The America Cup 2010

[Todd Oishi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnhEmFnYxYM&feature=related

[Dave Pehle]

That youtube was shot at the 1st America Cup in 2008

[Dave Pehle]

Some spots still left just a tease on the teams coming.
The event is all most set here are some of the teams coming to The America Cup  The US Youth Team, Team Japan, Ireland 2 Teams, Emerger alstar team, past world champion on this one and the winner of the first America Cup, N.C. Fly Fishing Team, Team Stonefly a team from PA. to name a few, rest to come by the end of April
Dave

[Dave Pehle]

John Knight and myself would like to thank Troutlegend for being a sponsor of The America Cup.

[Dave Pehle]

The America Cup is now full, please see the full list of competing teams at
theamericacup.com.
  This is going to be a tuff tournament with the list of names that are going fish. I would like to thank all the teams that have signed up and wish them all good luck.  Full results of each day will be posted on the website with final results posted the afternoon of the last day.

[Dejon Hamann]

What a lineup!  Wish I could be there.

http://www.theamericacup.com/teams.html

[Dave Pehle]

Dejon
  I expect to see you at next years Cup.
  We are looking to expand so that more teams can come next year. In order to expand we need to have more controllers and volunteers so if anyone plans to be in the Frisco Colorado area between Sept17th-19th or even next years Cup and would like to know more about the event please let us know, we could always use the help. With 70 world class anglers here for 3 or more days there is always something we need help with. If you can't help, stop by one of the river venues, maps of the venues will be posted on the website and watch these guys fish, everyone may just pick up some tips.
Thanks
Dave and John

[Mark Hanes]

70 guys wow!!  I can't wait to partcipate in one of the future America Cups! 

[Chris Lee]

Good to see Team USA fielding a team.

[Todd Oishi]

Congratulations Dave! Glad to see that you filled all of the spots.

[Dave Pehle]

Thanks Todd:
 Only wish we could have had more spots to give out.
 Thanks again to all the Teams coming
Dave

[Dave Pehle]

The Teams are set, you can go to http://www.theamericacup.com/teams.html to see the names of the competing members of the teams with updates as the teams fill their rosters

[Mark Hanes]

Great work Dave it really looks like you have a nice lineup this year.

[Dave Pehle]

Just a note we are still looking for volunteers for the cup. All volunteers enjoy all the benefits of the teams, lodging and food discounts, lunch every day and the awards banquet along with hooking up with some of the best flyfisherman around. We are also going to have a mini comp before the awards for the volunteers at a private fishing site TBD.
Dave

[Dave Pehle]

The captain's meeting and beat drawing is set for Sept. 16th @ 7pm at the Backcountry Brewery on the corner of main and hwy 9 in Frisco Colorado. The rivers are also set we will be fishing the Colorado, Arkansas, Ten Mile Creek, and 2 sessions on the Blue. Practice water on the Arkansas is above or below the town of Granite south of Leadville Colorado on Ten Mile Creek is upstream from the gas station at Copper Mtn Resort. On the Blue from Dillon Dam downstream to Green Mtn Res. The Colorado River is a private venue in Dotsero. Please be aware of the Fips-Mouche rule on fishing the waters prior to the event.

[Dave Pehle]

Update for the captain's meeting, all team members need to be present at backcountry brewery for registration and signing of release form starting at 5pm.
Thanks

[Mike Norton]

Dave
gald to see this event still going. I almost was on a team in 08 talking to Mark ( misako 's from team japan other half)  back then he was putting a team together but I missed signing up  for the spot and it was taken but I do hope to attend one of these soon. Best of luck in the future and good luck to all competitors and stay safe

[Dave Pehle]

Thanks and hope to see you at next years event;
 Update we would like to welcome the Polish National Team to The America Cup

[Chris Smith]

As if the competition wasn't tough enough already!  Whew!

[Randy Hanner Sr.]

Tough? Just one prior TAC winner, one former World Champ, and one former European  Champ. Piece of cake if you stay out of the bars with them.

[Chris Smith]

Tough? Just one prior TAC winner, one former World Champ, and one former European  Champ. Piece of cake if you stay out of the bars with them.

I'm screwed then.

Seriously, just looking to learn a bunch and fish as hard as I can.  Really looking forward to it!

[Dejon Hamann]

As if I wasn't jealous enough all ready.  I'd love to get in there and mix it up with the top guys!

