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RESULTS 99TH AMERICAN CASTING ASSOCIATION NATIONAL TOURNAMENT CINCINNATI, OHIO, July 30-August 4, 2007.
5/8 Oz. Spinning Distance, Two Hand Men: 1. Henry Mittel, 379 ft.; 2. Harvey Beck, 374, 374, 370; 3. Steve Rajeff, 374, 374, 362. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 344(new National Record); 2. Bill Burke, 330 (exceeds national record); 3. John Serczynski, 314. Women: 1. Pam Peters, 223; Intermediate: William Beck, 138.
1/4 Oz Spinning Distance - One Handed Men: 1. Henry Mittel, 282; 2. Steve Rajeff, 266; 3. Patrick McFadden, 230. Senior Men: 1. Dick Fujita, 242; 2. Chuck Phillips, 229; 3. Elmer Bergendahl, 224. Women: 1. Pam Peters, 192; 2. Alice Gillibert, 167; 3. Peg Van Natter, 140. Intermediate: 1. William Beck, 118.
Angler's Fly Distance Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 171; 2. Henry Mittel, 164; 3. Clay Roberts, 150; Senior Men: 1. Richard Siciliano, 141; 2. John Seroczynski, 140, 132; 3. Bill Clements, 140, 126. Women: 1. Pam Peters, 126; 2. Sandi Roberts, 124; 3. Alice Gillibert, 112. Dry Fly Accuracy Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 100; 2. David Roberts, 98; 3. Kevin Carriero, 97. Senior Men: 1. Chuck Phillips, 98, 98; 2. John Seroczynski, 98, 96; 3. Zack Willson, 97, 99; 4. Richard Siciliano, 97, 89. Women: 1. Brenda Banks, 98; 2. Pam Peters, 96; 3. Lane Stocker, 92. 1/4 Oz. Plug Accuracy Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 99, 100; 2. David Roberts, 99, 96; 3. Andy Statt, 99, 85. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 95; 2. Zack Willson, 94; 3. Frank Gralak, 93. Women: 1. Brenda Banks, 94; 2. Pam Peters, 92; 3. Alice Gillibert, 87. Intermediate: 1. LaDonna Jarrell, 62. Junior: 1. William Beck, 82; 2. Jessi Johnson, 78. Trout Fly Accuracy Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 100; 2. Jay Klenk, 98, 97; 3. Henry Mittel, 98, 96. Senior Men: 1. Ed Lanser, 97: (Tied National Record) 2, Bill Burke, 96; 3. John Seroczynski, 95, 94; 4. Zack Willson, 95, 92. Women: 1. Brenda Banks, 94; 2. Pam Peters, 92; 3. Lane Stocker, 90. Bass Bug Accuracy Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 97, 98; 2. Kevin Carriero, 97, 92; 3. Jay Clark, 96. Senior Men: 1. Bill Burke, 95, 93; 2. Zack Willson, 95, 87; 3. Chuck Phillips, 91, 93; 4. Bill Peters, 91, 85. Women: 1. Brenda Banks, 92; 2. Pam Peters, 89; 3. Alice Gillibert, 86. 3/8 Oz. Plug Accuracy Men: 1. Harvey Beck, 99; 2. Steve Rajeff, 97, 98, 99; 3. Henry Mittel, 97, 98, 97. Senior Men: 1. Zack Willson, 97; 2. Bill Clements, 96; 3. John Seroczynski, 93. Women: 1. Brenda Banks, 96; 2. Pam Peters, 93; 3. Diana Klenk, 88. Intermediate, 1. Matthew Fujita, 79; 2. LaDonna Jarrell, 60. Junior: 1. William Beck, 74; 2. Jesse Johnson, 72. 5/8 Oz. Plug Accuracy Men: 1. Harvey Beck, 98; 2. Steve Rajeff, 97, 100; 3. Henry Mittel, 97, 95. Senior Men: 1. Chuck Phillips, 98; 2. Zack Willson, 97; 3. Bill Clements, 95, 97; 4. Dick Fujita, 95, 87. Women: 1. Brenda Banks, 96; 2. Diana Klenk, 93; 3. Pam Peters, 90. Intermediate, 1. Matthew Fujita, 75; 2. LaDonna Jarrell, 70. Junior: 1. William Beck, 77; 2. Jessi Johnson, 59. Youth 1. Bridget McClanahan, 57; 2. Christopher Rosland, 53; 3. Aidan McClanahan, 52.
RESULTS SOUTHWESTERN TOURNAMENT WESTERN TOURNAMENT CASTING ASSOCIATION FEBRUARY 10, 11, 2007 Long Beach, California, Casting Club
TROUT FLY ACCURACY Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 97; 2. Tony Yap, 96; 3. Rene Gillibert, 94, 96; 4. John Napoli, 94, 91. Class B: 1. Jeff Katz, 91; 2. Elaine Gong, 90; 3. Charles Judy, 89, 93; 4 Alice Gillibert, 89, 89. Class C: 1. Rick Hilles, 94; 2. Matt Pencer 91; 3. Kate Blubaugh, 84. Bass Bug Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 97; 2. Matt Rickerd 96, 89; 3. Rene Gillibert, 96, 85. Class B: 1. Alice Gillibert, 93; 2. Tom Gong, 91; 3. Mark Lipe, 90, 90, 96; 4. Mark Tsunawaki, 90, 90, 93; 5. Frank Kropacek, 90, 86. Class C: 1. Matt Pencer, 89; 2. Todd Somsel, 88, 90; 3. Kate Blubaugh, 88, 85; 4. Rick Hilles, 88, 84.
1/4 Oz Plug, Accuracy Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 95, 95; 2. Tony Yap, 95, 90; 3. Rene Gillibert, 94. Class B: 1. Alice Gillibert, 88, 94; 2. Bill Van Natter, 88, 85; 3. Tom Gong, 87. Class C: 1. elmer Bergendahl, 88, 94; 2. Kate Blubaugh, 88, 82; 3. Mark Tsunawaki, 87.
Open Plug Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 99; 2. Bobby Spear, 98; 3. Bill Burke, 95, 49; 4. Glen Nagumo, 95, 89. Class B: 1. Elaine Gong, 92; 2. Larry Allen, 88; 3. Tom Gong, 87, cast off; 4. Mark Lipe 87, cast off,; Charles Judy, 87, cast off. Class C: 1. Mark Tsunawaki, 90; 2. Elmer Bergendahl, 82; Kate Blubaugh, 82 Steelhead Distance: Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 152; 2. Keith Pryor, 138; 3. Bob Middo, 136. Class B: 1. Alice Gillibert, 107; 2. Peg Van Natter, 100. Class C: 1. todd Somsel, 121; 2. Mark Tsunawaki, 114; 3. Elaine Gong, 102. 1/4 Oz. Distance Class A: 1. Keith Pryor, 184; 2. Bill Burke, 172; 3. Cajun Bill Clements, 169, 158; 4. Henry Mittel, 169, 143. Class B: 1. Tom Gong, 152; 2. Peg Van Natter, 130; 3. Bill Van Natter, 115. Class C: 1. Elmer Bergendahl, 137; 2. Elaine Gong, 130; 3. Mark Tsunawaki, 126.
Dry Fly Accuracy Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 99, 98, 99; 2. Rene Gillibert, 99, 98, 97; 3. Matt Rickerd, 97, 96, 99; 4 Tony Yap, 97, 96, 95; 5. Larry Allen, 97, 91; 6. John Napolit, 97, 88. Class B: 1. Mark Tsunawaki, 94, 93; 2. Tom Gong, 94, 88; 3. Peg Van Natter, 93. Class C: 1. Rick Hilles, 93; 2. Matt Pencer, 91, 93; 3. Carol Katz, 91, 86; 4. Kate Blubaugh, 91; 82. Wet Fly Accuracy: Class A: 1. Matt Rickerd, 97; 2. Henry Mittel, 96; 3. Glen Nagumo, 95, 95, 96; 4. John VanDerhoof, 95, 95, 92; 5. Bill Van Natter, 95, 94. Class B: 1. Mark Tsunawaki, 1, 93; 2. Peg Van Natter, 91; 3. Elaine Gong, 90. Class C: 1. Todd Somsel, 93; 2. Kate Blubaugh, 91, 95; 3. Jeff Katz, 91, 86. 3/8 Oz. Plug Accuracy Class A: 1. Bobby Spear, 99; 2. Henry Mittel, 96; 3. Tony Yap, 95. Class B: 1. Tom Gong, 90; 2. Bill Van Natter, 89 (heads); 3. Alice Gillibert,89 (tails). Class C: 1. Mark Tsunamaki, 91; 2. Kate Blubaugh, 90; 3. Elmer Bergendahl, 89. 5/8 Oz. Plug Accuracy Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 98; 2. Rene Gillibert, 94; 3. Bobby Spear, 92 (heads); 4. Cajun Bill Clements, 92(tails). Class B: 1. Larry Allen, 93; 2. Tom Gong, 92; 3. Mark Lipe, 91. Class C: 1. Mark Tsunawaki, 90; 2. Elmer Bergendahl, 89; 3. Kate Blubaugh, 83.
TWO NIFTY LITTLE TOURNAMENTS IN JANUARY IN THE BAY AREA OF CALIFORNIA The ACA Winter Tournament, courtesy of the American Casting Association and the Golden Gate Casting Club, at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco and the International Sportsmen's Exposition show at San Mateo will come off on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 12-14, 2007.
