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First Annual Winter Stonefly Classic 2010 in the books

DejonHamann — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:57:46 +0000

In its inaugural year, the Winter Stonefly Classic drew top competitive anglers from across the states of Georgia, Tennesee, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Competitors tested their skills in four rounds of fishing on the notoriously difficult Davidson River, with adverse weather conditions adding to the challenge. FIPS Mouche International Rules were in effect.

1. Chris Smith – Team Stonefly
2. Josh McFadden – Team NC
3. Chris Lee – Team NC
4. Josh Stephens – Team USA
5. Michael Yelton – Team Stonefly
6. Michael Sprouse – Team Stonefly
7. Jason Buffkin – Team Stonefly
8. Seth Gerring – Team NC
9. David Woody – Team Stonefly
10. Bill Strickland – Independent
11. Tim Fisk – Team NC
12. Andrew Brown – Team NC
13. Dell Neighbors – Team NC

Three Eastern US sanctioned competitions added to the calendar

DejonHamann — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:44:32 +0000

Three new competitions in the Eastern United States have been sanctioned for the Leader Board. First we have a one day mini-comp sponsored by Team Stonefly in North Carolina. Then in the early spring of 2011 we have two Team USA Sanctioned Regionals – the first back down in North Carolina and the first ever North Eastern Regional for Team USA in State College, PA.

(1x) 2010 Winter Stonefly Classic – December 18. Brevard, North Carolina US. For more info: HERE

(3x) 2011 Team USA Southeast Regional – February 19-21. Nantahala River, North Carolina US. For more info: HERE

(3x) 2011 Team USA Northeast Regional – March 12-13. State College, Pennsylvania US. For more info: HERE

New Leaders after “Southwest Colorado Regional” 2010

DejonHamann — Wed, 19 May 2010 01:32:50 +0000

Congratulations to everyone who competed in last weekends “Southwest Colorado Regional.” With more than 500 trout netted by 16 anglers over the weekend it sounds like the contest was a great success! Congratulations to Brian Capsay and his team for staging a full fips-mouche loch style tournament in 2010.

Thank you to everyone that took a part in this competition and a special congratulations to our new Top Ranked Anglers!

http://troutlegend.com/leaders-board-2010-2011/

Detailed results of this competition and all future “TroutLegend Sanctioned” competitions will be available for download as a free member of the TroutLegend Forum: HERE

TroutLegend Leaders Board 2010-2011

DejonHamann — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:30:09 +0000

Congratulations to everyone who competed in last weekends “Olympiad Fly Fishing Tournament.” The successful completion of this hard fought competition officially kicks off the “TroutLegend Leaders Board.” Reports say the fishing was exceptionally tough with storm ridden streams only offering up a few trout to creative and resolute anglers.

Thank you to everyone that took a part in this competition and a special congratulations to our current Top Ranked Anglers!

http://troutlegend.com/leaders-board-2010-2011/

Detailed results of this competition and all future “TroutLegend Sanctioned” competitions will be available for download as a free member of the TroutLegend Forum: HERE

TroutLegend Coop Rocky Mountain Expansion

DejonHamann — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:10:24 +0000

We are very proud to announce the introduction of two new teams into the TroutLegend Competitive Fly Fishing Cooperative: “Team America Cup” based near Denver, Colorado led by David Pehle and “Team TroutLegend Utah” based near Salt Lake City, Utah led by Jeremy Allan. The addition of these 2 Rocky Mountain loci will greatly enhance the Coop’s mission to support and grow the culture of Fips-Mouche style competitive fly fishing in North America.

Both of these teams are looking for talented new Members. Whether you’re a new and ambitious beginner in the comp’ circuit or a “tried and true” veteran being a part of a team is the best way to enhance your skill set and give back to the sport. Contact information and team updates for both of these squads can be found here in the forum under their respective team boards.

TroutLegend League Releases Ranking Guidelines

DejonHamann — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:21:39 +0000

The TroutLegend Competitive Fly Fishing League is proud to announce the release of their official “Ranking System Rules & Regulations” Guidelines. These statutes will govern the ranking of competitors participating in TroutLegend officially sanctioned fips-mouche style competitions.

