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INDIVIDUAL EVENT RULES: 1) This event is catch and release and all fish must be released alive. More experiences anglers may be required to enter the Pro/Advanced Division. 2) Only common, mirror, leather skin carp, Koi and Carp/Koi Hybrids will count (german carp) 3) Cash prizes for biggest 10 carp and prizes for the 11th-20th biggest carp caught by adults. Prizes for Biggest five boys, and Prizes for biggest five girls.One Prize per Angler based on your largest fish for Amature class anglers.. Advanced Division based of Anglers largest three carp, 1st through 3rd place. Grand Champion Awarded to the angler catching the largest qualifying carp. 4) ***NO BOATS!***NO WADING!*** NO SWIMING!***This is a shore fishing event.Do not enter the water at any time! 5) Be mindful of other anglers and try not to crowd them. This is an open event, so expect other anglers and conduct yourself in a courteous and sportsmanlike manner. 6) Two rods per angler (max) at any time , One hook per rod, and NO TREBLE HOOKS!!! *****Legal Baits only and limited Amounts hand applied Loose Corn only NO CHUMMING, SPODING OR HEAVY BAITING****** 7) WEIGHING IN FISH: Roving judges with matched scales (pounds and ounces) will weigh your fish as they are caught. Upon zero-ing out the scale and weigh sling the fish will be weighed and you will sign-off on the weight and time. All ties will go to the earlier caught fish. At this time the fish will be released after pictures if desired. All fish, including non-carp must be released. NO STRINGERS ALLOWED, FISH SACKS ARE AVAILABLE *** 8) In the event of a tie, the higher prize goes to the first to register their fish. In the event of a tie for 20th place, there will be two prizes.In the event of a tie both size and time the two anglers will split the two prizes equally. 9) You must abide by the rules of this derby as well as all applicable state, county, and local laws. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification or removal. NO REFUNDS. 10) You must have a valid Illinois Fishing Liscence if you are over 16 years old.Anglers under 16 must have a legal guardian reqister them and accompany them during the event. 11) No Fish sharing, if you didn't catch it ....it don't count. Kids may gain assistance from adults in landing their fish. And anyone can help net your fish. 12) The Promoter has the right to refuse participants or any individual or to determine an Angler"s Division/Experience level. Rulings of the judges AND DERBY DIRECTOR are final! GENERAL INFORMATION; A) Register prior to fishing, fish caught prior to registration WILL NOT COUNT! NO HOLDING SPACE OR OVER NIGHT CAMPING ALONG THE BANK TO HOLD SPACE. C) NO CHUMMING OR HEAVY BAITING D) BE MINDFUL OF OTHER ANGLERS AND PROPERTY. THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT AND TRY TO KEEP THAT IN MIND AND ACT IN A SPORTSMAN LIKE MANOR E) NO LINES IN PRIOR TO START, AND NO BAIT INTRODUCTION OF ANY KIND PRIOR TO THE 8AM START F) HAVE FUN!!! MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS 250 (Average 90 to 120) DERBY BOUNDRYS (map available at registration) NORTHSIDE OR ROCK RIVER (High School Side) From the Dixon Dam down stream to the creek mouth 50yards west of the Page Park Boat Launch SOUTH SIDE OF ROCK RIVER (City side) From the Dam Downstream to the end of the finished Area at the Peoria Street Bridge

ENTRY AND REGISTRATION will take place at THE PAGE PARK PAVILLION in PAGE PARK in DIXON ILLINOIS. LOCATED AT the NorthWest Corner of Chuck Vail Dr. and Page Dr.(at the West end of Lincoln Statue Drive) This is just west of Dixon High School along the River and can be accessed from the North end of the Peoria Street Bridge using Lincoln Statue Drive. Or from Chuck Vail or Page Drive from Route 2 just West of the Dixon Armoury/Mc Donalds. REGISTRATION TIMES These are planed hours, if available and not attending to other event work we will make an effort to sign up anglers all weekend, but try to plan arounf]d this schedule. FRIDAY 5PM TO 9PM SATURDAY 6AM TO 5PM SUNDAY 6AM TO NOON Registration will be in person by adults (for all 16 and older, guardians can register under 16 anglers). Anglers will be given a Angler number and Name Tag they must have on them to weight any fish. Mobile stewards will require this and there will be NO EXCEPTIONS!!! You can can sign up when ever you want, and fish all or parts of the event as you choose but NO FISH CAUGHT PRIOR TO REGISTRATION WILL BE ADMITTED AND CANNOT BE SHARED COSTS Adult Division - $12.00 per person (Amature Anglers over 13 and younger anglers looking to compete for larger prizes. Boys or Girls Division - $5.00 per child (Anglers under 13, must be accompanied by an adult) Advanced Angler - $45.00 per Angler ($30 of each entry to be added to the prize pool for the event,) (Pro and Semi Pro Anglers as well as past winners and more competative anglers) (Derby Staff Reserves the rite to determine an Angler as Advanced, Staff descisions are FINAL) (Advanced Anglers must have Keep Sacks)

