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This was wonderful day, as Marlow intended there was a full spectrum of casters in attendence. There were the legends of the sport, those who were part of the Renaissance of the Speyrod, as well as youngsters eager to learn the basics and a whole slew of those in between.

The casting competition was suitably low key, very much a fun affair, there were even competitors who had never cast a speyrod before!

There were lots of rods on Speybum's demo rack and the longline guys wandered over into the tall grass to fire casts towards and occasionally into the trees. All in all a great time was had by everyone.

Thankyou Marlow - I will not miss this event next year! :smokin:


Could this be the next Spey Legend in training?

 

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Peg Vanatter steps up to the line and competes. Peg also offered impromptu single handed lessons to the Official Clave Photographer - Sandi thanks you

 

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Brian Lencho aka Doublespey steps up to the line with Speyrod as his second.

 

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Even the Park Ranger got involved - here's Clave Master Marlow giving him some tuition.

 

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Ahh, Marlow ever the gracious host made sure everyone felt welcome! :devil:

 

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There were lots of rods to try.

 

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It was like old times at Howard Miller Park - this is just part of the Gallery.

 

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Some of the attendees were quite genteel and civilized ...

 

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Some were not! :whoa:

 

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And then there were some of the casters.

 

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How did a Lawyer get in here - all were truly welcome :devil:

 

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Russ gives the big T&T a bit of grass work.

 

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Kush and the CND Thompson Specialist really wished that Marlow would have let him use it in the competition

 

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Aaron aka Speybum surveys the field :smokin:

 

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Time for a pause - more photos to follow - Sandi was a busy little photographer!

 

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A couple of serious casters enjoy the day.

 

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Once again Aaron gives some hints.

 

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See - I told ya.

 

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Then there were some for whom the excitement was just too much.

 

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Meanwhile, on the back forty the longbellies were still flying.