Sunday, April 11, 2010

Spey-O-Rama Results

Thank you Golden Gate Casting club for hosting an outstanding event!Mia Sheppard and Gordan Armstrong

Today was tough conditions, winds gusting 5-30 mph from every direction and the rain steadily poured. Every competitor cast amazing, despite the conditions.


2010 Spey O Rama Men’s Championship:


Gordon Armstrong 142 159* 130 148, total 579

Gerard Downey 144 152 122 145, total 563
Ruairi Costello 146 130 143 139, total 558
Brian Styskal 148 116 137 155, total 556
Shinobu Inoue 131 126 134 145, total 536
Geir Hansen 133 154 118 130, total 535
Tommy Aarkvisla 134 150 118 129, total 531
Gene Oswald 148 149 120 114, total 531
Michael Stanley 140 129 125 134,total 528
Simon Hsieh 120 115 119 135, total 489
Travis Johnson 126 124 111 118, total 479

2010 Spey O Rama Women’s Championship
Mia Sheppard 108 107 127* 122, total 464
Whitney Gould 101 108 122 102, total 433
Donna O’ Sullivan 105 119 90 108, total 422
Takako Inoue 86 90 104 102, total 382
Siv Anita Eide 82 102 97 98, total 379
Whitney Gould, Mia Sheppard and Donna O'Sullivan
Thank you Donna for encouraging women to compete in Spey-O-Rama, it wouldn't be what it is without you.


Bruce Kruk aka "Kaptain Kanada"Gene Oswald, aka "Mr. 160"Gary Kalinka, aka "Voodoo Fly"Mia Sheppard, aka "Rivertooth" Michael Parsons, aka "Cookie"--Red Shed liason
Thank you Gene, Bruce, and Red Shed for all your advice on lines, it got me started practising earlier this year. Tegan loves Cookie!
Biggest thanks goes out to Marty for being my coach and best friend. I love you!!
Team Carron: Gerard Downey, Ruairi Costello, Gordon Armstrong


Saracione ! Thank you!

In the end the pressure is off and we release the bubbles!
Marty, Tegan, and I had a great time seeing old friends and making new friends.




Special thanks to: Loop Tackle for the Loop Opti Big
The Japanese Casting Association for a beautiful bottle of sake and wine
Stone Fly Vineyards for a delicious Wine Basket