Fish the water you know, the way you know!

The America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournament is pleased to invite you to one of the best fly fishing venues in the United States. The Town of Frisco in Summit County Colorado is hosting this fly fishing event in the true heartland of high mountain trout territory.

The Event - August 22th-28th 2009.
August 22nd - Free concert in Frisco  featuring Dicky Betts of the Allman Brothers Band and Tab Benoit
August 23rd thru the 25th will be optional practice days
August 26th – tournament fishing day - rivers
August 27th – tournament fishing day - rivers
August 28th – tournament fishing day – lakes (3/4 day)
August 28th – awards dinner in the evening

1st place $2,000.00
2nd place $1,000.00
3rd place $750.00

The event format will be a ‘Fishing Rally’. Each team will meet in the morning at the Scoring Center where a controller will be assigned to each 2 man team. The team will then take a single vehicle and fish any public water they want. The accompanying Controller must measure and record scoring fish. There will be a set time to return to the Scoring Center and failure to return on time results in a points deduction penalty.  Planning and execution are critical to winning.
Fish the water you know, the way you know!

Regards,
David Pehle,
Executive Director

Team sign up information click here

Event Agenda

A $550.00 per 2 man team fee covers registration and the awards dinner to be held on the 28th at Frisco
Marina. This event will be open to the public with food and drink provided. We are working with local
lodgers to provide discounts for the teams. The lodging information will be sent out to the competing teams.

To submit a team Contact Dave Pehle @ dpehle@theamericacup.com

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All Controllers Please Step Forward - Volunteers Needed We need controllers to assist at this competition.  The job is not hard and you get to quiz some of the top anglers in the world.  A Controller is assigned to a Team, measuring and recording the catch. It’s an opportunity to watch and learn from many of the best Fly fisherman in the world. If you are looking to compete in a future event, this is a great way to learn the event process and to watch the stealthy techniques of some world class fly fishermen. The new "Fishing Rally" format will be very exciting!

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We are planning for classic river venues and a loch style venue.

Teams and Sponsors - Contact Dave Pehle @ dpehle@theamericacup.com

Controllers & Volunteers - Contact John Knight @ jknight@theamericacup.com

Learn about our one time River Master Class led by European Medalist Michael Drinan.

A GREAT FIRST YEAR FOR THE AMERICA CUP

“As I sat on the side of the stream watching one of the best fishermen in the
world, two thoughts hit me; Fishing is such a great way to enjoy the outdoors
and how much I still have to learn. We can’t wait for year two of the America
Cup to makes its way back up stream to the Town of Frisco.”
Tim Bock - Town of Frisco, Director of Marketing

“Our youth TEAM USA members were quite impressed with the challenges
and the quality of the competition. It certainly was an impressive opportunity
for them to compete against fl y anglers of all ages from all over the world. The
caliber of the anglers who compete in the America Cup makes it one of the
finest competitions available to competitive fly fishing enthusiasts.”
John Ford - President, US Youth Fly Fishing Team

“The America Cup was a terrific event and great step forward for competitive
fly fishing in the United States. You guys worked as hard as we could ask
for in running the event – thanks! I still receive contacts from people who
participated, volunteered, and watched during the competitions.”
Jim Hickey - WorldCast Anglers

“An awesome event with so much opportunity to learn and exchange fly fishing
tips and stories with all the international participants.”
J. Kyle Bodhaine - President, Reid & Associates

“A great opportunity to meet fishing buddies from around the world.”
Tracey Bodhaine – 2008 Competitor

"Winning The America Cup to me was the best feelings in my life.
Battling it out with some of the best in the world was a grand opportunity.
This isn’t the only thing that brought me back this year.
The friends that I've made during this championship and memories will never leave me.
The beautiful State of Colorado and of course some of the best fishing venues that I ever tested.
All in All it has to be the most enjoyable competition I’ve ever taken part in."
Mike Drinan – Ireland- 2008 1st Place Individual Winner

Town of Frisco - Summit County - Colorado USA

Frisco will be our headquarters for The America Cup

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