SPORTCASTUSA

New Rules

2009-04-13T20:54:00.008-04:00

New rules have been put into effect for 2009 . Please check them over and familiarize yourself with them.

New Rules-2009

NE Open Results

2009-04-13T20:30:00.006-04:00

NE Open Results

April 4 & 5, 2009

Marlton NJ
Who'd a thunk it ... Brooklyn makes a big splash on the US casting scene. With the arrival of the Brooklyn Bombers , New York adds it it name to another location with some big hitters. Big Sportscast welcome to Troy, Kenny, Steve, Billy, Chris and Fernando.

Thanks to Kwesi Walker for donating four mag kits. One kit went to the contestant with the longest cast and we had a drawing for the remaining three. The winners of the drawing were Fernando Riverea, William Wall, and Rolland Johnson. PM or Email me with your address and will mail you your kit.

Congratulations to Tommy Farmer for winning the event with the longest cast and breaking the record for the 150 gram weight with a cast of 831 feet.

Congratulations to Rich Hendenberg for setting a new record with a cast of 691 feet with the 125 gram weight with an OTG cast on a spinning reel.

Also, congratulations to Troy Roberts who made a cast of 827 feet with the 150 gram weight and this is only his third tournament.

Thanks to all the contestants for a great weekend of casting and sportsmanship and a special thanks to everyone who helped with setting up the court, measuring the distances, and serving lunch on Saturday.

Name 100 125 150 175 Best Cast Comments
Tommy Farmer 831.0 784.0 831.0 New Record For 150 gram
Troy Roberts 827.0 827.0 Third Tournament - WOW
Angel Villapando 756.0 761.0 761.0
Rolland Johnson 744.5 738.0 744.5
Earl Blake 683.5 722.5 714.0 722.5
Kenny Dhanow 715.0 715.0 First Tournament
Steve Riley 710.5 710.5 First Tournament
William Wall 678.5 707.0 707.0
Bill Kennedy 676.0 648.0 697.0 697.0 Back From Retirement
Rich Hendenberg 691.0 691.0 First Tournament - 125 gram OTG Spinning Record
Conn Leahy 687.5 635.0 687.5
Rod Smith 655.0 647.5 655.0
Fernando Rivera 586.5 647.5 647.5
Bill Halpin Sr 573.0 573.0 Back From Retirement
Mark Ganrude 564.0 565.0 533.0 565.0
Billy Lopez 561.5 561.5 First Tournament
Frank Lloyd 556.0 556.0
Jimmy Jacob 553.5 550.5 520.0 553.5
Bill Smith 477.0 477.0
Kwesi Walker 453.5 453.5 First Tournament
Chris Ginocchio 447.5 447.5 First Tournament
Kurt Renart No Cast Recorded

Full Results

SE Open Results

2009-04-13T20:28:00.000-04:00

S.E. Open Results

Name 100 125 150 175

Brittany Booker nm 401.5 nm nm
Everet Melcher nm 430.0 nm nm
J.T. Roehrs nm nm nm 488.0
Bill Starling nm 524.0 nm nm
Mark Ganrude 532.5 561.5 560.0 533.5
Don Melcher nm 370.5* 561.0nm
John Pearce nm 580.0 542.5 nm
Frank Mitchell 578.5 580.5 nm nm
Bill Bailey nm 603.0 nm nm
Sidney Lowe 603.5 612.0 606.5 nm
Brian Cain nm 624.0 572.5 nm
Brain Tarman nm 602.0 586.5 nm
Wayne Hill nm 654.0 634.5 nm
Ryan White nm 658.0 nm nm
Tony Pendergrass nm 638.0 620.5 nm
John Snell nm 696.0 644.5 nm
Willie Wall nm 710.0 696.0 nm
Ron Snell nm 725.5 719.0 nm
Robert Hudak nm 752.0 nm nm
Tommy Farmer nm nm 827.0 (New USA 150 g record)

2009 Tournament Schedule

2009-01-20T21:27:00.003-05:00

March 27-28 SE Open Shalotte NC
April 4-5 NE Open Marlton NJ
May 16 - 17 East coast Open Tournament Charlotte NC
May 30-31 US Open Virginia Beach VA
June 13-14 Lewes DE.
OCT 3-4 National Championship Tournament Shalotte NC
Anyone wanting Sportcast to host a tournament in their area should contact me for open dates and available fields. Email me at salesobx@aol.com

SFCCI Tournaments
April 18 – 19 Spring Fling Kingsville Texas
June 20 Casting tournament Kingsville Texas
OCT 24 – 25 Texas Open Kingsville Texas
The Sportcast USA Jerry Valentine Open may be held in Crystal Beach Texas again this year depending on recovery from hurricane Ike. Tournament date and location will be posted. If field is not found in Crystal Beach area we will hold tournament combined with the OCT 24-25 SFCCI Tournament in Kingsville Texas.

Bob Sales

Sportcast National Championships 2008

2008-09-18T21:21:00.006-04:00

While the battle for first place was decided early on by some big casts by Tommy Farmer in less than ideal conditions , two new comers to the nationals, Troy Roberts and Ron Snell had a an event long dual for second place. Back and forth the lead between them seesawed all day until the last round when Troy hit a mighty cast of 738'. Ron wacked one out to 725. Again considering the lack of wind and high humidity and record setting New Jersey temperatures , all three can be very proud of those achievements.
Don Becker set a new record too ,travelling approximately 8000 miles to the event and Jersey drivers let him and all our southern friends know how happy the were to have them visit our State park "The New Jersey Turnpike".
We saw the return of the infamous Brooklyn Bomber himself Fernando Rivera.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all our fellow casters in Texas , who battled Ike on Friday .Thankfully Big Lou and Jerry were safe .

Sportcast would also like to thank Fishsticks4U who donated a CTS rod , it was won by Bob Sales who kindly gave it to Bill Halpin Sr for all his behind the scenes work in organizing the tournament in New Jersey, special thanks to Bob Collepardi for his chef skills with lunch.

http://www.fishsticks4u.com/index.html

The following results were posted by club president Bob Sales.

Results 2008 SCUSA Nationals

Congratulations to Tommy Farmer the 2008 – 2009 National Champion
There were some great numbers put up this weekend Congratulations to everyone. Great casting.

100 gram Distance in feet
1 Ron Snell 689.5
2 Conn Leahy 674.0
3 Mark Genrude 533.5
4 Al Sergio 455.5

125 gram
1 Ron Snell 700.0
2 Earl Blake 683.0
3 Conn Leahy 671.5
4 Bob Sales 645.5
5 Rod Smith 640.5
6 John Snell 629.5
7 Don Becker 618.5
8 Mark Genrude 582.0
9 Jimmy Jacobs 557.0
10 Al Sergio 527.0
11 Brian Tarman 478.5
12 Fernando Rivera 436.0
Senior 125
1 Bill Smith 488.5 Senior Champion

JR
1 Aidan Leahy 104.5 JR Champion

150 gram
1 Tommy Farmer 791.5 2008-2009 National Champion
2 Troy Roberts 738.0
3 Ron Snell 725.5
4 John Snell 691.5
5 Conn Leahy 657.5
6 Earl Blake 656.0
7 Brian Tarman 628.0
8 Steve Riley 574.0
9 Mark Genrude 554.0
10 Don Becker 549.5
11 Jimmy Jacobs 543.5
12 Fernando Rivera 477.5
13 Al Sergio 459.0

Senior 150
Bill Smith 411.5

175 gram
Tommy Farmer 749.5
Ron Snell 721
Al Sergio 404.5

We will be updating the SCUSA website. Send me any info on new National records or if you moved to higher distance club example from casting over 600ft to now over 700 ft. Give your name distance and tournament so we can verify.

Bob Sales
President SCUSA

The following video and photos are from Tommy Farmer and Fernando Rivera

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDmLabVMHK8

http://s533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/fatsearobin/?albumview=slideshow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7xseMBOKkE

NE Casting Results Marlton NJ

2008-04-30T21:35:00.001-04:00

April 26-27th 2008

All distances are in feet.

Aidan Leahy 6 yrs old 131.5
A Strassler 12 yrs old 125 - 358.0 / 100 - 319

100 gram
Tommy Farmer 781.0 National Record otg
Earl Blake 675.0
Charlie Portiluppi 603.0
Jimmy Jacobs 570.0
Al Sergio 319.0

125 gram .
Bob Sales 694.5
Earl Blake 686.0
Gary Born 662.0
Rod Smith 655.0 personal best
Lewis Paul 634.0
Conn Leahy 598.0
Ed Covinton 595.0
Jimmy Jacobs 540.0
Greg Smith 505.0
Bill Smith 435.5 83 yrs young
Al Sergio 380.8

150 gram
Tommy Farmer 826 National Distance Record & National otg Record
Earl Blake 692.0
Bob Sales 679.0
Gary Born 658.5
Ed Covinton 597.0
Conn Leahy 576.5
Bob Bott 535.0
Tony Roberts 461.5 first tournament
Al Sergio 426.0
Bill Smith 387.5

175 gram
Conn Leahy 591.0
Al Sergio 473.0

Over all N.E Open Tournament Champion Tommy Farmer 826.0 ft. [ S.E. Champion ]
6 yrs & under boys Aidan Leahy 131
Junior male A. Strassler 380
Youth male Greg Smith 505
Mens Senior Bill Smith 435

Congratulations to Tommy Farmer. All I can say is unbelievable. Great job !!!!!!!!!!
Welcome back to Jimmy Jacobs and Conn Leahy. Great to see you two are healing.

