Invitation for 19.th Slovenian fly tying competition 

Flyfishing section of the Slovenian Fishing Association is announcing the 19TH annual Slovenian open flytying competition for the year 2006.

Tyers are allowed to participate in followed categories:

 

1.   Dry Flies

2.   Nymphs & Wet Flies

3.   Streamers

4.   Realistic Flies

 

Coditions for participation are:

5.   Each flytyer is allowed to compete in each of the categories with one fly, 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.

6.   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;

  • Name of the animal that is 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!

 

7.   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.

8.   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 4. th category »imitating level« will be the most important criterion!)

Jury is holding the right to classify samples in different categories if necessary!

9.   Decision of the jury is final!

10. Jury will consider all samples that will reach the following address by  December 31.  2005!

11. Samples should be sent to the following address:

Ribiška zveza slovenije (za natecaj 2005)

Trzaska 132

SI- 1001 Ljubljana

Slovenia

Considering previous criteria jury will impart the best 3 flies in each category with practical prizes and diplomas. Results will be announced at the meeting of the tiers somewhere in Slovenia. All participants will be previously informed about their achievements.

 

 

FAS-Flyfishing Section

President:  Mag. Andrej Ferlan

President  FAS:  Borut Jerše

 

   
   
 

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