Southeastern Fly casters Invitational casting tournament?

pbourcq · 03-25-10, 11:21 AM

If I organized and ran a casting tournament how many people would show up? We could do an adults and kids division or even am and pro or whatever. Payout the top 3 placers. Say 25-50 dollar buy in. Make sure all the kids get something.

I will setup the course, get the judges, hoops, and all obstacles. Also add a distance cast and a few other things.

It would be fun to get together and cast and people never leave these things without learning something.

We could do it anywhere in Georgia you want. Would anyone be interested in something like this? Thoughts or ideas?

Buck Henry · 03-25-10, 11:24 AM

One somewhat self serving thought: possibly make this a NGTO fund raising opportunity versus paying out cash prizes to winners? Not sayin, just sayin!

Gatorbyte · 03-25-10, 11:28 AM

I like the idea.

I'd like to point out to others the thing that makes NGTO work is the efforts by the members. If you plan it and organize it, people will come and so will the support.

Fish Gazer · 03-25-10, 01:20 PM

Hey, I think this is a great idea too.

Just a note, there is a casting competition at the FFF S.E Conclave coming up.

ACA-5 weight Fly Casting Competition-John Hand, hosted by the Sunshine State Casting Club. A FUn For All casting event on Saturday, June 5th, 1pm to 4pm.

Here is the link

http://www.fffsec.org/conclave10/201...rams.html#Cast

We have some fabulous casters nearby, I know who I would have my mulah on,,,,,,,,,, RR.

Jeff

Fire Walker · 03-25-10, 01:36 PM

I am down

GaMtnSteeler · 03-25-10, 02:40 PM

Count me in if you have a category for tree branch accuracy.

Musselwhite · 03-25-10, 06:32 PM

Sounds interesting. I'm in.

Musselwhite

benvan · 03-25-10, 07:31 PM

I am down for sure!

pbourcq · 03-25-10, 09:34 PM

Im thinking maybe the end May or June. We can do it somewhere central to everyone. I have lots of targets, cones, and what not.

It will be limited to a 9 foot 5 weight max length/weight. i have matching reels with line on them for distance and accuracy. I need to round up some prizes and figure out how to make it worth it for NGTO.

Any ideas on intersting targets?

If you are interested let me know and I will work on this over the next few days. Any input is welcome especially on when to do it.

If we get enought people maybe brent will cook barbecue.....

tboy · 03-25-10, 09:34 PM

Yeah man! The more casting the better!

If there is anything I can do to help you get this event set up I'd be thrilled. Let me know and thanks for stepping up to put it together!

Idk a lot about how other courses have been set up, but RR did one with a hoop vertically above ground that you had to cast through to the target. It was a good challenge.

May 22nd or 29th for possible dates?

03-25-10, 11:21 AM	#1
pbourcq Native Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Franklin, NC Posts: 839	Southeastern Fly casters Invitational casting tournament? If I organized and ran a casting tournament how many people would show up? We could do an adults and kids division or even am and pro or whatever. Payout the top 3 placers. Say 25-50 dollar buy in. Make sure all the kids get something. I will setup the course, get the judges, hoops, and all obstacles. Also add a distance cast and a few other things. It would be fun to get together and cast and people never leave these things without learning something. We could do it anywhere in Georgia you want. Would anyone be interested in something like this? Thoughts or ideas? __________________ I got 99 problems but a fish aint one www.flyfishcherokee.com www.ncflyfishingteam.com Last edited by SlowStreamer; 03-28-10 at 11:20 AM. Reason: Name change

03-25-10, 11:24 AM	#2
Buck Henry Former NGTO President Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 8,660	One somewhat self serving thought: possibly make this a NGTO fund raising opportunity versus paying out cash prizes to winners? Not sayin, just sayin! __________________ Buck Henry Simple Goat Herder Former NGTO President Hall of Fame Member

03-25-10, 11:28 AM	#3
Gatorbyte President Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 7,551	I like the idea. I'd like to point out to others the thing that makes NGTO work is the efforts by the members. If you plan it and organize it, people will come and so will the support. __________________ "Laughter is my drug of choice" - B. Nelson, HSD, AA, BS, MS, LPC, LMHC, NCC, FFF CCI, ACI, TAG, OPP, OCD, ADHD, ODD, PIB, MIB, PBR, PB & J " I didn't know you could spell a number. " - The Dutchman

03-25-10, 01:36 PM	#5
Fire Walker Past Director, Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Dacula, Ga Posts: 1,938	Build it and they will come I am down

03-25-10, 06:32 PM	#7
Musselwhite Native Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suwanee Posts: 1,169 Blog Entries: 1	... Sounds interesting. I'm in. Musselwhite

03-25-10, 01:20 PM	#4
Fish Gazer Native Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Woodstock Posts: 1,472	Hey, I think this is a great idea too. Just a note, there is a casting competition at the FFF S.E Conclave coming up. ACA-5 weight Fly Casting Competition-John Hand, hosted by the Sunshine State Casting Club. A FUn For All casting event on Saturday, June 5th, 1pm to 4pm. Here is the link http://www.fffsec.org/conclave10/201...rams.html#Cast We have some fabulous casters nearby, I know who I would have my mulah on,,,,,,,,,, RR. Jeff

03-25-10, 02:40 PM	#6
GaMtnSteeler Native Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clarkesville, Ga. Posts: 168	Count me in if you have a category for tree branch accuracy.

03-25-10, 07:31 PM	#8
benvan Native Join Date: May 2008 Location: senoia,ga Posts: 1,397	Down! I am down for sure! __________________ "I thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong." Ben VanDevender, ACI (Adaptive Fly Fishing Casting Instructor/TAG (Therapeutic Adaptive Guide) http://www.teamdeaddrift.com/

03-25-10, 09:34 PM	#9
pbourcq Native Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Franklin, NC Posts: 839	Im thinking maybe the end May or June. We can do it somewhere central to everyone. I have lots of targets, cones, and what not. It will be limited to a 9 foot 5 weight max length/weight. i have matching reels with line on them for distance and accuracy. I need to round up some prizes and figure out how to make it worth it for NGTO. Any ideas on intersting targets? If you are interested let me know and I will work on this over the next few days. Any input is welcome especially on when to do it. If we get enought people maybe brent will cook barbecue..... __________________ I got 99 problems but a fish aint one www.flyfishcherokee.com www.ncflyfishingteam.com

03-25-10, 09:34 PM	#10
tboy Native Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Athens, Ga Posts: 403	Yeah man! The more casting the better! If there is anything I can do to help you get this event set up I'd be thrilled. Let me know and thanks for stepping up to put it together! Idk a lot about how other courses have been set up, but RR did one with a hoop vertically above ground that you had to cast through to the target. It was a good challenge. May 22nd or 29th for possible dates? __________________ Seth S. Bringing the future of our sport to the river! Last edited by tboy; 03-25-10 at 09:39 PM.

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