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2012 Wild Carp Classic
Register for Wild Carp Week Tournaments
Welcome to the Wild Carp Classic, taking place May 20-22, 2012 along the Seneca River in Baldwinsville, NY, USA.
The Wild Carp Classic awards cash, tackle and voucher prizes to the
teams finishing with the most overall weight of carp caught during
the 50-hour competition. This event will challenge even the most
seasoned carp angling professionals.
The field is limited to the first 45 two-person teams to register
with full or partial payment before the April 30, 2012.
The
The
Red Mill Inn of Baldwinsville is offering special rates to Wild Carp Week
competitors and their traveling companions for the dates of 5/19 – 5/25/12.
To take advantage of these special rates, please call The
Red Mill Inn directly at 315-635-4871 and let them know you are competing
in a Wild Carp Week event.
Tournament Schedule
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Saturday,
May 19
Basic Rules
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2 rods per angler, 1 hook per rod
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2 anglers per team
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Each team is allowed one runner; runners may not cast or play fish
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Proper fish care is required of all participants; do not throw fish or handle carp by gills
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Use landing mats and avoid ground contact when transporting carp in nets
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Common courtesy is to be extended to neighboring competitors
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Do your best to keep your catch in your swim, but ask neighbors to clear lines if your fish runs into their swim
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Be respectful of event property; fires are not permitted and leave your peg location as clean as it was when you arrived
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Must have valid NY State fishing license
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Fishing pegged areas is prohibited for one week preceding the event. Any registered anglers found fishing pegged areas prior to the Wild Carp Classic will be disqualified from the event and any registration payments made will be forfeited.
Peg Locations
Strache Property
Wegman’s Good Dog Park
Long Branch Park & Willow Bay
Prizes
Cash prizes are determined as a percentage of registration fees received. Registration will be split 70% prizes and 30% event expenses.
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Total Weight, 1st Place = $5,400 + $600 voucher for 2012 Wild Carp Classic
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Total Weight, 2nd Place = $3,240 + $400 voucher for 2012 Wild Carp Classic
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Total Weight, 3rd Place = $2,592 + $300 voucher for 2012 Wild Carp Classic
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Total Weight 4th Place = $2,160
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Total Weight 5th Place = $1,728
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Big 4 1st Place = $1,080
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Big Fish 1st Place = $1,080
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Big Mirror = $1,080
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Section prizes = $650 each*
* Awarded to winner of each of five 9-team sections; 1st-5th place Total Weight ineligible for section prizes.
Thank you to K-1 Baits for its generous contribution toward the following Wild Carp Classic prizes:
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Big Fish, 1st Place: $50 in bait & tackle and a $100 voucher
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Section Prizes: $50 in bait & tackle and a $25 voucher for each section prize
The
Clarion Inn and Suites Fairgrounds is offering special
rates to Wild Carp Week competitors and their traveling companions for
the dates of 5/19 – 5/25/12.
To take advantage of these special rates, please call Clarion
Inn and Suites Fairgrounds directly at 866-599-6674 and let them know
you are competing in a Wild Carp Week event.
Tournament Directors
For more information, please contact Tournament Directors Jason Bernhardt (jason@wildcarpcompanies.com) or Sean Sauda (sean@wildcarpcompanies.com).
Registered Anglers
Tamas Vegvari
Ian Hawkins