Attachment 1: WinterTournament.doc (application/msword) Attachment 2: ACA Winter Tournament.pdf (application/pdf)
RESULTS 2006 NORTHWESTERN Western Tournament Casting Association Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, October 7,8, 2006
TROUT FLY: Class A: 1. Steve Rajeff, 99, 99; 2. Henry Mittel, 99, 95; 3. Tony Yap, 99, 94. Class B: 1. Pamela Peters, 96; 2. Peg Van Natter, 91; 3. Larry Allen, 89. Class C: 1. Matt Pencer, 92; 2. Francois Labat, 88, 3. Gary Bocz, 85. BASS BUG: Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 98; 2. Steve Rajeff, 97; 3. Tony Yap, 93, 96; 4. Bill Van Natter, 93, 94. Class B: 1. Bruce Williams, 90, 90; 2. Mark Lipe, 90, 88; 3. Charles Judy, 89. Class C: 1. Francois Labat, 87; 2. Matt Pencer, 86; 3. Sandy Lee, 85. 1/4 OZ. ACCURACY: Class A: 1. Steve Rajeff, 98; 2. Henry Mittel, 96; 3. John Seroczynski, 92. Class B: 1. Nicole Kozicki, 90; 2. Alice Gillibert, 89, 90; 3. Kazu Koshimizu, 89, 87. Class C: 1. Elmer Bergendahl, 88, 89; 2. Fracois Labat, 88, 87; 3. Sandy Lee, 83, 82; 4. Elliott Lee, 83, 80.
OPEN PLUG: Class A: 1. Steve Rajeff, 98; 2. Henry Mittel, 95; 3. Bill Clements, 94, 97; 4. Keith Pryor, 94, 92. Class B: 1. Pamela Peters, 93; 2. George Revel, 92; 3. Alice Gillibert, 90. Class C: 1. Gunard Mahl, 88, 92; 2. Bruce Williams, 88, 89; 3. Larry Allen, 87, 91; 4. Sandy Lee, 87, 89.
Angler's Fly Distance (ten weight shooting head) Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 163; 2. Steve Rajeff, 161; 3. Keith Pryor, 151. Class B: 1. Larry Allen, 132; 2. Kazu Koshimizu, 130, 126; 3. Bruce Williams, 130, 120. Class C: 1. Francois Labat, 112; 2. Sandy Lee, 103; 3. Elliott Lee, 101.
1/4 OZ DISTANCE ( OVERHEAD CAST REQUIRED) cLASS a: 1. Steve Rajeff, 199; 2. Jay Clark, 196; 3. Henry Mittel, 187, 180; 4. Keith Pryor, 187, 175. Class B: 1. George Revel, 173; 2. Bill Van Natter, 135; 3. Peg Van Natter, 133. Class C: 1. Elmer Bergendahl, 160.
DRY FLY: Class A: 1. Chris Korich, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100; 2. Steve Rajeff, 100, 100, 100, 100, 99; 3. John Napoli, 98. Class B: 1. Larry Allen, 94; 2. Pamela Peters, 93, 97; 3. Charles Judy, 93, 91. Class C: 1. Francois Labat, 89; 2. Elmer Bergendahl, 85; 3. Elliott Lee, 84.
Wet Fly: Class A: 1. Chris Korich, 100, 100; 2. Steve Rajeff, 100, 99; 3. Henry Mittel, 100, 96. Class B: 1. George Revel, 94, 96; 2. Armando Bernasconi, 94, 91; 3. Pamela Peters, 93, 94, 94; 4. Austin Emmerling, 93, 94, 93. Class C: 1. Francois Labat, 93; 2. Elliott Lee, 87; 3. Sumi Freeman, 86.
3/8 OZ. PLUG ACCURACY:
Class A: 1. Steve Rajeff, 99; 2. Henry Mittel, 97, 98; 3. Chris Korich, 97, 97. Class B: 1. Pamela Peters, 93; 2. Mark Lipe, 90; 3. George Revel, 89, 95; 4: Peg Van Natter, 89, 90; 5. Bill Van Natter, 89, 83. Class C: 1. Elliott Lee, 86; 2. Sandy Lee, 84; 3. Elmer Bergendahl, 83.
5/8 OZ. ACCURACY:
Class A: 1. Steve Rajeff, 100; 2. Chris Korich, 99, (1); 3. Bobby Spear, 99 (0) Class B: 1. Pamela Peters, 93; 2. Peg Van Natter, 90; 3. Mark Lipe, 89, 88, 92; 4. Alice Gillibert, 89, 88, 88. Class C: 1. Elliott Lee, 86; 2. Sandy Lee, 84; 3. Elmer Bergendahl, 83.
PRIZE MONEY NEWS The gone but not forgotten OLN casting games which livened up the casting games scene in 2003 and 2004 with $52,000 of prize money in a fishing contest for the winners of casting contests has perhaps started something. An OLN game lookalike with the same combined accuracy and distance format, obstacle shot and really long target seems to be enshrined in the FFF conclave program and the official American Casting Association agenda. Even the prize money schtick seems to be surviving with the Emerald World Masters $250,000 games near Dublin and with substantial prizes being offered for the winners in a four person club team competition at the Long Beach ACA Nationals. The Emerald World Masters purse was from admissions to the associated game fair while casting clubs and others raised the cash for the Long Beach team competition. For news and results of the Emerald World Cup and International Casting Federation events in Ireland try the AMERICAN CASTING ASSOCIATION site which has extensive scores, pictures and other stuff.
RESULTS FIVE WEIGHT COMBINATION GAME AT ACA NATIONALS IN LONG BEACH Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 6090; 2. Jay Clark, 5310; 3. Ian Walker, 5070. Senior Men: 1. Bill Van Natter, 3850; 2. Bill Clements, 3080. Women: 1. Peg Van Natter, 4070. Intermediates: 1. Dustin Revel, 4460. This first effort was played without side lines for the distance casts. The rules for this game exclude double taper lines. A five weight double taper line is a dangerous tool since there is no running line to mess up the cast. The fifty foot target brings a small amount of weight forward running line into the equation but the sixty to eighty foot target is much easier with a double taper line. The back cast is straighter and the forecast is a dream compared to a weight forward. Seventy feet is more doable with any kind of a break in the wind situation and the eighty footer is also doable but more dependent on wind conditions. The five weight game game is designed to fit an eighty foot by ten foot sports show casting tank. It requires that the distance cast have at least a ten foot wide corridor. It is instructive to try the long shot with a double taper and then a weight forward, back to back, and compare. In the combination game format with a ten to one multiplier for two distance shots, ten foot longer casts yield two hundred points. The line must be at least 88 feet long and elsewhere in in this page, a couple of years ago, are opinions from some five weight long cast artists who follow the International Casting Exposition five weight distance contest. These people say they can cast farther with a double taper and running line than with a weight forward and running line due to the superior casting and loading characteristics of a double taper and the fact that it gets into the backing earlier. For the technically minded the amount of kinetic energy stored in the line ( when the rod tip stops moving forward) compared to the wind resistance of the line is what determines how far it will go. The AFTMA fly line standards specify that a five weight line's first thirty feet of level line, exclusive of any taper or tip shall weigh 134-146 grains. The weight forward line weighs the same as the double taper in that area but if you are aerializing seventy feet of double taper line line for a long cast you will be casting a line that is 50 to 75 percent heavier than a weight forward of that length and that is straight and true on both the back cast and the forward cast. If this line is casting anywhere near as fast as a weight forward it will have a lot more kinetic energy and with it's better shape can be expected to match the weight forward in distance. There are people who can aerialize a lot more than seventy feet of weight forward five weight line but a clean loop at that distance is pretty chancy. A workmanlike false cast for hitting an eighty foot target is no more than 55-58 feet of line plus the leader. It will shoot true and straight to eighty feet if the caster has exercised restraint and false cast no more than can be kept smooth and tight. Try this with some Armoral on the line. Try it with a double taper if you can find one in a store. You will be amazed at how far you can throw a double taper and still use it for roll casting and spey shots from the bushes. A double taper will cast farther than you can fish.
RESULTS INTERNATIONAL SKISH 2006 ACA NATIONALS LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA Men: 1. Chris Korich, 90; 2. Steve Rajeff, 85; 3. Henry Mittel, 80. Senior Men: 1. Edward Lanser, 50; 2: Zack Willson, 35, Bill Van Natter, 35. Women: Pamela Peters, 30.
RESULTS INTERNATIONAL ARENBERG 2006 ACA NATIONALS LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA
Men: 1. Henry Mittel, 94; 2. Rene Gillibert, 92; 3. Steve Rajeff, 90. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 78; 2. Peter Edwards, 72; 3. Edward Lanser, 64. Women: 1. Pamela Peters, 68. Intermediates: 1. Dustin Revel, 64.
THE NEW FIVE WEIGHT COMBINATION ACCURACY AND DISTANCE GAME IS HERE AND WAS PLAYED AT THE FFF CONCLAVE IN BOZEMAN AND, A WEEK LATER, AT THE AMERICAN CASTING ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT LONG BEACH. The next paragraph is a description of the game, which has been adopted by the ACA as a demonstration game - the first step to becoming an official national championship type game. Most of the casters call it the five weight game because about the only equipment rules are the ninefoot max rod and the description of the limited dimensions of a five weight weight forward floating line. It is almost identical to the game played by the FFF at Bozeman the week before the ACA Nationals. The difference is in the penalties for hitting the obstacle ring on the second round. The ACA also played a couple of international games, with 24 inch targets, the Arenberg, a five ounce spinning game with pitching and other bass type casts and the international fly accuracy game, often called International Skish, which consists of twenty casts to five targets in four rounds. The first two rounds are unlimited false casting to targets 3, 1, 4, 2 and five, which are in a diagonal straight line and the second two rounds are no false casts, requiring the caster to strip or slip the line in shots from the nearest to the farthest of the targets. It is a fast game with ties being decided by fastest time. The elapsed time tiebreaker is used in the new five weight combination game as well. A ten weight rod with a sinking International 50 foot shooting head makes a competitive Skish outfit. The sinking line has a lot less wind resistance and goes straighter and truer on the back cast and forecast. It also is hard on the ears. The International rules are no longer on the web but are on the rules page of Fly Casting Forum.
