Champion of the Queen

Since its inception back in 1993, the Carp Anglers Group “Champion of the Queen” award (sometimes referred as “Protector of the Queen” award) has been used to acknowledge exceptional achievements in promoting CAG and carp angling in North America.

It is named after the description given by Sir Izaak Walton to the carp in his book the ‘Compleat Angler’ first published in 1653 “The Carp is the Queen of Rivers: a stately, good and very subtle fish”.

The Champion of the Queen is nominated by the CAG President and Vice-President and voted on by the CAG Directors. It is commemorated by an engraved presentation piece and a lifetime membership to CAG

Ed Wagner has been a dedicated member since the very early days of the Carp Anglers Group.

He was the NY State Chair starting in 2000 hosting fish-ins and helping many anglers new to the sport catch their first carp. Over the years Ed has been a dedicated supporter of CAG notably helping Barry Howard (Membership and Store Director) and attending CAG events near and far including the annual Indy Chili Meet.

Over the years he’s successfully fished many carp tournaments and we hope to see him back on the bank after his recent back surgery. We are delighted to offer our appreciation to Ed Wagner by awarding him the Queen’s Award.