You can peruse the “Rules & Regs” and a growing list of other helpful material here:
http://troutlegend.com/coop/download/

We are confidant these guidelines along with a new network of “coop” competitions will help to grow the sport of competitive fly fishing in North America.

Event Organizers, if you have a “fips-mouche” style event that you would like to be considered for the TroutLegend Ranking System please fill out and submit the “Event Proposal” Document found here: http://troutlegend.com/coop/download/ . Not sure if your event is “fips-mouche style”? No matter – drop us a line: http://troutlegend.com/contact/

The TroutLegend League is always seeking new member teams. If you have an existing team, would like to form a new team, or need any help in supporting this cause in your area please feel free to contact us at: http://troutlegend.com/contact/

US National Championship State College, PA 2009 Results

DejonHamann — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:40:13 +0000

1 George Daniel – B USA 19 10860 16 385
2 Lance Egan – B USA 20 13660 21 400
3 Norman Maktima – A USA 22 11080 16 410
4 Mike Sexton – A USA 23 14400 22 370
5 Devin Olsen – C USA 24 18020 28 351
6 Brett Bishop – A USA 26 13200 19 440
7 Cody Burgdorff – D YT 26 6600 10 332
8 Brian Kimmel – B USA 26 5020 7 388
9 Anthony Naranja – B USA 30 11320 17 350
10 Pete Erickson – A USA 30 6720 10 415
11 Josh Stephens – C USA 30 5420 8 335
12 Zach Herbel – NW 31 6020 9 385
13 Leonard Saurers – MW 31 5220 8 360
14 Guy Jeans – NW 31 3440 5 370
15 Kurt Finlayson – NW 32 7620 11 387
16 Barney Naylor – MW 32 6060 9 345
17 Brian Capsay – C USA 32 4480 6 352
18 Danny Marino – D YT 34 12620 18 420
19 Aaron Jasper – SW 34 10320 15 430
20 David Woody – SE 34 5500 8 370
21 Ed Pinkston – RM 35 2300 3 380
22 Randy Hanner – SE 36 5900 9 350
23 John Knight – AD1 37 7080 11 350
24 Glade Gunther – RM 37 6840 11 350
25 Chris Lee – SE 37 4600 7 320
26 Riley Cotter – B USA 38 6700 10 390
27 Loren Williams – C USA 38 5300 8 315
28 Paul Colcord – SE 38 3520 5 365
29 Dan Oas – RM 39 9200 14 425
30 Noah Thompson – D YT 39 4700 7 370
31 Kevin Thomason – MW 39 4220 6 350
32 Chris Galvin – AD1 40 4980 7 372
33 Dejon Hamann – MW 41 5740 8 380
34 Wes Congdon – SW 41 3740 6 310
35 Jeremy Sides – RM 41 3080 4 417
36 Scott Robertson – C USA 41 1680 2 450
37 Jim Hickey – SW 42 3000 5 305
38 Alec Gerbec – NW 42 2880 4 340
39 Clint Losee – RM 43 5480 8 310
40 Josh Curtis – SW 43 5120 8 330
41 Will Travis – D YT 45 3420 5 350
42 Taylor Bussy – SE 45 2380 4 287
43 Sean Baker – NW 46 3040 5 300
44 Robbie Wirth – D YT 46 1500 2 325
45 Rob Kolanda – A USA 47 1500 3 320
46 Thomas Ludwig – AD1 48 3760 6 340
47 Justin Lyons – AD1 48 1160 2 250
48 Ben Metcalf – AD1 50 600 1 250
49 Charles Kempe – SW 50 0 0 0
49 Allen Bole – MW 50 0 0 0

T Minus 1 Week to National Fly Fishing Championship 2009

DejonHamann — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:26:09 +0000

1 week left until some of the top fly fishing anglers in the United States converge in State College, PA to take a shot at making team USA! Competitors will start to filter into the State College region soon testing their skills and flies against Pennsylvania’s world class Wild Trout fishery. If you have a bit of time on your hands and live in the region you might want to go out and watch some of these fine anglers compete. Bring a pair of binoculars, a folding chair, and get a completely free lesson in how some of the best fly fishing anglers pursue wild trout.