A new five weight casting game is being developed for use by clubs, sports shows and any other group that enjoys dancing with the fly line. The game has no name yet but it is a derivative of the Outdoor Life Network game with combined accuracy and distance and an obstacle cast. The newest thing about it is that the only equipment requirement is that a five weight floating line with a belly and tapers between 35 and 40 feet in length must be used with any rod not over nine feet long. It is anticipated that all the line manufacturers will produce this specific type of line which is equally useful for fishing and playing casting games. The game is designed to level the playing field with unique new rules. It is designed to be playable on grass or water. There are five 30 inch targets, each with a 54 inch judging ring as well. The first target is at twenty to twenty five feet. The second target has the 54 inch judging ring touching the judging ring for the first target and is called the obstacle target. The third target is at 35-40 feet, the fourth at 45-50 feet and the fifth, called the bonus target, is at 60-80 feet. The casting course must be at least ten feet wide. This makes the game playable at most any fishing show. The game consists of eight final casts as follows: First -, third- fourth- first- obstacle- third- fourth and bonus target. The 30 inch ring is worth 500 points, the 54 incher 300 points and any other shot 100 points. The obstacle target, number two, must be scored without touching the number one target rings.
The game can be played as a combination game with the targets followed by distance casting. The fly has to land in the casting course and the two longest casts are scored at ten times the length of each and added to the accuracy score for a total score. The game can be limited to targets, limited to distance or combined. Five minutes is allowed for accuracy and distance, three minutes for accuracy alone and two minutes for distance alone. This is a leaner version of the OLN game of a couple of years ago without the roll casting. It is easy to set up and officiate and is expected to be played for fun, for medals and for prizes on land or water. The length of the bonus, fifth target, can be from sixty to eighty feet. This allows the game to be tweaked for different levels of competition. There are also chances for handicapping and class competition. One objective of the effort to launch this new game is to allow uniform scoring with the chance to develop handicap events for people who have played several times and thus created a track record for their handicap - as golfers do.
RESULTS 2006 ACA NATIONALS LONG BEACH CASTING CLUB JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2006
5/8 Oz Revolving Spool Distance: Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 363 ft.(New record); 2. Jay Clark, 340; 3. Henry Mittel, 334. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 321(New record); 2. Richard Fujita, 286; 3. Zack Willson, 282. Women: 1. Pamela Peters, 261. (Tied national record) Intermediate: 1. Dustin Revel, 224. (New record)
One Handed Fly Distance: Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 223; 2. Henry Mittel, 211; 3. Rene Gillibert, 207. Senior Men: 1. Jim Chapralis, 172; 2. Zack Willson, 163; 3. Gord Deval, 153. Women: 1. Pamela Peters, 125. Intermediates: 1. Dustin Revel, 151. 00
Two Handed Fly Distance: Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 275; 2. Henry Mittel, 245; 3. Jay Clark, 244. Senior Men: 1. Ed Lanser, 214; 2. Gord Deval, 210; 3. Zack Willson, 207. Women: 1. Pamela Peters, 151. Intermediates: 1. Dustin Revel, 192.
Two handed 5/8 Oz. Spinning Distance: Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 375; 2. Rene Gillibert, 373, 367; 3. Henry Mittel, 373, 353. Senior Men: 1. Zack Willson, 331; 2. Bill Clements, 314; 3. Gord Deval, 308. Women: 1. Pamela Peters, 314; 2. Peg Van Natter 232; 3. Elaine Gong, 220. Intermediates: 1. Dustin Revel, 251.
One Handed 1/4 Oz Spinning Distance: Men: 1. Henry Mittel, 309; 2. Steve Rajeff, 303; 3. Chris Korich, 292.
Senior Men: 1. Zack Willson, 289(New Record); 2. Bill Clements, 255; 3. Bill Burke, 248. Women: 1. Pamela Peters, 236(New Record); 2. Nicole Kozicky, 226; 3. Alice Gillibert, 211. Intermediates: 1. Dustin Revel, 223.(New Record)
Anglers Fly Distance: (10 wt shooting head) Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 187; 2. Rene Gillibert, 186; 3. Jared Mertens, 183. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 175; 2. Tom Gong, 164; 3. Austin Emmerling, 151.
Women: 1. Nicole Kozicki, 139. 139; 2. Pamela Peters, 139, 134; 3. Alice Gillibert, 134. Intermediates: 1. Dustin Revel, 157 (New Record); 2. Francois Labat, 129.
Dry Fly Accuracy: Men: 1. Chris Korich, 100; 2. Steve Rajeff, 99, 100; 3. Henry Mittel, 99, 98, 99; 4. Matt Rickerd, 99, 98, 98. Senior Men: 1. Tony Yap, 97, 96; 2. Richard Fujita, 97, 95; 3. Zack Willson, 97, 92; 4. Bill Van Natter, 97, 91. Women: 1. Pamela Peters, 94; 2. Nicole Kozicky, 92, 94; 3. Alice Gillibert, 92, 89. Intermediates: 1. Dusten Revel, 94; 2. Matt Pencer, 90; 3. Francois Labat, 86.
1/4 OZ Plug Accuracy: Men: 1. Henry Mittel, 96; 2. Rene Gillibert, 95; 3. David Roberts, 94, 96; 4. Jay Clark, 94, 94. Senior Men: 1. Peter Edwards, 96; 2. Tony Yap, 91; 3. Bill Clements, 90. Women: 1. Nicole Kozicki 89; 2. Beth Statt, 84; 3. Alice Gillibert, 82. Intermediates: 1. Dustin Revel, 82; 2. Fracois Labat, 78; 3. Becky Statt, 71. Trout Fly Accuracy: Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 100: 2. Chris Korich, 98, 100; 3. John Seroczynski, 98, 97. Senior Men: 1. Tony Yap, 95; 2. Joe Libeu, 94; 3. Zack Willson, 93, 93; 4. Edward Lanser, 93, 92. Women: 1. Pamela Peters, 94; 2. Peg Van Natter, 93; 3. Nicole Kozicki, 92, 92; 4. Carole Katz, 92, 90. Intermediates: 1. Francis Labat, 93; 2. Dustin Revel, 91; 3. Matt Pencer, 81.
Bass Bug Accuracy: Men: 1. Jay Clark, 99, 99; 2. Steve Rajeff, 99, 98; 3. John Seroczynski, 98. Senior Men: 1. Tony Yap, 96, 97; 2. Zack Willson, 96, 95; 3. Bob Spear, 93, 91; 4. Tom Gong, 93, 80. Women: 1. Nicole Kozicki, 90, 94; 2. Elaine Gong, 90, 89; 3. Pamela Peters, 89. Intermediates: 1. Dustin Revel, 89, 91; 2. Matt Pencer, 89, 89; 3. Franois Labat, 76.
3/8 Oz Plug Accuracy: Men: 1. Henry Mittel, 99; 2. Steve Rajeff, 98; 3. Jay Clark, 95. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 93; 2. Elmer Bergendahl, 90; 3. Peter Edwards, 89, 85; 4. Zack Willson, 89, 81; 5 Tony Yap, 89, ret. . Women: 1. Pamela Peters, 92; 2. Elaine Gong, 85; 3. Beth Statt, 84. Intermediates, 1. Dustin Revel, 90; 2. Francois Labat, 77 and Becky Statt, 77. Juniors: 1. Caitlin Kozicki, 54; Youth: 1. Dominic Gillibert, 55; 2. Lauren Kozicki, 54; 3. Rei Lipe, 50. 5/8 OZ. Plug Accuracy: Men: 1. Chris Korich, 99; 2. Henry Mittel, 97, 98; 3. Steve Rajeff, 97, 96. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 95; 2. Zack Willson, 94, 96; 3. Elmer Bergendahl, 94, 79. Women: 1. Pamela Peters, 89; 2. Beth Statt, 87; 3. Nicole Kozicki, 83. Intermediates: 1. Mitch Rickerd, 84; 2. Dustin Revel, 81. Juniors: 1. Caitlin Kozicki, 59. Youth: 1. Dominic Gillibert, 56; 2. Lauren Kozicki, 55. Senior Women: 1. Martha Lanser, 65.
NEW GAME IN TOWN A new five weight casting game is being developed for use by clubs, sports shows and any other group that enjoys dancing with the fly line. The game has no name yet but it is a derivative of the Outdoor Life Network game with combined accuracy and distance and an obstacle cast. The newest thing about it is that the only equipment requirement is that a five weight floating line with a belly and tapers between 35 and 40 feet in length must be used with any rod not over nine feet long. It is anticipated that all the line manufacturers will produce this specific type of line which is equally useful for fishing and playing casting games. The game is designed to level the playing field with unique new rules. It is designed to be playable on grass or water. There are five 30 inch targets, each with a 54 inch judging ring as well. The first target is at twenty to twenty five feet. The second target has the 54 inch judging ring touching the judging ring for the first target and is called the obstacle target. The third target is at 35-40 feet, the fourth at 45-50 feet and the fifth, called the bonus target, is at 60-80 feet. The casting course must be at least ten feet wide. This makes the game playable at most any fishing show. The game consists of eight final casts as follows: First -, third- fourth- first- obstacle- third- fourth and bonus target. The 30 inch ring is worth 500 points, the 54 incher 300 points and any other shot 100 points. The obstacle target, number two, must be scored without touching the number one target rings.
