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Country

March 27 - 28

The AUSTIN TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP is a two person team format which takes place on Lady Bird Lake (formely Town Lake) every year in Austin, TX.
 The Austin Team Championship is one of the longest running carp fishing events in the U.S. and has a history of GREAT camaraderie while anglers competitively showcase their skills.

GLORY, PRESTIGE and MAJOR PUBLIC RECOGNITION

Texas, United States

April 17 - 19

Carps Cabin Challenge

The Carps Cabin Challenge will be held in the Northern region of Holland, Netherlands on two canals connected to each other. One canal is called Winschoterdiep and the other canal is called A.G.Wildervanckkanaal this is a sidearm of the Winschoterdiep. The fishing course (actual canal which the competitors will fish from) is in total about 14 kilometers long. Winschoterdiep is an old canal about 150 years old. The swims are easily accessible and there is a lot of privacy for the anglers.

 There will be at least 50 teams competiting. The maximum number of competing teams is 90.

 The entry fee is 110 euro per team (2 anglers-no team runners) which includes a pre-party along with a BBQ. This event will last 3 days totaling 45 hours of fishing and on hand will be several marshals.

Cash prize of
€ 2,000 – tackle prizes and MORE

Netherlands

May 1 - 3

Carp-In-4-Cancer

The Carp-in-4-Cancer event is set to go from strength to strength in 2009 with the event organised at Field Aston reservoir. It’s set to be a belter of a weekend.                                                                                                         Last years Carp-In-4-Cancer was held at Cemex’s Sandhurst lake where 25 teams of two persons used their angling skills to try and outwit the sometimes fickle carp. Last year’s event turned out to be an even greater success than the year before, raising a total more than £5000. With the funds raised came some good fishing also. Several different anglers netted eight different 30+lb fish over a 48 hour period.

   Charity fund raiser

England

May 30 – 31

Wisconsin Carp Championship

The City of Two Rivers will host the 2009 Wisconsin Carp Championship; a catch & release bank-fishing event that will be attended by up to 100 international and US carp anglers, all hoping to catch the biggest and most fish over the weekend of May 30 & 31, 2009. In addition to the anglers, we are planning for media coverage from around the world, thousands of spectators (’07 & ’08 WI Carp Championships both drew an estimated 2,000+ spectators), and attendance by fishing tackle manufacturers looking to extend their products into the US……Sponsor Opportunities

80%+ cash payout and MORE

Wisconsin, United States

June 5 – 19

Tour De Carpe

One of the most famous sports events in the world organised in France, is spinning off it’s little brother; The “Tour de Carpe”. An initiative inspired by big game fresh water sports fishing and its most famous country to catch world record potential, France. Tour de Carpe has set its goals to become, within the fishing scene, at least as famous as its mature example, loved by fishermen and maybe even by other sports fanatics.

GLORY, PRESTIGE and MAJOR PUBLIC      RECOGNITION

France

July 8 – 11

Specialist Tackle International Carp Challenge

In its fourth year, the Specialist Tackle Internatinal Carp Challenge will again be held on the St. Lawrence River in Waddington, New York. The city of Waddington is refered to as being the “Carp Capital of the World” and if you have ever been there you would understand why this is to be true. What draws anglers to this competition is the size and abundance of fish, its incredible venue and the attractive prizes to be won.

Cash winnings of at least $15,000 - section prizes and MORE

New York, United States

July 18

Fish O Mania Final

Fish O Mania - the most prestigious match fishing event is set to start on April 4 and the final will commence on July 18.

 There will be 16 qualification competitions and the winner of each qualifier will advance to the Sky Sports televised final.

 Luke Riches, Matchroom Sport's Media Director, said: "We're delighted the 16th annual PartyPoker.com Fish’O’Mania will be happening once again with the qualifiers starting in April.

"This is still the hottest ticket in angling and the most prestigious title to win. Last year we moved to a new venue in Cudmore and we are looking forward to returning there for a bigger and better Grand Final." For more information about the Fish O Mania event, please visit the Angling Trust website or Matchroom Sport

A cash prize of £25,000

England

Aug 1 – Aug 2

CanAm Carp Cup

If there was ever an event that had all the components for great success, the CanAm Carp Cup would certainly be it. Carp anglers from Canada and the United States will come together on a popular Canadian venue this year and compete for the CanAm Carp Cup. The current cup holder is team Canada who look to defend their title against the visiting Americans.

      To Be Announced

Canada

August 10 – 16

British Young Carpers Angling Championships

Angling Publications, publishers of Crafty Carper and Carpworld monthly carp fishing magazines, hosts the annual British Young Carpers’ Angling Championships, which consists of a week-long competition to find the best in British young carp anglers. The British Young Carpers' Angling Championships will once again be held on the prolific Brasenose One on the Oxford Linear Fisheries Complex in Oxford. The event format will again be a series of four day-only eliminators (Monday 10th - Thursday 13th) each holding up to 40 anglers, the 10 anglers with the highest catch weight from each eliminator will be entered into the 48-hour final commencing on August 14^th.

A cash prize of £1,500 – tackle prizes and MORE

England

August 15 – 16

Blue Bell Cup

Fishery Owner Tony and his right hand man Dave, will be working along side ukmatchangler.com to make your time spent competing in these events is both relaxing and rewarding. We will be paying attention to every little detail to ensure you need for nothing during your stay at the complex.

These events will receive national media coverage and have attracted big public interest already, so with places limited to only 20 Pairs we recommend you book your place early to avoid disappointment later

Cash, Tackle and Bait prizes to the top 3 Teams

England

August 30 – Sept 5

World Carp Classic

The World Carp Classic is the biggest and most prestigious tournament in the world. It certainly has all the ingredients to be considered "The Olympics of Carp Fishing". This event will be held on the magnificen Lac de Madine, Meuse where the atmosphere will be absolutely electric.

Cash and prize winnings valued at £70,000

France

September 4 - 6

Wales Carp Masters Final

Following the tremendous success of the 2006 and 2007 competitions, the Wales Carp Masters, one of the UKs premier carp fishing competitions, will once again take place at the Celtic Lakes Resort in Lampeter, West Wales. We are now taking registrations for the 6 heats (March - August) with the grand final taking place between 4th-6th Sept 09.

1^st – £3,000 worth of tackle vouchers

2^nd - £2,000 worth of tackle vouchers

3^rd - £1,000 worth of tackle vouchers

Wales

September 11 - 13

British Carp Angling Championships Final

The British Carp Angling Championships is the longest running and highest profile competition carp angling event in the world and it attracts both club anglers and experts alike. Famous for it’s fantastic atmosphere and good spirited competition, the BCAC as it is widely known is respected and followed by anglers from all over the globe.

A cash prize of £15,000 – tackle prizes and MORE

England

September 26

Cag Carp Classic

The CCC, formerly known as the Chicago Carp Classic, is CAG’s longest running event that actually involves several small events over the course of a weekend. The CCC always involves a banquet, bbq or party; a one day, singles carp fishing tournament; the official annual meeting of CAG club business, and recreational fishing all around the area before and after the other events. Members travel form all around the country every year to catch up, have some fun and fish during the CCC.

Tackle prizes, trophies and MORE

United States

October 9 - 11

Carp Trophy

The Carp Trophy will be held at the Twenthekanaal located in the east of Holland nearby the city called Almelo.

This is where the Carp Trophy will be organised on a stretch of 11 kilometers canal.  There is a maximum of 50 teams and the entry fee is 100 euro per team.

Netherlands

October 19 - 25

Ace of Spades

                          COMING SOON

      To Be Announced

Netherlands