23rd Slovenian Open Fly Tying Contest 2010

[lucky_luke]

23rd Slovenian Open Fly Tying Contest 2010

Flyfishing section of the Slovenian Fishing Association (SFA or in Slovenian RZS- Ribiska Zveza Slovenije) is announcing the 23rd annual Slovenian open fly tying contest for the year 2010.

Tyers participate in following categories:

1. Dry Flies
2. Nymphs & Wet Flies
3. Streamers
4. Realistic Flies

Conditions of participation are:

1.Each flytyer 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 tyers 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;
· 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 names, addresses, 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. Jury will consider all samples that will reach the following address by the 31st January 2010

8. Patterns should be sent to the following address:
Ribiska Zveza Slovenije (for competition 2010)
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.

FAS-Flyfishing Section President: Luka Hojnik

President FAS: Borut Jerše

More info @ http://www.flyfish-slovenia.com/e107_pl....tent.55

[hobble]

yeah im at a loose end i might just go over a see whats goin on

[lucky_luke]

Hey,,,

@hobble

You´re welcome!

I just wanted to add that this Contest is probably one of the oldest in Europe with a really rich tradition and with many eminent tyers who participated at it in the past... So you are again kindly invited to send your patterns.

Tight lines,
Lucky

[hobble]

Thanks lucky, do you want river patterns or lake patterns,

rainbow trout, salmon, brown trout?

[lucky_luke]

Hey,,,

@hobble

You may participate at the Contest with patterns in these categories (as stated before):

1. Dry Flies
2. Nymphs & Wet Flies
3. Streamers
4. Realistic Flies

It doesn´t matter for which type of fish, fly is intended to be used, so, of course, all flies will be accepted.

And please don´t forget- the deadline for sending your patterns is 31. January 2010---

Tight lines,
Lucky

[Spider]

Originally Posted by hobble

yeah im at a loose end i might just go over a see whats goin on

[lucky_luke]

Originally Posted by Spider

Spider, thanks for the explanation- now I see what Hobble meant in that very moment

Anyway, you are all kindly invited to participate at the Contest...

Tight lines,
Lucky

[lucky_luke]

Hey,,,

Thanks to all who participated at our 23rd Open Contest. You may find the report with the results and pics here: http://www.flyfish-slovenia.com/e107_plugi....php?content.55

Hope to see you all next year, at the 24th Slovenian Open Fly Tying Contest- deadline for sending your patterns is 31.01.2011.

Tight lines,
Luka

[sewinbasher]

Some spectacular tyings in the last competition but no entries from the UK at all.

[Jackwow]

Seems like it's all about very imitative dressing.