The game can be played as a combination game with the targets followed by distance casting. The fly has to land in the casting course and the two longest casts are scored at ten times the length of each and added to the accuracy score for a total score. The game can be limited to targets, limited to distance or combined. Five minutes is allowed for accuracy and distance, three minutes for accuracy alone and two minutes for distance alone. This is a leaner version of the OLN game of a couple of years ago without the roll casting. It is easy to set up and officiate and is expected to be played for fun, for medals and for prizes on land or water. The length of the bonus, fifth target, can be from sixty to eighty feet. This allows the game to be tweaked for different levels of competition. There are also chances for handicapping and class competition. One objective of the effort to launch this new game is to allow uniform scoring with the chance to develop handicap events for people who have played several times and thus created a track record for their handicap - as golfers do.
RESULTS Western Tournament Casting Assn. Southwestern Tournament Long Beach California Casting Club February 11, 12, 2006 Trout Fly: Class A: 1. Chris Korich, 100; 2. Rene Gillibert, 98, 99; 3. Jamie Murphy, 98, 97; 4. Joe Lebeu, 98, 93. Class B: 1. Bill Clements, 94; 2. Larry Allen, 93; 3. Kazu Koshimizu. Class C: 1. John Field, 91; 2. Kate Blubaugh, 90; 3. Ted Bounds, 86. Bass Bug: Class A: 1. Matt Rickerd, 98; 2. Chris Korich, 97; 3. Henry Mittel, 96, 99; 4. Tony Yap, 96, 95; 4. Jamie Murphy, 95, 95. Class B: 1. Bill Clements, 94; 2. Peg Van Natter, 93; 3. Larry Allen, 92, 95; 4. Tom Gong, 92, 88. Class C: 1. John Field, 90; 2. Elaine Gong, 89; 3. Ted Bounds, 86, 87; 4. Kate Blubaugh, 86, 85. 1/4 Oz. Plug accuracy: Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 98; 2. Bill Clements, 96; 3. Rene Gillibert, 95. Class B: 1. Alice Gillibert, 92; 2. Peg Van Natter, 88; 3. Bill Van Natter, 88, ret. Class C: 1. Francois Labat, 88; 2. Charles Judy, 87, 86; 3. Mitch Rickerd, 87, 83.
Open Plug: Class A: 1. Chris Korich, 98; 2. Henry Mittel, 97; 3. Keith Pryor, 95. Class B: 1. Alice Gillibert, 92; 2. Elaine Gong, 91; 3. Tom Gong, 89. Class C: 1. Bruce Williams, 86; 2. John Field, 84; 3. Mitch Rickerd, 83.
Steelhead Distance (ten weight shooting head) Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 166; 2. Rene Gillibert, 149; 3. Bruce Bowles, 142. Class B: 1. Larry Allen, 136; 2. Kazu Koshimizu, 125; 3. Peg Van Natter, 115. Class C: 1. Bruce Williams, 2. Ted Bounds, 119; 3. Francois Labat, 111.
1/4 Oz. Distance Class A: 1. Chris Korich, 195; 2. Henry Mittel, 189; 3. Keith Pryor, 186. Class B: 1. Tom Gong, 158; 2. Alice Gillibert, 133; 3. Bill Van Natter, 132. Class C: 12. Mitch Rickerd, 136; 2. Elaine Gong, 127; 3. Mark Lipe, 118.
Dry Fly: Class A: 1. Jamie Murphy, 100, 97; 2. Matt Rickerd, 100, 96; 3. Chris Korich, 99, 100; 4. Rene Gillibert, 99, 99; 5. Henry Mittel, 99, 97.
Class B: 1. Larry Allen, 94, 95; 2. Tom Gong, 94, 93; 3. Elaine Gong, 94, 91. Class C: 1. Francois Labat, 91, 92; 2. John Field, 91, 90; 3. Ted Bounds, 89.
Wet Fly: Class A: 1. rene Gillibert, 99; 2. Chris Korich, 98, 100; 3. Henry Mittel, 98, 99; 4. Mark Lipe, 98, 96; 5. Jamie Murphy, 98, 95. Class B: 1. Kazu Koshimizu, 96; 2. Elaine gong, 95; 3. Bill Clements, 94, 93; 4. Alice Gillibert, 94, 91. Class C: 1. Jeff Katz, 91; 2. Matt Pencer, 90, 88, 92; 3. Carole Katz, 90, 88, 87.
3/8 Plug Class A: 1. Chris Korich, 99; 2. Tony Yap, 98; 3., Henry Mittel, 97. Class B: 1. Mark Lipe, 93; 2. Alice Gillibert, 87; 3. Kazu Koshimizu, 86. Class C: 1. Elaine Gong, 90; 2. Mitch Rickerd, 84; 3. Dominic Gillibert, 83.
5/8 Plug Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 99; 2. Bobby Spear, 97; 3. Chris Korich, 96, 96, 1; 4. Rene Gillibert, 96, 96, 0. 5. Bill Clements, 96, 91. Class B: 1. Tom Gong, 94; 2. Charles Judy, 91; 3. Elaine Gong, 90. Class C: 1. Bruce Williams, 86; 2. Larry Allen, 85; 3. Francois Labat, 83, 91; 4. Mitch Rickerd, 83, 87; 5. John Field, 83. ret.
HERE IT IS ICSF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND EMERALD WORLD MASTERS September 2-8, 2006, Carton Estate, Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland, 14 miles from Dublin. These are the prize money casting games that we have been hearing about. The latest rumor was 500,000 euros of prizes. There are two separate competitions: the 9 event International Casting Sport Federation international rules World Championships preceded by the 5 event Emerald World Masters games. These casting games are in conjunction with a week long Emerald World Masters Angling Festival with coarse fish and trout fishing competitions, a fly tying competition and golf charity events as well. Here is the announcement with information about the rules, tackle specifications, hotel accommodations and more. We do not yet know the details of the EWM games and the lines, which are mandatory, will be available in March. There has been a movement toward specifying the line rather than the rod as a way of leveling the playing field in fly casting games.
ICSF World Championships & Emerald World Masters
Location : Carton Estate, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland. 14 miles from Irelands Capitol City Dublin.
Date: 2nd September--8th September 2006.
Travel information
Airports: Dublin International Airport Shannon International Belfast International Knock International
Ferry Ports: Dublin & Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Rosslare (Wexford) Larne Belfast Closest to Venue
ICSF World Championships 2006
Events
Mens Events Time allowed min. 1. Fly Accuracy 5.5 2. Fly Distance Single Handed 6 3. Spinning Accuracy Arenberg Target 5 4. Spinning Accuracy 8 5. Spinning Distance Single Handed 1 6. Fly Distance Double Handed 7 7. Spinning Distance Double Handed 1 8. Multiplier Accuracy 10 9. Multiplier Distance Double Handed 1 Ladies Events 1. Fly Accuracy 5.5 2. Fly Distance Single Handed 6 3. Spinning Accuracy Arenberg Target 5 4. Spinning Accuracy 8 5. Spinning Distance Single Handed 1 8. Multiplier Accuracy 10 9. Multiplier Distance Double Handed 1
Mens All Round Individual Ladies All Round Individual Mens Pentathlon Ladies Pentathlon Mens Heptathlon
ICSF World Championships 2006
Boys Events Time allowed mins. 1. Fly Accuracy 5.5 2. Fly Distance Single Handed 6 3. Spinning Accuracy Arenberg Target 5 4. Spinning Accuracy 8 5. Spinning Distance Single Handed 1
Girls Events
1. Fly Accuracy 5.5 2. Fly Distance Single Handed 6 3. Spinning Accuracy Arenberg Target 5 4. Spinning Accuracy 8 5. Spinning Distance Single Handed 1
Boys Pentathlon Girls Pentathlon
Boys Team Girls Team
EWM Individual Events
Team Events
Individual Emerald World Master All Round
Events ICSF World Casting Championships & Emerald World Masters
There will be 5 events at the 2006 Emerald World Masters and 9 events contested at the 2006 ICSF World Championships comprising of teams and individuals from an invited 37 nations
All events will be conducted in compliance with and under I.C.S.F. (International Casting Sports Federation) rules. All nations and participants must comply with the doping rules set by the International Olympic Committees (IOCs), Doping bureau WADA
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Time schedule for the Emerald World Masters & ICSF World Championships.
Friday 1st September 2006
09.00-16.0 Arrival, accreditation & register of participants EWM.
18.0 Opening ceremony with dinner to follow.
21.00 Meeting team captains, tournament director & chief international judge & judges.
22.0 Music & entertainment.
Saturday 2nd September 2006
07.00-09.0 Breakfast.
08.00- 18.30 Practice & Qualifying for Events 10, 11, 12 EWM 10 Trout Fly Distance on Water EWM 11 Salmon Fly Distance on Water EWM 12 Spey Distance on Water EWM
08.00-11.30 Training on the marked tournament practice areas.
08.30-11.30 Meeting of international judges lead by head international judge.
