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  1. CAG members are invited to submit photographs that capture what is unique and exciting about carp fishing in North America.

    Each month the winner will receive a special prize plus recognition for two runners up.

    The photos do not have to be of someone holding a fish (this is NOT a Trophy fish competition) but they should be recognizable as being related to carp or buffalo fishing in North America and should reflect the capture of a special moment.

    The ‘essence’ of carp fishing in North America might memorialize a remarkable scale pattern, someone’s first carp, a group of friends fishing together, a spectacular sunset, time of year or perhaps a dramatic background or landscape.

    *Photographs will be juged bt CAG State Chairs and or Board members who will pay particular attention to the subject matter and composition and not just the photographic or editing skills. 

    Each month we’ll announce a winner and Award a prize or voucher (worth $100) with the winning photo appearing in a forthcoming NACA magazine as well as the CAG Forum Site and Facebook page. The top 3 will also receive CAG Medals.

    The Rules:

    The entrant must be a Full CAG Member & the owner of any copyright to the photograph.

    An entrant may submit a maximum of TWO photos only in each month.

    The photograph must have been taken in the submission month (final date for submissions is 24 hours after the end of each month)

    All fish photos must demonstrate appropriate carp care and catch & release

    Each submission must include the following details:

    1. The type of device (e.g. camera or phone) used.

    2. The date the photo was taken.

    3. Location (nearest Town and State).

    4. Your Name

    5. Photo Title (e.g. Mirror Magic, Waiting for the Bite etc)

    Entries should be submitted to the “CAG Essence of Carping Competition” under the appropriate "Month" below.

    Entrants agree that CAG may use or display a submitted photo on the CAG website and Social Media resources.

  2. Over $1,700 in PRIZES & AWARDS!!!

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    Our thanks to our sponsors for their generous support of the CAG Spring Big 4 2023


    - Top Ten Big 4 Fish Captors 

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    will be awarded prizes based on the order of the Total Weight of Biggest 4 Fish submitted

    by a registered angler & caught from anywhere in North America.

    1st - $300 * 2nd - $150 * 3rd - $100 *  4th - $75 * 5th - $50

    * 6th thro' 10th - $35 each

    *Awarded as Gift Certificates to spend with Big Carp Tackle

     
    - The Big Fish & Regional Prizes -

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    Biggest Common will receive *$175

    Biggest Mirror will receive *$175

    * $100 for each Big 4 Regional Award Winner 

    *Awarded as Gift Certificates to spend with CarpAngler.com

     In addition a Photo Plaque will be awarded to honor the Biggest 4 Fish winners from each of the 5 Regions across North America

    (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

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  3. By Registering for the Spring Big 4 2023 you agree to abide to the following rules! 

    Spring Big 4 2023

    March 15th – June 15th 2023

    These are the final and definitive rules for the CAG Spring Big 4 2023.

     

    Entry to take part in the Spring Big 4 2023 binds you to these rules.

    It is the Competitors responsibility to read and understand these rules.

    No changes or allowances will be made to catches or uploads outside of these rules.

    If in doubt ask!

     

    1.     To enter the Big 4 competition you must be a FULLY paid up CAG member (temporary memberships are excluded from entering) and have registered and paid your entry fee of $12.00 payable in the CAG Store for the Spring Big 4 2023 before Noon on March 14th. No entries will be accepted if your registration or payment falls beyond this date.

    -  Please look for a separate topic on how to post your catches! -

    2.     The Competition will run from Match 15th at 0:01am until midnight on June 15th 2023. All uploads must be completed by midnight on June 15th. If you have an issue whereby the upload of an entry is not accepted by the CAG Leaderboard on June 15th you must contact Willem by email: big4@joincag.com by no later than Midday June 16th. Provided your entry complies with the rules we will accept your entry and assist you in including it on the leaderboard. No upload or messages posted with a date/time of June 16th midday or beyond will count.

