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Post by Charlie Dickson on Apr 18, 2016 8:46:40 GMT -5
Yes folks, Carp-O-Rama® is once again on the way! Join us on Sunday, June 12th for the greatest fly fishing tournament ever! Did I say ever? Ever! Registration will be at 8am at the Fix Rd overlook (West River Parkway) on Grand Island and we should be fishing by 9am. Sponsored by Brookdog Fishing Co. and Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters.
Everyone is welcome!
Here are the details on the competition- This is a fly-fishing only tournament and is confined exclusively to the waters you can wade from Grand Island. The first prize award is for longest carp. Once a Carp is landed the participant must cut a piece of tippet material the length of the fish. This piece of tippet material will be turned in at the end of the tournament to determine the winner. And no cheating! We have informants posted around the island as well as a spy satellite on loan from the CIA.
RECOMMENDED GEAR- 7-9 wt. rods floating line and at least one spare leader, 8-12lb tippet, polarized glasses and a spool of extra tippet. As for flies, small crayfish flies, hex type nymphs, clouser swimming nymphs, damsel/dragon nymphs, merkins and woolly buggers are all good choices for flies. The water may still be chilly this time of year so waders are highly recommended for wading and tick protection for the state parks (Tick Island) areas. This is a serious note- there are LOTS of ticks on GI and participants should be aware and inspect themselves afterward (or use it as an excuse to have a "friend" help). Sun screen wouldn't hurt either and bring a good supply of water.
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Post by K_Bruce aka Phisherman on Apr 18, 2016 13:46:34 GMT -5
What a great date you have picked!!! What seemed to work best last year was the fly of your choice dipped in bourbon barrel aged imperial stout with a minimum alcohol content of 11%. If you want to reference my choice of fly ask Timmy.....he even landed one!!
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Post by WylieSchroederHaggerty on Apr 20, 2016 10:07:18 GMT -5
This is a great event and I appreciate the tradition being carried on. In the past it was my understanding that the event was held on Sunday because the shop was closed on Sundays. Any chance in the future we might be able to hold it on a Saturday?
Not looking for the date to be adjusted on my behalf. However if Saturday works better for some others it might be worth considering for next year.
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Post by Charlie Dickson on Apr 20, 2016 12:43:30 GMT -5
Hey Wylie, Date is a lock for this year but next year we can adjust. never really gave it a thought this time around.
And Kevin, do you keep them in a waterproof stoutproof fly box? wouldn't want the bourbonie goodness leaking out of your vest.
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Post by K_Bruce aka Phisherman on Apr 21, 2016 5:12:10 GMT -5
Chuck.....just an occasional dipping of the fly was the practice in the past but you might have just put a new thought into motion. Your suggestion will be referred to the R&D department.
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Post by k clancy on May 8, 2016 13:11:57 GMT -5
hey Charlie, do we have a location for the afterparty yet?
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Post by SteveKowalski on May 9, 2016 9:24:11 GMT -5
Why Yes, Kevin... We're back at My parents, down by the river. East River & Ransom Rd. With the big tent (if it rains)
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Post by K_Bruce aka Phisherman on May 9, 2016 11:28:23 GMT -5
I'll supply some kind of intake besides liquids for said party location.
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Post by k clancy on May 10, 2016 15:56:47 GMT -5
Steve, that's great. I'll provide some chow and some beverages
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Post by johnbenish on May 11, 2016 5:11:50 GMT -5
Donuts. Texas style or regular? Maybe a slew of donut holes?
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