12.00-13.0 Lunch
13.30-16.0 Event No 13, fly accuracy on water EWM
16.00-18.30 Event No 14, Multiplier Distance 100gms. EWM
18.30 Prize giving ceremony of events 13 & 14 EWM
19.0 Dinner
21.0 Meeting Team Captains.
Sunday 3rd September 2006
07.00-08.30 Breakfast
08.3018.30 Practice & Qualifying for Events 10, 11, 12, EWM 10 Trout Fly Distance on Water EWM 11 Salmon Fly Distance on Water EWM 12 Spey Distance on Water EWM
09.00-12.0 Event No 10, Trout Fly Distance on water EWM
12.00-13.0 Lunch
13.00-18.0 Event No. 12 Spey Distance EWM
18.30 Prize giving ceremony of events Nos 10 & 12
19.0 Dinner
21.0 Meeting Team-Captains.
Monday 4th September 2006
07.00-08.30 Breakfast.
9.00-13.00 Event No 11 Salmon Fly Distance on water. EWM
13.0 Prize giving ceremony.
13.30 Lunch
9.00-16.0 Accreditation & register of participants ICSF.
18.0 Opening ceremony with dinner to follow.
Meeting team captains, tournament director & chief international judge & judges.
Music & entertainment.
Tuesday 5th September 2006
07.00-08.30 Breakfast
09.30 Meeting of the International Judges lead by the head Judge
12.00-13.0 Lunch
13.30-16.0 Event No 1, Fly Accuracy ICSF
16.00-18.30 Event No 3, Spinning Accuracy Arenberg target
18.30 Prize giving ceremonies Events Nos 1 & 3
19.0 Dinner.
21.00 Meeting Team - Captains
Wednesday 6th September 2006
07.00-8.30 Breakfast
9.00-12.0 Event No 4, Spinning accuracy ICSF
12.00-13.0 Lunch
13.00-16.0 Event No 2, Fly Distance single handed ICSF
16.00-18.30 Event No 5, Spinning distance Single handed 7.5g ICSF
18.30 Prize giving ceremony Events 2,4, & 5 ICSF
19.0 Dinner
21.00 Meeting Team - Captains
Thursday 7th September 2006
07.00-08.30 Breakfast
09.00-12.0 Event No 6 Fly Distance Double handed ICSF
12.00-13.0 Lunch
13.00-16.0 Event No 7, Spinning Distance double handed 18g ICSF
16.00-18.30 Event No 9, Multiplier Distance double handed 18g ICSF
18.30 Prize giving ceremony Events 6,7, & 9.
Friday 8th September 2006
07.00-8.30 Breakfast
9.30-12.30 Event No 8, Multiplier Accuracy ICSF
13.00-14.0 Lunch
14.00-16.30 Demonstrations of 2006 World champions
19.0 Official Banquet with remaining prize giving ceremony.
Saturday 9th September 2006
Morning - Departure of delegates
RULES
The Emerald World Masters Spey Team Event will consist of 5 competitors from each nation
The Emerald World Masters individual all round placings will be the combined aggregate score of the 5 EWM events and the 9 ICSF events.
All nations competing in the EWM must be affiliated to their National Casting Organisation,which must be affiliated to the ICSF World Governing Body for International Casting Sport.
Participation Costs ICSF World Championships 2006
Hotel Cost .575.00 (Based on double occupation per room)
Included are the following services; 5 overnight stays in 5 star accommodation at Carton House Hotel including breakfast and meals from Monday evening 4th September to Saturday 9th September until noon. Official Banquet on Friday 8th September. Welcome gifts for athletes and officials.
Event Entry Fees:
Per athlete per event ..10.00 Per Team.20.00
Protest Fee Protest Fee as deposit100.00
Emerald World Masters 2006
Hotel Cost ..475.00 (Based on double occupation per room)
4 overnight stays in 5 star accommodation at Carton House Hotel including breakfast and meals from Friday evening 1st September to Tuesday 5th September until noon.
Event Entry Fees:
Per athlete per event ..10.00 Per Team.40.00
Combined ICSF & EWM 2006 Hotel Cost880.00 (Based on double occupation per room)
8 overnight stays in 5 star accommodation at Carton House Hotel including breakfast and meals from Friday evening 1st September to Saturday 9th September until noon. Emerald World Masters RULES For events 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
EWM Events 10, 11 and 13
Only EWM Flylines allowed in these events (10, 11, & 13)Fly Lines will be available from EWM in March 2006.
Trout Distance and Trout Accuracy ----- Lines EWM T 1
Salmon Distance ---------------------------- Lines - EWM S 1
Any Rod Manufacturer or Tackle Company Rods may be used in Championships
Rod Lengths Restrictions-----
Trout Distance and Acc.------ Maximum -- 10 ft ---------- 3.04 mtrs
Salmon Distance ------------Maximum------- 15 ft ----------- 4.57mtrs
EVENT No 12 ---- SPEY
ROD Length --------------------------Max 18ft----------------5.48 mtrs
LINE --- Any Length Full Floating with Maximum Diameter of 2. 5mm
Backing is unrestricted (CLA Gamefair restrictions except for the time limit of each caster.)
EVENT No 14 Multiplier Distance 100 gms U.K.S.F Rules Apply .
Rules for Event No 13 - sequence same as ICSF Event No 1 3, 1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 1, 4, 2, 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, except distance from platform to targets will vary from 8 to 18 meters . Exact distances for each target will be determined by a draw conducted by international judge(s) on the evening prior to the event.
Emerald World Masters & ICSF World Championships Timetable September 2006 Open daily to the public from 8.30am to 6.30pm Saturday 2nd to Friday 8th September 2006.
ICSF World Championships & Emerald World Masters
Location : Carton Estate, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland. 14 miles from Irelands Capitol City Dublin.
Date: 2nd September--8th September 2006.
Travel information
Airports: Dublin International Airport Shannon International Belfast International Knock International
Ferry Ports: Dublin & Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Rosslare (Wexford) Larne Belfast Closest to Venue
ICSF World Championships 2006
Events
Mens Events Time allowed min. 1. Fly Accuracy 5.5 2. Fly Distance Single Handed 6 3. Spinning Accuracy Arenberg Target 5 4. Spinning Accuracy 8 5. Spinning Distance Single Handed 1 6. Fly Distance Double Handed 7 7. Spinning Distance Double Handed 1 8. Multiplier Accuracy 10 9. Multiplier Distance Double Handed 1 Ladies Events 1. Fly Accuracy 5.5 2. Fly Distance Single Handed 6 3. Spinning Accuracy Arenberg Target 5 4. Spinning Accuracy 8 5. Spinning Distance Single Handed 1 8. Multiplier Accuracy 10 9. Multiplier Distance Double Handed 1
Mens All Round Individual Ladies All Round Individual Mens Pentathlon Ladies Pentathlon Mens Heptathlon
ICSF World Championships 2006
Boys Events Time allowed mins. 1. Fly Accuracy 5.5 2. Fly Distance Single Handed 6 3. Spinning Accuracy Arenberg Target 5 4. Spinning Accuracy 8 5. Spinning Distance Single Handed 1
Girls Events
1. Fly Accuracy 5.5 2. Fly Distance Single Handed 6 3. Spinning Accuracy Arenberg Target 5 4. Spinning Accuracy 8 5. Spinning Distance Single Handed 1
Boys Pentathlon Girls Pentathlon
Boys Team Girls Team
EWM Individual Events
Team Events
Individual Emerald World Master All Round
Events ICSF World Casting Championships & Emerald World Masters
There will be 5 events at the 2006 Emerald World Masters and 9 events contested at the 2006 ICSF World Championships comprising of teams and individuals from an invited 37 nations
All events will be conducted in compliance with and under I.C.S.F. (International Casting Sports Federation) rules. All nations and participants must comply with the doping rules set by the International Olympic Committees (IOCs), Doping bureau WADA
Time schedule for the Emerald World Masters & ICSF World Championships.
Friday 1st September 2006
09.00-16.0 Arrival, accreditation & register of participants EWM.
18.0 Opening ceremony with dinner to follow.
21.00 Meeting team captains, tournament director & chief international judge & judges.
22.0 Music & entertainment.
Saturday 2nd September 2006
07.00-09.0 Breakfast.
08.00- 18.30 Practice & Qualifying for Events 10, 11, 12 EWM 10 Trout Fly Distance on Water EWM 11 Salmon Fly Distance on Water EWM 12 Spey Distance on Water EWM
08.00-11.30 Training on the marked tournament practice areas.
08.30-11.30 Meeting of international judges lead by head international judge.
12.00-13.0 Lunch
13.30-16.0 Event No 13, fly accuracy on water EWM
16.00-18.30 Event No 14, Multiplier Distance 100gms. EWM
18.30 Prize giving ceremony of events 13 & 14 EWM
19.0 Dinner
21.0 Meeting Team Captains.
Sunday 3rd September 2006
07.00-08.30 Breakfast
08.3018.30 Practice & Qualifying for Events 10, 11, 12, EWM 10 Trout Fly Distance on Water EWM 11 Salmon Fly Distance on Water EWM 12 Spey Distance on Water EWM
09.00-12.0 Event No 10, Trout Fly Distance on water EWM
12.00-13.0 Lunch
13.00-18.0 Event No. 12 Spey Distance EWM
18.30 Prize giving ceremony of events Nos 10 & 12
19.0 Dinner
21.0 Meeting Team-Captains.
Monday 4th September 2006
07.00-08.30 Breakfast.
9.00-13.00 Event No 11 Salmon Fly Distance on water. EWM
13.0 Prize giving ceremony.
13.30 Lunch
9.00-16.0 Accreditation & register of participants ICSF.
