Syracuse.com - Carp Angling World Championship awards ceremony being hosted by Akwesasne Mohawk Casino

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The tournament is taking place Sept. 24-30 on the St. Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Massena.

The following is a press release from the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino:

The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is hosting the Carp Angling World Championship’s awards ceremony on September 30.

Several hundred of the world’s most talented carp anglers will cap-off their five-day endurance contest with a celebration at the casino honoring the winners of the competition.

Carp Tournament Series and the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the competition, which will take place beforehand beginning Sept. 24-30 on the St. Lawrence River corridor from Ogdensburg to Massena.

It is only the second time in history that the competitive, world-class professional-level carp fishing event has be held in North America. Competitions of this caliber are rarely held outside Europe, and the last time such an elite tournament came to the United States was 2005.

Anglers representing Canada, the Channel Islands, Greece, the Czech Republic, England, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, the Ukraine and the United States will participate in the international contest.

“The world’s best carp anglers are traveling from across the globe to the North Country to participate in the Carp Angling World Championship, and it is befitting that the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino open its doors to welcome these competitors from such far reaching places," said Public Relations Manager Benjamin Herne.

“We’ll do everything possible to show the participants, their families, volunteers and spectators a relaxing and fun alternative to complement the grueling competitive side of this event. We’re confident they’ll enjoy the 1,600-plus Vegas-style slots, gaming tables and restaurants.”

“We’re delighted to accept the invitation of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino as our partner and venue for our awards ceremonies, and we’re grateful for their hospitality. We look forward to having a great time at the casino and awards ceremonies,” said tournament director David Moore.

America’s “Bass Boss” Ray Scott – perhaps the most noted name in competitive fishing – will emcee the awards ceremonies at the casino. The BASS founder has a keen interest in catch-and-release competitive fishing and sees many similarities in both the foundation and philosophies between carp and bass anglers’. The casino will recognize Scott at a VIP reception prior to the awards ceremonies.

Organizers encourage both fans and the curious to come out to watch the skill of these world-class competitors along the St. Lawrence River. The event headquarters are at the arena in Waddington NY.

Maps, leader board standings and schedule of events are located on-line. Opening and closing ceremonies are open to the public.

View the full article on The Syracuse Outdoors Blog