prize from first place in their division, Advanced Anglers may win in addition to their division titles)

$300 and One FineTrophy

ADVANCED DIVISION

Based on the three largest Carp/Koi of any one angler registered in this division. This division is a more competative event and is great to test your skills over luck. Past Dixon Winners and known Pro/Semi Professional Anglers are ONLY eligable for this Division at the determination of event Staff. Anyone Can Enter for a REEL CHALLENGE!

1st $100 seed plus 50% of pool, and A Pretty Nice Trophy
2nd $50 seed plus 30% of pool
3rd $25 seed plus 20% of pool

ADULT DIVISION

Open to Amature Carp Anglers and those looking to experience the thrill of Competative Carp Fishing. Open to all ages, anyone over the age of 13 will be required to start here but those younger may fish if they wish to compete for the larger prizes. Your Largest single Carp determins the winning order, one winner per person. GOOD LUCK!!!

1st $250 and A pretty Nice Trophy
2nd $150
3rd $100
4th $75
5th $75
6th $50
7th $50
8th $25
9th $25
10th $25

11th through 20th - Will be awarded tackle and/or other valuble prizes for their accomplishment. A complete list will be available at registration for viewing.

Boys Division

Boys 13 years old or younger can cut their teeth on Large Rock River Carp. if you catch the largest carp of the derby you will move up to Grand Champion

1st $30 and a cool trophy
2nd $25
3rd $20
4th $15
5th $10

Girls Division

For girls 13 and Under, and a great way to spend a weekend. I have seen winners use just about anything.....even saw a Red Gummi Bear win money. If you catch the largest carp of the derby you will move up to Grand Champion,

1st $30 and a cool trophy
2nd $25
3rd $20
4th $15
5th $10

FREE RAFFLES

When you register before fishing you will be assigned a Angler Number and a raffle ticket bearing that number will be entred into a Free Raffle that takes place at the end of the award ceremony. You must be Present to Win.

Rods-Reels-Combos-Tackle Boxes-Bait-Gift Certificates-MYSTERY BUCKETS!!!

*********AND MORE TO COME!!!**********

I WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL PRIZES BEING ADDED AND ANY ONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR A PATICULAR PRIZE OR NEW PRIZE ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES, A FRIEND, BUSINESS, EVENT OR ORGANIZATION FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT www.carpfishingnow@yahoo.com OR PM ME HERE. SPONSORS WILL RECIEVE MENTION AT THE AWARD OF THERE PRIZE AND FOR GROUPS AND BUSINESSES THERE WILL BE SPACE FOR HAND OUTS OR CARDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS.

Saturday on the waterfront in the Downtown there will be Music, vendors, food, Venitian night floats on the Rock River and a fireworks display....

***WARNING***

If they Fireworks are as good as last year you may loose your mind and spend the rest of your life comparing every fireworks display you see to it.....

The few of us there....maybe 30 folks got one heck of a show....

At Lowell Park ( The site of the 2010 Illinois Carp Championship Saturday will be a Free Concert with PATIO DADDY - O

Would suggest bringing you own chairs or blankets. Concert should be over with enough time to get back for fireworks

I will post the hotel list as soon as I get it. And for those wanting to Camp with us at the Page Park, arrangements can be made with a donation to the

Carp Derby Stewards Thank you Funds...

Will post more soon!!!!

LOCATED

AT the NorthWest Corner of Chuck Vail Dr. and Page Dr.(at the West end of Lincoln Statue Drive)

This is just west of Dixon High School along the River and can be accessed from the North end of the Peoria Street Bridge using Lincoln Statue Drive. Or from Chuck Vail or Page Drive from Route 2 just West of the Dixon Armoury/Mc Donalds.

REGISTRATION TIMES

These are planed hours, if available and not attending to other event work we will make an effort to sign up anglers all weekend, but try to plan arounf]d this schedule.

FRIDAY 5PM TO 9PM

SATURDAY 6AM TO 5PM

SUNDAY 6AM TO NOON

Registration will be in person by adults (for all 16 and older, guardians can register under 16 anglers). Anglers will be given a Angler number and Name Tag they must have on them to weight any fish. Mobile stewards will require this and there will be NO EXCEPTIONS!!! You can can sign up when ever you want, and fish all or parts of the event as you choose but NO FISH CAUGHT PRIOR TO REGISTRATION WILL BE ADMITTED AND CANNOT BE SHARED

COSTS

Adult Division - $12.00 per person

(Amature Anglers over 13 and younger anglers looking to compete for larger prizes.

Boys or Girls Division - $5.00 per child

(Anglers under 13, must be accompanied by an adult)

Advanced Angler - $45.00 per Angler

($30 of each entry to be added to the prize pool for the event,)

(Pro and Semi Pro Anglers as well as past winners and more competative anglers)

(Derby Staff Reserves the rite to determine an Angler as Advanced, Staff descisions are FINAL)

(Advanced Anglers must have Keep Sacks)

1) This event is catch and release and all fish must be released alive. More experiences anglers may be required to enter the Pro/Advanced Division.