18.0 Opening ceremony with dinner to follow.
Meeting team captains, tournament director & chief international judge & judges.
Music & entertainment.
Tuesday 5th September 2006
07.00-08.30 Breakfast
09.30 Meeting of the International Judges lead by the head Judge
12.00-13.0 Lunch
13.30-16.0 Event No 1, Fly Accuracy ICSF
16.00-18.30 Event No 3, Spinning Accuracy Arenberg target
18.30 Prize giving ceremonies Events Nos 1 & 3
19.0 Dinner.
21.00 Meeting Team - Captains
Wednesday 6th September 2006
07.00-8.30 Breakfast
9.00-12.0 Event No 4, Spinning accuracy ICSF
12.00-13.0 Lunch
13.00-16.0 Event No 2, Fly Distance single handed ICSF
16.00-18.30 Event No 5, Spinning distance Single handed 7.5g ICSF
18.30 Prize giving ceremony Events 2,4, & 5 ICSF
19.0 Dinner
21.00 Meeting Team - Captains
Thursday 7th September 2006
07.00-08.30 Breakfast
09.00-12.0 Event No 6 Fly Distance Double handed ICSF
12.00-13.0 Lunch
13.00-16.0 Event No 7, Spinning Distance double handed 18g ICSF
16.00-18.30 Event No 9, Multiplier Distance double handed 18g ICSF
18.30 Prize giving ceremony Events 6,7, & 9.
Friday 8th September 2006
07.00-8.30 Breakfast
9.30-12.30 Event No 8, Multiplier Accuracy ICSF
13.00-14.0 Lunch
14.00-16.30 Demonstrations of 2006 World champions
19.0 Official Banquet with remaining prize giving ceremony.
Saturday 9th September 2006
Morning - Departure of delegates
RULES
The Emerald World Masters Spey Team Event will consist of 5 competitors from each nation
The Emerald World Masters individual all round placings will be the combined aggregate score of the 5 EWM events and the 9 ICSF events.
All nations competing in the EWM must be affiliated to their National Casting Organisation,which must be affiliated to the ICSF World Governing Body for International Casting Sport.
Participation Costs ICSF World Championships 2006
Hotel Cost .575.00 (Based on double occupation per room)
Included are the following services; 5 overnight stays in 5 star accommodation at Carton House Hotel including breakfast and meals from Monday evening 4th September to Saturday 9th September until noon. Official Banquet on Friday 8th September. Welcome gifts for athletes and officials.
Event Entry Fees:
Per athlete per event ..10.00 Per Team.20.00
Protest Fee Protest Fee as deposit100.00
Emerald World Masters 2006
Hotel Cost ..475.00 (Based on double occupation per room)
4 overnight stays in 5 star accommodation at Carton House Hotel including breakfast and meals from Friday evening 1st September to Tuesday 5th September until noon.
Event Entry Fees:
Per athlete per event ..10.00 Per Team.40.00
Combined ICSF & EWM 2006 Hotel Cost880.00 (Based on double occupation per room)
8 overnight stays in 5 star accommodation at Carton House Hotel including breakfast and meals from Friday evening 1st September to Saturday 9th September until noon. Emerald World Masters RULES For events 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
EWM Events 10, 11 and 13
Only EWM Flylines allowed in these events (10, 11, & 13)Fly Lines will be available from EWM in March 2006.
Trout Distance and Trout Accuracy ----- Lines EWM T 1
Salmon Distance ---------------------------- Lines - EWM S 1
Any Rod Manufacturer or Tackle Company Rods may be used in Championships
Rod Lengths Restrictions-----
Trout Distance and Acc.------ Maximum -- 10 ft ---------- 3.04 mtrs
Salmon Distance ------------Maximum------- 15 ft ----------- 4.57mtrs
EVENT No 12 ---- SPEY
ROD Length --------------------------Max 18ft----------------5.48 mtrs
LINE --- Any Length Full Floating with Maximum Diameter of 2. 5mm
Backing is unrestricted (CLA Gamefair restrictions except for the time limit of each caster.)
EVENT No 14 Multiplier Distance 100 gms U.K.S.F Rules Apply .
Rules for Event No 13 - sequence same as ICSF Event No 1 3, 1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 1, 4, 2, 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, except distance from platform to targets will vary from 8 to 18 meters . Exact distances for each target will be determined by a draw conducted by international judge(s) on the evening prior to the event.
Emerald World Masters & ICSF World Championships Timetable September 2006 Open daily to the public from 8.30am to 6.30pm Saturday 2nd to Friday 8th September 2006.
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RESULTS INTERNATIONAL SPORTSMEN'S EXPOSITION FIVE WEIGHT FLYLINE DISTANCE EVENTS In hanging around the casting pond at San Mateo you're correspondent got enmeshed in measuring the spring rate of the nine foot five weight rods being provided for the Best In the West five weight distance contest.
This is easy to do with a tire weight adjusted to weigh one ounce, including the wire loop on it. The weight can be zeroed in on one ounce by adjusting the length of the wire used to make the hook or loop on the tire weight. Any one inch retractable tape measure will stand straight up on a reasonably flat floor or lawn. Here are the six rod deflections from a one ounce weight. Rod A: 12 1/2" Rod B: 12 1/4" Rod C: 12" Rod D: 11 3/4" Rod E: 11 3/8 " Rod F. 8 3/4 "
These measurements were an attempt to identify the rod which was closest to my practice rod. The experiment worked and I did better with the rod whose spring rate was closest to mine. San Mateo, California January 14, 2006
Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 112'9"; 2. Corky Wray, 109'0"; 3. Tim Rajeff, 107'0". Women: 1. Sandi Roberts, 81'0"; 2. Rachel Andras, 78'6";3. Kathy Beck, 72'0". Sacramento, California January 22, 2006 Women: 1. Janet Dean, 69'6"; 2. Shelby Scharp, 60'9"; 3. Kathleen Wagner, 60'3". Men: 1. Jeff Wagner, 108'5"; 2. Mark Rumsey, 96'1"; 3. Peter Villereal, 93'6".
Denver, Colorado January 29, 2006 Men: 1. Brian O/Keefe, 108'1"; 2. Randy Swisher, 107'8"; 3. Clay Roberts, 107'5". Women: 1. Kathleen Wagner, 75'1"; 2. Shelby Scharp, 69'8"; 3. Audrey Mc Queen, 61'2".
RESULTS : ACA WINTER TOURNAMEN Golden Gate Park, San Francisco January 13 and 14, 2006 Dry Fly: Women: 1. Peg Van Natter, 91, 95; 2. Elaine Gong, 91, 90; 3. Alice Gillibert, 86; Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 96; 2. Tom Gong, 90. Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 99; 2. Henry Mittle, 97, 98; 3. Jay Clark, 97, 97. Intermediate: 1. Fracois Labat, 91. 3/8 Oz. Plug: Women: 1. Alice Gillibert, 84; 2. Elaine Gong, 80; 3. Peg Van Natter, 75. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 92; 2. Tom Gong, 89; 3. Bill Van Natter, 77. Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 100; 2. Keith Pryor, 96; 3. Henry Mittel, 94. Intermediate: 1. Francois Labat, 91. 5/8 Oz Plug accuracy Women: Alice Gillibert, 90, 84; 2. Peg Van Natter, 90, 80. 3. Elaine Gong, 88. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 92; 2. Tom Gong, 90; 3. Bill Van Natter, 77. Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 100; 2. Henry Mittel, 95; 3. Keith Pryor, 89, 96. 4. Jay Clark, 89, 93. Angler's Fly Distance: Women: 1. Sandi Roberts, 116; 2. Alice Gillibert, 107; 3. Peg Van Natter, 100. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 128; 2. Tom Gong, 124; 3. Bill Van Natter, 100. Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 154; 2. Henry Mittel, 152; 3. Keith Pryor, 131. Trout Fly: Women: 1. Elaine Gong, 90; 2. Alice Gillibert, 85; 3. Peg Van Natter, 80. Senior Men: 1. Bill VAn Natter, 91; 2. Bill Clements, 90; 3. Tom Gong, 82. Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 100; 2. Henry Mittel, 98; 3. Jay Clark, 97. Intermediates: 1. Francois Labat, 77. \ Bass Bug: Women: 1. Peg Van Natter, 90; 2. Alice Gillibert, 87; 3. Elaine Gong, 83. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 91; 2. Bill Van Natter, 87; 3. Tom Gong, 85. Men: 1. Henry Mittel, 98, 2. Chris Korich, 97; 3. Steve Rajeff, 96. 1/4 Oz Plug: Women: 1. Alice Gillibert, 2. Elaine Gong, 70; 3. Peg Van Natter, 64. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 96; 2. Tom Gong, 87; 3. Bill Van Natter, 85. Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 99; 2. Henry Mittel, 96; 3. Chris Korich, 95. Intermediate: 1. Francois Labat, 80. DEMONSTRATION TOURNAMENT AT INTERNATIONAL SPORTSMEN'S EXPOSITION TOURNAMENT AT SAN MATEO Trout Fly: Women: 1. Elaine Gong; 96; 2. Peg Van Natter, 93; 3. Alice Gillibert, 90. Senior Men: 1. Bill Van Natter, 95; 2. Tom Gong, 86. Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 100; 2. Chris Korich, 98; 3. Henry Mittel, 97. Intermediates: 1. Dusty Revel, 92; 2. Francois Labat, 82. Bass Bug: Men: 1. Henry Mittel, 98, 98; 2. Steve Rajeff, 98, 97. Intermediate: 1. Francois Labat, 79. 1/4 Oz plug: Men: 1. Henry Mittel, 97; 2. Steve Rajeff, 96; 3. Chris Korich, 96. Intermediate: 1. Francois Labat, 83; 2. Dusty Revel, 76.