Some video from Tommy Farmer
"Here is a round from Saturday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsgYDAImQz0

Tommy"

Texas Open Results Crystal Beach + Sportcast Kingsville

2008-04-30T21:33:00.005-04:00

Crystal Beach Texas Open April 12th

I am posting the top 5 in each weight division. The full results will be posted on the Breakaway board and we will add a link to those results.

125 Gram
1st - Lou McEachearn 734.64
2nd - Jerry Valentine 725.66
3rd - Bob Sales 724.76 * OTG
4th - Curtis Brinkman 709.96
5th - Hector Hernandez 684.56
6th - Skipper Krueger 609.04
7th - Bruce Duncan 573.40 PB
8th - Dan Welch 550.84
9th - Ray Juarez 541.80
10th Rip Ripley 480.48
11th Bill Smith 467.06 : 81 years young also
12th Gary Kramer 340.30 PB
13th Anny Welch 294.76 PB

150 Gram
1st - Lou McEachearn 743.78
2nd - Jerry Valentine 707.94
3rd - Bob Sales 668.24
4th - Hector Hernadez 665.44
5th - Curtis Brinkman 659.60
6th - Dan Welch 579.44
7th - Skipper Krueger 552.42
8th - Bruce Duncan 546.10
9th - Ray Juarez 503.80
10 - Rip Ripley 421.10
11th Bill Smith 396.62
12th Gary Kramer 370.16
13th Anny Welch 264.12
14th Dennis Ivey 191.62

This was a great tournament. The compitition in the 125 event was close thruout the event. Congratulations to Big Lou and Jerry. They are truly 2 of the finest people I have ever met.
Jerry, Big Lou. The Tiki Club and the town of Crystal Beach were fantastic hosts and made everyone feel right at home. There were more spectators at this event that I have ever seen before and everyone one of them let us know how much they were enjoying the casting.
Thanks Crystal Beach and a special thanks to the Tiki club for furnishing and cutting the field, the great food and live music we enjoyed during lunch and in the evening.
Bob Sales
President SCUSA inc

Kingsville Results April 5th

Results for the SFCCI/SPORTCAST Casting Championships held at Kingsville Texas.
April 5th & 6th 2008

Saturday April 5th, 2008-Slight Crossing wind over left shoulder, a little humidity with wind decreasing after lunch time
Weight 150 Gram
Place Caster distance in feet:

1st Lou Mceachern - 730.24
2nd Bob Sales - 706.15
3rd Jerry Valentine - 705.37
4th Carlos Osuna - 613.68
5th Dalyn Vick - 598.39
6th Dan Welch - 597.83
7th Robert Bennett - 588.09
8th Bruce Duncan - 529.13
9th Rey Juarez - 524.49
10th Rudy Ramirez - 519.64
11th Jeremy Nuss - 504.89
12th Jeffery Walker - 490.34
13th William "Bill" Smith - 454.53
14th Gary Palmejar - 447.46
15th Jack E. Eidman - 438.00
16th Ripley Malcolm - 428.00

Sunday April 6th, 2008 ~ Conditions were bad to say the least. Weights would fall straight out of the sky. Very Light to non existant wind with HUMIDITY.
Weight 125 Gram
Place Caster Distance in feet:

1st Bob Sales ~ 677.55
2nd Lou Mceachern ~ 661.20
3rd Nick Meyers ~ 646.51
4th Dan Welch ~ 592.27
5th Carlos Osuna ~ 579.37
6th Skipper Kruger ~ 576.24
7th Dalyn Vick ~ 573.20
8th Ripley Malcolm ~ 438.51
9th William "Bill" Smith ~ 382.31
10th Gary Palmejar ~ 381.95

Womens Division:

1st Brenda Meyers ~ 370.47

SE Open Results Shollotte NC

2008-03-12T21:36:00.004-04:00

Wow what an incredible tournament . Records broken , newcomers wacking the 700 mark and traditional southern hospitality. It doesn't get any better than that .

"Many thanks to everyone that helped with the field and measuring.
A special thanks to Tommy for donating the great prizes, to Tony Penderdrass for the ice, and to Wayne Hill [ our V.P. ] for the Porta p., furnishing sodas and even lunch for everyone on Sunday. You guys are a class act and we appreciate it. We sincerely thank the property owners for allowing us to use their beautiful farm.
Congratulation to all for a great tournament."
Bob S.

Here are some clips from Saturday and Sunday. i hope I got everyone.It was a terrific weekend!!A round from Sat. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzoqA2nyIr0
A round from Sunday - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwY1rNfh9cY
A few that I missed on the first two clips... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gklp9G6YqdU
Tommy

S.E. Open Champions
100 GRAM men's Tommy Farmer 752 ft.
125 gram men's Tommy Farmer 775.5 ft.
150 gram men's Tommy Farmer 823.9 ft. National Record [confirmed ]
175 gram men's Rolland Johnson 727.5
Senior male Bill Bailey 601
Youth female Amanda Hill 413
Youth male J.T. Roeka 334

100 GRAM RESULTS
NAME Distance in feet
Tommy Farmer 752
Wayne Hill 651
John Snell 607
John Pearce 585.5
Frank Mitchell 540
Bill Starling 513
Amanda Hill 413
J.T. Roehrs 334

125GRAM RESULTS
Tommy Farmer 775.5
Rolland Johnson 765
Ron Snell 717.5 OTG National record [ confirmed ]
Robert Hudak 692.5
Wayne Hill 654.5
John Snell 652
Frank Mitchell 616
Tony Pendergrass 615
Paul Anderson 611
Bill Bailey 601
John Pearce 589
Brandon Arnold 543
Bill Starling 534
Don Melcher 513
Charlie Farmer 506
Mark Genrude 503
Dan Cooney 435
Everett Melcher 301

150 RESULTS
Tommy Farmer 823.9 National Record [ confirmed ]
Rolland Johnson 754
Paul Anderson 704
Robert Hudak 676
John Snell 661
Frank Mitchell 589.5
John Pearce 540,5
Mark Genrude 534.5
Justin Stuart 445.5
Tommy Farmer 776 OTG National Record [ confirmed ]

175 RESULTS
Rolland Johnson 727.5
Tommy Farmer 724 OTG National Record [ confirmed ]
[Other records pending confirmation.]
Bob Sales had no cast recorded
Any question please email me at salesobx@aol.com

2008 Schedule

2008-02-13T11:40:00.000-05:00

March 1 - 2 Southeast Open Shalotte NC 2007 awards will be handed out
April 12 Valentine S/C Open Crystal Beach TX
April 26 - 27 Northeast Open Marlton NJ 2007 awards will be handed out
May 24 - 25 US Open Berryville VA
Sept. 13 - 14 Nationals Marlton NJ

National Championships New Location

2007-09-06T13:01:00.000-04:00

The 2007 SCUSA Nationals will be held in Jarvisburg NC. on OCT 6-7 The field is located 10 minutes north of the Wright Bros. bridge which crosses the Albemarle Sound. Jarvis is about 5 minutes south of the small town of Grandy on route 158 near the Cotton Gin gift shop. The field is located on the right side of 158 [ If you are heading south] directly behind the Weeping radish restaurant. A paved road beside the Weeping Radish leads directly to the field . We can walk to the restaurant for lunch. They have great food.
The restaurant is also having a Octoberfest festival on Sat. You may want to check that out.
I would recomend staying in Southern Shores, Kittyhawk or Nagshead. The is a great time of the year for fishing the Outter Banks so some may want to stay a few extra days. A license is required to fish salt water this year in N.C.
There are plenty of motels in places listed above. Getting together with a few others and renting a house can be cheaper this time of year. Try Sun Reality in Kittyhawk.
This will be our first tournament in this area for some time. If you've been here you know how great the area is. If you haven't been here you won't soon forget what a great place it is. I hope everyone can make it. It should be a good one.
Thanks
Bob

Fisherman's Casting Tournament Results

2007-07-23T15:21:00.000-04:00

We had a good turnout with sixteen men, four women, and five junior contestants. It was great to see so many women participants and so many fathers casting with their sons and grandfathers casting with their grandsons.

Alex Strassler

Mark Edwards Jr

Maalik Edwards

Dina Parenti

Nelson Philips and Nelson Philips III

Jean Moore

Chris Pancoast

Sharon Otto

Sportcast USA wants to thank the following sponsors for their support and generous donations of prizes. We were able to award a prize to every junior caster.

RollingTackleBox
http://www.rollingtacklebox.net/

Backlash Sportfishing

http://backlashsportfishingusa.com/

I also want to personally thank Conn Leahy, Frank Lloyd, and Rod Smith for all their hard work with organizing and running this event and a special thanks to Bob Collapardi for cooking lunch and helping out in any he can and to all the people who helped out with setting up the court, taking the measurements, and doing demonstrations of the pendulum, OTG, Hatteras, and Unitek casts. Without your help these tournaments would not be possible.

The Winners are:

Gary Born in the men’s division with a score of 1,508.0 feet

Chris Pancoast in the women’s division with a score of 1031.3 feet

Alex Strassler (Gary’s Grandson) in the Junior’s division with a score of 881.2 feet

Full Results

Virginia Open Results

2007-06-26T21:37:00.000-04:00

June 23 & 24, 2007

Danville, VA

This was another great tournament. Tommy and Angel battled it out all weekend for first place with Willie, an ever present threat, not too far behind. This duel went on for two days with the lead changing many times. When it was all said and done, Angel was the winner with Tommy in second place and Willie in third place. The outcome was by no means certain until the last cast was thrown.

