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WCC Pioneering Timeline

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2022

Consistent with all other Angling Spirit events, completing a shoreline cleanup and sharing the experience on social media through a public post with pictures is now a mandatory requirement for all participants as a condition of entry.
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2020

6 rods per swim
COVID-19 measures
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2016

Champion of Champions category
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2015

Combined three biggest fish only will count per swim
The official picture must show left flank
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2014

3rd Angler
First leaderboard
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2009

Introduction of the Catch Board
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2006

First carp competition to introduce the use of boat
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2003

For the first time, the lake is divided into sections offering, therefore, a much bigger prize table.
Carp Connections and Karpmax become agents
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2000

From Imperial pounds to International metric weighing system
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1999

The event becomes a pair's event
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1998

World Carp Classic starts as a single event.
Reuben Heaton is the Official weight & measure sponsor of the event