lucky_luke 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2013 Invitation to the 27th Slovenian Open Fly Tying Championship 2014 Fly fishing section of the Slovenian Fishing Association (SFA or in Slovenian RZS- Ribiska Zveza Slovenije) is announcing the 27th annual Slovenian Open Fly Tying Championship for the year 2014. Tiers participate in the following categories: 1. Dry Flies2. Nymphs & Wet Flies3. Streamers4. Realistic Flies Conditions of participation are as follows: 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 2014 9. Flies should be sent to the following address: Ribiska Zveza Slovenije (for competition 2014)Trzaska 134SI-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: dr. Miroslav Žaberl ---Report from the 26th Slovenian Open Championship in English with awarded patterns gallery: https://www.flyfishingpoint.net/en/articles/fly-tying/210-26th-slovenian-open-fly-tying-championship-2013 Report from the 25th Slovenian Open Championship in English with awarded patterns gallery:https://www.flyfishingpoint.net/en/articles/fly-tying/187-25th-slovenian-open-fly-tying-championship-2012 Report from the 24th Slovenian Open Championship in English with awarded patterns & photos from the prize giving ceremony: Muharjenje v Sloveniji - Flyfishing in Slovenia: Forums / Muharski dogodki [Fly fishing events] / [Report & Invitation] 24th Slovenian Open & 13th National Fly Tying Contest 2011 You are all kindly invited to participate in the Europe's second oldest Fly Tying Championship! Tight lines,Luka Hojnik Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher K 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2013 Just to be clear, do you send 2 flies? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2013 yes Chris you send 2 of the same fly in each category Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher K 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2013 Ok thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky_luke 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2013 @Christopher As riffleriversteelheadslayer has already replied, you send in 2 same (equally tied) flies in each category. You can participate in one or in all 4 categories. Cheers, L. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher K 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Soooo, anyone know who won? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atxdiscgolfer 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Winners were posted in the latest Fly Tyer magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky_luke 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Hey,,, results are already known and confirmed and will be posted any time soon in all media... Stay tuned! Cheers, Luka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atxdiscgolfer 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 I wqs just reading my Fly Tyer magazine and i was wrong - results were posted for the Super Fly Competition part of the Intl Fly Tying Symposium - winners were: Bass Bugs- Hameed Talebian Trout - Fabio Mauri Salmon/Steelhead- Brad Hern Saltwater- Fabio Mauri Realistic- Fabio Mauri Youth- Rylie Lake 1 of the main prizes was a contract for signature fly tier for Rainys Flies. Im pretty sure Fabio won that prize Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky_luke 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 Hi guys, here are the results of the 27th Slovenian Open Championship, the second oldest European fly tying contest: http://www.flyfish-slovenia.com/natecaj/2014/Report2014_eng.pdf Congratulations to Christopher K. for a great debut performance! Deadline for sending your flies to the 28th Slovenian Open is January 31st 2015. Kindly invited! Tight lines, Luka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
