2008 CEO Fly Fishing Challenge, WY
October 2, 2008 - October 5, 2008
How do you define Fly Fishing? As a serene; non-taxing experience where success or failure is irrelevant? As a competition with friends and/or the fish? For most anglers it’s a bit of both and for a select few it’s decidedly competitive.
The members of Fly Fishing Team USA invest hundreds of hours each year for the recognition and accomplishment that accompanies participation in the US National and World Championship. There are no cash prizes, tributes in the press, or congratulations from public officials. However, there’s tremendous respect from your peers and the folks who drive the sport forward. Gold, silver and bronze medals, a chance to represent your country in an Olympic style event, and self satisfaction are your reward.
It takes endurance, skill, motivation, and imagination to become a member of Fly Fishing Team USA. Would you like a chance to test yourself and learn from some of the best fly fishermen in the country?
CEO Challenges in combination with Fly Fishing Team USA has formulated a very special and unique competitive program. It’s designed for anglers who are not only interested in fishing but in helping grow the sport and the conservation programs that surround it.
The first scheduled event in the series will be in Cody WY, just outside the gates of the incredible Yellowstone National Park, in early October 2008 for up to 20 CEOs.
The top anglers from this event will be invited to the 2009 World Championship in Scotland as an Associate Member of Fly Fishing Team USA. This means you’ll have a ringside seat and a participating role in this event.
CEO Challenges and Fly Fishing Team USA want to keep this event small and personal. As such, the number of available spots are limited, and registrations will be handled on a first come basis.
What's Included in the Program
Three nights / four days in a deluxe suite with patio at the new Cody Inn - in Cody, WY.
Team USA members will be on hand to offer instruction to CEO anglers. The event will be hosted by CEO Challenges - the world leader in sport competitions for CEOs (hosting CEO Challenge events around the world since 2001).
Over 50% of net proceeds from the event will go to Fly Fishing Team USA to fund their trip to the 2009 World Championships!
The program include all meals, accommodation, apparel, gifts, awards, instruction and a contribution to Fly Fishing Team USA on behalf of each CEO angler. See the Team USA website here.
The tournament portion of the weekend will be supervised by Jay Buchner (read Jay's bio here), using generally accepted international fly fishing tournament rules.
Includes sessions on lakes and rivers, boat rentals, ground transportation, guide fees and tips. Friday morning will be practice and orientation, and Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday will include four rounds of competition. The top anglers will accompany Team USA to the World Fly Fishing Championship in Scotland in 2009!
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATION
- 9 - 9 1/2 foot 5 or 6 weight, med.-fast - fast action
- Reels should match rod and have weight forward floating lines. Sinking lines are not necessary, but competitors can certainly bring them or sink-tip versions. Sinking lines should be type 2-4
- Waders - chest or waist-high stocking foot - breathable recommended
- Rain Jacket - just in case
- Layered clothing - fleece, either vest, jacket or both
- Fishing vest, chest pack or fanny pack with floatant, lead shot or putty, desicant, strike indicators etc.
- Leaders - 7 1/2 and 9 foot, 3x-6X
- Tippet - same. Flouro or monofilament is competitor's choice
FLIES:
- Royal Trude, sizes 8-16
- Blue winged olive, sizes 14-22
- Parachute Adams, sizes 12-20
- Copper John, sizes 10-18
- Copper John Red, sizes 10-18
- Back North Fork Specials, sizes 10-14
- Zebra midge, sizes 14-20 (Red, Black, Olive)
- San Juan Worm, size 12 (Orange, Red)
- Woolly Bugger, sizes 2-10 (Black, Olive, Brown, Lite-Brite Red/Black)
- Sowbugs, sizes 12-16 (Pink, Tan)
- Scuds, sizes 12-16 (Olive, Gray, Pink, Orange)
- Streamers, size 2-8, (Pack what competitors are confident work any time, any place)
The guides in the area use Cone-head Zonkers, Orange Blossoms, JJ Specials, and Muddlers a lot. They will have a better feel of what will be needed at East Newton Lake and for the lower Shoshone River once they know what runoff and stream conditions will be like after this year's runoff. The above list is what generally works most of the time in early October, but more detailed recommendations will be provided to registered participants in September.
Event Schedule
Thursday, October 2
- Arrive. Fly directly to Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody, Wyoming (COD) and be picked up at the airport, or to Billings, MT (BIL) and rent a car for the 1.5 hour trip
- CEO Welcome Reception and Dinner, including welcome kits and introduction to Team USA members
Friday, October 3
- AM: Team USA supervised half-day instruction / orientation / practice session
- PM: Round 1 lake competition
- Group dinner
Saturday, October 4
- AM: Round 2 drift boat on river competition
- Lunch
- PM: Round 3 drift boat competition
- Group dinner in Cody
Sunday, October 5
- AM: Final round of competition on lake
- CEO Awards Lunch, awarding of trophies, and slots to the World Championship
- Depart
Event Costs
- Entry Fee: $3,700 USD All inclusive, for one person, including guides, boats, meals, accommodations, etc
- Guest Fee: $400 USD Non-fishing guest staying in same room
Eligibility
How to Enter
Register for this event using our Registration Form
