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    FFF 2019 - Post Written Summaries (Jerome Adventure Tale) of your FFF 2019 Experience here!

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    This FFF 2019 "Jerome Adventure Tale" is not eligible for awards as the author is also a judge for the category.

    A "Mixed Bag" for Illinois anglers at FFF 2019 and related Tournaments
          by Frank Rink

    Hopes were high prior to FFF 2019 as we completed a five day pre-baiting campaign at the Jackson Street Bridge venue in Joliet, Illinois!
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    However, Joliet saw an inch of rain on December 31, 2018 that resulted in a dirty, swollen, fast DesPlaines River during our locally organized “Midnight Madness - FFF” Total Carp and Big 3 Tournaments and the Carp Angler's Group national First Fishing Folly (FFF 2019) on January 1, 2019.
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    Despite the conditions, five anglers still had hopes of catching upon arrival at the 10:00 p.m. peg choice. Hope dwindled for four of us as the night wore on and weather varied from rain to snow to ice pellets.
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    Jay Maxson played the conditions well, caught the only two fish of the entire local contest, and won all available contest categories and related awards for our local event!   Well done and congratulations, Jay!

    Jay landed a four pounder at 11:15 p.m. and also pulled in a fine 17-3 at 5:45 a.m. to win the Total Carp Tournament. To spread the “wealth” a bit, rules dictate that an angler can only win one place in the two available tournaments, so 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the Big 3 event as well as 2nd and 3rd in the Total Carp Tournament went unawarded. Again, by rule, unawarded entry fees are reimbursed to non-winning anglers who are present at the awards ceremony. Consequently, there was some consolation for Chad Bettisch, Anthony Hartung, Frank Rink, and Cory Shanks who received all but $2 of their entry fees to help lessen the pain of blanking from 11:00 p.m. through 7:00 a.m.
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    Jay Maxson’s awards did not end, however, at the medal and cash he earned for first place in the Total Carp event.
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    Jay also won the following:

    Big Carp of the Event - IBobber Depth, Feature, and Fish Finder donated by Frank Rink. - Jay Maxson at 17 pounds, 3 ounces.

    Big Carp of the Event - Due to the kind generosity of Blagoja Arsov, $17 will be awarded to the angler catching the Big Carp of the "Midnight Madness" event! Thank you, Blagoja! - Jay Maxson at 17 pounds, 3 ounces.

    Smallest Carp of the Event - A brand new Plano bits box donated by Frank Rink will be awarded to the angler who catches the smallest carp of the event! - Jay Maxson at 4 pounds, 0 ounces.

    First Carp - A Guru Gripper river feeder donated by Frank Rink goes to the anger catching the first carp of the event! - Jay Maxson at 11:15 p.m.
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    Last Carp - A Guru Gripper river feeder Donated by Frank Rink goes to the anger catching the last carp of the event! - Jay Maxson at 5:45 a.m.

    Big Fish Each Hour - A pack of new hooks (most being curved shank) donated by Frank Rink will go the the angler catching the big fish (any species) each hour of the event (11-12, 12-1, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6, 6-7). - Jay Maxson at 11:00 p.m. to midnght and Jay Maxson at 5:00 a.m. top 6:00 a.m.

    The Carp Soonest after Midnight - Due to the kind generosity of Chris Matthews, $17 will be awarded to the angler catching a carp the soonest after midnight! This may result in a double prize if you are a CAG member and entered in FFF 2019! Thank you, Chris! - Jay Maxson at 5:45 a.m.
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    Carp Caught Closest to 1:30 a.m. - Guru Specialist Gripper Feeder, 4 oz. donated by Frank Rink. - Jay Maxson at 11:15 p.m.

    Carp Caught Closest to 3:00 a.m. - Rig Holder with 5 Rigs donated by Frank Rink! - Jay Maxson at 5:45 a.m.

    Carp Caught Closest to 6:00 a.m. - Guru Specialist Gripper Feeder, 4 oz. donated by Frank Rink. - Jay Maxson at 5:45 a.m.

    That’s quite a haul, Jay. Congratulations! Jay's 17-3 carp at 5:45 a.m. also qualified him for national honors in the Carp Angler’s Group First Fishing Folly (FFF 2019)!

