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'''Trout Masters''' is the name of an outfitting group and annual fishing tournament in the Wilson's Creek district of [[Pisgah National Forest]] in Western [[North Carolina]]. The invitation only tournament takes place in June. Entrants begin fishing Thursday morning through Saturday evening. Wilson's creek is stocked by the North Carolina Fish Hatcheries division of N.C Game and Wildlife Commission. The river is stocked with [[Rainbow trout|Rainbow]], [[Brook trout|Brook]], and [[Brown trout]]. |
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Unlike most fishing tournaments which judge by weight of catch, Troutmasters fish are judged by length from tip to tail. |
Unlike most fishing tournaments which judge by weight of catch, Troutmasters fish are judged by length from tip to tail. By catching the longest fish, the Troutmasters winning fisherman is awarded ownership of the coveted Troutmasters trophy until the next tournament. The trophy is engraved with the names of previous winners. |
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Other traditions unique to the tournament include the [[Mezcal]] opening ceremony, taking place on the Thursday evening prior to the |
Other traditions unique to the tournament include the [[Mezcal]] opening ceremony, taking place on the Thursday evening prior to the fishing tournament. The ceremony begins with a reading of "The Mystique of Mezcal", followed by a sampling of the liquor. Tournament participants may also elect to read a short passage of their own. |
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A [[horseshoe]] tournament was added to the weekend's festivities in 2002. The '''Golden Horseshoe''' tournament is composed of two-man teams, competing in "best of three" matches. The rules include a beer can a top the post that count for additional points (5) if knocked off or pierced through. The tournament uses a double elimination format, with the championship match normally taking place on Saturday afternoon. |
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In more recent years, A [[horseshoe]] tournament has been added to the weekend's festivities. |
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"The Golden Horseshoe" tournament is composed of two-man teams, competing in "best of three" matches. |
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==Trout Masters== |
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The tournament uses a double elimination format, with the championship match normally taking place on Saturday afternoon. |
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2022 Derek Paige |
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2021 Derek Paige |
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2020 Jason "Winston" Osborne |
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2019 Derek Paige |
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2018 Jason "Bru" Smith |
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2017 Jason "Winston" Osborne |
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2016 Derek Paige |
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2015 Rob Horton |
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2014 Scott Perry |
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2013 Rob Horton |
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2012 Scott Perry |
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2011 Gibby Bates |
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2010 Jason "Winston" Osborne |
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2009 Rob Horton |
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2008 Jason "Winston" Osborne |
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2007 Jason "Bru" Smith |
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2006 Rob Horton |
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2005 Gibby Bates |
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2004 Jason "Bru" Smith |
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2003 Teddy P |
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2002 Teddy P |
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2001 Foo Foo |
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2000 Jason "Bru" Smith |
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==Golden Horseshoe Champions== |
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2020 Jeff Bernia and Tyler Owens |
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2019 Mother Nature |
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2018 Sean and Chris |
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2017 Jason "Winston" Osborne and Mark Del-Colle |
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2016 Bru and Hensley |
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2015 Jonathan Reekes and Tony Sweet Tea Watkins |
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2014 Winston and Rob Hensley |
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2013 Winston and Rob Hensley |
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2012 Scott Perry and Mark Del-Colle |
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2011 Scott Perry and Mark Del-Colle |
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2010 Brad Rice and Scott Franklin |
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2009 Scott Perry and Mark Del-Colle |
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2008 Bru and Rob Horton |
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2007 Bru and Rob Horton |
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2006 Franklin and Brad R |
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2005 Franklin and Tony G |
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2004 Franklin and Brad R |
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2003 Teddy P and Joe |
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2002 |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Fishing]] |
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{{Fishing derby topics}} |
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[[Category:Pisgah National Forest]] |
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[[Category:Sports competitions in North Carolina]] |
Latest revision as of 23:52, 23 August 2024
Trout Masters is the name of an outfitting group and annual fishing tournament in the Wilson's Creek district of Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina. The invitation only tournament takes place in June. Entrants begin fishing Thursday morning through Saturday evening. Wilson's creek is stocked by the North Carolina Fish Hatcheries division of N.C Game and Wildlife Commission. The river is stocked with Rainbow, Brook, and Brown trout.
Unlike most fishing tournaments which judge by weight of catch, Troutmasters fish are judged by length from tip to tail. By catching the longest fish, the Troutmasters winning fisherman is awarded ownership of the coveted Troutmasters trophy until the next tournament. The trophy is engraved with the names of previous winners.
Other traditions unique to the tournament include the Mezcal opening ceremony, taking place on the Thursday evening prior to the fishing tournament. The ceremony begins with a reading of "The Mystique of Mezcal", followed by a sampling of the liquor. Tournament participants may also elect to read a short passage of their own.
A horseshoe tournament was added to the weekend's festivities in 2002. The Golden Horseshoe tournament is composed of two-man teams, competing in "best of three" matches. The rules include a beer can a top the post that count for additional points (5) if knocked off or pierced through. The tournament uses a double elimination format, with the championship match normally taking place on Saturday afternoon.
Trout Masters
[edit]2022 Derek Paige
2021 Derek Paige
2020 Jason "Winston" Osborne
2019 Derek Paige
2018 Jason "Bru" Smith
2017 Jason "Winston" Osborne
2016 Derek Paige
2015 Rob Horton
2014 Scott Perry
2013 Rob Horton
2012 Scott Perry
2011 Gibby Bates
2010 Jason "Winston" Osborne
2009 Rob Horton
2008 Jason "Winston" Osborne
2007 Jason "Bru" Smith
2006 Rob Horton
2005 Gibby Bates
2004 Jason "Bru" Smith
2003 Teddy P
2002 Teddy P
2001 Foo Foo
2000 Jason "Bru" Smith
Golden Horseshoe Champions
[edit]2020 Jeff Bernia and Tyler Owens
2019 Mother Nature
2018 Sean and Chris
2017 Jason "Winston" Osborne and Mark Del-Colle
2016 Bru and Hensley
2015 Jonathan Reekes and Tony Sweet Tea Watkins
2014 Winston and Rob Hensley
2013 Winston and Rob Hensley
2012 Scott Perry and Mark Del-Colle
2011 Scott Perry and Mark Del-Colle
2010 Brad Rice and Scott Franklin
2009 Scott Perry and Mark Del-Colle
2008 Bru and Rob Horton
2007 Bru and Rob Horton
2006 Franklin and Brad R
2005 Franklin and Tony G
2004 Franklin and Brad R
2003 Teddy P and Joe
2002
See also
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