Joined: 26 Oct 2011 Posts: 1 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:50 pm Post subject: [Invitation] 26th Slovenian Open Fly Tying Championship 2013
26th Slovenian Open Fly Tying Championship 2013
Flyfishing section of the Slovenian Fishing Association (SFA or in Slovenian RZS- Ribiska Zveza Slovenije) is announcing the 26th annual Slovenian Open Fly Tying Championship for the year 2013.
1.Each flytier is allowed to compete in each of the categories with one fly only, which must be sent in 2 samples. The chosen fly should not be a part of the tiers participation in any of his/her previous tying competitions.
2.Package with each sample should contain:
· Name of the fly (Known or new);
· Password to prove the fly's origin (it can be anything, formed with letters and/or numbers);
· Description of used materials (Recipe);
· Size and type of the hook used;
· Name of the animal that is being imitated (if possible a photography as well! *This only considers category - Realistic Flies)
Jury will automatically reject all samples that will contain natural insect parts (such as wings, legs, etc) as a part of the fly!
3. In the accompanying letter tyers must write their name, address, e-mail, telephone number, country for which they compete, names of the flies and passwords. Letter should be in the enclosed envelope together with the fly. Copies of those letters must be kept by the authors until the end of the competition.
4. For the judging of flies jury will consider the following criteria:
· Proportions of the fly,
· firmness and technical aspect of the tying,
· suitability of the chosen materials,
· general impression and
· innovativeness;
· in the 4th category »imitating level« will be the most important criterion!
5. Jury holds the right to classify samples in different categories if necessary!
6. Decision of the jury is final!
7. Please send flies in a package that prevents them to be destroyed during shipping!
8. Jury will consider all samples that will reach the following address by the 31st January 2013
9. Flies should be sent to the following address:
Ribiska Zveza Slovenije (for competition 2013)
Trzaska 134
1001 Ljubljana SLOVENIA
Considering previous criteria jury will impart the best 3 flies in each category with practical prizes, licences for the best Slovenian fly fishing districts and diplomas. All participants will be previously informed about their achievements.
Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 42 Location: Fishtown (Germany)
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 3:12 pm Post subject:
Dear Luka,
my tying abilities do not allow to participate in such a competition, but I am intrigued by your nick, does that mean you cast faster than your shadow?
Merry Christmas, although, depending, yours may be a few weeks to go,
TL
Florian _________________ Flyfishing is an intense therapeutical experience. Any cost associated with it needs to be covered by the relevant health insurance
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