The 2023 carp angler Ed French Open is almost here!

WE ARE SOLD OUT!  Send us an email to ginny@carpfishingny.com to be added to the waiting list 

The Carp Angler Ed French Open is  76 hours long and is a Big 6 format, with prizes awarded to the teams with the most combined weight of their 6 largest carp caught over 15 pounds.  

OVERWALL WINNER  -  NGT 2-Man Fortress Bivvy with Hood sponsored by NGT

Section A (17 pegs)                           Section B (14 pegs)

1st Place - $6,100                                 1st Place - $5,200

2nd Place - $4,600                               2nd Place - $3,500

3rd Place - $2,600                                3rd Place - $2,200

BIG Fish Prizes for Common Carp

Section A  - $500 cash sponsored by Canonsburg Fence  

Section B - Solar P1 Worldwide Pod with Buzzbars  sponsored by Solar and Carp Angler

BIG Fish Prize for OVERALL Mirror Carp

Holdcarp Digital Smart Cradle  sponsored by Carp Angler                          

 As we get sponsorship, the prizes will increase

*this is based on 30 teams registering, if we do not reach 30, the cash payout will decrease

 $1250 per 2 - 3 person team

Registration will be limited to at least 30 teams, unless new pegs are procured prior to the start of competition. You can register by paying the full amount of $1250 or a deposit of $400

 
Early Registration*:  Early Registration for the Top 9 teams that placed in the 2022 Ed French Open will begin on August 7, 2023.  Your team will be emailed a special link for your online
registration.

Open Registration: Open Registration begins on Sunday, August 13, 2023 using an online link that will be provided on this website at 9:00 AM EST and also on the Wild Carp Club Tournaments Facebook page.  

Any team that makes a deposit and does not pay their balance by September 22, 2023 will forfeit their deposit.  Any team that makes a deposit or pays in full but does not show up for the tournament will forfeit their money. 

All entries must be paid in full by September 22, 2023. 

* If taking advantage of early registration, teams are not allowed to change from your team you had at the 2022 Ed French Open.  2022 qualifiers may still register if teammates are dropped but cannot form more than one team.
 

Please make yourself familiar with ALL of the rules for the tournament by clicking on the "Tournament Rules" button in this section.
 

See who is fishing in the 2023 Ed French Open

Teams awarded prizes for highest combined weight of 6 largest carp over 15 pounds.  If you don't have 6 qualifying fish you can still win a big fish prize. (common or mirror)
 

Teams of two or three permitted; six rods per team, one hook per rod

Must possess a NYS fishing license

Everyone must be a Wild Carp Club member, which is $20/year

Proper carp care is required, including use of landing mats, catch and release angling, and use of holding sacks when awaiting marshals
 

Weigh marshal must weigh your catch, record your score and witness the release of each fish
 

Anglers must sign the weigh marshal score sheet for each recorded weight

Always maintain good sportsmanship while competing against fellow anglers
 

Teams must have landed 6 carp to qualify for prizes
 

All fish must be at least 15 lb, 0 oz or greater to qualify for the Big 6 total
 

Be prepared to have enough carp-friendly holding bags to accommodate at least 6 fish; limit of 3 fish per large holding bag

Lake Pegs may NOT stake anything into the ground; this includes bivvies, popup tents and bank sticks.  The Wild Carp Club will provide something for you to weigh down your bivvy.  Please be prepared for this.
 

Sunday, October 1 

All Day, Peg Viewing

Monday, October 2

All Day, Peg Viewing

Tuesday, October 3

Until 2:00 PM, Peg Viewing

2:00 - 5:00 PM Opening Ceremonies, Raffles and Registration

Liverpool Elks Club

3730 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 

Wednesday, October 4

6:00 AM Peg Draw

Liverpool Elks Club

3730 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027

9:00 AM Fishing Starts (NO PRE-BAITING)

Thursday, October 5

Continuous Fishing

Friday, October 6

Continuous Fishing

Saturday, October 7

1:00 PM Fishing Concludes

3:00 PM Awards Presentation

The Winds of Cold Springs Harbor Marina;  

3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027                                                   

Best Western The Inn at the Fairgrounds

 670 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse 

TO GET HOTEL BLOCK

Please call the manager directly at 716-954-3272 and tell him you are with the carp tournament.  His name is Dave.

October 1st thru 4th
2 Queen bed is $109.99 + tax 2 guest
1 King Bed is $ 119.99 + tax

October 5th thru 7th
2 Queen Bed is $149.99 + tax
1 King Bed is $159.99 + tax.