2013 Carolina Carp Cup Tournament

	September 26-29, 2013 Chesnee, SC	Download:     Options Deposit $210.00 USD Full Registration $630.00 USD A 5% handling fee is added for Paypal and credit card processing fees. Those paying in check or money order are not subject to this fee.
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Welcome to the 2nd annual Carolina Carp Cup taking place September 26-29, 2013 on Lake Blalock in Chesnee, SC.

The Carolina Cup comes with a Carolina pay lake twist. Pegged areas will be placed within closer-than-normal proximity of one another and up to 20 spots will be paid.

 

Lake Blalock is home to Common and Mirror Carp that have been known to grow in excess of 30. With the tournament scheduled for a cooler time of year than last year, the water temperatures will be better than the 2012 event and we should look to have a lot of great catches in 2013!

 

Due to fallen timber and standing tree trunks, the Lake Blalock will be a real test to its competitors. Be prepared by researching Lake Blalock at the Fishidy website.

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Format

This is a team-based, 50-hour endurance tournament awarding prizes for Big 4 Carp, Big Mirror Carp and multiple Big Carp spots.

 

 

Registration

Registration is $600 per 2-person team for full payment, or a deposit may be made for a $200. Payment must be made in full by September 13, 2013.

 

Contestants may register for the Carolina Carp Cup via the Registration form and Paypal options listed at the top right of this page. If using Paypal, please mail the completed registration form to Wild Carp Companies, PO Box 128, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. If paying via check or money order, please mail the registration form along with your payment.

 

Registration forms and payments will also be accepted by local resident Keith Cisney. Keith may be reached at 864-921-2650.

Exceptions may be made for payment plans, so please contact Tournament Director Jason Bernhardt if you would like to discuss customized payments.

 

 

Basic Rules

*Complete rules available as part of registration form

• Must have valid South Carolina State fishing license

• 2 anglers per team

• Anglers may fish three rods

• One hook per rod

• Additional rods are permitted for marking, spodding, etc.

• Only one Runner permitted per individual/team

• Runners may not cast or play fish

• Runners may prepare bait and assist with netting and sacking fish

• Proper fish care is required of all participants

• Do not throw, drag or handle carp by gills

• Use unhooking mats and approved holding sacks

• Common courtesy is to be extended to neighboring competitors

• Do your best to keep your catch in your swim, but ask neighbors to clear lines if your fish impedes on them

• Be respectful of event property

• Fires are not permitted

• Remove all trash upon exiting

• Fishing and scouting Lake Blalock by boat is prohibited for the two weeks preceding the event

• Registered anglers found fishing pegged areas prior to the tournament will be disqualified and any registration payments made will be forfeited.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule

 Thursday, September 26  

  

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Contestant registration and social event Libby’s Strokin’ Karaoke Bar (629 Gossett Rd, Spartanburg, SC)

 

 Friday, September 27

6:00 – 7:00 AM	Tournament peg draw at Lake Blalock Park
7:00 – 10:00 AM	Peg site set up
10:00 AM	Tournament Start

(Note: no pre-baiting swims before start of competition)

 Saturday, September 28

 

Continuous fishing

 Sunday, September 29

 

12:00 PM	Tournament conclusion
3:00 PM	Closing Ceremony
	Libby’s Strokin’ Karaoke Bar (629 Gossett Rd, Spartanburg, SC)

 

Paylakers Tom Ward (left) and Scott Robbins (right) fishing Lake Blalock in Chesnee, SC.
The Carolina Carp Cup will challenge paylakers' tactics and endurance on wild water. Euro-style anglers will be challenged by the close proximity fishing.	Jason Bernhardt holds a 20 lb common caught during a trip to South Carolina to prepare for the '12 Carolina Carp Cup.

 

 

Prizes

Below is the prize payout at 40 teams. Payouts will decrease proportionately should there be less than 40 registered teams at the start of the tournament.

Sponsors are being sought for additional prize opportunities. If you are interested in contributing cash or merchandise for prizes and be awarded with sponsorship recognition, please contact Tournament Director Jason Bernhardt for more information.

 

 

Thank you to K-1 Baits for supplying bait and tackle products that will be added to the prize pool. Please visit their website to show your support!

 

 

Pegged Areas

 

 

Tournament Directors

For more information, please email Tournament Director Jason Bernhardt (jason@wildcarpcompanies.com).

 

 

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