Sportcast USA wishes to thank the following for their support and contributions to this tournament:

William Wall and Kathy Lane for organizing the event, obtaining sponsors, and providing coffee and donuts and a great lunch on Saturday.

The city of Danville VA for supporting for permitting us to use the field and facilities at Anglers Park.

J Gieselman and the Danville Department of Parks and Recreation for preparing the field to make it possible to us to conduct the tournament. at Angler Park.

Bill Bird of Bird’s Custom Fishing Service, 741 Poplar Ranch Road, Grandy NC 27929 (252) 453-0539 for providing a surf rod and reel and enough bags of tackle, sinkers, and lures for every contestant.

Edgewood Exxon on West Main Street, Danville for financial support.

Johns Tires Service in Danville for financial support.

Trophy Center in Danville VA for providing the award plaques.

Sign Shop in Danville VA for providing banners.

Harvey Ayers for monitoring the foot and bike traffic on the pathway.

Bob for providing fishing sinkers for prizes.

Edna and John for helping out with lunch on Saturday.

All of the members of Sportcast who helped set up the field.

Danville Register & Bee newspaper article.

http://www.registerbee.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=DRB%2FMGArticle%2FDRB_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173351763158&path=!news

Virginia Open
June 23 & 24, 2007
Daville VA
All distances are in feet.
Name Class State 2 Ounce 100 gram 125 gram 150 gram 175 gram Best Cast Comments
Angel Villalpando Masters VA 759.5 759.5 Winner - Virginia Open
Tommy Farmer Masters NC 755.5 755.5
Willie Longcaster AAA VA 729.5 729.5
John Snell AA NC 609.5 620.5 662.5 662.5
Ron Snell AA NC 562.5 629.5 593.5 629.5
Bill Halpin Sr AA NJ 584.0 584.0
Brian Cain AA NC 544.5 540.5 544.5
Mark Ganrude A VA 509.5 530.0 536.0 536.0
Frank Lloyd A NJ 526.0 490.5 526.0
Charlie Farmer A NC 513.0 513.0
Harvey Ayers A VA 491.5 490.5 491.5
J Gieselman B NC 334.5 334.5

US Open Results

2007-06-26T21:31:00.000-04:00

US Open
June 2, 3 2007
Shalotte, NC

All distances are in feet.

Name Class State 2 Ounce 100 gram 125 gram 150 gram 175 gram Best Cast Comments
Tommy Farmer Master NC 784.0 789.5 774.5 789.5 US Open Champion, 175 gram record
Wayne Hill AAA SC 677.0 730.0 669.0 629.5 730.0 125 gram PB, 100 gram OTG
Tony Pendergrass AAA NC 717.5 669.5 717.5
Bob Sales AAA MD 643.5 627.5 643.5
John Pearce AA NC 569.5 596.0 605.5 536.5 605.5
Ginger Wojociecholski Women's - A NC 434.6 434.6 Women's US Open Champion, New Caster
Amanda Hill Women's - Sub Jr SC 419.5 419.5 Women's Youth US Open Champion
Kim Farmer Women's - C NC 270.0 270.0

Mid Atlantic Tournament May 19-20th Crisfield MD Results

2007-05-22T11:19:00.000-04:00

Results for the Sportcast USA Mid Atlantic Open – Mid Atlantic States Casting Championships

May 18, 19, 20, 2007

Crisfield MD

Sponsors

Backlash Sportfishing
http://WWW.BACKLASHSPORTFISHINGUSA.COM

One More Cast
"Hatteras Island"
P.O. Box 544
Avon, NC 27915

Member Contributions

Thanks to all the members and casters who helped set and take down the field. .A special thanks to Conn Leahy for doing the registration and helping out wherever he could and Bill Kennedy for offering his support and encouragement to the casters. Without your help these event would not be possible.

Regional and State Champions

Angel Villalpando – Men’s Mid Atlantic Champion
Angel Villalpando – Men’s Virginia State Champion
Bob Sales – Men’s Maryland State Champion
Bill Smith – Men’s Delaware State Champion

Candy Portaluppi – Women’s Virginia State Champion

Records

Angel Villalpando – 175 gram Pendulum 734.7 feet

Weather

The weather was sunny and mild. The wind was across the court on Saturday 5 to 10 mph and down the court and swirling 5 to 10 mph on Sunday.

Results

Full Results

Mid Atlantic Tournament May 19-20th Crisfield MD

2007-05-16T10:09:00.000-04:00

Only few days to the Mid Atlantic Tournament in Crisfield, MD. The tournament will be held at the Crisfield airport on Saturday May 19 and Sunday May 20. Practice day is Friday May 18. Casting starts around 9 A.M. . Bob Bott of Backlash Sportfishing Company is donating some spools of Sufix IGFA Key Lime line and some of their hand tied fishing rigs for prizes. The early weather forecast looks good. Rooms are available at Somers Cove Motel for $55.00 per night including tax. Call them at (410) 968-1900 and tell them you are going to the Sportcast Casting Tournament. Use Mapquest for directions to the motel and airport. The motel is located at 700 Norris Harbor Drive, Crisfield, MD 21817 and the airport is located at 4784 Jacksonville Rd Crisfield, MD 21817..There will be a sign on Jacksonville road at the entrance to the casting field. We don’t have provisions for food so bring you own lunch and beverages.

Good luck and good casting to all.

Bill Sr

SE Casting Tournament Results April 28/29

2007-05-02T10:58:00.000-04:00

Results for the Sportcast USA SE Open - SE States Casting Championships

April 27, 28 & 29, 2007

Shalotte, NC

This was really a great tournament. We had a good turnout and the weather was good but not great and we had some good distances. Tommy Farmer gave another great seminar on Friday. Ron Snell from the Anyfish Anywhere (AFAW) was at the tournament all three days and he bought the entire line of Anywhere Anyfish rods for everyone to try out. We where like a bunch of kids in candy store trying out these rods and they are very impressive. Tommy made an 815 foot OTG cast with the AFAW Big Beach rod on Friday using a 150 gram weight. Everyone who “tried out” the AFAW rods really like them and many said that there were going to get one. You can purchase the AFAW rod from Tommy at Carolina Cast Pro. The barbeque lunch on Saturday that Wayne Hill provided free of charge was fantastic. Everyone ate so much that the casting in the afternoon was a little sluggish. We had quite a few new casters and one legionary caster from the eighties. Most notable of the new casters was Mike Basnitte who place in the Masters class and was banging out cast over 800 feet in practice on Friday. To my knowledge, this the first time a new caster placed in the Masters Class in their first tournament. Gary Born, who casted with greats like Rod Arra, John Holden, and Neil MacKellow in the eighties, is getting back into casting. Gary had some great storied about casting in the eighties and everyone was happy to meet him. All in all everyone had a good time and we are already looking forward to the next tournament in Crisfield on May 18, 19 & 20.

Sponsors

Anyfish Anywhere
http://www.anyfishanywhereusa.com

Carolina Cast Pro
http://www.carolinacastpro.com/

One More Cast
"Hatteras Island"
P.O. Box 544
Avon, NC 27915

Member Contributions

Tommy Farmer gave another great seminar, free to everyone who showed up on Friday. Thank you Tommy.

Wayne Hill made all the arrangements for the field, hotel, and sanitation and provided a delicious lunch to all the casters on Saturday. Thank you Wayne.

Emma Mitchell gave the Club two beautiful Sportcast USA flags which she hand sewed herself. Thank you Emma.

Thanks to all the members and casters who helped set and take down the field. .A special thanks to Wanda Pearce for doing the registration and John Pearce with helping out with everything, and Charlie and Candy Portaluppi for collection the equipment after the tournament. Without your help these event would not be possible.

Regional and State Champions

Tommy Farmer - South East Regional Champion
Tommy Farmer - North Carolina State Champion
Wayne Hill - South Carolina State Champion

Records

Tommy Farmer – 100 gram Pendulum 709.8 feet
Tommy Farmer – 6 ounce Pendulum 797.0 feet
Tommy Farmer – 6 ounce OTG 705.2 feet

Prizes
Anyfish Anywhere donated an 11 foot Estuary rod, rain jackets, rain trousers, rig wallets, velcro straps, and two very large cooking pots. One More Cast donated packs of clip down pulley rigs and Hatteras style fishfinder rigs. We also had a Zziplex rod form and an anonymous donor. The prizes were awarded by a random drawing there were enough prizes for almost all the casters. Sportcast USA wishes to thank Anyfish Anywhere, One More Cast, and the anonymous donor for their generosity.

Weather

The weather was great on Friday, practice day, with good wind and low barometric pressure. Everyone who practiced was getting good distances and Tommy has a personal best of 841.9 feet with a 150 gram weigh on a Zziplex FT. The weather on Saturday and Sunday (tournament days) was sunny and warm and the winds were changing from over the left shoulder in morning down the court in the afternoon for both days. The wind speed was between 0 and 8 mph with and an occasional gust to 15 the afternoon.

Results

Click to view results. All distances are in feet.

. SE_Open_07_Results.prn

SE Casting Tournament Info April 28/29

2007-04-19T14:55:00.000-04:00

The Sportcast USA Southeast Open and Southeast States Casting Championships will be held on Saturday April 28 and Sunday April 29, 2007 in Shalotte, NC (near Myrlte Beach, SC). Practice day is Friday April 27, 2007.

Tommy Farmer of Carolina Cast Pro (http://www.carolinacastpro.com/) will provide a FREE casting seminar. This one time event will be held on the practice day. ANYFISH ANYWHERE (http://www.anyfishanywhereusa.com/) will have a complete line of their fishing rods on hand to test drive.

