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STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE CARP ANGLER WILD CARP CLASSIC
There are 2 ways to stay up to date with The Carp Angler Wild Carp Classic.
You can view it on the following website
https://www.keepnet.us/.../carp-angler-wild-carp-classic
or download the KeepNet Weigh Bay using the instructions pictured.
If you already had the app for previous tournaments, log out and then select Scan QR Code.
carp angler WILD CARP CLASSIC tournament details
WE ARE SOLD OUT!!!!
carp angler WILD CARP CLASSIC -MAY 7 - 11, 2024
The Carp Angler Wild Carp Classic is 76 hours long and is a Big 10 format, with prizes awarded to the teams with the most combined weight of their 10 largest carp caught over 15 pounds.
prizes*
OVERALL WINNER - $2,150
Section A (12 pegs) Section B (19 pegs) Section C (18 pegs)
1st Place - $5,700 1st Place - $8,500 1st Place - $8,000
2nd Place - $3,400 2nd Place - $5,900 2nd Place - $5,000
3rd Place - $1,900 3rd Place - $3,000 3rd Place - $2,500
Section A Big Fish (courtesy of Carpy Commando) - $500
Section B Big Fish (courtesy of Canonsburg Fence) - $500
Section C Big Fish - $500
Joe Lutz will give away $1000 to anyone who breaks the tournament record weight of 47lbs. 12 oz. that they set in the fall of 2023.
As we get sponsorship, the prizes will increase
*this is based on 48 teams registering, if we do not reach 48, the cash payout will decrease
Registration Details
$1350 per 2 - 3 person team
Registration will be limited to at least 48 teams, unless new pegs are procured prior to the start of competition. You can register by paying the full amount of $1350 or a deposit of $500
Early Registration*: Early Registration for the Top 9 teams that placed in the 2023 Wild Carp Classic Open will begin on Friday, February 24, 2024. Your team will be emailed a special link for your online
registration.
Open Registration: Open Registration begins on Saturday, March 2, 2024 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 April 24, 2024 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 April 24, 2024. Email Ginny to get directions on how to pay your balance.
* If taking advantage of early registration, teams are not allowed to change from your team you had at the 2023 Wild Carp Classic. 2023 qualifiers may still register if teammates are dropped but cannot form more than one team.
Tournament Rules
Please make yourself familiar with ALL of the rules for the tournament by clicking on the "Tournament Rules" button in this section
Registered Anglers
basic rules
Teams awarded prizes for highest combined weight of 10 largest carp over 15 pounds. If you don't have 10 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 10 carp to qualify for prizes
All fish must be at least 15 lb, 0 oz or greater to qualify for the Big 10 total
Be prepared to have enough carp-friendly holding bags to accommodate at least 10 fish; limit of 3 fish per large holding bag
Schedule
Monday, May 6
All Day, Peg Viewing
Tuesday, May 7
Until 1:00 PM, Peg Viewing
1:00 - 5:00 PM Opening Ceremonies, Raffles, Vendor Show and Registration
Liverpool Elks Club
3730 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Wednesday, May 8
6:00 AM Peg Draw
Willow Bay Shelter - Onondaga Lake Park
43.1188052805177, -76.24338116931673
9:00 AM Fishing Starts (NO PRE-BAITING)
Thursday, May 9
Continuous Fishing
Friday, May 10
Continuous Fishing
Saturday, May 11
1:00 PM Fishing Concludes
3:00 PM Awards Presentation
Willow Bay Shelter - Onondaga Lake Park
43.1188052805177, -76.24338116931673
Lodging
Quality Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
$106.25+taxes/night May 4th - May 8th
$149.99+taxes May 11th
Use booking code Wild Carp Classic 2024
PEG LOCATIONS
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT!!
Please see map below. The East Shore trail is a VERY busy place. To unload, you can drive on the paved path (marked in blue) with extreme caution and your flashers on.
Once you are unloaded they do ask that you move your vehicles to the areas marked in orange and red and that you remain parked and only leave if absolutely necessary, preferably very early or very late (and always with flashers on) when the park is not busy.
