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    CAG Spring Big 4 - Rules

    in 2016 CAG Spring Big4

    Posted

    Just as an addendum to the rules:

    The CAG Big 4 Contest is based on the HONOR SYSTEM.

    All fish submitted are weighed by the anglers and we expect the weights to be accurate and honest.

    In cases where we receive complaints or questions over the weight of the fish posted, we will then follow-up with the following:

    As with all competitions that are based on the honor system we often get questions regarding weights of fish. In these cases we ask the captor to send follow-up pictures with original shots (holding the carp) so that we can verify the claimed weights.
     
    Unfortunately, the pictures posted on the leaderboard only attach as very small thumbnails and it's very hard to judge a persons height and weight in relation to the fish.
     
    If there are questions regarding the weight of the fish, we first ask for supporting pictures or video. If these pictures are acceptable then the fish will remain on the leader board. If the weights are still in questions we will remove the fish and in some cases issue a refund of the entrance fee.

     

    CAG BIG 4 PICS

    in 2016 CAG Spring Big4

    Posted

    Just so that everyone is aware. The CAG Big 4 is based on the 'Honor System'.

    However, in cases where weights are questioned we do ask for supporting pictures and the originals. If the fish are then judged as way off the weights claimed they will be removed and a refund issued if requested.

    I am following up at the moment so please keep everything civil. Thanks, Dean

     

     

    CAG Spring Big 4 - Pledge Prizes

    in 2016 CAG Spring Big4

    Posted

    On 4/15/2016 at 6:46 PM, Jerome said:

    Very generous of you, Dean.

    Whatever I win (because I *will* win something!) will go to the first top-ranking non-BoD member who didn't get any prize.

    Thanks Jerome. Please specify which category (Big 4, Big common, Big mirror or Big buff/grassie) as there will be several people who qualify for this otherwise.

    CAG Spring Big 4 - Pledge Prizes

    in 2016 CAG Spring Big4

    Posted · Edited by Brookesy

    I'll get this started off by pledging the following:

    Brookesy:

    1) If I win one or more of the categories (I know I'm being optimistic) I will donate ALL prizes to the highest Junior  Finisher (Under 18 years of age) in each of the categories.

    2) $50 Fox Tackle to the winner of the 'Big Mirror'.

    3) 2 Tickets to a New England Revolution (soccer) home game to the highest finisher in the Overall Big 4 who is from one of the New England States (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut)

    Franky:

    A dozen carp flies to the heaviest 'FLY CAUGHT' carp

    CAG Spring Big 4 - Initial Prize Categories and Lists

    in 2016 CAG Spring Big4

    Posted

    We are still securing donations and prizes but here is a rough overview of the prizes available. I will be adding prizes as they come in, so please keep checking the thread.  Please remember that it is the winners responsibility to pay for shipping expenses for any of the prizes won (i.e. $50 voucher can be redeemed but winner will be required to pay for their own mailing costs). 

     

     

     

    THANKS SO FAR TO THE FOLLOWING BIZ SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE DONATED PRIZES:

    Big Carp Tackle, Saxon Tackle, Carpkit, The Boilie Roller and Trilogy Baits.

    New this year will be a pledges thread. This will include any CAG member who wants to pledge a prize (doesn't have to be fishing only) to any of the categories. For instance I will pledge any prizes that I win (if any) to the top Junior (under 18 years of age) finisher in the overall Big 4 competition. I will also pledge $50 of Fox tackle to the winner of the Biggest common prize. This was a great success at the CCC and gave other members a way to offer additional prizes. 

     

     

    I will set this thread up once the competition begins.

     

     

    Good luck to everyone entering.

     

     

    BIG 4 Winners:

     

     

    1st - $150 voucher for Big Carp Tackle ($75 from BC Tackle, $75 from CAG)

     

     

    Free Entry into 2016 Spring Big 4 contest

     

     

    CAG Hoddy

     

     

    Pictures and details to be featured in Fall NACA

     

     

    2nd - $100 voucher for PB Products Tackle ($50 from Saxon Tackle, $50 from CAG)

    Trilogy Fishing Towel

     

    3rd - $75 voucher for Carpkit ($50 from Carpkit, $25 from CAG)

     

     

    4th - $50 voucher  for Trilogy Baits ($40 from Trilogy Baits, $10 from CAG)

     

     

    5th - $35 voucher  (TBA)

     

     

    6th - $30 voucher  (TBA)

     

     

    7th - $25 voucher  (TBA)

     

     

    8th - $20 voucher  (TBA)

     

     

    9th - $15 voucher   (TBA)

     

     

    10th - $10 voucher   (TBA)

     

     

    BIG Common - $75 voucher for Big Carp Tackle ($25 from BC Tackle, $50 from CAG)

     

     

    BIG Mirror - $75 voucher for PB Products ($25 from Saxon Tackle, $50 from CAG)

     

     

    Big Buffalo or Grass Carp - $75 voucher for Carpkit ($25 from Carpkit, $50 from CAG)

     

     

     

     

     

    **PLEASE REGISTER AND SUPPORT CAG. ONLY $10 TO ENTER**

     

     

    CAG Spring Big 4 - Rules

    in 2016 CAG Spring Big4

    Posted

    Rules

    Registration is open from April 15th until Midnight May 15th
    Spring Big 4 Competition runs from May 1st through June 15th
    Must be a CAG Member to participate
    Cost: $10

    Only Common Carp, Cyprinus Carpio, Count for Big 4 Total, Big Mirror & Big Common

    Small Mouth Buffalo & Grass carp count ONLY for the Buffalo & Grass Carp Category


    Anglers can fish any combination of legal waters anywhere in North America
    Anglers must register and manage their own catches and photos in our online leader board -Instructions will be emailed after registration
    Any number of fish can be added, but only top four count

    Submissions must include 1 photo-
    -a trophy photo of the fish with angler, the scale used and a printed Big Four Logo shown below
    All submissions must be made by June 15th (11.59pm)
    Fish must be caught on rod using legal methods and be released safely
    Live leader board will be displayed on the home page from May 1st through June 15th

    Corresponding stories in the forum are encouraged and will be linked to the leader board
    Catches logged at any other event will count, but all event requirements above must still be fulfilled

     

    FISH SUBMISSIONS
    Please make sure you are registered on the New CAG Leader-board.

