Roaring River Rendevous

[loo10]

Did you ever see the show "Flyfishing Masters"?

Awesome concept.

Would be great for the Rendezvous at RR.

[tippet7]

  loo10 said:

Did you ever see the show "Flyfishing Masters"?

Awesome concept.

Would be great for the Rendezvous at RR.

like a mini fishing tournament? ihave never fished RR before. so in a sense it would be like that for me.

[Lucky Fly]

A mini fishing competition, that sounds interesting. What format is the flyfishing masters? I have fished a one fly tournament before.

Also, if everybody agrees, lets go with January 8, at 8:00 in front of the lodge.

[tippet7]

  Lucky Fly said:

A mini fishing competition, that sounds interesting. What format is the flyfishing masters? I have fished a one fly tournament before.

Also, if everybody agrees, lets go with January 8, at 8:00 in front of the lodge.

Format is 2 member team. There is a time limit on the fishing, and each team fishes a certain strech of water. you can "keep" one fish. That is, once you decide to "keep" the biggest fish you think you will catch for that strech, you record the length of the fish and stop fishing. Then the other member of the team fishes until a fish is recorded or time runs out. The team with the most length wins.

also if i am not mistaken, all the flies have to be tied by the team members the night before the compettion. but i may be mistaken about that part.

these guys win something like $25,000. so who is putting up the cash? since it was loos idea about the tourny......

[Steve Smith]

The 8th or 9th would be okay with me.

[loo10]

Here's how this Fly Masters thing goes, we could alter it anyway we chose.

2 person teams.

Random drawing for section of water assigned to fish.

One fisher in the water at a time, must tag off to switch fishers.

It's based on length.

First fish caught by each fisher always counts.

Then you get to fish for one additional fish.

When you release it; it is your second on record fish.

Then you quit

OR.....

if you make another cast, that fish is off the board.

Total length in inches by team (2 maximum per person/4 per team)is winner.

In the show, flies used are tied the night before and are the only flies used.

I dont see any reason to do that in this case.

Might be something fun to do during catch-n-release.

As far as the $25,000 prize...heck, Phil Lilley's the one who's making all the money 'round here.

[ollie]

The 8th sounds like a good date to me. I will ask off work for that date and see if I can make it.

[Lucky Fly]

Official Date & Time:

January 8, 2006

8:00 Social Meeting Time (In Front of Lodge)

I really like the idea of a fishing competition. I think we should give it a try.

If anybody, tippet7 or loo10, is interested in helping organize a "Missouri Masters" competition, drop me an email, we will work out some details and I will post the rules.

Official Head count:

Lucky Fly - Steve Watkins

[tippet7]

Why not. sounds like fun.

here are some of the rules from the original Fly Fishing Masters

Rules

- All fishing is catch and release.

- All anglers are responsible for obtaining their own fishing licenses.

- Only trout count in the competition.

- Each angler can have up to three rods on the stream during their session.

- Anglers may choose any rod weight and length with corresponding reels and lines.

- Lines may be sinking or floating.

- Anglers may choose any length and diameter of tippet.

- All fishing must be done with a single barbless hook.

- Anglers are only allowed to use one fly at a time. A second fly can be used as a strike indicator, but the hook must be removed.

- Flies will be examined before competitors enter the water and judges can ask for a fly inspection at any point during the competition.

- If a fish is caught using a barbed hook the fish does not count. The angler will need to replace this fish with another in order to score.

- Only one angler may fish at a time. Anglers must physically “tag” each other to change who is fishing.

- Each angler is allowed to measure and score two fish per session

- The first fish caught by each angler must be measured and scored—regardless.

- Each angler has the option of bypassing, or not recording, their second fish. If he/she decides to resume fishing, they cannot go back and count a previously caught fish.

- The decision to count or not count a second fish does not need to be made immediately—the partner can take his/her turn on the water in the interim.

- Once an angler records his second fish, he/she is done fishing. He or she can continue to assist their fellow team member until the team member’s second fish is recorded, or until the session clock runs out. Assist is defined as pointing out where to cast, where a fish holds, tying flies on spare rods and/or passing spare rods or the net to the fishing angler.

- If an angler hooks a fish, but hasn’t landed it before the end of the fishing session, the angler is allowed to continue and land the fish to score.

- All fish must be released safely. A harmed fish does not count, meaning the angler will need to replace this fish with another in order to score.

- A foul hooked fish does not count. The angler must release this fish and replace it with another in order to score. A foul hooked fish is any fish not caught inside the mouth.

- All anglers must land their own fish without physical assistance from his/her teammate or judge.

- Anglers may use their own nets, although all must be determined as “fish safe” prior to the beginning of the session. If determined unsuitable, an alternate net will be provided.

Scoring

- The team’s total length, in inches, of the four-recorded trout determines their score. (to the nearest ¼ inch)

- The score is compared to their session opponent. The team with the highest total inches advances to the next round.

- If the total length caught by both teams is equal, the team that records their fish in the least amount of time is declared the winner.

- A foul hooked fish does not count.

- A fish caught using a barbed hook does not count.

- A harmed fish does not count.

[ollie]

Hey now, I don't wave that buggy whip! Let a redneck spin guy in the mix! I promise I will smash the barb down.

Lucky, you mean down at the old lodge?