THE NEXT BIG THING American Casting Association winter nationals tournament next door to a major fly fishing sports show with casting games at the show. Plans are afoot for the ACA winter nationals to be held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on Friday and Saturday, January 13 and 14 with all six accuracy events and one or two distance contests at the ponds. This will be during the January 11-15 International Sportsmen's Exposition San Mateo Sports show in San Mateo, CA, 25 miles from Golden Gate Park and 7 miles from San Francisco International Airport. There will be qualifying for the ISE five weight distance contest at the Show every day and on Sunday there will be a skins game type of casting game for survivors of the ACA Nationals followed by the finals of the ISE regional five weight distance competition for men, women and juniors. The regional adult ISE winners will be invited to the Salt Lake City finals to compete for spectacular prizes for the women and men winners. The details for the Skins type games at the show are not finalized as yet but this is a good chance to see and/or participate in some interesting casting games with a chance for significant prizes. Last year's prize for the Salt Lake City adult winners was a fishing trip to Patagonia. There is nothing like hanging around the Golden Gate ponds where the targets are always out. In the fly fishing world Golden Gate is something like Grand Central Station in New York City where it has been said that everyone's trails cross once in life. Fly fishers from everywhere visit Golden Gate and Angler's Lodge to see the action and find that someone there has met someone they know on a river, lake, ocean or casting pond somewhere on the planet.
RESULTS NORTHWESTERN TOURNAMENT San Francisco, October 8-9, 2005
Trout Fly: Class A: 1. Chris Korich, 99; 2. Steve Rajeff, 98; 3. Ian Walker, 97, 99; 4. Henry Mittel, 97, 97; 5. Keith Pryor, 97,92. Class B: 1. Kazu Koshimizu, 96; 2. Pamela Peters, 94; 3, Henry Fujita, 92. Class C: 1. Matt Pencer, 82; 2. Elliott Lee, 81; 3. Donna O'Sullivan, 79. Bass Bug: Class A: 1. Steve Rajeff, 100; 2. Chris Korich, 97; 3. Jay Clark, 96. Class B: 1. Tom Gong, 93, 91, 93; 2. Kazu Koshimizu, 93, 91, 86; 3. George Revel, 91, 92; 4. Bill Clements, 91, 91; 5. Tom Shimabukuro, 91, 86. Class C: 1. Donna O'Sullivan, 87; 2. Sandy Lee, 86; 3. Elaine Gong, 85. 1/4 Oz. Plug Accuracy Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 98, 99; 2. Chris Korich, 98, 98; 3. Steve Rajeff, 97. Class B: 1. Dusty Revel, 89; 2. Tom Gong, 87, 87; 3. Henry Fujita, 87, 85. Class C: 1. Elaine Gong, 85; 2. Charles Judy, 84. Open Plug: Class A: 1. Steve Rajeff, 97, 99; 2. Chris Korich, 97, 95; 3. Henry Mittel, 96. Class B: 1. Tom Gong, 93; 2. Dusty Revel, 89; 3. Henry Fujita, 87. Angler's Fly Distance (10 weight shooting head) Class A: 1. Steve Rajeff, 159; 2. Henry Mittel, 154; 3. Tom Gong, 153. Class B: 1. Kazu Koshimizu, 143; 2. George Revel, 131; 3. Tom Shimabukuro, 130; Class C: 1. Dan Zimmerlin, 126; 2. Keith Nelson, 114; 3. Elaine Gong, 100. 1/4 Oz. Plug Distance: Class A: 1. Henry Mittel, 208; 2. Ian Walker, 200; 3. Keith Pryor, 198, 186; 4. Chris Korich, 198, 170. Class B: 1. George Revel, 177; 2. Tom Gong, 170; 3. Dusty Revel, 150. Class C. 1. Elaine Gong, 146.
Dry Fly: Class A: 1. Chris Korich, 100, 100; 2. Mariusz Wroblewski, 100, 98; 3. Henry Mittel, 99. Class B: 1. Tom Shimabukuro, 97, 97; 2. George Revel, 97, 95; 3. Dan Zimmerlin, 95. Class C: 1. Keith Nelson, 88; 2. Elliott Lee, 86; 3. Francois Labat, 85. Wet Fly: Class A: 1. Steve Rajeff, 99, 100; 2. Chris Korich, 99, 99. 3. Glen Nagumo, 98. Class B: 1. Kazu Koshimizu, 96; 2. Henry Fujita, 94, 93; 3. Sandy Lee, 94, 88. Class C: 1. Keith Nelson, 88; 2. Matt Pencer, 87; 3. Elliott Lee, 85. 3/8 Oz. Accuracy Class A: 1. Chris Korich, 98; 2. Jay Clark, 97; 3. Steve Rajeff, 96. Class B: 1. Tom Gong, 91; 2. Henry Fujita, 90; 3. Dusty Revel, 89, 92; 4. Elaine Gong, 89, 89; 5. Mike Mc Clay, 89, 87. Class C. 1. Francois Labat, 84. 5/8 Oz. Accuracy: Class A: 1. Steve Rajeff, 99; 2. Chris Korich, 98; 3. Henry Mittel, 96. Class B: 1. Pamela Peters, 93; 2. Dusty Revel, 89, 30; 3. Tom Gong, 89, 28. Class C: 1. Elliot Lee, 87; 2. Sandy Lee, 84; 3. Francois Labat, 81. ALL AMERICAN TROPHY (Sponsored by the Chicago Angling and Casting Club) 5/8 Oz Accuracy for winners of specified registered events in American Casting Association tournaments over the year. 1. Steve Rajeff, 98; 2. Chris Korich, 96; 3. Bill Clements, Jay Clark, 92.
Second Annual Orvis Fly Casting Competition at the Denver Fly Fishing Retailer show September 8,9 and 10, Colorado Convention Center, Denver. This is a continuation of the OLN format combined accuracy and distance competition of last year, this time with Orvis the sole sponsor. There are no obstacle casts but three shots each at 100, 200 and 300 rings placed at 20, 40 and 60 feet followed by two distance casts with the longest distance cast being doubled for addition to the accuracy scores. With a 100 foot distance cast the highest possible score is 2900. The prize is a $7,500 gift from Orvis to the conservation project or organization of the winner's choosing. The game is played with equipment supplied by the sponsor. The contest is open to anyone who can gain entry to the show and it is assumed that the general public will not be admitted - only people connected with industry. This seems to be part of a pattern for Orvis whose Southwest United States regional manager staged a fishing-casting contest with cash prizes from the entry fees in Basalt Colorado in June of '05. Orvis also supplied the fly lines provided each entrant in the Basalt games. The entry fee was equivalent to the retail list price of the Orvis lines the entrants got. Such A Deal. A press release from Basalt is located further down on this page.
200,000 EUROS ($246,000) PRIZE MONEY FOR CASTING
THE BIGGEST PRIZE MONEY TOURNAMENT EVER IS ON TRACK FOR THE DUBLIN IRELAND GAME FAIR IN JUNE, 2006 The International Casting Sports Federation has plans for a 200,000 Euro ($246,000) ICSF rules casting contest at the Dublin Ireland Game Fair in late June, 2006. The details are to come but it will be international games which include fly accuracy to 24 inch targets at 25 - 50 and plug accuracy games to somewhat longer distances as well as other ICSF distance and accuracy games. The ICFS rules are on their web site, expressed in meters. The method of gaining entry into the games is not fully available at present but will be tracked down. For those of you who like the idea of competing for such prizes and have not been involved in the international games - played everywhere but in North America, the distance games are doable and the fly accuracy game can be learned in a relatively short time by a capable fly caster. The game is cast from a 1/2 meter high platform into five 0.6 meter diameter water filled pans - about 24 inches - in a straight line at distances from 8 meters to 13 meters. This course can be set up on grass with plastic pipe rings. The easiest way is to make the five rings and put them on a cord with the ends tied together at the casting box. Then they can be set out on the grass anywhere, a small three piece foldable plywood casting platform set up over the knot and - voila - you're an international caster. There is a learnable routine of strips and half strips etc. in and out from target to target that must be perfected for proficiency in this game but it is fast and can be quite a satisfying experience. A sinking line works best and a soft nine weight rod is fine. Some people get an international shooting head - about fifty feet long - for this. It loads well and cuts through the air better than a dry line or a fishing sinker. Most fishing sinkers are weight forward with a belly much shorter than fifty feet. I don't warrant that a shooting head complies with the rules which state "Line: Only standard fly fishing line or similar line approved by the ICSF, minimum length 13.5 metres. Lines with metal and similar inlays are prohibited. Backing is unrestricted. (VII, IX 2f)" ACA shooting heads have metal in them I believe. One way to solve this is to buy an ICSF line from a recognized source. I got one from the ACA. To get anywhere at this level you need to be shooting perfect scores regularly and quickly too as the shortest time breaks ties after the preliminary rounds. There are twenty targets - two dry fly rounds with at least one false cast between targets - and two wet fly rounds with no false casts between targets. People who enjoy the pace of bass bug will find this game stimulating. I have no information at all as to whether this tournament will be accessible to individuals or to national teams. . The ACA is the North American arm of the ICSF but there can be separate American and Canadian teams. There is no information available to me as to entry fees etc. either. There are numerous ICSF rules tournaments in various cities around the world, mostly in Europe but I have no current data on the way one gets into them. Since North Americans have access to the ACA as individual members or as members of ACA clubs it could be assumed that there is a way for a North American to participate in European or Asian tournaments without being a member of a Canadian or US team.