AFAW

ANYFISH ANYWHERE is donating the following prizes:

One 11 foot Estuary built rod. Grand prize.

Several high quality AFAW rain suits.

Three bait boxes or coolers, go to the website and check these out. Good idea for keeping bait separate and cold.

Three Match organizers.

Several small items.

A drawing for the prizes will be held on Saturday after casting so everyone who registers and casts on Saturday has a chance to win a prize.

We will be casting the 100 grams, 125 grams, 150 grams, and 6 ounces weights. Every caster now has the choice of casting any or all weights on either or both days.

The line requirements are: 0.28 mm minimum diameter for the 100 and 125 gram weights and 0.31 mm minimum diameter for the 150 and 6 ounce weights. The shock leader must be a minimum diameter of 0.75 mm for all weights. All line and shock leader must be made of high visibility monofilament. Shock leader will be available at the tournament for those who need it.

The field is located 6329 Old Shallotte Rd NW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469. For directions use mapquest.com.

For hotel accommodations contact the Sleep Inn at Harbour View, 909 Highway 17 North, Little River, South Carolina 29566, Toll-Free 1-877-45-SLEEP, Locally 843-249-4848 and ask for the Sportcast USA rate, $71.95 per day.

Lunch will be available on Saturday.

We will start setting up the court at 7 A.M. and we can use all the help that we can get. Casting starts around 9 A.M. so try to arrive early to get registered and help set up the field. The sooner we set up the field the sooner we start casting.

Good luck and good casting to all.

New Weights for 2007

2007-03-20T10:49:00.000-04:00

Starting in 2007 we will be casting the 100, 125, 150 and the 175 gram weights at the N.E Tournament. Cast in any or all weight classes. Your choice all weekend.
The line rules for each weights are
100 gr. .28 mm running line .75mm shock-leader
125 gr. .28 mm running line .75 mm shock-leader
150 gr. .31 mm running line .75mm shock-leader
175 gr .31 mm running line .75mm shock-leader
All lines in all classes must be HI-VIS

Polar Bear Tournament Results

2007-01-18T12:29:00.000-05:00

Results from the Polar Bear Tournament.

January 13, 2007

Marlton, NJ

Wind 5 to 10 mph, Temp 52 to 61 F, RH 76 to 64, BP 30.21 to 30.17 inches

All distances are in feet.

Name Distance

Willie Longcaster 715.1
Bill Halpin Jr 675.4
Bob Sales 661.6
Rod Smith 639.3
Chris Storrs 614.7
Bill Halpin Sr 614
Joe Helbe 613
Charlie Portaluppi 595
Kurt Renart 566
Jim Peel 549
Frank Lloyd 543
Joe Gigliotti 518.2
Joe McGowan 485
Al Sergio 433
Elizabeth Portaluppi 337
Candy Portaluppi 279
Tyler Peel 210.5
Mike Pinto Jr 183
Bella Portaluppi 24

The full results will be posted tomorrow.

Bill Sr

Here are the full results.

Name Class 2 OZ 100 gm 125 gm 150 gm Best Cast
Willie Longcaster AAA 0 0 715.1 0 715.1
Bill Halpin Jr AAA 0 0 647 675.4 675.4
Bob Sales AAA 0 0 641.4 661.6 661.6
Rod Smith AA 0 0 618.3 639.3 639.3
Chris Storrs AA 0 0 614.7 0 614.7
Bill Halpin Sr AA 0 614 613.4 0 614
Joe Helbe AA 0 0 613 0 613
Charlie Portaluppi AA 0 0 595.5 0 595.5
Kurt Renart A 0 0 0 566 566
Jim Peel A 0 0 0 549 549
Frank Lloyd A 0 0 543 491 543
Joe Gigliotti A 0 0 0 518.2 518.2
Joe McGowan A 0 0 456 485 485
Al Sergio B 0 385 411 433 433
Elizabeth Portaluppi Sub Jr 0 0 337 0 337
Candy Portaluppi Women B 0 0 279 0 279
Tyler Peel Sub Jr 0 0 210.5 0 210.5
Mike Pinto Jr Sub Jr 183 0 0 0 183
Bella Portaluppi Kid 24 0 0 0 24

Formatted version of results

Polar Bear Casting Tournament

2007-01-04T11:45:00.000-05:00

Polar Bear Casting Tournament

This event was added to the schedule after the 2007 schedule was put together and some casters had started suffering cabin fever .

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Sportcast USA is sponsoring a Polar Bear Casting Tournament to be held on January 13th, 2007 at the Marlton NJ field. A 9:00 AM call for the first caster is planned, that is if the warm cup of coffee can be pried from our fingers.

Casters will be able to compete in both the 125gm and 150gm weights in this one day event.

All Sportcast USA rules in effect; monofilament line only with a minimum line diameter of .28mm for the 125gm and .31mm for the 150gm. A monofiliment shockleader of hi-viz .75 mono is also required and will be available. Tournament casting sinkers will be provided.

Plenty of coffee and Chili and hot dogs for lunch.

Everybody welcome!

More info to follow, . . .

DIRECTIONS

From points south; take 295 North, exit at 34A for Rt 70E. Take RT 70E for 3.1 miles to Marlton (Olga's Diner) Circle, follow directions below.

From points north; take 295 South , exit at 38A for Rt 73S. Take Rt 73S for 3.5 miles to Marlton (Olga's Diner) Circle, follow directions below.

From the NJ Turnpike exit at #4 for Rt 73S. Take Rt 73S for 2.9 miles to Marlton (Olga's Diner) Circle, follow directions below.

Rt 70 East for 2.25 miles to N. Elmwood Rd. -- make right,
N. Elmwood for 6/10ths mile to E. Main St / Tuckerton Rd -- make left
E. Main St / Tuckerton Rd for 9/10ths mile, look for large field on left, turn left on the dirt drive.

This link will take you to a Google Map page with an aerial picture of the field. You can click, get directions "to here" in the location balloon and get specific directions from your location.

For those with GPS, the decimal coordinates are 39.88254,-74.869659 or in traditional form, 39° 52' 57.14" N, 74° 52' 10.77" W

Tournament Schedule for 2007

2006-12-21T16:36:00.000-05:00

March 31 - Apr. 1 Northeast open & N.E. states Championships Marlton NJ
April 28 - 29 Southeast Open & S.E States Championships Shallotte NC
May 19 - 20 Mid Atlantic Open and M.A states Championships Crisfield MD
June 2 - 3 US Open N.C
June 23 - 24 Virginia Open [Tentative] Danville VA
July 21 Fishermen's Tournament Marlton NJ
Oct. 6 - 7 National Championship Jarvisburg NC
Oct. 20- 21 Texas Open & SFCCI Worlds Kingsville TX
The Sportcast Jerry Valentine Texas Open and SFCCI Worlds tournaments will be held on the same weekend at the same location in Kingville TX

We've added more tournaments to give the members that can't always make every tournament a few more chances to compete. We hope everyone can make as many tournaments as possible. As always everyone is welcome. See you in the spring.
Now go practice!!!
Bob S
salesobx@aol.com

National Results 2006

2006-12-18T23:09:00.000-05:00

Sportcast USA Nationals Results

October 20, 21, 22, 2006

Shallotte, NC

2006 National Champion - Tommy Farmer

Sponsors
Bass Pro Shop - Myrtle Beach, SC
Breakaway USA - Corpus Christi, TX
Sleep Inn - Little River, SC

Member Contributions
Wayne Hill - Field, lodging, food, and prizes.
Tommy Farmer and Mike Langston - Seminar on Friday.
Charlie Portaluppi - 24 Cones for sideline and centerline 100 foot markers.

Weather
Friday (practice day) was great Wind 12-14, low baro psi and several 240-245m casts.
Saturday - beautiful day, 70 deg and sunny. Wind 7-10 with higher baro.
Sunday - Overcast, occasional showers with little to no wind.

All distances are in feet.

Best Cast Results
Place First Name Last Name Class 125 gm 150 gm Best Cast
1 Tommy Farmer Master 753.8 787.8 787.8 (National Champion)
2 Mike Langston Master 732.7 752.6 752.6
3 Willie Longcaster Wall AAA 696.6 604.9 696.6
4 Wayne Hill AAA 669.8 688.5 688.5
5 Tony Pendergrass AAA 679.0 0 679.0
6 Bill Halpin Sr AA 622.0 545.2 622.0
7 Chris Storrs AA 617.8 614.3 617.8
8 Charlie Portaluppi AA 607.5 0 607.5
9 Ed Covington AA 0 598.7 598.7
10 Tom Ballard AA 581.1 594.4 594.4
11 Frank Mitchell AA 580.3 590.4 590.4
12 Bill Bailey AA 570.1 561.7 570.1
13 Terry Dellinger A 568.6 559.5 568.6
14 John Pierce AA 563.2 533.6 563.2
15 Jim Barbour A 0 551.5 551.5
16 Brian Cain AA 517.1 540.0 540.0
17 Mark Cranruoe A 469.8 421.3 469.8
18 Amanda Hill Jr - Girl 0 385.7 385.7
19 Candy Portaluppi Womens - B 352.7 0 352.7
20 Elizabeth Portaluppi Sub Jr - Girl 339.4 0 339.4
21 Justin Barbour Sub Jr - Boy 323.9 0 323.9

