FF World Championships

[SBecker]

Competition has no place in outdoor sports. I was disgusted to see the behavior of fisherman in the bass tournaments, then it was all the big buck contests and all the shortcuts and technology and cheating, poaching used to score.

Now it seems fly fishing is going down the same road. Give it a rest man, go out and fish for the pure enjoyment of it instead of bragging rights.

Lmao Competitive fly fishing has been around for 30 years and you barely hear bleep in it. Make sure you don’t use any of the techniques, products, flies that were created for it or by the competitors so succeed in it.

 

[wildtrout2]

We’re supposed to get another 1-2 inches of rain tonight.

I find this more troubling (we've gotten enough) than fishing comps, which I also have no control over.

 

[Broodstock]

I don't pay much, actually any, attention to competition fly fishing but a post with this graphic popped up.

It can't be very often that a 30 incher is caught in competition. Lake caught, I wonder?

Wow this devolved fast. To answer OP that was a pike. They are counting fish species other than trout also at this WC. Grayling and chub species as well as pike count AFAIK.

 

[DaveKile]

@Broodstock yeah, what in 12 hours this got that amped up. Some chill pills would be good.

 

[Cznymph]

Lmao Competitive fly fishing has been around for 30 years and you barely hear bleep in it. Make sure you don’t use any of the techniques, products, flies that were created for it or by the competitors so succeed in it.

If these competitors are so good, why do they need to stock fish for them?

 

[riverwhy]

Wow this devolved fast. To answer OP that was a pike. They are counting fish species other than trout also at this WC. Grayling and chub species as well as pike count AFAIK.

Wait they are stocking over native chub and grayling?

 

[sixfootfenwick]

Fish are stocked in most places in PA, does that mean anglers fishing stocked waters are akin to kid's fishing derbys?

Not enough information to answer.
Is it opening day?

 

[dudemanspecial]

Not enough information to answer.
Is it opening day?

They stock well in advance of opening day. Its the week after stockings that turn into the kids derby.

 

[sixfootfenwick]

I find this more troubling (we've gotten enough) than fishing comps, which I also have no control over.

I'd fish during the rain.
It should keep the people with dogs off the creeks, see, you gained back some control.

 

[sixfootfenwick]

They stock well in advance of opening day. Its the week after stockings that turn into the kids derby.

I didn't realize that mattered, I'm still not convinced it does.

 

[wildtrout2]

I'd fish during the rain.
It should keep the people with dogs off the creeks, see, you gained back some control.

I never fish during a rain event, ever. I'll live with my lack of control.

 

[sixfootfenwick]

I never fish during a rain event, ever. I'll live with my lack of control.

I'm just curious as to why?
I always enjoyed fishing in the rain but I know it's not for everyone either. My next suggestion was going to be to crash a fly fishing competition, in the rain, with a dog and take total control 😉

 

[wildtrout2]

I'm just curious as to why?
I always enjoyed fishing in the rain but I know it's not for everyone either.

I never enjoyed fishing in the rain, never will.

 

[sixfootfenwick]

I never enjoyed fishing in the rain, never will.

Ok man, no worry.

At least you won't place last in a stocked trout competition. Can you imagine? 🤣

 

[dudemanspecial]

USA ended up placing 3rd, Michael Bradley from North Carolina placed 3rd overall.

Pretty good results for them.

 

[joebamboo]

Would love for you to show me where they shut down open waters.

Yes, sections of trout streams can be closed for tournament fishing.

• It is unlawful to conduct a fishing tournament on certain branches of the Susquehanna River, which includes restrictions on stocked trout waters2.
• Some streams may have specific regulations that prohibit fishing tournaments, especially during certain seasons4.
• Always check local regulations, as they can vary by state and specific stream

 

[sixfootfenwick]

Lmao Competitive fly fishing has been around for 30 years and you barely hear bleep in it. Make sure you don’t use any of the techniques, products, flies that were created for it or by the competitors so succeed in it.

I'm just curious about what techniques have come about in the last 30 years from competitive fly fishing that have enhanced the sport.
Be specific if you can.
What makes them special?

 

[SBecker]

Yes, sections of trout streams can be closed for tournament fishing.

• It is unlawful to conduct a fishing tournament on certain branches of the Susquehanna River, which includes restrictions on stocked trout waters2.
• Some streams may have specific regulations that prohibit fishing tournaments, especially during certain seasons4.
• Always check local regulations, as they can vary by state and specific stream

So show me where competition fly fishing events have closed the streams. We are not doing hypotheticals, you claim they do.

 

[SBecker]

If these competitors are so good, why do they need to stock fish for them?

They stock it to help make the beats even. This rarely happens and usually only for world competitions, due to the amount of sections or rivers needed to have a fair competition. Needing 30 + beats that are fair for everyone is not easy, so I am guessing they supplement.

 

[wildtrout2]

I'm just curious about what techniques have come about in the last 30 years from competitive fly fishing that have enhanced the sport.
Be specific if you can.
What makes them special?

Nothing at all. 😉