[Dave Pehle]

Dejon you and anyone intrested may get on a waiting list to see if there are any cancelations. though all teams have payed or given deposits execpt 2

[Dave Pehle]

New to The America Cup.
Sign up for our mailing list and stay informed on what's going on with the America Cup
you can sign up at our home page www.theamericacup.com

[Dave Pehle]

A note to all teams and volunteers planing to attend The America Cup.

Invasive Species Management
PLEASE CLEAN YOUR GEAR
Many teams will be arriving several days prior to our tournament to practice. We kindly insist that all anglers and controllers clean their gear before entering our sacred waters. Most anglers are arriving from out of state and this is a huge concern. Please clean your gear, then go catch some trout!
Thnk you
John and Dave

Immersion Procedure

1. Place waders, wading boots, boot insoles and the streambed contact end of a wading stick, if used, in a container of sufficient size to allow the gear to be completely covered by a cleaning solution.

2. Pour sufficient Formula 409® Disinfectant cleaning solution (or Bleach) into the container with water, using a ration of 1 part 409 to 9 parts water, with the infested wading gear to completely cover the gear. It may be necessary to weight down the gear to ensure that it remains immersed in the cleaning solution. Formula 409® is available at Walmart and area grocery stores.

3. Allow the wading gear to remain in the cleaning solution for at least 5 minutes.

4. Remove the wading gear from the cleaning solution one piece at a time and inspect it to make sure that all debris that could harbor an Invasive Species has been removed from the gear as well as anyInvasive Species that could be lodged in cracks or crevices. If necessary, use a stiff plastic bristled brush such as a kitchen brush to remove any remaining debris and mud.

5. Rinse wading gear in clean water and allow to dry.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU


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Wading Boots & Fishing Gear Can Spread Parasites
By Brenda Layman

Anglers can carry aquatic nuisance species on wading gear.
Wading boots are suspected to be the main culprits.

The ideal picture of the fly fisherman usually includes an angler standing in the waters of a rushing stream while casting to healthy, vigorous trout or smallmouth bass. Some fishermen wade the edges of lakes, stalking fish that lurk in the structure that lines the banks. Wading boots provide sure-footed traction, warmth, and foot protection. However, these boots, especially when felt-soled, are now considered to be one of the primary sources of waterway contamination with didymo, whirling disease, and New Zealand Mud Snails. New equipment, combined with clean fishing practices, can reduce the risk of such contamination.

Didymo, Whirling Disease, and New Zealand Mud Snails on Boots
Didymosphenia germinata, also known as didymo, or rock snot, is a diatom that thrives in warm, shallow water. When didymo grows unchecked, it produces a slimy mat that covers bottom vegetation, making it difficult for fish and other aquatic species to feed. Wading boots can soak up didymo in felt soles, or carry it in seams and laces.
 

Whirling disease, named for the impaired swimming patterns of affected fish, is a parasite that reduces fish mobility and fertility. This parasite is frequently carried on wading equipment.


New Zealand Mud Snails, a species of small, five-whorled water snail, have been found in Idaho’s Snake River, in Montana’s Madison River, and in Lake Ontario. It is feared that this fast-reproducing snail will upset the food-chain balance of indigenous species and decrease fish populations. Wading boots are a prime suspect in the spread of New Zealand Mud Snails.


Zebra mussels have disrupted the traditional aquatic food chains of many inland lakes. Regardless of their size, inland lakes represent unique ecological systems. When zebra mussels enter into these fragile systems, their voracious filter feeding depletes the availability of microscopic organisms that play a critical part in each lake's ecological food web. As a result, valued sportfish are impacted. Zebra mussels consume considerable amounts of these beneficial microscopic organisms and this creates less food for larval and juvenile fishes that support sport and commercial fisheries.


Clean Fishing Practices Reduce Chances of Contamination

Anglers can decrease the likelihood of carrying parasites and diseases from waterway to waterway with a few precautionary practices. Mature mud snails are large enough to see, so a quick inspection when the fishing is done should be as automatic as checking for ticks after walking through tall weeds. After each use, waders and boots should be rinsed thoroughly with water, preferably with hot water. Anglers should scrub boot and wader seams to remove any residual mud or debris. Whenever possible, equipment should be allowed to dry completely between uses.

Fly Fishers Are Among Leading Conservationists
Outdoorsmen and women understand the responsibility of caring for the natural environment. Fly fishing organizations and outfitters are among the leaders in responding to the threat of fisheries becoming contaminated by parasites and disease. Careful husbandry of natural resources, including thoughtful selection and maintenance of wading equipment, helps insure that fly fishermen can continue casting to healthy fish in clean water.