125 Gram Results
First Name Last Name Class 125 gm
Tommy Farmer Master 753.8
Mike Langston Master 732.7
Willie Longcaster Wall AAA 696.6
Tony Pendergrass AAA 679.0
Wayne Hill AAA 669.8
Bill Halpin Sr AA 622.0
Chris Storrs AA 617.8
Charlie Portaluppi AA 607.5
Tom Ballard AA 581.1
Frank Mitchell AA 580.3
Bill Bailey AA 570.1
Terry Dillinger A 568.6
John Pierce AA 563.2
Brian Cain AA 517.1
Mark Cranruoe A 469.8
Candy Portaluppi Womens - B 352.7
Elizabeth Portaluppi Sub Jr - Girl 339.4
Justin Barbour Sub Jr - Boy 323.9

150 Gram Results
First Name Last Name Class 150 gm
Tommy Farmer Master 787.8
Mike Langston Master 752.6
Wayne Hill AAA 688.5
Chris Storrs AA 614.3
Willie Longcaster Wall AAA 604.9
Ed Covington AA 598.7
Tom Ballard AA 594.4
Frank Mitchell AA 590.4
Bill Bailey AA 561.7
Terry Dellinger A 559.5
Jim Barbour A 551.5
Bill Halpin Sr AA 545.2
Brian Cain AA 540.0
John Pierce AA 533.6
Mark Cranruoe A 421.3
Amanda Hill Jr - Girl 385.7

Results By Class 125 gram
First Name Last Name Class 125 gm
Tommy Farmer Master 753.8
Mike Langston Master 732.7

Willie Longcaster Wall AAA 696.6
Tony Pendergrass AAA 679.0
Wayne Hill AAA 669.8

Bill Halpin Sr AA 622.0
Chris Storrs AA 617.8
Charlie Portaluppi AA 607.5
Tom Ballard AA 581.1
Frank Mitchell AA 580.3
Bill Bailey AA 570.1
John Pierce AA 563.2
Brian Cain AA 517.1

Terry Dellinger A 568.6
Mark Cranruoe A 469.8

Candy Portaluppi Womens 352.7

Elizabeth Portaluppi Sub Jr - Girl 339.4

Justin Barbour Sub Jr - Boy 323.9

Results By Class 150 Gram
First Name Last Name Class 150 gm
Tommy Farmer Master 787.8
Mike Langston Master 752.6

Wayne Hill AAA 688.5
Willie Longcaster Wall AAA 604.9

Chris Storrs AA 614.3
Ed Covington AA 598.7
Tom Ballard AA 594.4
Frank Mitchell AA 590.4
Bill Bailey AA 561.7
Bill Halpin Sr AA 545.2
Brian Cain AA 540.0
John Pierce AA 533.6

Terry Dellinger A 559.5
Jim Barbour A 551.5
Mark Cranruoe A 421.3

Amanda Hill Jr - Girl 385.7

Sportcast National Distance Casting Championships

2006-10-11T14:12:00.000-04:00

For those interested.

What – Distance Casting.
Where – Shallotte, North Carolina.
When – Oct. 20-21-22

Join us for the SCUSA National Distance Casting Tournament. Casters of all skill levels and experience are WELCOME. Men, women and juniors. Classes are set up so you will compete against casters of your own skill level.

Fishermen, here is your chance to see just how far you can really throw that heaver!!!

Friday Oct. 20th. – Practice dayand Seminar , field will open for practice at around 10:00.
Saturday and Sunday Oct. 21st and 22nd - 150 and 125 gram event. Free weight choice both days. Casting starts around 9:00.

Questions – contact Tommy Farmer at 910-540-1668 or dfarmer@ec.rr.com

I'm also having a 1/2 day seminar on friday (20th) practice day.

more info here

http://www.longdistancecasting.forumflash.com/index.php?showforum=5/

Directions
The field is located at

6209 Old Shallotte Rd NW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Just google into mapquest or yahoo maps and it should give you detailed driving instructions.

For those driving south on I40. As you approach Wilmington there is a new bypass that will save you time. It's called I-140. It's about 8 miles north of Wilmington, just follow the signs to Myrtle Beach - Shallotte.

Driving down 17 S from Wilmington it is about 42-44 miles. You will pass Bolivia, then Supply and then you will bypass Shallotte. There will be two lights as you bypass Shallotte, one at each end. Just a few miles south of Shallotte you will come to another light. This is the intersection of 17 and Union School rd. Look for a sign that says RANDY'S MEAT and BART'S BBQ. Turn right onto Union School rd. Go 1/2 mile, turn left onto Old Shallotte rd NW. Go 1 mile and Oakland Plantation sod farm will be on your right.

Hotels
Sleep Inn----843-249-4848, toll free 877-457-5337

The Islander Inn-----toll free 888-325-4753

Fishermans Casting Tournament Results

2006-06-19T15:53:00.000-04:00

There was good participation by both experienced casters and seasoned fishermen. The variety of events sort of leveled the playing field between the tournament casters and fishermen. It was also great to see so many juniors participating. Adaptability to wind conditions, baits, and lures was the key to success.

I want to thank all of our sponsors for the support that they have given us in making this event a success.

Rich Allen from Rolling Tackle Box for providing a clip down pulley rig for every contestant, kits with a variety if rigs for prizes, and a Breakaway LDX rod for the winner of the “Small Bait” event.

Steve Adams from A.O.K. Tackle for providing the T-Hex lures for the Metal Lure event to every contestant.

Sufix Pro Staff Member Bob Bott and Sufix Fishing Line Company for providing spools of mono and their new braided line in 30, 40, and 50 pound test for prizes.

Frank Lloyd from Fishermen’s Cove Bait & Tackle Shop for providing a beautiful custom built Breakaway 11-9 surf rod.

Nick Meyer from Breakaway USA for traveling all the way from Texas to give casting demonstrations using the new Breakaway HDX surf rod and supplying Breakway fishing rigs as prizes .

I want to thank Bob Sales for his support and encouragement and the Tournament Committee, Rod Smith, Frank Lloyd, Bob Bott, and Conn Leahy, for all their hard work and dedication with making this tournament a success.

A special thanks to Bob Collepardi for all help with cooking for lunch, setting up courts, selling raffle tickets, and helping out anyway he can and to Greg Smith for helping out with setting up the courts on Friday and helping out in any way he could during the tournament.

Also thanks to Megan Smith and Shannon Sullivan for doing the registration and helping out with lunch and Charlie Portaluppi, Chris Storrs and Willie Longcaster who helped set up courts on Friday and all those who helped out with taking down the courts at the end of the day.

Last but not least I want to thank all the contestants for coming to the tournament on what was probably one of the hottest days that we have had so far this year.

This was a great tournament with a great bunch of people I am already looking forward to having another tournament like this one next year.

The winners are:

Conn Leahy in the Men's Class with an aggregate score of 1812.9 feet.

Brenda Myers in the Women's Class with an aggregate score of 620.0 feet.

Chris Storrs in the Junior's Class with an aggregate score of 1536.2 feet.

Listed below are the individuals and team distances. All distances are in feet.

Individual

Large Bait Event
Name Class Distance
Conn Leahy Men 447.6
Rod Smith Men 402.2
Willie Longcaster Men 360.7
Chris Storrs Junior 355.0
Gary Born Men 347.1
Greg Smith Junior 343.3
Kurt Renart Men 336.0
Bob Crelia Men 333.5
Bob Bott Men 332.4
Mark Edwards Men 320.5
Charlie Portaluppi Men 317.1
Joe McGowan Men 310.1
Bill Kepnart Men 300.0
Dave Loschiavo Men 267.0
Carlos Rudoi Men 262.6
Stan Wierzbcki Men 248.0
Brenda Myers Women 242.0
Jacob Renck Junior 225.5
Candy Portaluppi Women 203.1
Pat Young Men 199.8
Alex Strossier Junior 192.4
Lizzy Portaluppi Junior 132.4
Joe Helbe Men
Nick Myers Men

Small Bait Event
Name Class Distance
Gary Born Men 593.6
Nick Myers Men 591.2
Mark Edwards Men 574.2
Rod Smith Men 545.4
Conn Leahy Men 538.8
Joe Helbe Men 513.5
Charlie Portaluppi Men 513.2
Chris Storrs Junior 486.7
Kurt Renart Men 476.9
Willie Longcaster Men 474.6
Greg Smith Junior 439.7
Bill Kepnart Men 430.3
Bob Bott Men 419.0
Joe McGowan Men 412.0
Brenda Myers Women 378.0
Dave Loschiavo Men 340.2
Stan Wierzbcki Men 327.5
Bob Crelia Men 300.0
Alex Strossier Junior 286.5
Jacob Renck Junior 284.6
Pat Young Men 236.7
Lizzy Portaluppi Junior 193.0
Carlos Rudoi Men
Candy Portaluppi Women

Metal Lure Event
Name Class Distance
Willie Longcaster Men 370.8
Conn Leahy Men 363.5
Gary Born Men 353.6
Kurt Renart Men 341.4
Charlie Portaluppi Men 323.2
Bill Kepnart Men 319.3
Mark Edwards Men 313.9
Rod Smith Men 311.6
Bob Bott Men 289.2
Greg Smith Junior 265.4
Carlos Rudoi Men 261.6
Chris Storrs Junior 260.4
Joe McGowan Men 249.0
Stan Wierzbcki Men 243.1
Alex Strossier Junior 235.4
Dave Loschiavo Men 224.3
Bob Crelia Men 223.9
Jacob Renck Junior 134.0
Nick Myers Men
Joe Helbe Men
Brenda Myers Women
Pat Young Men
Lizzy Portaluppi Junior
Candy Portaluppi Women

