After four very successful years of the World Carp Classic being staged at Lac Madine, it seems strange writing this about the forthcoming event and it not being about Madine. The competition is changing not only to
a new venue but a new country, which is very exciting. Hopefully you the competitors are equally excited about fishing this huge volcanic lake in a stunning part of Italy for some of its huge, beautiful commons. The venue may have changed, but the
rules will still be much the same and for those who have competed in previous World Carp Classics, the rules should be well understood by now. Given that it is such a huge lake, and
that we have been given permission to use such a large amount of bank space, you will be pleased to know that the pegs are much more spread out, providing a larger area in which to fish your rods. Typically, the space between pegs is about 140-150 metres, with some pegs having even more, so I definitely do not want to see marshals having to deal with any boundary disputes as, this year, there is enough water to fish for everyone. Distance-wise from the bank, it remains
the same at 200m. This is the maximum permitted distance
as set by the authorities and it is more than is normally allowed for the carp anglers who fish there throughout the year. There will be very large buoys placed
at this distance along the fishing areas which cannot be moved or taken out (as some markers have been over the last few years). There will also be no warnings given this year; if you exceed the distance you will get a yellow card and if you do it again disqualification will follow. You have been warned, just as we have
by the authorities. Given that so many carp are caught close to the bank, there should not be any need to fish at range in any case.
BOATS AND SWIMS...
The boat rules remain the same. A good boat is essential on such a large lake, as the winds can build up quickly at times but, if conditions become too dangerous a temporary ban will be put in place. On the subject of boats, there always
seems to be confusion as to whether you can go out in the boat before the event starts to echo sound, put markers out, bait up etc. Why this is I do not know, the rule has always been the same, boat usage is not permitted until the official start of the competition. When competitors first go to their swims to set up, that is not the start of the competition. The firing of a rocket or flare will signal the start of the competition and boats may only be used from that point on. The one and only exception to this rule is if you have to use your boat to get to your swim. The majority of swims are very easily
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A few words of advice ..
‘Due to the sun and heat in Italy during early September, please make sure that all fish are out of the water for the shortest period of time possible and kept wet with lots of water’
accessible by car but, there will be about 20 swims where it will be necessary for you to park your car and use your boat (from three launch sites) to get along the margins to your peg. You can walk back to your car easily enough during the competition for supplies etc. if required. As always, you must wear a lifejacket when going out in a boat; some competitors forget on the first day and need to be reminded. A friendly warning will be given on the first day only, and if it happens
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Although the event is changing to a new venue and a new country, the rules and ethics of the competition remain the same... however Lake Bolsena will offer more space, more attractions and distractions for anglers than ever before, so here are few pointers to guide you
again after that no further warnings will be given and a yellow card will be issued. If it then happens for a second time, it will result in disqualification. There is one last point on boats, but one
which seems to crop up every year. Very few competitors seem to be prepared in regard to the batteries that are needed to power their electric outboards. Some useful advice is not to use the engine for everything i.e. echo sounding, putting markers out, dropping rigs off etc, by rowing instead, you save a huge amount of battery power. Given the amount of sunshine we will hopefully get in Italy it would seem prudent to take a solar panel or two to keep batteries topped up and extend their life.
CARP CARE... Every competitor will be given a fantastic JRC mat/retainer before the event, and due to the sun and heat in Italy during early September, please make sure that all fish are out of the water for the shortest period of time possible and kept wet with lots of water. Given the numbers of carp that can be caught, it is advisable that you have enough
Head marshal Andy Chambers
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