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    2017 CCC Rules

    in CCC 2017

    Posted · Edited by Barry

    Here are the rules for the CCC:

     

    Prizes for the CCC will determined by CAG BOD; at a minimum there shall be prizes for the biggest carp, and biggest 4 carp (total weight of 4 biggest carp caught by angler).

     

    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.

     

    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. All pre-fishing must end along the venue on Friday September 15; 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. There will be a random, fixed peg draw. Only one peg can be drawn. If 2 Anglers wish to fish together, they must make themselves known to the Draw Official  on Friday evening before the Peg Draw; These anglers will draw first. One of the two Anglers will draw a peg number and the next peg will be assigned to his partner. If the first angler picks an end peg the peg before the first one picked will be assigned.

    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 half way 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. If the angler intends to return to their peg, 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, 2 hook 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 (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 groundbait (chum). 

     

    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. Baits allowed are; human food-quality baits such as bread, corn, beans, carp-safe boiled baits, pellet and paste baits, etc. The rule here is that the angler must be prepared to taste the bait, to prove it is safe for the fish! In addition, anglers can use natural baits; worms, nightcrawlers, maggots, mealworms, waxworms, 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. No Live or dead whole or cut fish, stink baits or other smelly catfish-type baits are allowed! 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/hooklength/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.Groundbaiting (chumming) is allowed (after the advertised starting time) Spods/Spombs, PVA bags, nets & string, catapults (fishing slingshots), throwing spoons, and feeders of all types are acceptable. Please bait intelligently.

     

    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! Anglers will be required to sign a waiver before being allowed to draw; any refusal to sign will result in instant disqualification of that Angler.

     

    22 The $50 Entry Fee must be fully paid to CAG before the draw on Sept 23rd. This event will be limited to a maximum of 50 Anglers.

     

    23. If the event needs to be cancelled, due to extreme weather conditions, any refunds will be at the sole discretion of the CAG BOD; their decision will be final.

    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 10.00

     

    The Hudson River is a tidal river and as anyone who has ever fished a tidal river knows adjustments have to be made. Be prepared.

     

     

     

    Register for the CCC 2017

    in CCC 2017

    Posted

    Registration for the 2017 CCC on the Hudson River is available here...http://www.carpanglersgroup.com/forum/index.php?/store/category/68-ccc-2017/

    For the first time ever the CCC will be held on the Hudson River which will give everyone in the Northeast an opportunity to attend a CAG event that they ordinarily wouldn't. The CCC is a great social event that allows members to meet new anglers and  to touch base with friends they haven't seen in a while and we even get to do some fishing. Hope to see you all.....

    2017 CCC

    in CCC 2017

    Posted

    One Motel to add:

    Rip Van Winkle Motor Lodge

    810 rt 23b

    Leeds Ny 12451

    518-943-3303

    This place is just off exit 21 on the NYS Thruway and on the outskirts of Catskill , only 7 miles from Coxsackie and the Pegasus Restaurant. If you are planning on getting a room I wouldn't hesitate to long. This place offers rooms and cabins. Motels in the area are very scarce  and the ones that are here fill up fast. Make sure you mention the Carp Anglers group when you call.

    2017 CCC

    in CCC 2017

    Posted · Edited by Barry

    Mark your calendars for the first ever CCC on the Hudson River.

    September 23 2017

    Host... . Barry Howard  518-858-5394                 

    Sept 22 2017        Meet and greet.....Pegasus Restaurant 5:00 pm

    Sept 23 2017        Fishing..Dinner..Meeting     Peg draw 7:00am....Fishing  8:00 - 4:00 .....Dinner 6:00    Meeting    7:30

    Pegasus Restaurant ...Coxsackie NY

    Motels:

    Holiday Inn Express   518-719-1999

    Best Western    ...       518-731-8300    800-528-1234

    Red Carpet Inn    ...     518-731-8146

    Pegasus Restaurant 10885 St. Rte 9w, Coxsackie NY 12051

    www.pegasuson9w.com

    More Details to follow.......