Plug Event
Name Class Distance
Gary Born Men 481.5
Rod Smith Men 473.3
Conn Leahy Men 463.0
Joe Helbe Men 444.1
Chris Storrs Junior 434.1
Greg Smith Junior 379.8
Kurt Renart Men 372.9
Charlie Portaluppi Men 343.0
Joe McGowan Men 327.2
Dave Loschiavo Men 327.2
Alex Strossier Junior 280.7
Bob Crelia Men 278.3
Bill Kepnart Men 256.8
Bob Bott Men 251.8
Carlos Rudoi Men 246.0
Stan Wierzbcki Men 199.0
Willie Longcaster Men
Mark Edwards Men
Jacob Renck Junior
Nick Myers Men
Brenda Myers Women
Pat Young Men
Lizzy Portaluppi Junior
Candy Portaluppi Women

Four Event Aggregate
Name Class Distance
Conn Leahy Men 1812.9
Gary Born Men 1775.8
Rod Smith Men 1732.5
Chris Storrs Junior 1536.2
Kurt Renart Men 1527.2
Charlie Portaluppi Men 1496.5
Greg Smith Junior 1428.2
Bill Kepnart Men 1306.4
Joe McGowan Men 1298.3
Bob Bott Men 1292.4
Mark Edwards Men 1208.6
Willie Longcaster Men 1206.1
Dave Loschiavo Men 1158.7
Bob Crelia Men 1135.7
Stan Wierzbcki Men 1017.6
Alex Strossier Junior 995.0
Joe Helbe Men 957.6
Carlos Rudoi Men 770.2
Jacob Renck Junior 644.1
Brenda Myers Women 620.0
Nick Myers Men 591.2
Pat Young Men 436.5
Lizzy Portaluppi Junior 325.4
Candy Portaluppi Women 203.1

Teams

Surf Slingers
Name Class Distance
Conn Leahy Men 1812.9
Chris Storrs Junior 1436.2
Greg Smith Junior 1428.2
Joe Helbe Men 957.6
Jacob Renck Junior 644.1

Team Total 6279

Long Gone
Name Class Distance
Bob Bott Men 1292.4
Willie Longcaster Men 1206.1
Bob Crelia Men 1135.7
Pat Young Men 436.5
Lizzy Portaluppi Junior 325.4

Team Total 4396.1

Fisherman's Casting tournament June 17th

2006-06-13T13:16:00.000-04:00

Sportcast USA invites you to our Inaugural Fishermen's Casting Tournament on June 17, 2006.
It will be held in Evesham (Marlton) N.J.(detailed directions at the bottom of this page)

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

ENTRY FEES:

INDIVIDUAL CASTER ADULT: $10.00 this fee allows you to compete in the individual division in all events.

INDIVIDUAL CASTER YOUTH (under 17y.o.): $5.00 this fee allows you to compete in the individual division in all events.

TEAM COMPETITION: Registration for optional and separate team division will be $20.00 additional per team.

FOUR CASTING COMPETITIONS FOR DISTANCE

PLEASE NOTE
Organizers are planning on four events with each event having 3 casts. It is our prerogative to adjust this or any aspect of the competitions for logistical reasons, i.e., time constraints or weather

Large Bait and Weight - rig must conform to below qualifications.
2oz Metal - Use supplied AOK TACKLE “T-HEX”
Plug Casting- Wood or Plastic, caster's choice, NO HOOKS.
Small Bait and Weight - rig must conform to below qualifications.

Again, each of the above competitions are also team events competing for separate prize. Teams shall consist of 5 members and will incur an additional $20.00 registration fee. Teams must be registered by 9:00AM. Team scores will be tabulated by combining each member's longest cast in each competition. The scores for each competition will be combined again to determine the "all around score" for the team. This score will be used to award prize.

AWARDS / PRIZES

Monetary awards will be given out in the following divisions:

MALE
1st place 4 event total
$100.00

FEMALE
1st place 4 event total
$100.00

TEAM
1st place 4 event total
$200.00

YOUTH PRIZE
1st place 4 event total
Rod and Reel combo

BASIC RULES:

ALL HOOKS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PLUGS

THE USE OF A SHOCKLEADER IS MANDATED: FORMULA IS 10LBS OF BREAK STRENGTH FOR EACH OUNCE OF LEAD OR LURE BEING CAST.

MAIN LINE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 10LB TEST FOR MONOFILAMENT 14LB TEST FOR BRAID.

ALL HOOKS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PLUGS

"BAIT & WEIGHT" RULES::

The rig used in the Small Bait and Large Bait competitions must conform to the following:

Dropper, Fishfinder and Clip-Down / Pulley rigs are permitted. The rig's main strand (swivel to sinker) must meet shockleader strength. The hook leader may be any lb. test but must be at least four inches long. Fishfinder rigs must have a minimum 4 inch hook leader.

Clipdown / pulley rigs are permitted, they must conform with the above 4 inch minimum leader qualification also.

.CLICK HEREDIRECTIONS

From points south; take I-295 North, exit at 34A for Rt 70-E. Take RT 70-E for 3.1 miles to Marlton (Olga's Diner) Circle, follow directions below.

From points north; take I-295 South , exit at 38A for Rt 73-S. Take Rt 73-S for 3.5 miles to Marlton (Olga's Diner) Circle, follow directions below.

Rt 70 East for 2.25 miles to N. Elmwood Rd. -- make right,
N. Elmwood for 6/10ths mile to E. Main St / Tuckerton Rd -- make left
E. Main St / Tuckerton Rd for 9/10ths mile, look for large field on left, turn left on the dirt drive.

Actual address is; 1015 Tuckerton Road, Marlton, N.J.

SPONSORS
Breakaway USA
Sufix
AOK Tackle
Rolling Tackle Box

Food and beverages will be provided at additional cost.

For additional information:

:Fisherman’s Casting Tournament Web Page

Sportcast USA US OPEN RESULTS May 20-21st

2006-05-26T11:24:00.000-04:00

Sportcast US Open Results

May 20 & 21, 2006

Crisfield MD

Weather
Saturday - Sunny and mild, winds varied in direction down the court 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday - Sunny and mild, winds varied in direction down the court 5 to 15 mph.

All results in feet.

US Open Champion - Tommy Farmer

125 Gram Results

Name Class Distance
Tommy Farmer Master 808.4
Rolland Johnson Jr Master 741.2
Tony Pengergrass AAA 676.0
Willie Longcaster AAA 673.4
Conn Leahy AAA 656.6
Bob Sales AAA 647.4
Bill Halpin Jr AAA 645.9
Bill Halpin Sr AA 610.9
Tom Ballard AA 607.8
Charlie Portaluppi AA 604.0
Joe Helbe AA 583.6
Frank Mitchell AA 582.7
Brian Cain AA 580.1
John Pearce AA 576.5
Ed Covington AA 561.8
Jimmy Jacobs AA 540.0
Bill Smith B 451.7
Dennis Fuchs B 411.3
Candy Portaluppi WB 328.2
Elizabeth Portaluppi Sub Jr 270.5
Ann Helbe WC 242.0

125 Gram Results by Class

Name Distance

Master
Tommy Farmer 808.4
Rolland Johnson Jr 741.2

AAA
Tony Pengergrass 676.0
Willie Longcaster 673.4
Conn Leahy 656.6
Bob Sales 647.4
Bill Halpin Jr 645.9

AA
Bill Halpin Sr 610.9
Tom Ballard 607.8
Charlie Portaluppi 604.0
Joe Helbe 583.6
Frank Mitchell 582.7
Brian Cain 580.1
John Pearce 576.5
Ed Covington 561.8
Jimmy Jacobs 540.0

B
Bill Smith 451.7
Dennis Fuchs 411.3

Women B
Candy Portaluppi 328.2

Women C
Ann Helbe 242.0

Sub Junior
Elizabeth Portaluppi 270.5

Senior Senior (Age 75 and over)
Bill Smith 451.7

150 Gram Results

Name Class Distance
Tommy Farmer Master 811.5
Rolland Johnson Jr Master 718.4
Tony Pengergrass AAA 681.2
Willie Longcaster AAA 642.6
Bill Halpin Jr AAA 627.0
Conn Leahy AAA 617.1
Tom Ballard AA 590.4
Frank Mitchell AA 586.4
John Pearce AA 581.3
Ed Covington AA 576.0
Brian Cain AA 570.9
Bill Halpin Sr AA 566.8
Jimmy Jacobs AA 559.5
Charlie Portaluppi AA 551.8
Jim Volk A 546.3
Bill Smith B 479.0
Dennis Fuchs B 391.2

150 Gram Results by Class

Name Distance

Master
Tommy Farmer 811.5
Rolland Johnson Jr 718.4

AAA
Tony Pengergrass 681.2
Willie Longcaster 642.6
Bill Halpin Jr 627.0
Conn Leahy 617.1

AA
Tom Ballard 590.4
Frank Mitchell 586.4
John Pearce 581.3
Ed Covington 576.0
Brian Cain 570.9
Bill Halpin Sr 566.8
Jimmy Jacobs 559.5
Charlie Portaluppi 551.8

A
Jim Volk 546.3

B
Bill Smith 479.0
Dennis Fuchs 391.2

Senior (Age 65 to 75)
Jim Volk 546.3

Senior Senior (Age 75 and older)
Bill Smith 479.0

Sportcast USA US OPEN May 20-21st

2006-05-16T10:08:00.000-04:00

The US Open is this weekend in Crisfield MD . Practice sessions will be available at the Crisfield Airport on Friday 19th .

http://crisfield.com/airport/

Most casters stay at Summer Cove Hotel (now called Best Value Inn) but if that fills up there are a few others . Mention that you are a caster and get the 2 day discounted rate for Summers Cove .

