Sport Fly Fishing New Zealand - 2011 Manic Tackle National Pairs Competition

Dear Competitor

Welcome to the Annual S.F.F.N.Z National Pairs Fly Fishing Competition. This event will be held on Lake Rotoaira, Turangi. This year’s event is again sponsored by Manic Tackle Project in association with Rod and Reel

The competition dates are 15th and 16th October 2011.

This year the format of the event will be as follows: Any two anglers can fish together for the National Pairs Fly Fishing Championship, however to be eligible for the major prize pool you may only have one competitor that has fished in the National individual competition previously.

For some this event will also be a qualifying regional competition for the individual National Championship under the points system set out on the SFFNZ website. Please note this year that there is an option to enter either the Pairs on its own or both the Pairs and individual regional.

This year entries are limited and entry will be granted on a first in first served basis.

There are great prizes up for grabs this year. It’s a fun competition and a time catch up with other anglers and to share fishing techniques, info and flies, etc.
The Annual General Meeting will be held Saturday evening, so as a member it’s a great opportunity to have your say in the exciting development of your fishing association.
Accommodation has been booked at The Park Travellers Lodge. (www.the-park.co.nz) in National Park for 14^thand 15^thOctober 2011. We prefer competitors to stay at the lodge. There will be no refund of accommodation fee if you choose to stay elsewhere. All costs are incorporated in the one fee. If you wish to upgrade your accommodation please contact the lodge.
Entrants that have paid both their SFFNZ subs and entry fee/s will be sent an information pack in the mail after receipt of payment. If you don’t get yours please phone the organiser ASAP.

Each team is responsible for the following items:

(a)       Provide a boat suitable for two seated anglers (facing sideways) Please bring own seating
(b)       Boat owners are to provide a life jacket for themselves and any other safety equipment including a flare
(c)       Anglers without boats are responsible for bringing their own life vests
(d)       You must have a Taupo licence.
(e)       You must have a Rotoaira licence – (will be available at the venue)
(f)       You must ensure that you are familiar with the rules which are available on the SFFNZ website

Timetable:

Friday 14th October
8.30pm Briefing and ballot, at The Park Travellers’ Lodge.

Saturday 15th October
9.00am– 12 noon                  Session one
1.00pm – 4.00pm                  Session two
7.30pm                               SFFNZ AGM

Sunday 16th October
10.00am –1pm Session three

Food: There are communal cooking facilities available or there is a restaurant and bar at The Park Travellers Lodge. Lunches are also available on request.

Each team is responsible for the following items:

Timetable:

Close off Date: *All entry forms and fees must be received by 31 August 2011 (Download PDF Form)

Close off Date: *All entry forms and fees must be received by 31 August 2011
(Download PDF Form)