Online Carp Fishing Contest Hooking Anglers, Industry 12-14-09

Online carp fishing contest hooking anglers, industry
Making its debut only six months ago, the TOKS Big Four International has grabbed the attention of two major groups within the worldwide carp angling industry  www.BigFourCarp.com - In all the years man has walked the earth, competition has been a part of humanity since the beginning. Although competition is nothing new, only recently has competitive carp angling blossomed into its own.Claiming to be the Worlds Largest FREE Online Carp Fishing competition and growing increasingly popular is the TOKS Big Four International. This new style of online competitive carp fishing has grabbed the attention of carp anglers around the world and has also caught the eye of several bait, tackle and equipment companies as well.

Bank Fishing Systems, CampingSurvival, Resistance Tackle, World Classic Baits, Reptile, Scorpion Tackle, SunMeadow and Wacker Bait & Tackle are just a few of the companies showing their support of the TOKS Big Four International. In all, there’s more than 30 Sponsors involved which has raised the annual prize table to nearly $50,000.

TOKS Big Four International Founder, Ken Keene says, “While 2009 proved to be a huge success, we anticipate 2010 will be even bigger. Because of our proven credibility, more media groups’ tackle and bait manufacturers, distributors and retail stores within the carp angling industry are expressing a deep interest in the TOKS Big Four International.”

“Win Prizes and Gain International Recognition”, is a slogan found on the TOKS Big Four International website. Sounds great!! But, what’s even better is that anglers can JOIN FOR FREE. Also, there’s no entry fee, no monthly subscription fee, no peg draws, no outrageous traveling costs and the headaches to go along with it. Carp anglers around the world can compete independently on their favorite venues, while fishing on their time, anytime of the year and compare their progress with the rest of the world. It’s SO CONVENIENT and SO MUCH FUN !!

Several carp anglers from different regions of the world have experienced quite a bit of success competing in the TOKS Big Four International. Click HERE to see the previous winners.

After each contest, the TOKS Big Four staff conducts an interview with the 1st place winner from each of the different regions. In previous interviews the winner has been asked, “What are your thoughts and feelings on this new style of online competitive carp fishing and will you compete in the upcoming contests?” And their response was,

“In my opinion, this new style of competition online is really interesting because it makes fishing more competitive and, at the same time, it encourages you to make bigger efforts to prepare your fishing sessions. Apart from that, you also have the opportunity to meet people from other countries who share the same hobby as you, and it even gives you the chance to learn new methods and techniques that are used in other countries.”

1st place Eastern Region Winner - Carlos Alcobendas Cerrato, Spain

“I really like the TOKS format. For no entrance fee, anglers can compete for prizes against people from all over the world. I like the idea of fishing my waters against people everywhere”

1st place Western Region Winner - Chris Chiodo, MA, United States

“It’s a bit of fun nothing more, as the competition grows it will become more competitive and the winning weights will increase considerably which will probably be the end of it for me, I’m not naturally competitive though like everyone it’s nice to win a prize”

1st place Northeast Region Winner - Rob Thompson, England

“I think it is good, something new and different. You are able to fish where and when you want, there’s also great prizes to be had. I will definitely be registering for the next competition”.

1st place Eastern Region Winner - Craig Reid, Spain

“I think it’s great, it really brings everyone together and share what we love to do. We could learn a lot from one another”.

1st place Western Region Winner - Hector Sara, VA, United States

“Definitely, I think it’s great”

1st place Southeast Region Winner - Jaques Venter, South Africa