THE 2023 ACS WILD CARP CLASSIC
We wanted also to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone that participated in the 2023 ACS Wild Carp Classic event in New York!
Every angler, marshal, volunteer and helper gave their all to make this a truly successful event from every aspect of the tournament. Some of the top Carp Anglers in the USA, who travelled from 13 different states across the country to compete in the 76 hour endurance event, were blessed with some incredible weather and an abundance of fish throughout the week.
It was kicked off with a new Social day and Trade-Show bringing together Angler’s, of all backgrounds from across the country, who share a passion and love for this great fish. Adding this additional day to the tournament gave everyone a chance to meet each other in a social environment , share some incredible food and stories and come together as a community before the competition aspect of the tournament started. All angler’s also got the chance to visit with all of the US Carp Vendors who were present for the trade show: Carp Bait USA, Proline Baits, Carpmaxx Baits, NECC, Connecticut Custom tackle, Carp Commando and The Gone Fishin’ Store.
A huge thanks to the vendors for supporting the event and being part of something truly special in US Carp Angling.
The news coverage of the event, both in print and through social media, Radio and Television was also taken to a new level of exposure and we can’t thank the local news media enough for their cooperation and help in all of this. The American Carp Society had the entire event professionally filmed and the resulting footage is looking spectacular! We will be releasing a film of the event once post production has been completed.
The cities, chambers, governing bodies and surrounding community really pulled together, along with our incredible sponsors to produce something extra special this year. A big congratulations to all of the anglers that attended and for those that won!
A big thanks to the ACS East Coast Tournament Directors: Paul and Ginny Russell that have dedicated their time to both this event and the NY tournaments of the past!
Please visit the EVENT GALLERY where you can download any of the professional pictures taken for your personal use. Please share them across your social media pages and share the love!
OVERALL WINNERS
Overall Winners of the Tournament - $12,000 - 290 lbs, 9 ozs; Ioan Iacob, Pacsa Radu Daniel - Chicago, IL
Big Mirror: 25 lbs, 3oz - Keith Cisney and Daniel Fowler - South Carolina
Big Common: 35 lbs, 4oz - Hunter Byars, Tyler Byars, Brad Byars - South Carolina
SECTION A WINNERS
1st - $5000 - 265 lbs 9 oz - Keith Cisney and Daniel Fowler - South Carolina
2nd - $3000 - 261 lbs 13 ozs - Bogdan Bucur and Mihai Aciu; both from Chicago, IL (also on Team USA)
3rd - $2000 - 257 lb 14 oz - Henryk Burza and Marcin Szydlowski - from Chicago, IL
SECTION B WINNERS
1st - $5000 - 272 lbs 9 ozs - David Redman, Brandon Shores and Luke Davidson - North Carolina
2nd - $3000 - 256 lbs 8 ozs - Frankie Flippin, Keira Flippin and Brandon Cisney - South Carolina
3rd - $2000 - 237 lbs 9 ozs - Brandon Kim, Alexi Perciuleac - Chicago, IL
SECTION C WINNERS
1st - $5000 - 263 lbs 3 ozs - Hunter Byars, Tyler Byars, Brad Byars - South Carolina
2nd - $3000 - 259 lbs 11 ozs - Gary Chapman, Zach Hodge - TN
3rd - $2000 - 228 lbs 11 ozs - Rafal Ryncarz, Wojchiech Ryncarz, Judy Grabowski - NYC
THE 2023 ACS WILD CARP CLASSIC
The 2023 ACS Wild Carp Classic tournament will be held in Syracuse, New York, Tuesday May 9th - Saturday 13th. The tournament is a Big 10 format, with prizes awarded to the teams with the most combined weight of their 10 largest carp caught over 15 pounds.
The event will include a tradeshow and social day.
The event will be professionally filmed.
The event film will feature our sponsors and registered Angler’s.
The 2023 ACS Wild Carp Classic will be 76 hours with 40 teams.
You do not have to be an ACS member to participate.*
Teams can secure a spot by paying the full $1350 registration amount per team or a $675 deposit (to hold a spot).
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration will be limited to 40 teams, unless new pegs are procured prior to the start of competition. Teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Once we reach 40 registered teams a ‘wait list’ will be started.
Any team that makes a deposit and does not pay their balance by March 25, 2023 will forfeit their deposit. Any team that makes a deposit but does not show up for the tournament will also forfeit their deposit. Once we secure all 40 full teams any forfeited deposits will be added to the payout roster prize table for the tournament.
Largest overall Common Carp - 2 ACS MIA hand-built Century Rods. ($1000)
Largest overall Mirror Carp - Solar Tackle Worldwide Pod ($600)
Every angler receives a Solar P1 Stainless baiting needle.
** OVERALL WINNERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE AS SECTION WINNERS.
SPONSORS
TRADE SHOW VENDORS & ATTENDEES
FOOD SPONSORS
CURRENT TEAMS REGISTERED
LAKE MAPS AND PEGS
EVERYONE MEETS TUESDAY 9th MAY AT NOON AT THE ELKS CLUB: 3730 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.
TOURNAMENT, SOCIAL EVENT AND TRADE SHOW DETAILS
TOURNAMENT
All teams must meet and register TUESDAY 9th MAY AT NOON AT THE ELKS CLUB: 3730 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.
PRE-PEG ‘DRAW ORDER’ OCCURS AT THE SOCIAL EVENT.
ACTUAL PEG DRAW OCCURS WEDNESDAY MAY 10th, 6AM AT THE WILLOW BAY PAVILION.
OFFICIAL START (LINES IN) 8AM.
OFFICIAL FINISH (LINES OUT) OF TOURNAMENT SATURDAY MAY 13TH NOON.
AWARDS CEREMONIES TO BE HELD AT 2PM AT THE WILLOW BAY PAVILION.
SOCIAL EVENT & TRADE SHOW
This will be held at THE ELKS CLUB: 3730 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.
This is a combined Trade Show and official social event for the 2023 Wild Carp classic registered teams and attendees. It will be professionally filmed and Angler’s will have the opportunity to be interviewed.
Team registrations.
Pre-peg draw.
All official Tournament Announcements.
Introduction to event staff.
Team Photographs.
Raffles & Prizes.
Dinner.
Interviews.
Merchant Displays & Product Education.
The Pro-Line ‘ Angler’s Advantage ‘ draw.
Official Tournament photographs.
HOTEL INFORMATION
We have secured a block of rooms at The Super 8 Liverpool/Clay/Syracuse for check in on May 7 and checking out May 10. YOU HAVE TO BOOK BY 5/2 TO BE GUARANTEED A ROOM AND THIS RATE.
They have 10 doubles and 5 kings for $69/night.
Please call 315-748-5287 and press option 2 to get to the front desk and tell them you are booking for The Wild Carp Classic. Sometimes they do not answer the phone because they are short staffed, but please keep calling.