In a stunning finale and with a production value similar to a B.A.S.S. sanctioned event, The Carpapalooza "Measure In" results are final and it came down to the last fish! In this much anticipated result between two competitive yet dudelike rivals, Mike Kromrey barely edged Greg Laughlin as Mike won the ding ol dang ol Carpapalooza tournament with a total of three fish measuring 81" to Greg's three fish measuring 80".
Tournament Results
1st Place: Mike Kromrey 81" - Redington Predator #7 and RIO Outbound ShortWF7F
2nd Place: Greg Laughlin 80" - Galvan Rush Light 8 Fly Reel
3rd Place: Zac Beussink 64" Simms Vapor Boots
4th Place: Zach Larssen 51" Fishpond Nimbus Guide Pack
Greg Laughlin also won the Plateau Fly Shop Hat Carp Pic prize of a Plateau Soft Side Cooler and Plateau Duffleupagus. Stylin my man!
It was a really fun tournament in which everyone both had a great time and were equally impressed with the wariness of these fish. It was interesting to note 95% of the fish submitted for the tournament were caught by wade fishermen. The average fish was around 25" and most of them ate crawdaddy / nymph patterns. This one fell to Luke's Headstand Carp Fly.
Mike's winning 29"er
We'ld like to thank our sponspors including Redington Fly Rods, RIO Fly Line, Galvan Fly Reels, Simms & Fishpond.
The Carpapalooza was also a fund raising event and we raised some good monies for Project Healing Waters.
And, Rob Merritt won the 84 carp flies and fly box!
And, Rob Merritt won the 84 carp flies and fly box!
A BIG THANK YOU to all the participants of the tournament and raffle. We'll definitely do this event again next year!
-Jim
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