2013 Lake Fork Carp & Buffalo Challenge

This is a team-based, 44-hour endurance tournament for Big 4 Carp and Big 4 Smallmouth Buffalo.

Teams of two; runners are permitted
Three rods per angler; one hook per rod
Proper fish care is required

Weigh marshal must weigh your catch and record your score; both marshal and angler must sign score sheet for fish to be official.
The weigh marshal must oversee the release of each fish.

* Full tournament rules will be provided to each competitor as part of registration.

February 28, Final Registration and Tex-Mex Social

4:00 – 6:00 PM                  Final registration at Oak Ridge Marina
6:00 – 8:00 PM                  Tex-Mex social presented by Carp Pro Magazine and the Lake Fork Sportsman's
                                          Association   
                                          Oak Ridge Marina, 2919 West State Highway 154, Quitman, TX 75783

March 1, Peg Draw and Competitive angling start
1:00 PM                             Peg draw at Oak Ridge Marina
2:00 – 4:00 PM                  Pre-baiting is permitted
4:00 PM                             Competitive angling begins  

March 3, Closing Ceremony
12:00 PM                           Competitive angling concludes
2:00 PM                             Closing reception and awards at Oak Ridge Marina

Wild Carp Companies has identified over 45 peg locations on Lake Fork, however, registration will be held at 40 teams until February. At that time, we will assess the water level at Lake Fork to determine if all identified pegs are still available for tournament use.

Teams wishing to compete but that have missed the cut-off of 40 teams may place their name on the waiting list by emailing jason@wildcarpcompanies.com.

Should current water levels remain the same or drop, we may make more than 40 pegs available. Extra registration will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to those on our waiting list.

Registration is $600 per two-person team.

Teams may reserve their entry with a non-refundable $200 deposit.  Full payment must be made by January 31, 2013. Failure to complete registration payment by February 15 will render participants ineligible for the Lake Fork Carp & Buffalo Challenge and any deposits will be forfeited.

Anglers may register online via Paypal, send a check or money order by mail or contact Tournament Director Jason Bernhardt to arrange for a credit card payment by phone.

Remit registration forms to:

Wild Carp Companies
PO Box 128
Baldwinsville, NY 13027

There will be an open peg draw format. Each team will have free choice of any available peg location when it is their turn to select. The order in which teams select pegs will be decided randomly.

Big 1 Carp + Big 1 Buffalo = $2,000 + Trophy and 2014 LFCBC entry voucher

Big 4 Carp, 1st Place = $4,000 + Trophy and 2014 LFCBC entry voucher
Big 4 Carp, 2nd Place = $1,000
Big Carp Spots (10) = $300 each

Big 4 Buffalo, 1st Place = $4,000 + Trophy and 2014 LFCBC entry voucher
Big 4 Buffalo, 2nd Place = $1,000
Big Buffalo Spots (10) = $300 each

Lake Record Common Carp (35 lb, 0 oz) = $1,500
Lake Record Smallmouth Buffalo (66 lb, 0 oz) = $1,500
Reference: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/action/waterecords.php?WB_code=0433 

State Record Common Carp (43 lb, 12 oz) = $10,00
State Record Smallmouth Buffalo (82 lb, 3 oz) = $10,000

Reference: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/action/staterecords.php?env=FW&age_group=all&list=0

In the event multiple record-breaking water body and/or State record fish are caught, the grand prize will be awarded to the team with the final record at the conclusion of the '13 LFCBC.

K-1 Baits is offering a great bonus prize for the '13 Lake Fork Carp & Buffalo Challenge!

Last year, the lake record Common Carp (the Lake Record Common Carp is 35 lb, 0 oz) and the lake record Smallmouth Buffalo (“Buffalo Bob,” 66 lb, 0 oz) were tagged before they were released.  

If they are caught duirng the ‘13 LFCBC, K-1 Baits will award 100 pounds of boilies to the team that makes the successful capture!

Sponsors are being sought for additional prize opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Tournament Directors Sean Sauda and Jason Bernhardt for more information.

Tournament Directors

Acknowledgements

	Thank you to the Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association not only for allowing this tournament to take place on their private property, but also the incredible amount of work they put into site maintenance and promotion.
	Thank you to CARPPRO magazine for its continued media coverage and support as strategic partner of Wild Carp Companies.
	Thank you to the Oak Ridge Marina & Motel for its support as a hospitable host. Information about carp and smallmouth buffalo angling will be available there prior to and during the Lake Fork Carp & Buffalo Challenge.
	Thank you to S&A Sportswear for its sponsorship support. S&A Sportswear is providing complimentary Lake Fork Carp & Buffalo Challenge hats to competitors and support staff.
	Thank you to K-1 Baits for its sponsorship support. K-1 Baits produce premium carp angling bait, such as boilies, pop-ups, wafters, corn and much more.
	Thank you to Wood County Industrial Commission for its sponsorship support. The Wood County Industrial Commission is an official government entity that works to increase Wood County’s visibility as a tourist destination, as well as serve as a resource for promoting, developing and maintaining business, commerce and industry within the east Texas county.
	Thank you to Rod Hutchinson Baits for its sponsorship support in providing complimentary items for LFCBC welcome packages.
	Thank you to SunDog Eyewear for its sponsorship support in providing prize items for the '13 LFCBC.
	Thank you to Johnson Ross Tackle for its sponsorship support in providing complimentary items for LFCBC welcome packages.
	Thank you to Lowe's Home Improvement for its sponsorship support in providing bait buckets for LFCBC welcome packages.
	Thank you to Gilbert Huxley Signature Series Carp Rods for donating rods that will be used for additional angler prizes at the '13 LFCBC.

 

Results

Big 4 Carp

Big 4 Buffalo

Big 1 Carp + Big 1 Buffalo