Reflecting Back
On The
2017 ED FRENCH OPEN
…as I reflect back on it.
Ed French Open
2017
Attila Agh
Painting, sculpting, literature, and mu-
sic relates to each other much closer than
most people think. They are all express-
ing the human soul’s affection towards
nature. Since fishing is practiced around
beautiful outdoor sceneries, perhaps
that’s why it became a widely popular
hobby worldwide, regardless of sex, race,
or religion.
Ever since I remember, my heart and soul
have been soaked inside and out with fishing. I was always fascinated with the unlimited ways of capturing the
underwater creatures of lakes and rivers. Combined with intense competitiveness, I soon found my outlet in
match fishing at age ten at my beautiful and dear home country, Hungary.
I have never accepted mediocrity in any aspect of my life. There are
so many challenges to maximize the potential of your swim. I be-
lieve in the most part luck has nothing to do with the catch results.
My primary goal is to fulfill my peg’s potential on the day while be-
ing most efficient during the entire process. Leaving my neighbors
with an empty keep sack but full of question marks and confusion
is just a bonus during a competition. Tournament pegs can vary at
most events, and unfortunately, the draw is a huge deciding factor
in the overall results. I hope that the structure of carp fishing com-
petitions will slightly change in the future, giving
every well-prepared angler an equal shot at a de-
cent peg thus the 1st place.
Winning on Peg 31 at the Seneca River this past
fall felt like a reward. A reward that perhaps many
others would have deserved as well, along with
me and my partner in crime, Richie. People don’t
realize how much work, anticipation, and pas-
sion goes into a major event like this. I began my
preparation for the 2018 spring tournament on
my way back from Baldwinsville while driving my
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