Casting contest on June 7th, 2008 at
Fly Fishing Only
in Fairfield.
Come one come all.
Entry fee $15.00
all proceeds go to the
Maine TU Trout Camp.
We will host the annual TU Trout Camp Fly Casting
Contest on Saturday, June 7th from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Rods will be provided – you must use the rods we will have set up. If you pony
up the entry fee you could win your choice of a Zero Gravity Helios, Zero
Gravity, T-3, Superfine, TLS Power Matrix
or perhaps that Spey Rod you've been thinking about.
There
are two things your entry fee will do one is to get you a chance to win one of
the fine fly rods mentioned, the second is it will help sponsor the Maine Trout
Unlimited - Trout Camp. The first thing is a maybe but the second is a
sure bet and a result of your entry fee, your generosity will be that kids from
all over - sons and daughters of people like you - will get a chance to attend
the camp. Take a look at some of these
pictures
and think about what it would have meant to you as a teenager to have been able
to attend something like this.
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General outline of the contest
rules: |
| All contestants will cast at targets in the casting
pool set up in the lot next to the shop. |
| Targets will be floating rings located at 30',
35', and 40'. |
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The entry fee gets you five casts at the
first of several target rings – each cast that hits a target gets you
five points.
Total possible points from each ring – 25. To get 25 points from a
single target you must hit the target all five casts for 5 points per
hit. |
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To cast at the second ring you MUST hit
the first target at least once and to cast at the third ring you must
hit the second ring at least once and so it goes on out to the final
ring. Miss all five tries at any target, including the first, and,
well, it's the next person's turn. |
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Contestant with the highest final score
wins an Orvis Rod of their choice (Bamboo rods
excluded) so think about the rod you might win. |
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Judges decisions are final and if need
be judges may create new rules
to address unforeseen events. |
Do you want a T-3, a Superfine, a TLS Power Matrix, Zero Gravity, Helios or perhaps that Spey Rod
you’ve been thinking about. Come enter and who knows you might win. It’s all for
a good cause even if you don't win you'll be helping to sponsor the Maine Trout
Unlimited - Trout Camp. It's like they say about the lottery - if you
don't enter you can't win.
However, you don't have to enter to donate - you
don't have to buy a ticket and cast - many last year chose to make a $15.00
donation and didn't have time to cast but they wanted to help a good cause.
Take a minute and read this
check out last year's forum thread about the
Casting Contest. And, if you've got another extra minute check out this
thread which brought in as much money as the contest did -
AFTER THE CONTEST WAS OVER.
Here are a few answers to some questions that people have called and asked about
the casting contest.
Can I use my own rod?
No, you must use one of three rods we provide. They are all 8 ½’, five weights,
they are: one full-flex, one mid-flex and one tip-flex, take your pick.
Can I warm up or practice cast?
Yes, you have 10 minutes to use as you see fit. You may shoot at the targets and
practice all you like. However, if you are still practicing when the buzzer
sounds you are disqualified and would have to re-enter to participate.
Do we use real flies?
No, all outfits will have a piece of yarn on the end.
Do I have to reel in after my practice casts?
No, you can say I’m ready with your yarn setting in the first target if you
like.
How many false casts can I make?
All you want but you only have 10 minutes.
What happens if I miss a target?
You get five tries at a target. You make five casts at the first target and get
five points for each time you hit it. To cast at the second target you have to
have hit the first target at least once during the five tries. To cast at the
third target you must hit the second one at least once.
How many targets are there?
Three. The first one is at 30', then 35' and the final target is at 40'.
What about a tie?
A tie will get you name in a hat and we will draw the winner.
