Vail lands World Fly Fishing Championships in 2016
Vail has been chosen to host the 2016 World Fly Fishing Championships, when the event returns to the U.S. for the first time since 1997.
LINK (via: CBS Denver)
Vail has been chosen to host the 2016 World Fly Fishing Championships, when the event returns to the U.S. for the first time since 1997.
LINK (via: CBS Denver)
"Showing the sport aspects of fly-fishing together with its natural elegancy in spectacular scenery will make this an interesting TV product," said David Nilsson, managing director of BCS.
Not to mention the scintillating opening ceremonies.
LINK (via: Sports Pro Media)
2010 and 2011 overall winner Brandon Soucie put 20 fish on the board to take home 2013 gold. Frank Smethurst who took the top spot in the overall and BIG FISH categories last year managed to repeat as BIG FISH winner.
The Czechs (again) won the 2012 World Fly Fishing Championships last month.
Have some fun casting a line, eat some BBQ and meet some folks at the Bug Launcher Classic. Test your skills at twelve stations on and near the North Umpqua River, each with targets at three skill levels. 36 opportunities to challenge and tune your casting skills.
Not only are you guaranteed a good time but there will be raffles and prizes and better yet.....100% of the proceeds will got to benefit The Wild Steelhead Coalition.
Where: The Reel McCoys’ Place, 9624 South bank Dr. Roseburg, OR
When: Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 9:00 – 5:00
Donation of cash or check (any amount) goes to Wild Steelhead Coalition.
Recommended Equipment: Single handed rod, tapered leader to 2X, yarn fly only (provided), and a sense of humor.
RSVP with Mike or Jan
541-677-0100
mikemccoy@dcwisp.net
Competitor information and casting results for the 2012 Jimmy Green Spey-O-Rama, hosted by the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club (GGACC), San Francisco, April 20-21, 2012.
LINK (Via: Fly Fishing Research)