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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.
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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!
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2023 CCC Schedule
Saturday September 30th
Location: Hudson River, NY
Peg Locations*:
Coxsackie Riverside Park, Dutchmans Landing & Henry Hudson Park
One day NY Freshwater License is $10 Buy online: https://www.ny.gov/services/get-freshwater-fishing-license
Friday Sept 29 2023
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 30 2023:
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
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.
We hope Chrissy's will have reopened for breakfast @ 6:00 if anyone wants to grab a bite before the fishing starts. She will also make lunches to go! If Chrissy's is not open you can can also get breakfast sandwiches, subs etc from Griffin's Market 273 Mansion St, Coxsackie, NY 12501 which opens 5am - 9pm.
Local Places to Stay!
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
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/
* Pegs subject to final confirmation
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CCC 2023 - Peg Locations (provisional)
Coxsackie Riverside Park (Pegs 12-21): Click here for Google Map Link
Dutchman's Landing Park (Pegs 21-30): Click Here for Google Map Link
Henry Hudson Park (Pegs 1-11): Click Here for Google Map Link
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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
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2023 CCC Schedule
Saturday September 30th
Location: Hudson River, NY
Peg Locations*:
Coxsackie Riverside Park, Dutchmans Landing & Henry Hudson Park
One day NY Freshwater License is $10 Buy online: https://www.ny.gov/services/get-freshwater-fishing-license
Friday Sept 29 2023
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 30 2023:
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
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.
We hope Chrissy's will have reopened for breakfast @ 6:00 if anyone wants to grab a bite before the fishing starts. She will also make lunches to go! If Chrissy's is not open you can can also get breakfast sandwiches, subs etc from Griffin's Market 273 Mansion St, Coxsackie, NY 12501 which opens 5am - 9pm.
Local Places to Stay!
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
21b Motel 12800 State Route 9W West Coxsackie 518-731-2721
Camping: Tents, RV's Cabins:
https://www.treetopiacampground.com/
https://www.campcatskillsrvpark.com/
* Pegs subject to final confirmation
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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!
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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.
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Yes they do get a plaque. It's all in hand
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Save The Date!
The CCC (Carp Anglers Group Carp Classic) Tournament will be Sept 29 (Meet & Greet) and 30th (CCC and Awards & Dinner) on the Hudson River NY.More Details to Follow
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Nice one indeed!
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It's in the Prizes Section but here it is again: Canada is Region V
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Don't forget that Registration for the Spring Big 4 2023 closes at Noon on March 14th 2023!
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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.
There are now $1,900 in Prizes are up for grabs!
Prizes go to the Top Ten Anglers recording the Biggest 4 fish during the competition. There is also a New Biggest Buffalo Prize!
Additional Prizes are awarded for the Biggest Common and Biggest Mirror as well as Regional Recognition Awards & Prizes.
+ Canada Region 5
CAG Members Click Here for Spring Big 4 2024 Sign Up & Rules & the Big 4 Logo
Our thanks to Carp Angler for their generous support of the CAG Spring Big 4 2024
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Fall Big 4 Regional Award Photo Plaques are being mailed out to winners tomorrow via Priority Mail. Look for an email with tracking details
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CAG Spring Big 4 2023 will run March 15th - June 15th!
Entry is $12 and you must be a Full CAG Member for the period of the Big 4 Event.
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To all our CAG Members and forum friends I wish you the very best for Christmas & the New Year.
May your lines be tight and your nets filled with all manner of scaly specimens. And to friends old and new I hope to share some time on the water with as many of you as possible in the coming year.
Stay warm, stay safe and please reach out to those who may need help in those areas hit by the artic conditions.
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In the past the First Fishing Folly (FFF) has been run as a friendly competition.
This year we are continuing without the competition element but inviting anyone who plans on fishing to post photos of captures and scenes from their session on New Years Day. We'll highlight the best photos in a future NACA magazine.
Above all please respect the wintery conditions, don't fish alone and above all stay safe.
Have fun and post your photos and stories below.
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2 hours ago, Jerome said:
Iain, I just noticed the text in bold... For future events, it should be updated to ask to contact me. Also I'd suggest to be a tad more flexible and give it until the end of the day (Dec 1st). I've been told that some people work and are a little busy during the day, you know! ?
It's been that way for a while but agree you should be the contact so good idea!
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2 hours ago, Rafal Wlazlo said:
Regarding rule #6: Do we keep posting time of capture or no? If it is not really mandatory, please advise, I rather skip it if allowed as normally it is not being posted so far.
Posting the Date of capture only is fine.
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23 hours ago, Rafal Wlazlo said:
Ok, thanks for the reply. Where do I find the file with the graphic to print out? The Big 4 logo.
It will be posted for download just before the start of the Big 4 (so late on the evening of September 30th).
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14 hours ago, Bryan Sirotkin said:
If an angler is registered in one state but travels to another (for work for instance), are they entering the fish in their home state, or is it entered in the state they caught the fish in?
You always register the fish in the state in which it was caught.
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Hi Rafal,
We ask for the scale and BIG 4 logo to be displayed prominently in the foreground of photos as it provides another determination as to the size of the fish. It is a very simple process and has been successfully used for many, many years. Take a look at the photo at the end of the Rules for guidance.
Thanks, Iain
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Registered Anglers together with T-Shirt Purchases - Please let us know if anyone is missing or t-shirt orders missing.
Last updated 7am 09-21-22
CCC 2022 Angler Dinner Guest T-Shirt Richard De Oliveira 18279 Mark Rakitovan 18285 Cancelled XXX Val Grimley 18287 Rafal Wlazlo 18288 XX-L christopher labucki 18291 Large Kate Hrabsky 18298 XX, XXX, L Michael Chancer 18297 Dawid Bak 18310 18310 Craig Cot 18311 18311 David Moore 18330 CAG John McGreevy 18332 CAG Ed Wagner Snr 18334 Jerome Moisand 18401 Yaroslav Livak 18402 Ana Lisencu 18403 Luis Miguel Angelo 18449 L Steven Clow 18454 Thomas Brown 18459 XL Robert Michilak 18461 XXL Brian Vedder 18466 Rita Brown 18479 Phil Saunders 18479 Jeffrey Pirog 18494 L x 2 Mike Dragone 18499 Barry Howard 18503 Nigel Griffin 18512 XL Cassidy Lohrer 18521 Samuel Williams 18542 Stelian Bogan 18561
CCC 2023 - Details & Registration
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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!