2) Only common, mirror, leather skin carp, Koi and Carp/Koi Hybrids will count (german carp)

3) Cash prizes for biggest 10 carp and prizes for the 11th-20th biggest carp caught by adults. Prizes for Biggest five boys, and Prizes for biggest five girls.One Prize per Angler based on your largest fish for Amature class anglers.. Advanced Division based of Anglers largest three carp, 1st through 3rd place. Grand Champion Awarded to the angler catching the largest qualifying carp.

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!!!

*****Legal Baits only and limited Amounts hand applied Loose Corn only

NO CHUMMING, SPODING OR HEAVY BAITING******

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 or removal. NO REFUNDS.

10) You must have a valid Illinois Fishing Liscence if you are over 16 years old.Anglers under 16 must have a legal guardian reqister them and accompany them during the event.

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) The Promoter has the right to refuse participants or any individual or to determine an Angler"s Division/Experience level. Rulings of the judges AND DERBY DIRECTOR are final!

GENERAL INFORMATION;

A) Register prior to fishing, fish caught prior to registration WILL NOT COUNT!

NO HOLDING SPACE OR OVER NIGHT CAMPING ALONG THE BANK TO HOLD SPACE.

C) NO CHUMMING OR HEAVY BAITING

D) BE MINDFUL OF OTHER ANGLERS AND PROPERTY. THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT AND TRY TO KEEP THAT IN MIND AND ACT IN A SPORTSMAN LIKE MANOR

E) NO LINES IN PRIOR TO START, AND NO BAIT INTRODUCTION OF ANY KIND PRIOR TO THE 8AM START

F) HAVE FUN!!!

MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS 250

(Average 90 to 120)

DERBY BOUNDRYS

(map available at registration)

NORTHSIDE OR ROCK RIVER (High School Side)

From the Dixon Dam down stream to the creek mouth 50yards west of the Page Park Boat Launch

SOUTH SIDE OF ROCK RIVER (City side)

From the Dam Downstream to the end of the finished Area at the Peoria Street Bridge

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

The dates for the 2014 Dixon Carp Derby will be Saturday and Sunday the Weekend of August 23rd and 24th, 2014.

There will be more happening on Friday the 22nd as well. To be announced as volenteers and sponsors commit .....so stay tuned.

Also, there will be a web site, some format changes....and what could be ALOT more prizes to keep the event both competative and FUN!!! I am working with local businesses to possibly sponsor a prize for each place. Also, Carp Industry sponsors who might want to showcase their events, products and retail them should get in touch with me.We can also offer them some direct mail opportunities with the invites that go to out anglers, spots on signage and inclusion in the media marketing.

Last.....If anyone knows how or where to get cheap airlines to get help here, let me know........

The first as many people knew was that the cash prizes had been eliminated by the city which had donated them in the past. They had planed to shut down the whole event but randy from Troop #61 convinced the board that shutting a 27 year running event was a mistake even with the Montgomery Festival going $7,000.00 over last years budget and the low turn out with last years heat and low water......they couldn't justify the spending So instead they had trophys made up.

The second was that the BoyScout Troop had no members!!! They All have grown up.....so the money raised was being donated to a Boys and Girls Club in the area.........

The third and the strangest ........Not one Choine Brother, Chione sister or friend of a Choine (a dominating force at that venue) Fished the event......and if you think that was odd....Not One CAG member either...........It was strange and very civil (LOL)

Alot of local regulars and a huge amount of new anglers were waiting at 5:30 to sign up,. 58 total (up almost 20 from last year!) With the mood split even on disappointment about no cash and happy about new trophys. It was aslower bite with good fish.......Most anglers showed with aerated bins and their own keep sacks, that was kind of cool to see. Fish came in all day. And alot of old faces fished with their kids and grandkids. And they were teaching the kids catch and release too!!!

The seven trophys showed up mid event......turns out one of the trustees has a shop......and he cut the city a deal.......they were spectacular with really nice engraving......the Champions troghy was over 3' tall and dwarfed the winners 1yr old he was holding when he accepted the trophy on stage......Yeah Stage! Feeling bad about the they did it up grand.......There were bands back to back with about 1200 watching and they stopped the bands and had the awards ceramony on the big stage .....it was pretty cool for the winners and a little un-nerving to be in front of that many focused people. I'll admit it was really nice and heart felt.

Anyway.....on to the results.....

2013 Montgomery Carp Derby Champion

Sebastian Neiderberger 11-2

1st Place Adult

Shawn McFall 10-15

1st Runner Up Adult

Ted Wagner 10-0

2nd Runner Up Adult

Billy Czenk 9-9

1st Place 15 and Under

Dayna Olson 9-13

2nd Place 15 and Under

Brianna Duran 7-11

3rd Place 15 and Under

Austin Martin 6-5

Pics to come!

Congrats to all the Winners and see you all in two Weeks at Dixon!!!

As a favor for helping out I can offer up to 3 or 4 good stewards, each a brand new digital Rueben Heatin Scale (60#) for helping .

PM me here or at carpfishingnow@yahoo.com