    Trophies for Most Carp in the seven-event Fall 40’s Series

    The December 31-January 1 event was the seventh and last tournament held during the Fall 40’s, 2018 series of tournaments. Trophies were awarded on January 1 to the five anglers catching the most carp during the seven contests.

    The following five received or will receive trophies for their accomplishment:

    1st Place - Frank Rink - Big fish: 21-3; Sept. 1: 6; Sept. 29: 8; Oct. 27: 12; Nov. 10: 10; Nov. 24: 6; Dec. 8: 4; Dec. 31: 0; Total: 46
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    2nd Place - Chad Bettisch - Big fish: 13-2; Sept. 1: 9; Sept. 29: 1; Oct. 27: 4; Nov. 10: DNF; Nov. 24: 12; Dec. 8: 0; Dec. 31: 0; Total: 26
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    3rd Place - Chuck Ferczok - Big fish: 17-15; Sept. 1: 5; Sept. 29: DNF; Oct. 27: 10; Nov. 10: 5; Nov. 24: 5; Dec. 8: 0; Dec. 31: DNF; Total: 25
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    4th Place - Cory Bohmann - Big fish: 14-9; Sept. 1: 7; Sept. 29: 4; Oct. 27: 7; Nov. 10: 3; Nov. 24: 0; Dec. 8: 0; Dec. 31: DNF; Total: 21
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    5th Place - Blagoja Arsov - Big fish: 18-9; Sept. 1: 4; Sept. 29: 1; Oct. 27: 5; Nov. 10: 3; Nov. 24: 1; Dec. 8: 0; Dec. 31: DNF; Total: 14
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    Congratulations to all!

    FFF 2019 in Chicago

    Speaking of the FFF and Illinois results, Jeff Conroy, an angler who frequently fishes with us at Joliet and other locations, stayed in Chicago and did well, which should put him in contention for a variety of national FFF 2019 awards!
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    Based on current submissions to the national FFF 2019 site, Jeff captured six carp with the biggest at 13+. Nicely done Jeff! Good luck with national FFF event awards. Deadline for submission of fish is January 4, so Jeff could possibly add more to his current “bag” of carp.
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    Emilio Montoya, last year's sole angler in the FFF 2018 who caught a carp in the North Zone, also ventured into the 2019 Chicago night very early and caught a 13-13 at 2:13 a.m. Great work, Emilio!
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    Future of J-Town Fall 40’s Series and FFF at Joliet

    In looking at past records, I have found Joliet has been highly inconsistent during the January 1 FFF and related tournaments we have conducted there. Consequently, January 1 2019 was the last of the FFF related tournaments I will conduct at Joliet. Anybody is always welcome to conduct an event at Joliet or just participate in CAG's First Fishing Folly there, but, for me and many others, there have been too many long nights of blanking; so my formally organized events at Joliet at New Year’s Eve and Day are over. 
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    On the other hand, this FFF 2019 was the sixth year I have organized the First Fishing Folly with CAG, and I will continue to aggressively promote the event as I believe it promotes the principals that define our organization!  As long as I am able, I will always participate in CAG's FFF.  However, it will be in a place that is not Joliet, Illinois.

    Thanks to all who participated in the FFF 2019!  Best of luck with your carping exploits in 2019! —Frank Rink

    FFF 2019 - Post ALL Carp Entries/Captures here!

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    Final entry list for FFF 2019!  Eighty-three anglers signed up.  THANKS!

    This is the final and official list of anglers who may post FFF 2019 entries for prizes.  If you are not on this list, you are not eligible for prizes (although you are welcome to post catches on this submission thread).  It looks as if some nice catches were made on 1/1/19.  Congrats to those who were successful!