The competition will be held on sections of the following rivers during the listed times and dates. Check in with TCO fly shop in State College late next week for exact locations and directions to the streamside competition http://www.tcoflyfishing.com

Rivers:
Penns Creek
The Little Juniata River
Spring Creek
Big Fishing Creek

Times/Dates:
9am-12pm, 2pm-5pm – - Sat 10/24 & Sun 10/25
9am-12pm – - Mon 10/26

Or if you’re of the mind, organizers may still need volunteers:
Volunteer Signup

You’re dedicated TroutLegend Reporter will be on the scene! Check back for quick updates as the competition rages on and hopefully many lush pictorial essays before and after the actual event.

Point Totals for 2009 Team USA Championships

DejonHamann — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:02:42 +0000

Here is the updated pointed totals with the SE Regional and the Rocky Mtn Regional points added in.

Remember top 15 point totals will make Team USA. Point totals have been tallied from National Championship to National Championship. Next year’s point tally will include this year’s National so the only carry over is the National Championship points. The World Team competing in Poland will be determined by 3 top point getters and 2009 US National Champion. Pete Erickson and Mike Sexton have already been determined to be on the 2010 World Championship Team. These 6 individuals will make up the 5 starters and alternate for Team USA in Poland.

This year’s National Champion will receive 15,000 points and a spot going to the 2010 World Fly Fishing Championships in Poland! Good luck to everyone!

Regards,
Anthony Naranja
Fly Fishing Team USA – Captain

Fly Fishing Team USA Point Totals
(Heading into 2009 National Championship)

1. George Daniel 12,000
2. Josh Stephens 10,483
3. Devin Olsen 9,244
4. Lance Egan 9,109
5. Pete Erickson 8,744
6. Anthony Naranja 7,950
7. Mike Sexton 7,483
8. Loren Williams 5,084
9. Bret Bishop 4,880
10. Norman Maktima 4,557
11. Scott Robertson 3,551
12. Eddie Pinkston 3,500
13. Randy Hanner 3,300
14. Jim Hickey 2,700
15. Kurt Finlayson 1,910
16. Rob Kolanda 1,604
17. Brian Kimmel 1,438
18. Brian Capsay 1,250
19. Riley Cotter 1,200
20. Matt Powell 1,125
21. Jake Ricks 925
22. Dejon Hamann 913
23. Trevor Wine 900
24. Alec Gerbec 800
25. Chris Lee 800
26. John Roberts 701
27. Barney Naylor 700
28. Sandy Wright 693
29. Charles Kempe 600
30. David Woody 533
31. Merry Waugh 530
32. Spencer Higa 480
33. Leonard Sauers 467
34. Paul Colcord 400
35. Tom Smith 343
36. Wes Congdon 300
37. Tony Felicilda 300
38. Zach Herbel 300

Volunteers needed for US Fly Fishing Championships 2009

DejonHamann — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:18:21 +0000

Volunteers needed for United States Fly Fishing Championships

State College, PA-The United States Fly Fishing Championships will be held in the State College Region October 24th through October 26th, 2009. The event is sponsored by the United States Youth Fly Fishing Team and the Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau. Fishing waters that will be utilized for the event include Spring Creek, Fishing Creek, Penn’s Creek and the Little Juniata River. Organizers of the event are looking for volunteers to help manage and judge the competition.

Some of the Criteria are as follows:

Sector Judges-Sector Judges are responsible for the proper conduct and record of the competition and supervising and training controllers.

Controllers-Controllers are responsible for recording details of each eligible fish per supervised competitor and enforcing competition rules during the event.

To volunteer to be either a Sector Judge or a Controller for the event, please log on to www.centralPACVB.org/volunteer to fill out an application.