2015 Nevada State Fly Tying Competition
An entrant must be a current Nevada resident.
There are three divisions:
Advanced, Intermediate, and Youth (17 years and under).
There are eight fly tying categories in both Advanced and Intermediate divisions. Participants may enter a maximum of four categories.
1. Dry Fly 2. Streamer 3. Nymph 4. Midge 5. Attractor 6. Hair 7. Terrestrial 8. Bass
There are four categories in the youth division.
1. Dry Fly 2. Streamer 3. Nymph 4. Attractor
Some categories have required flies and/or additional requirements, all have mandatory hook sizes. Those requirements are noted directly under the fly category on each of the division entry forms.
At the conclusion of the fair all flies will be donated to the Nevada Division of 'Reel Recovery'. 'Reel Recovery' is a non-profit national fly fishing program for men who are survivors of cancer or who are currently dealing with various cancer illness.
Below is a link for additional information regarding 'Reel Recovery'.
Here are the links to the rules and information:
All funds in excess of associated costs (mailings, printings, awards, display case, P.O. Box, etc.) will be donated to the same non-profit organization.
Participants may enter the division of their choice with no more than four categories selected. Only one fly per category.
The entry fee is ten dollars per participant regardless of the number of categories entered. (No more than four.)
Checks must be made out to: CARSON FLY FISHING CLUB (please do not abbreviate)
The deadline for entries is Thursday July 23rd. Entries postmarked after July 23rd will not be judged, but will be considered
donations for this benefit.
All late entry fee checks will be returned to entrant.
Judging: A three person panel consisting of a member from each of the three northern Nevada fly fishing clubs will determine the
winning entries prior to the fair. Flies will be judged for proportions and demonstrated control of the materials and techniques required to
produce an effective and durable fly. The judges decisions are final.
Visitors to the fair will be able to view the award winning flies mounted in a display case at the fly tying demonstration booth in the main exhibit building.
Awards will be mailed to all winning tiers immediately after fair conclusion.
If you have additional questions, concerns, or comments please submit an email to: NevadaFlyContest@charter.net
Here are the links for entry forms:
Nevada 150 Fly Tying Advanced Competition
Nevada 150 Fly Tying Intermediate Competition
Nevada 150 Fly Tying Youth Competition