Why ratify events and captures?

To date there has not been a true record of the big carp that get caught around the world, and no one makes sure that large international carp angling events are run and organised properly, and also represent "true" carp fishing as opposed to standard match fishing.

Statistics need to be kept and claims need to be properly made if they are to be accepted as true records. By bringing in a standard format for anglers to follow we can keep records of the big fish that are caught around the world and make official decisions as to whether their catpure justifies holding a record.

With competitions and events the competitor can be assured that if an event has the ICFA ratification, that it will be run to a high standard, represent the spirit of competition carp fishing not just match fishing, and that any prizes will be awarded as promised.