    Frank Rink (FJR1, Illinois, North Zone)
    Cory Bohmann (bailybird, Illinois, North Zone)
    Tim Columbo (Tim Columbo, Massachusetts, North Zone)
    Martin Columbo (Martin Columbo, Massachusetts, North Zone)
    Colin Peters (colin peters_576, New York, North Zone)
    Chad Bettisch (Chad, Illinois, North Zone)
    David Dakin (David Dakin, Connecticut, North Zone)    
    Richie Eldridge (richie eldridge, Ohio, North Zone)
    Matt Bonadies (pikeintheboat, Indiana, North Zone)
    10.      Anthony Hartung (JYB, Illinois, North Zone)
    Bob Elias (rje, Maryland, fishing in PA, North Zone)
    Dave Pickering ((RI) pickerd, Rhode Island, fishing in RI or MA, North Zone)
    Frank Aiello (Frank A, Maryland, fishing in Washington, DC, South Zone)
    Tom Schulten (Tom S, Maryland, fishing in MD or Washington, DC, South Zone)
    Bob White (BobWhite, Rhode Island, fishing in MA, North Zone)
    Chris Harriman (C Harriman, Missouri, fishing in Missouri and/or Kansas, South Zone)
    Brian Sherwood (FiSherwood, Texas, South Zone)
    Brett Du Preez (Brett Du Preez , Iowa, North Zone)
    Josh Iverson (Josh Iverson , Vermont, fishing in VA or DC, South Zone)
    20.  Kyle Houghtelin (Kyle H, Pennsylvania, North Zone)
    Mike Seal (Mike S, Maryland, fishing in MD or PA, South or North Zone)
    Tony Carvalho (acarvalho, Massachusetts, fishing in RI, North Zone)
    Randall Hooker (Randall Hooker, Oklahoma, South Zone)
    John Schlaffer (John Schlaffer, Maryland, South Zone)
    Nathan Grant (Nathan G, Missouri, South Zone)
    Kirk Suedmeyer (    (MO)Carper, Missouri, fishing in KS &/or MO, South Zone)
    Jeff Conroy (Jeff Conroy, Illinois, North Zone)
    Alex Waite (Carpin'IA Iowa, North Zone)
    James H. Hopkins (HOPPY4, Maryland, fishing in DC, South Zone)
    30.      Todd Richer (Todd Richer_7193, Rhode Island, fishing in MA, North Zone)
    Marshall Burba (MarshallB, Indiana, North Zone)
    Jake Hall (Jake Hall, Indiana, North Zone)
    Jimmy Sneed, Jr. (Jimmy Sneed Jr, Indiana, North Zone)
    Tony Locke (Tony Locke, Georgia, South Zone)
    Barry Shildneck ((GA) Needmotime2fish, Georgia, South Zone)
    Keith Thompson (Keith, Texas, South Zone)
    Cristian Torres (SoCalCarper, Texas, South Zone)
    Aaron Stark (Aaron Stark, Texas, South Zone)
    Kevin Zeh (Kevin Zeh, Michigan, North Zone)
    40.  Dustin Phillips (Dustin Phillips, Georgia, South Zone)
    Bob Harnish (Lefty H, Massachusetts, North Zone)
    Tim Marshall (UKTim, North Carolina, South Zone)
    Sam Williams (Sam Williams, New York, North Zone)
    Kevin Miller (401_KoCarp_Miller, Rhode Island, fishing in RI or MA, North Zone)
    Christian Webber (Christian Webber, Ohio, North Zone)
    Finley Miller (TXMulti_Species, Texas, South Zone)
    Jarred Measmer (tmeasmer, Massachusetts, North Zone)
    Nicholas Anderson (Nicholas Anderson, Texas, South Zone)
    Clayton Lothrop ((TX) TX Angler, Texas, South Zone)
    50.  Jerome Moisand (Jerome, Massachusetts, North Zone)
    Iain Murray ((MA) redcoat, Massachusetts, North Zone)
    Chris Matthews (chris Matthews, Illinois, North Zone)
    Rick Cox (RickCox2, Ohio, North Zone)
    Dick Laubscher (Dick 10 Boilies Laubscher, Ohio, North Zone)
    Cesar Espinoza (SoCalCarper760, Texas, South Zone)
    Angel Medrano (asmedrano, Rhode Island, North Zone)
    Sean Reed (Sean Reed, Rhode Island, North Zone)
    Chad Harper (chad harper, Indiana, North Zone)
    Frank Kessler (Katy Carper, Texas, South Zone)
    60.  Gary Chapman (Gary Chapman, Tennessee, South Zone)
    Ray Arquette (SweetRay, Texas, South Zone)
    Bill Markle (Carphd, New York, North Zone)
    Fabian Fonseca (Fabian Fonseca, Texas, South Zone)
    Thomas Gotsch (BraddockCarp, New Jersey, North Zone)
    Salmir Dugonjic ((VA) Sal Dugonjic, Virginia, fishing in DC, South Zone)
    Evan Cartabiano (Evan C, Texas, South Zone)
    Mark Bonette (Mark B, Texas, South Zone)
    Kristopher Tait (Kristopher Tait, Texas, South Zone)
    Jay Maxson (Jay Maxson, Illinois, North Zone)
    70.  Kent Appleby (Baustin, New York, North Zone)
    James Sanders ((IN) Fishfighter, Indiana, North Zone)
    Bill and Willy Gordon (WG666666, Pennsylvania, North Zone)
    Chris Vines (Chris,Texas, South Zone)
    Chad Woolard ((TX) Djkleen02) Texas, South Zone)
    Rex Broadbent (Rex Broadbent, Rhode Island, North Zone)
    Justin Keaton (Justin Keaton, Indiana, North Zone)
    Michael Miller (Gengen, Arizona, South Zone)
    Joe Carter (Texas Carper, Texas, South Zone)
    80.  Emilio Montoya (Emilio Montoya, Illinois, North Zone)
    Matthew Szot (SuskycarerPA, Pennsylvania, North Zone)
    Jacob Ayotte (jacob Ayotte, Rhode Island, North Zone)
    83.  Brid Caveney (Brid, Texas, South Zone)