     

    2017 CCC

    in CAG Carp Classic (CCC) Forum

    Posted

    I am still trying to iron out a few details but it looks like it will happen. It will be on the Hudson river on sept 23rd if everything falls together. I should know for sure by the end of the week and I will make a formal announcement.

    CAG Spring Big 4 Winners

    in 2017 CAG Spring Big4

    Posted · Edited by Barry

    9We had a great turn out for this event and some amazing fish were caught.

    Here are the winners:

    1. Jacob Ayotte                               162lb 9oz                                              Big Common  - Iain Sorrel           39lb 4oz 

    2.Michael Deloia                             135lb 6oz                                             

    3.Brandon Dee                                129lb 3oz                                             Big Mirror -      Jacob Ayotte          48lb 4oz

    4Jerome Moisand                            126lb 4oz                                           

    5.Darren Thomas                             110lb 1oz

    6.Dave Pickering                              108lb 4oz

    7.Brett DuPreez                                106lb 1oz

    8.Terry Fontaine                               102lb 5oz

    9 Craig Welch                                   98lb 10oz

    10 Wm Kirk Sudemeyer                    94lb 13oz

    I will be contacting all of you to make arrangements to get you your prizes..........Congratulations to all

    Barry

    Cag Big 4 Prizes

    in 2017 CAG Spring Big4

    Posted

    OK folks here is the prize list for the spring big 4 , which ends at Midnight tonight... and just a reminder make sure all your pictures are posted correctly on the leaderboard. Some members were having trouble with the pictures being visable , which usually happens if the pic is too large..........

    Spring Big 4 Prizes

     Big Four

    First Place

              CARP MAXX $170.00 voucher for made to order Carp Maxx Baits

             Weigh Sling

             Cam Subscription

    Second Place

             Carp Maxx $ 130.00 voucher for made to order Carp Maxx Baits

             Diem 60lb Scale

             Cam subscription

    Third Place

             Carp Maxx $ 100.00 voucher for made to order carp Maxx Baits

             42” landing net with handle

             Cam subscription

    Fourth Place

             75.00 BCT Voucher

             Spomb

            Cam subscription

    Fifth Place

            50.00  Wacker Baits voucher

            Cam subscription

    Sixth Place

              40.00 Trilogy Bates voucher

              Cam subscription

    Seventh Place

              30.00 Trilogy Bates voucher

              Cam subscription

    Eighth Place

              25.00 BCT voucher

              Cam subscription

    Nineth Place

              Cag tee shirt

              Cag hat

              Cam subscription

    Tenth Place

              Boilie Crusher

              Baiting needle set

             Cam subscription

    Big Common

             BCT 75.00 Voucher

             Cam Subscription

    Big  Mirror

             BCT 75.00 Voucher

             Cam Subscription

    Cag Big 4 Prizes

    in 2017 CAG Spring Big4

    Posted

    We are in the process of finalizing the prizes for the big 4. We are still waiting to hear from a couple of vendors. So far we have Cam , BCT , Trilogy Baits , Carp Maxx , and CAG  As soon as we have all the info I will post it..

    REGISTRATION

    in 2017 CAG Spring Big4

    Posted

    At the top of this page click on live leaderboard, scroll to the bottom and click on sign in, when that sign in box comes up at the bottom you will see register ,click on that and fill out the info and submit it .When Willem gets the info he checks to see if you are a member and that you have paid and you will be added to the leaderboard.  You have to be registered on the leaderboard for your name to show and to register your catches. Once you are registered you will always be registered for future events. I know it's a pain I struggled with it myself once upon a time but once it's done it's done.  

    2017 CAG Big 4 Rules

    in 2017 CAG Spring Big4

    Posted

    19 hours ago, MOCarper said:

    Exciting!- I wouldn't count out the MISSOURI anglers-we're coming!!!!!!!.... ;)........I see there is a buffalo and grass carp category, but no description or leaderboard category.....can someone provide info on logging these too?- thanks!!!...........

    There has been a mistake in the rules  with the buffalo and grass carp. They were eliminated in the previous Big 4's because there were never any submissions. When Bob posted the rules he used an old post to copy and paste. There won't be a place to log them.  Sorry...... I will delete the info about the grass and buffalo carp. Only Common and Mirror Carp will be counted...

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