TOURNAMENTS & EVENTS
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.
Our calendar of American Carp Society events is growing on a monthly basis and includes:
Official Tournaments
Social Angling Events
Work Party Outings
Social Events
Social Angling events and work party outings are a great way for you to get to know other Anglers that share the same passion as you for these incredible fish. Whether you have been catching Carp for many years or are just getting interested in the Sport, finding others with the same outlook can be very rewarding and getting to know other American Carp Society members in your State is the best way for you to expand your knowledge of the species here in the USA, whilst spending some quality time bankside with a community of like minded individuals that share the same philosophy. As a US Carp Angler, or soon to be Carp Angler, you are already part of a group of 'Independent thinker's' that have one thing in common....this great fish that gives us so much by the water's edge. Whether you are a Fly Fisherman, or traditional Angler looking to grow in the sport, being part of our community is a great way to expand and grow, make some new friends and maybe help some others in the process... We welcome you to join us at one of our events to see what it's all about!
Some Fanfare From Our Events…
“The Mill Creek event was an awesome opportunity to fish with like minded individuals and promote the sport we all love with a huge milestone to celebrate, a truly bow fishing free water with an immaculate stock of beautiful carp. The event and US carp fishing in general is how I remember carp fishing when I first started in the U.K. 18 years ago, the fish are wilder, the waters more untamed and the self entitlement to catch big fish just doesn’t exist, instead you work hard for it, and enjoy the rewards even more….Thank You!”
“Mill Creek is truly a special water...I drove 250 miles for the event and I wanted to say what a special event it was! It is truly a magical Lake with some very special fish... a big thanks to The American Carp Society and The City of Canton.”
“The American Carp Society’s Mill Creek Social gave us Fantastic Swims, Laughs… Runs, Some much needed respect for the Carp, and an abundance of camaraderie.…If I’m missing anything here it surely does not matter.”
“It’s nice to see that the City of Canton recognizes the natural resource they have at Mill Creek and have taken the steps to protect it…” Eat your heart out Austin! ”… Mill Creek is the new carp mecca of Texas!”
“The ACS Mill creek social was a special event and has been one of the the highlights of my year...I was blown away at the hard work obviously put into the organization of the event and preparation of the Lake. Getting to meet new Anglers and seeing some old friends ...The American Carp Society and the City of Canton have hit a home run....that Lake contains some beautiful carp!”
“A picturesque Texas Trophy Carp Lake...the thing of dreams! The Mill Creek Social was a great place to reignite old friendships and make some new ones...Everyone enjoyed the social...a great event and City...and a lake with some truly beautiful fish....Thank you American Carp Society!”