    FFF 2019 - Post ALL Carp Entries/Captures here!

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    Every and all fishing award entries must be posted on this thread by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (that’s Noon Central, 11 AM Mountain, 10 AM Pacific) on Friday, January 4, 2019. 

    Please submit only one photo/entry per post. In other words, if you have 10 fish photos to submit, please submit them in 10 separate posts. This will keep your caption information concise and without confusion. You can make your posts at varied times if you wish, as long as they are all posted by the FFF 2019 deadline of 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, January 4, 2019.  Please be careful that you don't post duplicate entries of the same fish.

    Please type within each photo’s post the following caption information: 
    A. Your name (first and last). 
    B. The weight of the captured carp in pounds and ounces. If it’s a mirror, let me know.
    C. The time of the capture (when the carp was safely in the net). Please include the AM or PM designations when reporting time.

    FFF 2019 - Register Here!

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    Final entry list for FFF 2019!  Eighty-three anglers signed up.  THANKS!

    This is the final and official list of anglers who may post FFF 2019 entries for prizes.  If you are not on this list, you are not eligible for prizes (although you are welcome to post catches on the submission thread).  It looks as if some nice catches were made on 1/1/19.  Congrats to those who were successful!

    Frank Rink (FJR1, Illinois, North Zone)
    Cory Bohmann (bailybird, Illinois, North Zone)
    Tim Columbo (Tim Columbo, Massachusetts, North Zone)
    Martin Columbo (Martin Columbo, Massachusetts, North Zone)
    Colin Peters (colin peters_576, New York, North Zone)
    Chad Bettisch (Chad, Illinois, North Zone)
    David Dakin (David Dakin, Connecticut, North Zone)    
    Richie Eldridge (richie eldridge, Ohio, North Zone)
    Matt Bonadies (pikeintheboat, Indiana, North Zone)
    10.      Anthony Hartung (JYB, Illinois, North Zone)
    Bob Elias (rje, Maryland, fishing in PA, North Zone)
    Dave Pickering ((RI) pickerd, Rhode Island, fishing in RI or MA, North Zone)
    Frank Aiello (Frank A, Maryland, fishing in Washington, DC, South Zone)
    Tom Schulten (Tom S, Maryland, fishing in MD or Washington, DC, South Zone)
    Bob White (BobWhite, Rhode Island, fishing in MA, North Zone)
    Chris Harriman (C Harriman, Missouri, fishing in Missouri and/or Kansas, South Zone)
    Brian Sherwood (FiSherwood, Texas, South Zone)
    Brett Du Preez (Brett Du Preez , Iowa, North Zone)
    Josh Iverson (Josh Iverson , Vermont, fishing in VA or DC, South Zone)
    20.  Kyle Houghtelin (Kyle H, Pennsylvania, North Zone)
    Mike Seal (Mike S, Maryland, fishing in MD or PA, South or North Zone)
    Tony Carvalho (acarvalho, Massachusetts, fishing in RI, North Zone)
    Randall Hooker (Randall Hooker, Oklahoma, South Zone)
    John Schlaffer (John Schlaffer, Maryland, South Zone)
    Nathan Grant (Nathan G, Missouri, South Zone)
    Kirk Suedmeyer (    (MO)Carper, Missouri, fishing in KS &/or MO, South Zone)