HERE ARE THE CURRENT AWARDS AND PRIZE LIST FOR THE 2015 DIXON CARP DERBY GRAND CHAMPION Awarded to the angler catching the Largest Comon/Mirror/Leather Carp or Koi/Hybrid of the Dixon Carp Derby, All registered angers are qualified for this prizes, Adult, ( Adult, Boys and Girls Division Winners would move up to this prize from first place in their division, Advanced Anglers may win in addition to their division titles) $300 and One FineTrophy ADVANCED DIVISION Based on the three largest Carp/Koi of any one angler registered in this division. This division is a more competative event and is great to test your skills over luck. Past Dixon Winners and known Pro/Semi Professional Anglers are ONLY eligable for this Division at the determination of event Staff. Anyone Can Enter for a REEL CHALLENGE! 1st $100 seed plus 50% of pool, and A Pretty Nice Trophy 2nd $50 seed plus 30% of pool 3rd $25 seed plus 20% of pool ADULT DIVISION Open to Amature Carp Anglers and those looking to experience the thrill of Competative Carp Fishing. Open to all ages, anyone over the age of 13 will be required to start here but those younger may fish if they wish to compete for the larger prizes. Your Largest single Carp determins the winning order, one winner per person. GOOD LUCK!!! 1st $250 and A pretty Nice Trophy 2nd $150 3rd $100 4th $75 5th $75 6th $50 7th $50 8th $25 9th $25 10th $25 11th through 20th - Will be awarded tackle and/or other valuble prizes for their accomplishment. A complete list will be available at registration for viewing. Boys Division Boys 13 years old or younger can cut their teeth on Large Rock River Carp. if you catch the largest carp of the derby you will move up to Grand Champion 1st $30 and a cool trophy 2nd $25 3rd $20 4th $15 5th $10 Girls Division For girls 13 and Under, and a great way to spend a weekend. I have seen winners use just about anything.....even saw a Red Gummi Bear win money. If you catch the largest carp of the derby you will move up to Grand Champion, 1st $30 and a cool trophy 2nd $25 3rd $20 4th $15 5th $10 FREE RAFFLES When you register before fishing you will be assigned a Angler Number and a raffle ticket bearing that number will be entred into a Free Raffle that takes place at the end of the award ceremony. You must be Present to Win. Rods-Reels-Combos-Tackle Boxes-Bait-Gift Certificates-MYSTERY BUCKETS!!! *********AND MORE TO COME!!!********** I WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL PRIZES BEING ADDED AND ANY ONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR A PATICULAR PRIZE OR NEW PRIZE ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES, A FRIEND, BUSINESS, EVENT OR ORGANIZATION FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT www.carpfishingnow@yahoo.com OR PM ME HERE. SPONSORS WILL RECIEVE MENTION AT THE AWARD OF THERE PRIZE AND FOR GROUPS AND BUSINESSES THERE WILL BE SPACE FOR HAND OUTS OR CARDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS.

Thanks Jim. I'll take you up on that. The Park District is working on some posters and I could use help propping them off around town. I'll know in a couple days when the'll be ready.