1)Best Value Inn
700 Norris Harbor Dr, Crisfield, MD (0.60 miles away)
410-968-1900

2)Paddlewheel Motel
701 W Main St, Crisfield, MD (0.26 miles away)
410-968-2220

3)Pines Motel
127 N Somerset Ave, Crisfield, MD (0.52 miles away)
410-968-0900

Sportcast USA NE 2006 Results

2006-05-10T12:55:00.000-04:00

Results for the Sportcast NE Open Casting Tournament in Marlton NJ, May 6&7 2006.

Weather
Saturday - Sunny, hot, and humid. Winds light and variable in speed and direction.
Sunday - Sunny and pleasant. Winds light and variable in speed and direction.

NE Champion - Bill Halpin Jr

125 Gram Event
Name Class Distance
Bill Halpin Jr AAA 674.7
Mark Edwards Sr Day Caster 669.0
Conn Leahy AAA 648.9 (OTG Conventional Reel Record)
Bob Sales AAA 642.4
Bill Halpin Sr AA 583.3
Charlie Portaluppi AA 570.5
Chris Storrs Jr 568.3
Joe Helbe AA 567.2
Bob Bott AA 564.0
Rod Smith AA 561.7
Willie Longcaster AA 555.9
Greg Smith Jr 465.6
Bill Smith B 445.2
Dennis Fuchs B 426.1
Paul McHenry B 417.2
Candy Portaluppi B 331.3
Mark Edwards Jr Day Caster 308.5
Elizabeth Portaluppi Sub Jr 229.2
Ann Helbe C 225.2
Malik Edwards Day Caster 220.1
Devon Haywood Day Caster 188.0
Joe McGowan Day Caster NCR

150 Gram Event
Name Class Distance
Bill Halpin Jr AAA 661.5
Mark Edwards Sr Day Caster 652.3
Conn Leahy AAA 642.3
Willie Longcaster AA 624.0
Rod Smith AA 616.5 (OTG Spinning Reel Record)
Joe Helbe AA 585.9
Bob Bott AA 583.5
Chris Storrs Jr 568.6
Kurt Renart A 501.3
John Light A 500.2
Bill Smith B 476.0
Paul McHenry B 428.7
Jim Gatto B 405.7
Dennis Fuchs B 381.0
Jim Morris Day Caster 363.5
Joe McGowan Day Caster NCR

125 Gram Event by Class
Name Distance

AAA
Bill Halpin Jr 674.7
Conn Leahy 648.9
Bob Sales 642.4

AA
Bill Halpin Sr 583.3
Charlie Portaluppi 570.5
Joe Helbe 567.2
Bob Bott 564.0
Rod Smith 561.7
Willie Longcaster 555.9

B
Bill Smith 445.2
Dennis Fuchs 426.1
Paul McHenry 417.2

Women B
Candy Portaluppi 331.3

Women C
Ann Helbe C 225.2

Junor Male
Chris Storrs Jr 568.3
Greg Smith Jr 465.6

Sub Junior Female
Elizabeth Portaluppi Sub Jr 229.2

Day Caster
Mark Edwards Sr Day Caster 669.0
Mark Edwards Jr Day Caster 308.5
Malik Edwards Day Caster 220.1
Devon Haywood Day Caster 188.0

150 Gram Event by Class
Name Distance

AAA
Bill Halpin Jr 661.5
Conn Leahy 642.3

AA
Willie Longcaster 624.0
Rod Smith 616.5
Joe Helbe 585.9
Bob Bott 583.5

A
Kurt Renart 501.3
John Light 500.2

B
Bill Smith 476.0
Paul McHenry 428.7
Jim Gatto 405.7
Dennis Fuchs 381.0

Junior Male
Chris Storrs 568.6

Day Caster
Mark Edwards Sr 652.3
Jim Morris 363.5

NCR No Cast Recorded

NE Open Marlton May 6-7 Info

2006-05-01T13:32:00.000-04:00

The NE open will be held at the Evesham Township Recreational center in Marlton .

Directions

From Exit 4 off the New Jersey Turnpike or From Exit 36A Interstate 295
Merge onto NJ-73 S 3.7 miles
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto NJ-70 E. 2.2 miles
Turn RIGHT onto N ELMWOOD RD. 0.6 miles
Turn LEFT onto E MAIN ST. 0.3 miles
E MAIN ST becomes TUCKERTON RD. 0.2 miles
End at 1004 Tuckerton Rd, Marlton, NJ 08053-2665 US

Look for Blue Rec Building on right hand side , parking will be 100 yards past building out back .

Hotels

1) Amerisuites
8000 Crawford Pl, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.09 miles away)
856-840-0770
2) Comfort Inn
6000 Crawford Pl, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.10 miles away)
856-727-0010
3) Hampton Inn
5000 Crawford Pl, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.11 miles away)
856-778-5535
4) Candlewood
4000 Crawford Pl, Mt. Laurel, NJ (2.13 miles away)
856-642-7567
5) Summerfield Suites
3000 Crawford Pl, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.14 miles away)
856-222-1313
6) Studio Plus Hotels
500 Diemer Dr, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.23 miles away)
856-608-9820
7) Extended Stay America
101 Diemer Dr, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.35 miles away)
856-778-4100
8) Mcintosh Inn Of Mt Laurel
1132 Route 73 Of Church Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.90 miles away)
856-234-7194
9) Staybridge Suites By Holiday
4115 Church Rd, Mt Laurel, NJ (2.92 miles away)
856-722-1900
10) Event Suites Inc
1763 Route 70 E, Cherry Hill, NJ (2.93 miles away)
856-761-0552

Sportcast USA South East Open Tournament April 2 & 3, 2006 Results

2006-05-01T12:46:00.000-04:00

Sportcast USA South East Open Tournament April 2 & 3, 2006

Shallotte, NC

All Distances In Feet

150 Gram Results

April 1, 2006

Wind - down court 12 to 16 mph

Name, Class, Distance, Comments
Tommy Farmer Master 813.9
Rolland Johnson Jr Master 780.6
Angel Villapanio AAA 743.7
Tommy Farmer Master 733.8 OTG Record
Wayne Hill AAA 725.8
Scott Wood AAA 710.1 First Tournament
Tony Pendergrass AAA 675.3
Conn Leahy AAA 662.1
Bob Sales AAA 651.5
Tom Ballard AA 631.6
Frank Mitchell AA 621.7
Ed Covington AA 609.4
Bill Bailey AA 603.2
Bill Halpin Sr AA 583.4
Brian Cain AA 557.9 First Tournament
Willie A 545.5 First Tournament
Chris Storrs A 536.1 First Tournament
Arlen Ash A 523.1 First Tournament
Terry Dillinger A 512.7 First Tournament
Jim Barbour A 499.6 First Tournament
John Pierce AA 493.1
Frank Lloyd A 487.1
Stuart Powers Jr - Boy 362.0
Justin Barbour Sub Jr - Boy 285.5
Amanda Hill Jr - Girl 285.0

150 Gram Results Sorted By Class

Master
Tommy Farmer 813.9
Rolland Johnson Jr 780.6
Tommy Farmer 733.8 OTG Record

AAA
Angel Villapanio 743.7
Wayne Hill 725.8
Scott Wood 710.1 First Tournament
Tony Pendergrass 675.3
Conn Leahy 662.1
Bob Sales 651.5

AA
Tom Ballard 631.6
Frank Mitchell 621.7
Ed Covington 609.4
Bill Bailey 603.2
Bill Halpin Sr 583.4
Brian Cain 557.9 First Tournament
John Pierce 493.1

A
Willie 545.5 First Tournament
Chris Storrs 536.1 First Tournament
Arlen Ash 523.1 First Tournament
Terry Dillinger 512.7 First Tournament
Jim Barbour 499.6 First Tournament
Frank Lloyd 487.1

Junior
Stuart Powers 362.0
Amanda Hill 285.0

Sub Junior
Justin Barbour 285.5

125 Gram Results

April 2, 2006

Wind - cross court and variable 0 to 10 mph.

Name, Class, Distance, Comments
Tommy Farmer Master 763.4
Angel Villapanio AAA 704.8
Rolland Johnson Jr Master 697.5
Wayne Hill AAA 643.6
Scott Wood AAA 636.7 First Tournament
Bob Sales AAA 583.6
Tony Pendergrass AAA 582.2
Conn Leahy AAA 579.0
Frank Mitchell AA 567.4
Tom Ballard AA 567.2
Bill Halpin Sr AA 561.2
Ed Covington AA 535.3
Willie A 534.5 First Tournament
John Pierce AA 516.9
Chris Storrs A 500.6 First Tournament
Terry Dillinger A 490.5 First Tournament
Jim Barbour A 482.2 First Tournament
Harvey Ayers Day Caster 469.9 First Tournament
Frank Lloyd A 468.3
Amanda Hill Jr - Girl 356.3
Stuart Powers Jr - Boy 328.4
Justin Barbour Sub Jr - Boy 314.0

125 Gram Results Sorted By Class

Master
Tommy Farmer 763.4
Rolland Johnson Jr 697.5

AAA
Angel Villapanio 704.8
Wayne Hill 643.6
Scott Wood 636.7 First Tournament
Bob Sales 583.6
Tony Pendergrass 582.2
Conn Leahy 579.0

AA
Frank Mitchell 567.4
Tom Ballard 567.2
Bill Halpin Sr 561.2
Ed Covington 535.3
John Pierce 516.9

A
Willie 534.5 First Tournament
Chris Storrs 500.6 First Tournament
Terry Dillinger 490.5 First Tournament
Jim Barbour 482.2 First Tournament
Frank Lloyd 468.3

Junior
Amanda Hill 356.3
Stuart Powers 328.4

Sub Junior
Justin Barbour 314.0

Day Caster
Harvey Ayers 469.9 First Tournament

Sportcast 2006 Tournament Schedule

2005-12-20T09:00:00.000-05:00

This is the schedule for 2006 . If you have any ideas for additional tournaments or other casting locations please contact Bob Sales .