    Jeff Conroy (Jeff Conroy, Illinois, North Zone)
    Alex Waite (Carpin'IA Iowa, North Zone)
    James H. Hopkins (HOPPY4, Maryland, fishing in DC, South Zone)
    30.      Todd Richer (Todd Richer_7193, Rhode Island, fishing in MA, North Zone)
    Marshall Burba (MarshallB, Indiana, North Zone)
    Jake Hall (Jake Hall, Indiana, North Zone)
    Jimmy Sneed, Jr. (Jimmy Sneed Jr, Indiana, North Zone)
    Tony Locke (Tony Locke, Georgia, South Zone)
    Barry Shildneck ((GA) Needmotime2fish, Georgia, South Zone)
    Keith Thompson (Keith, Texas, South Zone)
    Cristian Torres (SoCalCarper, Texas, South Zone)
    Aaron Stark (Aaron Stark, Texas, South Zone)
    Kevin Zeh (Kevin Zeh, Michigan, North Zone)
    40.  Dustin Phillips (Dustin Phillips, Georgia, South Zone)
    Bob Harnish (Lefty H, Massachusetts, North Zone)
    Tim Marshall (UKTim, North Carolina, South Zone)
    Sam Williams (Sam Williams, New York, North Zone)
    Kevin Miller (401_KoCarp_Miller, Rhode Island, fishing in RI or MA, North Zone)
    Christian Webber (Christian Webber, Ohio, North Zone)
    Finley Miller (TXMulti_Species, Texas, South Zone)
    Jarred Measmer (tmeasmer, Massachusetts, North Zone)
    Nicholas Anderson (Nicholas Anderson, Texas, South Zone)
    Clayton Lothrop ((TX) TX Angler, Texas, South Zone)
    50.  Jerome Moisand (Jerome, Massachusetts, North Zone)
    Iain Murray ((MA) redcoat, Massachusetts, North Zone)
    Chris Matthews (chris Matthews, Illinois, North Zone)
    Rick Cox (RickCox2, Ohio, North Zone)
    Dick Laubscher (Dick 10 Boilies Laubscher, Ohio, North Zone)
    Cesar Espinoza (SoCalCarper760, Texas, South Zone)
    Angel Medrano (asmedrano, Rhode Island, North Zone)
    Sean Reed (Sean Reed, Rhode Island, North Zone)
    Chad Harper (chad harper, Indiana, North Zone)
    Frank Kessler (Katy Carper, Texas, South Zone)
    60.  Gary Chapman (Gary Chapman, Tennessee, South Zone)
    Ray Arquette (SweetRay, Texas, South Zone)
    Bill Markle (Carphd, New York, North Zone)
    Fabian Fonseca (Fabian Fonseca, Texas, South Zone)
    Thomas Gotsch (BraddockCarp, New Jersey, North Zone)
    Salmir Dugonjic ((VA) Sal Dugonjic, Virginia, fishing in DC, South Zone)
    Evan Cartabiano (Evan C, Texas, South Zone)
    Mark Bonette (Mark B, Texas, South Zone)
    Kristopher Tait (Kristopher Tait, Texas, South Zone)
    Jay Maxson (Jay Maxson, Illinois, North Zone)
    70.  Kent Appleby (Baustin, New York, North Zone)
    James Sanders ((IN) Fishfighter, Indiana, North Zone)
    Bill and Willy Gordon (WG666666, Pennsylvania, North Zone)
    Chris Vines (Chris,Texas, South Zone)
    Chad Woolard ((TX) Djkleen02) Texas, South Zone)
    Rex Broadbent (Rex Broadbent, Rhode Island, North Zone)
    Justin Keaton (Justin Keaton, Indiana, North Zone)
    Michael Miller (Gengen, Arizona, South Zone)
    Joe Carter (Texas Carper, Texas, South Zone)
    80.  Emilio Montoya (Emilio Montoya, Illinois, North Zone)
    Matthew Szot (SuskycarerPA, Pennsylvania, North Zone)
    Jacob Ayotte (jacob Ayotte, Rhode Island, North Zone)
    83.  Brid Caveney (Brid, Texas, South Zone)


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