Ed French Open
October 18 - October 22, 2017
Tournament Rules
- Teams awarded prizes for highest combined weight of 6 largest carp (common or mirror)
- Teams of two or three permitted; six rods per team, one hook per rod
- No going to your peg on Wednesday, October 18 after 6:00 PM. If you do, you will get a red card and will be immediately removed from the tournament and your money will not be refunded back to you.
- Must posess a NYS fishing license
- Be a Wild Carp Club Member - Can pay $20 Membership Dues at Registration (per angler)
- 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 scoresheet for each recorded weight and weigh marshal must sign the anglers scoresheet for the recorded weight
- No Pre-baiting
- Always maintain good sportsmanship while competing against fellow anglers
- Teams must have landed six carp to qualify for section 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