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'''Troutmasters''' is the name of an annual fishing tournament taking place in the Wilson's Creek district of [[Pisgah National Forest]] in Western [[North Carolina]]. The invitation only tournament takes place on the opening day of trout fishing season, normally the first Saturday in April. Entrants may begin fishing at exactly 6am on Saturday morning. 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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'''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 comprised of two-man teams, competing in "best of three" matches. |
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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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==Trout Masters== |
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* [[Trout]] |
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* [[Trout worms]] |
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* [[Fishing]] |
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2022 Derek Paige |
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[[Category:Recreational fishing]] |
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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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== Match Fishing == |
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2018 Jason "Bru" Smith |
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Competition or "Match Fishing" is a sport in the United Kingdom and all across Europe to a lesser extent. The main countries competing in the world championships which are held anually are listed [http://www.portugalfishing2006.com/RESULTS/FINAL_COURSE_MEN.pdf in the 2006 world championship results] |
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2017 Jason "Winston" Osborne |
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The sport of angling itself is the highest participation sport in the UK today Lord Moynihan in 2003 confirmed in parliment that "Angling has the highest participation of any sport in the United Kingdom. Sea angling alone has in excess of 1 million regular participants" [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200304/ldhansrd/vo031217/text/31217-10.htm UK Parliment extracts] and coarse angling has an estimated 3.5 million regular participants. Match angling is a small section of the angling community, with anglers taking part in competitions regularly estimated again at around 250,000 on a weekly basis. |
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2016 Derek Paige |
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Match fishing is normally on a weekend and can vary between 10 and 200 anglers on any one fishing match, occassionally larger competitions take place where anglers organise themselves into teams of normally 10 anglers and compete against other teams, these are held annually and teams of anglers organised into divisions accross the country - these matches amoungst others are organised by the NFA (National Federation of Anglers)[http://www.nfadirect.com/ NFA]Fishing matches and competitions are always decided on the total weight of fish caught during a specified amount of time, in the UK this would normally be 5 hours - for example between 10am and 3pm. |
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2015 Rob Horton |
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Carp are the main species of fish in the UK and a whole new industry has sprung up over the last 3 years with land owners capitalising on the growth of the sport, many farmers have dug ponds and small lakes which can allow anglers to catch very large numbers of fish [http://www.talkangling.co.uk/Bowsaws.htm See the picture here of a typical catch of carp from a UK stillwater] |
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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== |
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* [[Trout]] |
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* [[Trout worms]] |
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* [[Fishing]] |
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The largest match fishing competition is called "FishoMania" and has a £25,000 first prize with a live televised final shown on Sky TV every year, anglers pay £20 per ticket to enter qualifying heats and the heat winners go forward to the live televised final. |
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{{fishing tournaments}} |
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Match Fishing in winter is a far more technical sport as when the water temperature drop fish become much harder to catch as the naturally eat less, fish will also shole up in certain areas of lakes and rivers where water may be slightly warmer or a natural spring occurrs. |
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{{fisheries and fishing}} |
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[[Category:Fishing tournaments]] |
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Many people refer to angling as "Not a sport - just luck" well this certainly is not the case if you are involved in the sport at the highest levels, technical ability and tactics all contribute to the number of fish and size of fish an angler can catch from a given lake or river - [http://www.talkangling.co.uk/Features.htm Read the detailed articles and see how top match anglers can catch more fish by using various tactics] its not just about turning up and wetting a line, there are hundreds of different methods and baits to consider - this only comes from experience and from this you should be able to dismiss the myth that angling is mearly down to luck! |
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[[Category:Pisgah National Forest]] |
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[[Category:Sports competitions in North Carolina]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:52, 23 August 2024
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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, 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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