Fourth Annual Pro Am Carp Slam Set for Denver 7-27-2010
gengberg July 27th, 2010
Fourth Annual Pro Am Carp Slam Set for Denver
Denver Trout Unlimited will host the 4th Annual Carp Slam on the banks of the South Platte River in Downtown Denver on Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22. Professional and amateur anglers will be fishing for carp competitively on Saturday August 21 and 22, 2010.
This year’s two day event will be headquartered at Fuel Café and includes an evening with live musical entertainment and dinner where the competitors will receive their awards. The carp slam will include two days of competitive fishing and benefits the restoration efforts taking place on the metro section of South Platte River.In addition to the standard “Pro/Am” format, which will be held on Saturday, Denver Trout Unlimited is also pleased to announce the addition of a second fishing event. The new “Open” event will held on Sunday and was created in direct response to last year’s overwhelming public interest in participation. Format details, general rules, entry fees and prizes for both competitions are below.
You must register for the event ahead of time online at www.carpslam.org or Call (720)-207-4518 for tickets.
About The Carp Slam
The South Platte Carp Slam will showcase professional and amateur fly fishers competitively chasing the elusive common carp on the waters of South Platte River in and around downtown Denver. Each format will be challenging, dynamic, fun, and will also benefit restoration efforts taking place on the metro section of the South Platte River.
Day One - “Pro/Am”
Day one will be open to 15 amateur anglers who will be randomly paired with professional guides from shops throughout Colorado. Teams will randomly pick beats laid out on The South Platte River in Denver. Cost for participation is $350 per angler and your fee includes a day of fishing with a professional on the South Platte, lunch/after-party, Carp Slam hat, T’Shirt and gear bag valued at over $50 and the opportunity to be Denver’s Carp Slam champion. The Grand Prize for Winning the “Pro/Am” format is $1500.
Day One awards party
The Awards Party is open to the public. Awards party will be a celebration of The Pro-Am. This event will feature the winners from the day of fishing, food, music, silent and live auction and special awards. There is no cost to attend.
Day two - “Open”
Day two will be open to 30 teams of 2. The format will be an open event. Anglers will fish from 8:30 - 2:30 anywhere in the greater Denver area. Cost for the open will be $300 per team. This is your chance to become Colorado’s premier Carp Fisherman. The Grand Prize for Winning the “Open” format is $1500. Proceeds from the event will benefit the restoration efforts taking place on the South Platte River.
For more information, visit www.CarpSlam.org
Media Contact
Todd Fehr, Denver Trout Unlimited, 720-207-4518