    3.     Upload protocol must be adhered to in order to have an entry accepted. If any requirement or detail is missing then the entry will not be counted. It is the Angler’s responsibility to ensure all details are correctly entered. See Rule #6

    4.     Only your four biggest fish of the common, mirror or leather varieties count (no grass, buffalo or other strains/breeds will be accepted) and must be caught from North American waters (fish raised in stock ponds or from commercial venues such as paylakes etc may not be entered) . Upload the first four fish that you catch during the qualifying period. Subsequently, ONLY upload a fish if it is BIGGER than your fourth biggest fish. DO NOT UPLOAD FISH THAT ARE SMALLER THAN YOUR FOURTH BIGGEST FISH: this clogs the system and causes errors in uploads. This competition is about four big fish & not the total quantity of fish caught during the competition.

    5.     Upload your entries within 48 hours of capture and before midnight on the last day when the competition ends. If you have upload problems or unable to upload within 48 hours of capture you must notify us using this email address only: big4@joincag.com  See Rule #2

    6.     Your Upload must include the following details: (1)Trophy Photo of You, the captor, with the Fish, the Scales used to weigh the fish & the Spring Big 4 Logo for 2023 clearly visible in black and white or color; (2) The exact Weight of the fish in lbs and ozs; (3) The State in which the fish was caught. (4) The Date and Time of capture which must be entered in the comments section under the photo. 

    7.     Photo Requirements: (1) Images must be clear. (See notes below). The fish, angler, scales and logo must all be in focus and clearly visible(2) The Scales & Big 4 Logo must be positioned in the foreground and as close as possible to the fish (scales or logo’s positioned in the background behind the angler and fish are not acceptable). (3) All photo images must clearly show the full width of the fish. Photos where the fish is presented at an angle (45 degrees, tail or head first etc) to the camera will not be accepted. (4) Photoshoped or altered entries may be subject to disqualification. 

               The CAG BOD reserves the right to request any angler entered in the CAG Big 4 to submit his/her scales for verification in the event of any disputes.

    8.     The Spring Big 4 2023 logo will be available for download in a separate thread just before the start of the Competition (just before midnight on March 14th). 

    9.     Prizes will be awarded to the Anglers finishing in the first 10 places which will be determined as the aggregate of that Anglers best four fish caught within the rules and during the period of the Big 4 Competition. There will be individual prizes awarded for Biggest Common and Biggest Mirror. Additional recognition awards will be made to the captors of the four biggest fish in the 5 regional areas.

    10.   Fish Care. Any entries NOT showing proper fish handling or care will be rejected!

    11.   For the first 72 hours only entries will be also accepted where the photo shows the CAG Spring Big 4 2023 Logo clearly visible on a cell phone or iPad/tablet etc. Printed Logo’s are valid at ALL times during the event dates.

    12.   All Anglers must be in possession of the necessary State Fishing License.

    13.   All fish must be caught on a single hook rig, using legal rod and line methods and must be returned safely without harm.

    How to Weigh your Catch

    Please check your scales for accuracy and ensure that you properly zero the weigh sling (wetted but properly drained) before weighing your catch. Here’s a suggestion: wet your weigh sling, shake off any excess water then hang it on the scales until the water drains and the weight is stable. This usually takes less than 30 seconds. Then zero the sling on the scales and weigh the fish. Scales must be suspended from a Tripod, Weigh Bar or Weigh Crook to ensure stability and accuracy of weight. Holding the body of the scales with your hands will result in an inaccurate reading.

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    Some pointers and suggestions for photos.

    The Big 4 Logo should be printed out to ensure it can be clearly seen in the photo (Letter or half letter size is ideal). Enclose your logo in a zip lock bag or get it laminated to prevent it getting wet or damaged.

    When taking the photo have the fish close to your body with your elbows balanced on the thigh/knee area and over a suitable un-hooking mat. This allows you to keep proper control of the fish and to place it back on the mat easily and quickly if required. Do NOT hold the fish out at arms length or while standing. The fish, angler, scales and logo must all be in focus. When taking the picture do not zoom in to just have angler and fish. Zooming in reduces the pixilation count on the photo and reduces the quality of the photo. Winners photos will be used for magazine publication and the biggest regional fish photos will be used for awards.

    A good example of a Big 4 Entry Photo that meets the Requirements for Rules # 7 & #10

    The Big 4 logo and Scales are positioned & clearly visible in the foreground.

    The fish is also being held & supported correctly & positioned over a suitable protective mat

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