RESULTS
AMERICAN CASTING ASSOCIATION 2005 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Dundee Michigan, August 1 - 6, 2005
The 2005 championships were cast at Dundee High School and the Lake Cabela pond at the Cabela superstore in Dundee.
5/8 Oz. 2 hand revolving spool distance: Men: 1. Henry Mittel, 352, New National record; 2. Steve Rajeff, 349, 348; (exceeds old national record); 3. Jay Clark, 349, 340(exceeds old national record). Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 305, New National Record; 2. Dick Fujita, 296; 3. Zack Willson, 292. Women: 1. Pam Peters, 261. New National Record. 2 hand spinning Distance Men: 1. Jay Clark, 379; 2. Steve Rajeff, 376; 3. Renry Mittel, 375. Senior Men: 1. Gord Deval, 334; 2. Gus Beushausen, 326, 315; 3. Bill Clements, 326, 310. Women: 1. Pam Peters, 310; 2. Peg Van Natter, 216; 3. Elaine Gong, 188. 1/4 Oz Spinning Distance: Men: 1. Henry Mittel, 295; 2. Steve Rajeff, 292; 3. Chris Korich, 2809. Intermediate: 1. George Revel, 213 New National Record; 2. Andy Tulgetske, 163, 3. Dustin Revel, 162. Senior Men: 1. Zack Willson, 250; 2. Bill Burke, 247; 3. Gus Beushausen, 243. Women: 1. Pam Peters, 225 New National Record, 2. Nicole Kozicki, 191; 3. Alice Gillibert, 189.
Angler's Fly Distance: Men: 1. Jay Clark, 189; 2. Rene Gillibert, 183; 3. Steve Rajeff, 180. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 166, New National Record; 2. Tom Gong, 155; 3. Tony Yap, 148. Intermediate: 1. George Revel, 154, New National Record; 2. Dustin Revel, 139; 3. Andy Tulgetske, 122. Women: 1. Alice Gillibert, 136; 2. Pam Peters, 131; 3. Nicole Kozicki, 127. Single Hand Fly Distance: Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 223; 2. Henry Mittel, 201; 3. Rene Gillibert, 200. Senior Men: 1. Zack Willson, 159; 2. Ed Lanser, 156; 3. Jim Chapralis, 155. 2 Hand Fly Distance: Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 275; 2. Henry Mittel, 274; 3. Jay Clark, 275. Senior Men: 1. Bill Clements, 218; 2. Ed Lanser, 211; 3. Zack Willson, 206.
Dry Fly Accuracy
Intermediate: 1. George Revel, 95; 2. Dusty Revel, 91;3. Andy Tulgetske, 81. Men: 1. Rene Gillibert, 98, 99; 2. Steve Rajeff, 98, 98; 3. Chris Korich, 97. Senior Men: 1. Tony Yap, 96; 2. Dick Jujita, 94; 3. Bill Burke, 92. Women: 1. Nicole Kozicki, 94; 2. Pam Peters, 89; 3. Elaine Gong, 87. Trout Fly Accuracy: Intermediate: 1. George Revel, 87; 2. Andy Tulgetske, 86; 3. Dusty Revel, 84. Men: 1. Henry Mittel, 96, 96; 2. David Roberts, 96, 93; 3. Chris Korich, 95, 99; 4. Steve Rajeff, 95, 96; 5. Jay Clark, 95, 96. Senior Men: 1. Toney Yap, 93; 2. Ed Lanser, 92, 91; 3. Bill Van Ntter, 92, 86. Women: 1. Pamela Peters, 91; 2. Elaine Gong, 89; 3. Nicole Kozicki, 84. Bass Bug Accuracy: Intermediate: 1. Andy Tulgetske, 91; 2. George Revel, 88; 3. Dustin Revel, 87. Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 100,Ties National Record; 2. Jay Clark, 98; 3. Chris Korich, 97. Senior Men: 1. Zack Willson, 98, New National Record; 2. Tony Yap, 96, 90; 3. Bill Van Natter, 96, 87. Women: 1. Nicole Kozicki, 90; 2. Pam Peters, 89; 3. Alice gillibert, 87. 1/4 Oz Plug Accuracy: Intermediate: 1. Dusty Revel, 77; 2. George Revel, 72; 3. Andy Tulgetske, 66. Men: 1. Chris Korich, 100, Ties National Record; 2. Henry Mittel, 99; 3. Steve Rajeff, 97. Senior Men: 1. Zack Willson, 98, New Ntional Record; 2. Bill Clements, 94; 3. Ed Lanser, 91; 4. Pete Edwards, 91. (ret) Women: 1. Nicole Kozicki, 89; 2. Pamela Peters, 83; 3. Alice Gillibert, 79. Youth: 12. William Beck, 57; 2. Bridgett Mc Clanahan, 55. 3/8 Oz. Plug Accuracy: Junior: 1. Matthew Fujita, 50. Intermediate: 1. George Revel, 87; 2. Andy Tulgetske, 85; 3. Dusty Revel, 81. Men: 1. Steve Rajeff, 98, 97; 2. Hrvey Beck, 98, 95; 3. Chris Korich, 97, 97; 4. Rene Gillibert, 97, 96. Senior Men, 1. Bobby Spear, 99 New National Record; 2. Tony Yap, 96; 3. Zack Willson, 92. Women: 1. Nicole Kozicki, 94; 2. Alice Gillibert, 92; 3. Elaine Gong, 85. Youth: 1. William Beck, 69; 2. Bridgett Mc Clanahan, 56. 5/8 Oz. Plug Accuracy: Intermediate: 1. Dusty Revel, 86; 2. George Revel, 75. Junior: 1. Matthew Fujita, 35. Men: 1. Chris Korich, 98; 2. B.L. Farley, 97, 95; 3. Jim Seroczynski, 97, 88. Senior Men: 1. Zack Willson, 97; 2. Ed Lanser, 95; 3. Billy Peters, 93. Women: 1. Pamela Peters, 90, 91; 2. Nicole Kozicki, 90, 89; 3. Diana Klenk, 88. Youth: 1. William Beck, 68; 2. Bridgett Mc Clanahan, 51.
PRESS RELEASE NORTH AMERICAN FLY FISHING CLASSIC Here is the official announcement of the outcome of the First Annual North American Fly Fishing Classic. The details of the contest are found on the previous Contests page, linked at MORE CONTEST NEWS. North American Fly Fishing Classic Press Release Jenny Johnston The first annual North American Fly Fishing Classic tournament, held this past June in Basalt, Colorado was a great success. Thanks to the Orvis Company who donated all of the Wonderline Advantage fly lines used in the competition, five-weight un-official distance casting records were broken and the highest casting point accumulation from any National tournament was scored. Competitors from as far away as Georgia came to match their casting skills with some of the Nations top competitors. The multiple day competition began with competitors casting to obstacle, accuracy and distance courses with the top scoring casters advancing to the fishing round.
The famous Roaring Fork Club in Basalt, CO hosted the finale day, fishing portion of the competition. Mother Nature showed up in full force during the event bringing rain, snow, hail and fierce wind but it would take more than the elements to keep the final seven anglers from the fishing round. Colorado has proven to be home to some of the finest casters and anglers in the Nation, with all seven advancing to the finals coming from the Rocky Mountain state. The womens division was won by Jenny Johnston from Basalt, Colorado. Kat Wagner from Fort Collins, Colorado took second place and Sandi Roberts from Divide, Colorado came in third. The Juniors division was won by Matt Boughton from Aspen, Colorado. Brian Capsay from Durango, Colorado took first place, followed by Don Whitlock from Aspen, Colorado and Jeff Wagner from Fort Collins, Colorado rounded out the top three in the mens division.
Jeff Wagner left quite an impact with his impressive unofficial record setting 120-foot distance cast, a feat he pulled off with a nine foot, five weight rod. He credits his monumental distance to the Orvis Trout Wonderline. I have found my new favorite fly line, this is the slickest line I have ever used, said Wagner. Clay Roberts also left some big shoes to fill next year. Scoring a combined 4,365 points in the distance, obstacle and accuracy portions of the competition. Clay walked away with the highest combined point total during a National casting competition with a cash prize. Unfortunately those points did not carry over to the final qualifying round. Look for your opportunity to qualify for a spot in next years NAFFC championship in locations across the country. It looks like Hutch Hutchinson and the others who helped are enthused by their creation and champing at the bit to do it again. This was a volunteer effort and seems already to be the inspiration for another contest July 30 and 31 indoors at Colorado Springs" Solong Exposition Center. Jeff Wagner whom you can reach by googling his name, has more information.
ARKANSAS FFF GROUP HOSTING The Second Annual Arkansas Fly Casting Games Saturday June 11 at Murray Park, pavilion #3 on the Arkansas River in Little Rock, Arkansas The games are scheduled to start at 2:00 pm and end by 5:00 pm Registration will be at 1:00 pm This is a team competition for teams of two - drawn from a hat. The interesting thing about these games is that they are following the Outdoor Life Network $52,000.00 games format, absent the curve cast, roll cast and under an obstacle casts. The accuracy event has three targets at 20, 45 and 60 feet. Each target has three rings - two, four and six feet in diameter and there are three casts to each target scoring 100, 200 and 300 points. The distance event is three casts with the sum of the three being the score.
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