louis Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 <center> Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Big Fish, Big Mirror, First Fish Posted, and RAFFLE PRIZES to at least 10 random participants thanks to: Master Baitz, Logo Coming Soon</center> 2012 CAG Big 4 How-To Guide An online contest for anglers across North America from May 1-31 Combined weight of biggest four fish wins You must register before you can participate in this event. Sign Up Here Before Midnight Tuesday, May 1 Welcome Big 4 Competitors! Here you should find answers to any questions you might have about submitting fish in this event. If there is anything you don't understand, just follow up here with a post and I'll help you out! Rules Registration is open until Midnight Sunday, May 1 Must be a CAG Member to participate Cost: $10.00- Only Common Carp, Cyprinus Carpio, Count 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 2 Fish must be caught on rod using legal methods and be released safely Live leader board will be displayed on the home page for the month of May along with links to any prize sponsors 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 The Logo The 2012 Big 4 Logo will be attached for download below as JPG and PDF on April 30. 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 2011 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: 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. Just try not to put the logo in your mouth, that's not going to look good in a magazine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louis Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Using the Leaderboard Before you can log in and submit fish, you must register an account on the Big 4 leaderboard: <IFRAME FRAMEBORDER=0 SRC="http://www.carpanglersgroup.com/leaderboard/tournaments/results.php?edit=1&event=14" WIDTH=550 HEIGHT=750> </IFRAME></center> If you are using internet explorer, be sure you are using compatibility mode when using the leaderboard: Click "registration," and fill in the form. An administrator must validate your account before you can log in and add fish, but that should not take long. You will receive an email when your account is activated. (These are smaller than actual size) >> Adding Fish Once your account is activated, you can go back to the same form above to log in and add your results. You may need to reload this page. After logging in, a form will appear below the leaderboard. Simply enter one fish weight, photo, and location at a time You must fill in both weight fields- for example if a fish is 15 lbs even, you must enter 15 lbs, 0 oz. Editing Your Results Clicking "Show All Results" will list all of the fish you have posted so far. You can edit your results in if you have made a mistake, or if you would like to delete previous entries. >> Your Gallery Your results will all display in a personal gallery anyone can see by clicking your name on the leaderboard. This can be seen from the Big 4 forum threads as well as the CAG homepage. Adding Non-Competition Images Do you have a sponsor you would like to shout out with a logo image in your gallery? Or maybe would you like to add two pictures of a particular fish because it was really special to you? You can! Just upload these type of photos with a weight of 0 lbs 0 oz. big_4_logo_2012.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louis Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Questions? Ask them here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baitbucket Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Great i was even thinking of puting my name down but i wont be home from blackfoot by the time the results have to be in LOL so 'll pass for now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carpalicious Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I noticed the gal holding the carp in your post appears to be wearing a bikini....so, are bikinis and speedos the recommemded attire for a proper magazine worthy photo?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redcoat Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 OK....I'm in again. Guess I'd better make some bait? Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin ATX Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I am in! Can't wait to get started. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louis Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Great i was even thinking of puting my name down but i wont be home from blackfoot by the time the results have to be in LOL so 'll pass for now Smartphone? If you can email or text me results I'll post them for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louis Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I noticed the gal holding the carp in your post appears to be wearing a bikini....so, are bikinis and speedos the recommemded attire for a proper magazine worthy photo?? Yes. Yes they are! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louis Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 A question was asked about the first fish award- That is based on your local time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Santiago Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 thanks louis for registering me. May is going to be a good month! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louis Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 thanks louis for registering me. May is going to be a good month! It always is! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Record Breaker Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I'm guessing this is going to be one of the best BIG 4's yet. As long as Mario stay's out of the "MONSTER POND", we all have a good chance. Good luck to you all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mario Kok Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Lol, I don't see myself fishing in May with my current schedule. So you're all good to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kentlakecarper Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 12 registrations thus far, keep em coming and I wish you all the best of luck and skill! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idaho Carpin Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I would join but I doubt I will get out much and I have yet to find a GOOD spot that I am confident with pulling sizeable fish from. I know where some bodies of water are that surely hold BIG fish but have yet to find THE spot... Good luck to all this could get good with all the big fish lately Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willem (JD) Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I join just for CAG support. If I catch any fish it's just a bonus. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diggs78 Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'm still waiting on my raffle prize from last year???? LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baitbucket Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Smartphone? If you can email or text me results I'll post them for you. Thanks Louis , cell coverage there was non existant before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I would join but I doubt I will get out much and I have yet to find a GOOD spot that I am confident with pulling sizeable fish from. I know where some bodies of water are that surely hold BIG fish but have yet to find THE spot... Good luck to all this could get good with all the big fish lately Oh yes, but how would it feel to get into a pod of large fish and not be in the contention. It is what keeps me in it every year, the what ifs. You just never know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joel Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 good luck every one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louis Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'm still waiting on my raffle prize from last year???? LOL Sorry about that. I got laid off right after the big 4 and I used to do all my mailing and computing at my office. My Cag membership ran out the next day and I lost a lot of my pm's because "Trustee's" get more pm space than non members. Send me your info and I'll get something out to you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alex Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I join just for CAG support. If I catch any fish it's just a bonus. LOL exactly good luck everybody this is just what doctor ordered didn't go carp fishing since February Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Santiago Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Hey Alex buddy i'll be in DC in a week...lets go fishing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MOON Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 i'm in ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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