    You only have to register ONCE, if you've already registered, lets say for the ATC, then all you need to do is Log in and add the Big 4 event to your name.

    Instructions on how to use the leader-board can be downloaded here:

    Leaderboard Instructions.pdf

    Any questions, e-mail Willem @ BIG4@JOINCAG.COM


    The Logo

    The 2016 Big 4 Logo will be attached for download below as PNG and PDF on April 29th.

    You are required to submit 1 photo of each fish you catch along with it's weight. This photo MUST show the angler holding the fish, a printed 2016 Spring Big 4 logo, and your scale.

    Remember, the star of these photos is you with your fish. Your photo may end up in a magazine! The logo and scale just need to be there somewhere to prove you have them. They can be anywhere in the photo as long as they are identifiable. The best way to manage this is to tape the logo to your scale:
    scale.jpg

    ex3.jpg



    The Big 4 Logo is only 3.75 x 2.75." This is the size of many state/provincial fishing and hunting licenses. You can Also put your logo in a standard license holder from any tackle shop, and pin it on your clothes, or even your unhooking mat.

    logolicense.jpg license.jpg

    ex1.jpg

    Just try not to put the logo in your mouth, that's not going to look good in a magazine!

    2016 Sping Big 4 - Overview

    in 2016 CAG Spring Big4

    Posted

    I'm just finalizing a few areas and then I will post ALL of the Spring Big 4 details by April 15th.

    At that point, registration will begin with the contest running for 6 weeks:

    2016 Big 4 - May 1st through June 15th 

    We will have the following categories:

    Big 4 Champion - 1st Place to 10th place

    Big Common 

    Big Mirror

    **NEW**  Big Buffalo or Grass Carp (this is for all of our Southern, West and Mid-West states who have a greater percentage of these species in their waters)

    Prizes are being gathered at the moment, so hopefully we will have a good selection from our Biz Supports as well as $500 that CAG has already pledged to the prize fun.

    I will also be looking to use a number of the pictures and hopefully a cover picture for the Summer NACA so please make sure you take plenty of pictures of your big fish captures.

    Finally, we will also look to set up a separate thread with additional pledges. For instance I will off $50 of Fox goodies for anyone over the 150lb barrior for their Big 4. I will also offer 2 tickets to the New England Revolution (soccer) to the top finisher from New England. This is a good way to get some extra interest and prizes and was well used at last years CCC.

    ALL FOR ONLY A $10 ENTRY FEE

     

     

     

    Flavors

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    The reason Dave Pickering catches so many carp is more down to location. Simply put, he knows his swims/areas very well and presents baits the fish want to eat. If anglers spent 90% of their efforts on location and watercraft you would see results go through the roof. Do carp sometimes have a preference for a certain color or flavor? Yes. However, in the vast majority of cases unless you are competing with other anglers (where bait will have a greater importance) you'd be better off sticking to something you have confidence in and spending your time locating the fish.

    Pictures and Winning Article for NACA

    in ATC 2016

    Posted

    Looking forward to seeing everyone catch at this years ATC. I will be including a review of the ATC in the next NACA and would love as many photo's and information as possible. Any scenic or catch pictures can be sent to naca@carpanglersgroup.com

    I would also like to feature the winning pair with an exclusive interview. Obviously, I do not know who this will be until the event is over but I will contact the winning pair once the winners are announced.

    Good luck to everyone taking part.

    Dean

     

  20. I don't like the new format

    in TECHNICAL SUPPORT

    Posted

    1 hour ago, ctdaniels37 said:

    Where's the new content button??? How do I find anything to read??? Go thru every thread?

    Just click on ACTIVITY

    As Willem stated, this was not a choice. Thanks to Willem who is spending a considerable amount of his own time completing all of these updates. 

  22. NACA Q4 PRINTED Mail arrivals!

    in NACA Magazine

    Posted

    I have been out of the loop. when did the magazines start shipping out? I never received any magazines being a member. I thought it stopped lol

    We had a one off edition 2 winters ago but moving forward we will do a yearly printed edition each winter. They were mailed out a week ago via bulk mail and should be arriving over the next few days to current members

  23. NACA Q4 PRINTED Mail arrivals!

    in NACA Magazine

    Posted

    Does this go to every member?

    It was mailed to all current members as of the date I sent the list to the mailing house. As long as your membership was not expired you should get a copy. If there was a slight gap (less than a month) in your membership I am sure we can send you out a copy. If you don't see it by early next week just email cagstaff@carpanglersgroup.com and we'll get one out to you.

    Boilie help

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    What do you use to grind stuff down brookesy?

    You can use a food processor for the finer grade stuff but for the bigger or harder particles I use a coffee grinder. A bit labor intensive but does the job.

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