Guy's been thinking about this for a while.

How about a yearly competition for carp and Buffalo in Texas.

Winner takes all minus expenses for a Trophy etc.

What do you think?

I think it would encourage people to search for new waters and look for bigger fish.

I'd say $50 per pot

I'm in - $100 a head I suggest.

$100 Dollars? I'd have to borrow from the wife! LOL

All money paid out to the biggest fish.

I'd try to get other prizes for runner ups.

Competition will run October through March, giving us the best shot of a lunker.

ha ha ha to bad its only for texas richard

Yep, no fishing at Rainbow Lake.

Good call lol.

Separate pot for carp, and buffalo I assume? Otherwise it'll definitely go to a buff. Richard suggested $50, Paul suggested $100...could make it $50 for carp, and $50 for buff.

Fish have to be caught in Texas! We might let you in whilst your here.LOL

The ATC would also fall in this time frame, so it could be a very large payout.

I like this idea. It'd definitely get me to explore a bigger area than I have so far. And I should definitely be working again by that time.

How will you verify the weights? Sounds like there might be a significant amount of money involved.

Length, Girth and accurate scales. "will be checked against certified scales if not certified"
Tip of nose to tip of tail, underneath fish. photo required.

Any dispute will result in Polygraph test.
Witness needed.

I will make a complete list of rules,please all feel free to ad input to rules.

am in the on the big carp pot

This sounds great richard.....great idea to get that pioneering spirit awake...I would be in for both pots just make sure the rules are lock tight

Rules will have to very tight!
Lenth, Girth will require photo!
Scales will need to be checked!
Full instructions will be given to ensure scales are zeroed and fish are weighed correctly.
No 10 lb matts added to the weight of fish.

I need suggestions with the rules!

Thanks,

I think starless has it right on the 2 seperate pots idea. make this official and im in for big carp.

Looking good.

Richard, call me, I am 2/3 the way through getting something almost exactly like this set up at my site, if you want to, you can use my site for it (or whatever).

I'll give some front page space for it as well.

Great idea. Maybe my life will settle down a bit and I'll be able to get out and fish. This could definitely have a huge payout.

I don't have the time to invest in something like this. If it was a 1 weekend type deal I'd be down. Sounds like A great idea though.

Also, there is no reason *not* to do it for a complete calendar year.

The reason for the time frame is weather related.
2 pots one carp one buff.

KC you only need one day at Austin! LOL

how long til this becomes official? is it for anyone? or do you have to be a part of CAG or LSCB?

Which of you guys is honest enough to hold onto the entry money for six months?

I would hope we all are!
This is meant to be fun and encourage exploration, not to be negative. The money will be held in a safe place, do you have a good suggestion? I was thinking about a lawyers office.

Open to all, no club affiliations required.

Gonna be working on this with FW Brett, will be official very soon.