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2010 Canberra Carp-Out

Win a $6,000 Stacer boat package!

What is it?

The Carp-Out is targeted as a family-friendly fishing event, suitable for both experienced and novice recreational anglers. It is designed as a fun day, with education also a high priority. The objectives of the event are to:

• Promote recreational fishing in the ACT and fishing in general;
• Educate anglers on the impacts of European Carp and Redfin Perch on native fish and their habitats;
• Introduce new people to the sport of fishing;
• Have a bit of fun while removing introduced pest fish from the lake;
• Raise funds for charity and for stocking of native fish into Canberra's lakes and ponds. (50% of entry fees will be donated to the Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group and 50% spent on purchasing native fish fingerlings).

2010 Event Details

When:
- Sunday 14th March 2010.
- Early Bird entries close Friday 5th March.

Time:
- Registration from 8:30am (Lennox Gardens) -
- Fishing from 9:00am - 3:00pm (eligible fishing area is anywhere on Lake Burley Griffin,
... excluding the Southern shorelin between Commonwealth Ave bridge and Kingston Foreshore) -
- Weighstation closes 3:30pm (fish not in the roped off area by 3:30pm will not be accepted) -
- Presentation from 4:00pm (entrants must be present to claim prizes, otherwise a redraw will take place) -

Where:
- Registration, bbq, activities and weighstation at Lennox Gardens. You can fish anywhere on Lake Burley Griffin.

Prizes:
- $6,000 Stacer boat package Major Prize (mystery weight draw, Carp only) -

- $500 Early-Bird Entry Prize (for entries received on or before Friday, 5th March) -

- 5 x hourly Mystery Weight draws for Carp weighed in each hour (9-10am, 10-11am, 11am-12pm, 12-1pm, 1-2pm) -

- Mystery Weight bag of Redfin -
(One bag per entrant, including fish weighed in for Heaviest Redfin (Total catch of Redfin per Entrant)

- Junior Boy Heaviest Carp -
- Junior Girl Heaviest Carp -

- Junior Boy Heaviest Redfin -
- Junior Girl Heaviest Redfin -

- Adult Heaviest Carp -
- Adult Heaviest Redfin -

Activities:
- Food and drink available for sale, including bbq, soft drinks, ice-creams, espresso coffee -
- Rods and reels available to hire ($5.00 + $20.00 refundable deposit) -
- Fishing Tips - Casting Competition - Tackle display -

Entry fees:
- $20.00 per family (up to 2 adults and 2 children) - $15.00 per adult (age 16 or older) - $10.00 per child (under 16) -
- EARLY BIRD ENTRIES RECEIVE A $5.00 DISCOUNT + A FREE RAFFLE TICKET IN OUR MAJOR RAFFLE -

Further info:
- email info@canberra-carp-out.com - phone 0405 721 118 - or see the crew at Tackle Word in Fyshwick -

- Terms and Conditions on entry form -

Entry Forms and Registration

Printed entry forms will be available soon. Or you can Download an entry form here and either:

• take it in to Tackle World at 130 Gladstone St, Fyshwick; or
• post with a cheque or money order to:

Canberra Carp-Out
PO Box 325
Civic Square ACT 2608

• Alternatively, email your entry to info@canberra-carp-out.com. You can direct deposit your entry fees to the following account (PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SURNAME IN THE DESCRIPTION):

Name: Canberra Fisherman's Club
BSB: 012964
A/c: 270005258

Entries via email are not valid until payment received.

Major Raffle

This year, CFC will be running a Major Raffle alongside the Carp-Out, to raise additional funds for fish stocking. Each Carp-Out entry received before 5th March will receive a free ticket in the draw. Additional tickets can be purchased from the Club, Tackle World and selected sponsors.

The raffle will be drawn at the 2010 Carp-Out.

Event History

The inaugural Carp-Out was held in March 2008, attracting 1,411 registered entrants. Jade Anderson was the winner of the $5,000 major prize. The 2008 event was funded by the Recreational Fishing Community Grants Programme. Check out the 2008 Carp-Out page for more details.

The second Canberra Carp-Out was held in March 2009 as part of the Canberra Festival, with funding from the ACT Government's 2009 Festival Fund. Once again, a $5,000 major prize was awarded via a Mystery Weight draw. Nathan McCormack was the lucky winner, out of a total of 1,799 entrants. Further details are available on our 2009 Carp-Out page.

Event Sponsors

The Canberra Carp Out would not be possible without the support of the following sponsors and supporters. The 2010 Carp-Out has been funded primarily from the ACT Government's 2010 ACT Festival Fund.

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