2014 Lake Fork Carp & Buffalo Challenge

Welcome to the 3rd annual Lake Fork Carp & Buffalo Challenge in Quitman, TX, presented by Wild Carp Companies.

Lake Fork is home to Common and Mirror Carp that have been known to grow in excess of 35 lbs and Smallmouth Buffalo that are known to grow in excess of 65 lbs. 

This venue will prove to be an exciting challenge to all of our competitors as they strive to capture champion Carp and Smallmouth Buffalo.

Due to fallen timber and standing tree trunks, the Lake Fork Carp & Buffalo Challenge will be a real test to its competitors. Be prepared by researching Lake Fork ahead of the event!

This is a team-based, 70-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

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 provided to each competitor as part of registration.

Tuesday, February 25

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM:
Peg viewing for competing anglers (final boat tours departing at 4:00 PM)

Wednesday, February 26

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM:
Peg viewing for competing anglers (final boat tours departing at 4:00 PM)

5:00 – 9:00 PM:
Angler Registration and Social at East Fork Restaurant & Club (898 County Road 1895, Yantis, TX)

Complimentary Dinner, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, provided by Lake Fork Sportsmen's Association (cash bar available)

Live music and entertainment throughout the evening; feel free to stay beyond 9:00 PM

Tournament registration check-in available, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Thursday, February 27

9:00 - 10:00 AM:
Final registration check-in at Oak Ridge Marina (2919 West State Highway 154, Quitman, TX)

10:00 – 11:00 AM:
Peg Draw

2:00 PM:
Competitive angling begins (no pre-bait before 2:00 PM)

February 28 - March 2

Continuous Angling

Sunday, March 2

12:00 PM:
Competitive angling ends

2:00 – 3:00 PM:
Awards Ceremony at Oak Ridge Marina (2919 West State Highway 154, Quitman, TX)

Results

Big 4 Carp

Big 4 Buffalo

Big 1 Carp + Big 1 Buffalo

**IMPORTANT: Please note that registration for the ’14 LFCBC is limited to the following schedule:

• November 18: Registration open only to returning teams from 2013. Should two teammates have split but intend to fish in ’14 with a new partner, both teams may register during this period.

  
  

• November 25: Registration open only to returnees and international teams. To qualify, at least one team angler must hold a valid address from a country other than U.S.A

  
  

• December 2: Registration is open to all.

Registration is $800 per two-person team.

Teams may reserve their entry with a non-refundable $400 deposit.  Full payment must be made by February 3, 2014. Failure to complete registration payment by February 3 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 (click for email) to arrange for a credit card payment by phone.

Remit registration forms to:

Wild Carp Companies
PO Box 128
Baldwinsville, NY 13027

Prizes amounts are based on number of entries. This is the sample payout at 40 teams. Prizes will accumulate with more teams entered. All prizes also come with trophies or plaques. Additional prizes may be added if additional sponsors support the event.

Main Prizes
Big 1 Carp + Big 1 Buffalo, 1st Place = $4,000
Big 1 Carp + Big 1 Buffalo, 2nd Place = $2,000
Big 1 Carp + Big 1 Buffalo, 3rd Place = $1,000

Big 4 Carp 1st Place = $4,000                                         
Big 4 Carp 2nd Place = $2,000                                       
Big 4 Carp 3rd Place = $1,000 

                                       
Big 4 Buffalo 1st Place = $4,000
Big 4 Buffalo 2nd Place = $2,000
Big 4 Buffalo 3rd Place = $1,000

Big Fish Prizes
Big Common Carp = $1,500
Big Smallmouth Buffalo = $1,500
Big Mirror Carp = $1,000

Lake/State Records
Lake Record Carp (40 lb, 6 oz) = $1,500       
Lake Record Buffalo (65 lb, 12 oz) = $1,500
State Record Carp (43 lb, 12 oz) = $10,000  
State Record Buffalo (82 lb, 3 oz) = $10,000

Sponsors are being sought for additional prize opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Tournament Director 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 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 K-1 Baits for donating additional prizes to be awarded. K-1 Baits produce premium carp angling bait, such as boilies, pop-ups, wafters, corn and much more.
	Thank you to Carppro for its continued sponsorship of Wild Carp Companies events. Carppro offers quality bait and tackle products as well as a complimentary online magazine.
	Thank you to Peter Wilinski of Pete's Carp Food for donating bait products to be used as additional prizes for the '14 Lake Fork Carp & Buffalo Challenge.
	Thank you to Steve Bond at Bossard (Monster French Carp) for donating a getaway package for two that includes fishing for two at a private lake (containing carp up to 70 lb!!!), breakfast and dinner, complimentary bivvy and bed chair rental, and 25kg carp pellet, 30kg boilies and pop-ups, and 30kg particle. This is a $2,000 package that will be added to the LFCBC prize offering!

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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