Due to numerous requests by Loyal CAG members and those I consider friends asking for updates I have re-opened this thread and should have finalized info after the weekend. With the change in administration in Dixon there will be some prize total changes as the event gets moved trys to become more self supporting, but the format with last year's added Advanced Division will remain..... I'm looking forward to posting the updates next week. Larry

Due to requests by CAG members for information on the Dixon Event and help other promoters with their scheduling updates for CFN events will again be posted here. Larry

If your including other species it will be imperative to get it right. The concerns of how bow anglers may respond is nothing compared to the firestorm the fishing industry and local guides and shops will bring if the efforts affect regular anglers including those who keep fish to eat or as trophys. Some of the city controlled waters here and even the state controlled waters have added the ability for anglers to aquire a trophy tag to allow them to keep one large fish by using an annual or by use tag. Most likely your carp anglers will release their fish, but your bigger game fish anglers desire to keep their biggest will be affected if their are no options for them and the anglers and the industry will push back.....if there are no options. Also, an occasional big fish making it to a wall does act as advertising for the water and region it came from. In the case of musky, bass and even flathead catfish we are seeing the the rules limited to one fish per day over certain lengths. On the more size sensitive fish like sturgeon, tarpon and others a yearly tag to take one has worked well at a cost/no cost depending on the intent and financial needs to implement the management program. It provides for sound management without taking away the anglers rite to keep a trophy to show off every once in a while......win/win. Combined with a catch and release pin/sticker option from the city or local business association, the changes could be used as a marketing tool for the city to promote their fisheries and Tourism destination.

Is there any "Science" behind this proposal? I understand the desire to protect large fish, and would be willing to support catch and release for Trophy size fish as the it makes sence and reflects the purpose of the club. But restrictions on Carp without the same on their natural predators to amintain the same ratios could create an ecological imbalance resulting in smaller and more carp in the future.....the opposite of what everyone wants. As big as those waters are....they are still just a big fishbowl and "laws of man" to appease certain folks or as a thank you for folks traveling to a region to fish won't change the "laws of nature" and what happens when you allow predators to be removed but not the juvenile of the species they keep in check. Also, providing for a slot or smaller fish creel limit on carp would result in less blow back later from other anglers, and by CAG taking the leed in making sure there is the opportunity to take carp in safer to eat sizes (under 12#) we would appear to be sensible and fair....an image CAG could benifit from when trying to negotiate on other waters in the future....

Thanks!

Actually asking for third quarter 2015 deadline and release date to help those fishing a tidal event.

Can you post deadlines for future NACA's, or pin a yearly schedule with the deadline to submit and the release date. It might help in getting folks to plan ahead.... Myself included.

I am confused why those who argued to keep the color printed NACA want to stop the news letter. Especially given that some members really seem to be working to make it happen and club interaction is the most important aspect of the club and it promotes the community aspect which is easier to reflect in a news letter and has been no absent in the NACA. But those who say print is dead in relation to clubs or the fishing undustry just don't know what they are talking about PLUS they were the ones who pushed to have the full color NACA as required by the by-laws which drove the club to near BANKRUPTCY. My derby sends out mailers with the sign up sheets and we have a 90% plus return rate evert year and the same for new folks so the numbers grow every year....we are at 100+ per event for two days.....The biggest suprise is how the younger people....especially the kids are excited and save the sign up sheets to bring them in. We send everyone an individual letter even if there are multiple people at the same location to make sure everyone is treated equal.....people remember that, might explain why more people show for that than CAG events. Yeah, until the ugliness here I posted the event on CAG and the same 6 cag members show evert year.....and they ALL bring the sign up sheet they were sent. Every States Fishing Regs, Outdoor News, Midwest Outdoors, all the local city clubs, most, most fishing tackle manufacturers catalogs and brochures are still in print. Because fishermen read them.....of all ages. The people who don't don't make up the majority of Anglers even if they may in society ( which I highly doubt). Fishermen are a different bread and an it's a older sport....it'd also a sport for all financial levels and alot of anglers just don't use tech. I know those trying to stop the paper are more concerned of the newsletter deluding or stealing the NACA ' S thunder....and if you look at BROOKSY'S last request for input and the fact more are responding to this thread....I'd put my money on the news letter.....and and I would like CAG to do just that. In the end, CAG, carp fishing and the members will be better served by a paper news letter. As industry proof print is not dead, the following companies spend enormous amounts on printed and mailed sales and information on up coming events. IN FISHERMAN Fishing Facts Bass Pro Cabelas Gander Mountain Sheets Dicks Sporting Goods Wall Mart Sports Authority Every States DNR MUSKY S INC SALMON UNLIMITED WALLEYES UNLIMITED BASS and on and on....... The news letter will work, even if it takes a little longer to get it rolling....keep up the good work.

Carp Fishing Now will no longer be posting or updating events on this CAG forum. Entrys for the 2015 Dixon Event will still be made via direct mail as has been in the past.