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2008 Participating TeamsIreland
"We are absolutely delighted and honored to be invited to fish The America Cup. Stephen Hanley
Fly Fishing Team USA
April 24, 2008, Grand Junction, Colorado – Fly Fishing Team USA announced today that they will accept the invitation to compete in The 2008 America Cup Competition. Just back from an eight place finish at the World Championship in New Zealand Team USA Captain, Anthony Naranja recognizes room for improvement. “Team USA learns from every competition. Having a chance to expose our team to an additional international event is a great opportunity for us. We look forward to fine tuning new techniques and strengthen mental confidence.” (Team USA Captain, Anthony Naranja) Team USA Team 1
Team USA Team 2
The US Youth Fly Fishing Team
"A very youthful US Youth Team has just returned from a solid performance during the 2008 Fips Mouche Youth World Fly Fishing Championships, Portugal. The team finished a respectable 4th place, just a few placing points from a bronze medal, and finished ahead of a dominant Czech Republic Team. All team members demonstrated exceptional skill during the competition and proudly represented the US during the fourteen day stay. The Youth Team is now under a more structured management system, which entails a new trial system and a very active board of directors. With the right people in the right places…good things are on the horizon for the next generation of USA fly fishers. These kids will do well in Colorado." "On behalf of the The US Youth Fly Fishing Team, Inc. and its Board of US Youth Fly Fishing Team Team members list: Richard Formato - Coach
The America Cup Junior Team
"As the coach of ‘The America Cup Junior Team’ I have some work ahead of me. Currently I am in charge of competitors between the ages of fourteen and twenty. My youth team will not compete under any handicap and will be going against some of the best fisherman in the world. My job is to make sure that in the years ahead they are able to qualify for the established national team and represent our country abroad." CAMARILLO, Calif. – Members of the Junior America Cup fly-fishing team will use engraved #1 Abel Creek reels, courtesy of the precision tackle manufacturer, announced Don R. Swanson, president. “Abel is proud to donate the five reels to our Junior Team. We wish them the best of luck and ‘tight lines’ in the competition,” said Swanson. Team members list:
Australia
"The Aussie Outlaws from Australia are 5 fishing mates who have all represented at National, Commonwealth, or World Fly Fishing Championship level. The Outlaws are very much looking forward to the trip to Frisco and will be quite noticeable, so if you see the team from “down under” just say ‘G’Day!’. " Gilby’ Gilbertson
World Fly Fishing of Japan
"Fly Fishing Team WFFJ (World Fly Fishing of Japan) is honored to be invited to compete in the America Cup. We appreciate all the efforts of the town of Frisco to support this event and promote fly fishing. We look forward to visiting your beautiful city and rivers. " Fly Fishing Team WFFJ members list:
Hungary
"Our association (Association of Hungarian Flyfishers) was established in 2005 and entered the competitions organized by FIPS-Mouche first in 2007 (European championship, Norway). Istvan File
Poland
"A team of seasoned anglers from Poland will be attending this event. Please accept the following competitors:
Team Emerger Ireland
Team Emerger Ireland is coming to compete in The America Cup
WorldCast Anglers
Team WorldCast Anglers will compete in The America Cup and looking forward to it! Jim Hickey
Stream Team
The Womens Stream Team is happy to be competing in The America Cup Sandy Wright
If you would like to submit a team for participation in this event Please contact Dave Pehle |
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