Sportcast USA
April 1-2 SE Open Wilmington NC
May 6-7 NE Open Marlton NJ
May 20-21 US Open Chrisfield MD
June 17 Fishermen's Casting Tournament Marlton NJ
Septemebr 30-October 1 Jerry Valentine Texas Open Kingsville TX
October 21-22 Sportcast USA National Championship Tournament Shalotte NC

These are the dates for SFCCI events in Texas in 06
March 25-26 Kingsville Open
Oct 7-8 SFCCI Worlds
If you would like your club's tournament schedule published here please contact me at Sportcastusa@yahoo.com

Sportcast Texas Jerry Valentine Classic

2005-10-17T15:58:00.000-04:00

Sportcast Jerry Valentine Classic Casting Championships.
Location: Dick Kleberg Park, Kingsville.
8th 9th October 2005
The winds where light to variable between 5 to 15 mph on both days. Humidity was not to bad. Saturday we moved the court after lunch due to wind change.
We had at least 12 cast each on both days.
Sportcast Jerry Valentine Classic Results

150 Gram: Overall Order

1. Tommy Farmer 769.41 Men's Champion
2. Jerry Valentine 692.92
3. Mike Benfield 675.75
4. Ken Shove 674.75
5. Curtis Brinkman 661.08
6. Nick Meyer 652.49
7. Skipper Krueger 625.75
8. Bob Sales 625.20
9. John Power 623.35
10. Don Becker 583.67
11. Rudy Ramirez 533.15
12. Clint Meder 474.86
13. Brenda Hood 469.38 Women's Champion 125 Gram
14. Bill Smith 431.60
15. Cliff McKay 344.14
16. Gregg Harrison 332.61
17. Jacob Rencke 262.42 Junior Champion 125 Gram

125 Gram: Overal Order

1. Tommy Farmer 748.59 Men's Champion
2. Ken Shove 721.82
3. Curtis Brinkman 683.92
4. Nick Meyer 674.38
5. Mike Benfield 672.20
6. Bob Sales 649.50
7. John Power 640.25
8. Skipper Krueger 638.61
9. Cody 590.26
10. Don Becker 541.94
11. Bill Smith 478.56
12. Brenda Hood 475.79 Women's Champion
13. Jacob Rencke 310.68 Junior Champion

Sportcast Worlds 2005 Results

2005-10-17T15:45:00.000-04:00

150 Gram Event, Saturday September 24.
Winds from the back 5 to 10 mph.

150 Gram Overall Results

Name Distance (Feet)
Tommy Farmer 776.9
Rolland Johnson Jr 766.0
Mike Langston 752.7
Ryan White 687.3
Earl Blake 682.6
Bob Sales 655.4
Wayne Hill 641.3
Tom Ballard 635.6
Frank Mitchell 609.2
Joe Helbe 599.6
Charlie Portaluppi 569.3
Bill Halpin Sr 568.8
John Pearce 545.0
Bill Bailey 531.0
Charlie Farmer 526.1
Jimmy Jacobs 519.3
Frank Lloyd 517.3
Bill Smith 481.3
Stewart Powers 346.8
Candy Portaluppi 304.8
Ann Helbe 251.0
Elizabeth Portaluppi 160.5

150 Gram Results by Classification

Name Distance (Feet)

Master
Tommy Farmer 776.9
Rolland Johnson Jr 766.0
Mike Langston 752.7
Ryan White 687.3

AAA
Earl Blake 682.6
Bob Sales 655.4

AA
Wayne Hill 641.3
Tom Ballard 635.6
Frank Mitchell 609.2
Joe Helbe 599.6
Charlie Portaluppi 569.3
Bill Halpin Sr 568.8
John Pearce 545.0
Jimmy Jacobs 519.3

A
Bill Bailey 531.0
Charlie Farmer 526.1
Frank Lloyd 517.3

B
Bill Smith 481.3

Women B
Candy Portaluppi 304.8

Women C
Ann Helbe 251.0

Junior
Stewart Powers 346.8

Sub Junior
Elizabeth Portaluppi 160.5

125 Gram Event, Sunday September 25
Winds across the court, light and variable.

125 Gram Overall Results

Name Distance (Feet)
Rolland Johnson Jr 702.7
Mike Langston 688.5
Tommy Farmer 683.9
Ryan White 622.4
Wayne Hill 615.3
Bob Sales 611.2
Bill Bailey 588.5
Tom Ballard 581.0
Joe Helbe 564.3
Frank Mitchell 560.5
Charlie Portaluppi 555.3
Bill Halpin Sr 548.9
John Pearce 529.6
Frank Lloyd 503.0
Jimmy Jacobs 467.5
Don Williams 467.2
Charlie Farmer 464.8
Bill Smith 449.6
Stewart Powers 308.0
Candy Portaluppi 298.3
Ann Helbe 179.3
Elizabeth Portaluppi 152.9
Don Williams III 152.1

125 Gram Results by Classification

Name Distance (Feet)

MASTER
Rolland Johnson Jr 702.7
Mike Langston 688.5
Tommy Farmer 683.9
Ryan White 622.4

AAA
Bob Sales 611.2

AA
Wayne Hill 615.3
Tom Ballard 581.0
Joe Helbe 564.3
Frank Mitchell 560.5
Charlie Portaluppi 555.3
Bill Halpin Sr 548.9
John Pearce 529.6
Jimmy Jacobs 467.5

A
Bill Bailey 588.5
Frank Lloyd 503.0
Don Williams 467.2
Charlie Farmer 464.8

B
Bill Smith 449.6

Women B
Candy Portaluppi 298.3

Women C
Ann Helbe 179.3

Junior
Stewart Powers 308.0
Don Williams III 152.1

Sub Junior
Elizabeth Portaluppi 152.9

Max reel series

2005-08-23T21:36:00.000-04:00

Sportcast Worlds Tournament in Crisfield Sept 23-25th

2005-08-18T14:17:00.000-04:00

The Worlds are only 5 weeks away . We will be holding the Worlds in Crisfield , Maryland at the Crisfield airport . http://crisfield.com/airport/

Most casters stay at Summer Cove Hotel (now called Best Value Inn) but if that fills up there are a few others . Mention that you are a caster and get the 2 day discounted rate for Summers Cove .
1)Paddlewheel Motel701 W Main St, Crisfield, MD (0.26 miles away)410-968-2220

2)Pines Motel127 N Somerset Ave, Crisfield, MD (0.52 miles away)410-968-0900

3)Best Value Inn700 Norris Harbor Dr, Crisfield, MD (0.60 miles away)410-968-1900

Election Notice

2005-06-24T14:46:00.000-04:00

To all current Sportcast USA members,

The term of office (one year) is over on December 31, 2005 for the current officers, Bob Sales (President), Charlie Farmer (Vice President), Bill Halpin Sr (Treasurer) and Conn Leahy (Secretary).
An election is required to either re-elect the current officers or elect new ones. The current Board of Directors are serving a two year term , so those positions are not up for election this year . All adult family members are eligible to nominate , vote and run for office .

The election procedure is as follows:

1. Nominations are due by July 31, 2005.
2. Voting Ballots will be sent out on August 1 and due back by August 31, 2005.
3. The ballots will be opened and the votes tallied and the results announced on September 24, 2005 at the Sportcast USA Worlds Tournament

Please email all nominations to Sportcastusa@yahoo.com

Sincerely yours,

Conn Leahy
Secretary, Sportcast USA

SFCCI Kingsville Spring Fling

2005-06-14T15:19:00.000-04:00

Results SFCCI Kingsville Spring Fling.
125 Gram
Number Name Distance
11 Bob Sales 639.23
12 Nick Meyer 637.78
10 Skipper Kruger 623.73
8 Cody Mrrazek 592.16
9 Tyler Thorsen 571.65
6 Bill Smith 500.3
5 Brenda Hood 450.4
4 Rey Juarez 393.71
2 Robert Rodney AKA Rudy Rameriz 277.75
1 Jacob Renck 226.45

150 Gram
12 Nick Meyer 688.66
11 Bob Sales 665.33
10 Skipper Krueger 650.85
8 Cody Mrrazek 627.96
9 Tyler Thorsen 610.52
13 Clint Meader 515.39
5 Brenda Hood 488.41
6 Bill Smith 466.61
4 Rey Juarez 408.1
3 Al Springstead 284.65
2 Robert Rodney AKA Rudy Rameriz 282
7 Ron Estes 220.8
1 Jacob Renck 217.94

Nationals 2005 Results

2005-05-23T16:47:00.000-04:00

125 Gram Results

NAME CLASS DISTANCE
Rolland Johnson Jr Master 723.6 (Mens 2005 National Champion)
Tommy Farmer Master 721.3
Mike Langston Master 718.3
Dave Thomashey Master 662.3
Ryan White Master 652.8
Bob Sales AAA 623.9
Bill Halpin Jr AAA 621.8
Tony Pendergrass AAA 616.1
Frank Mitchell AA 603.3
Tom Ballard AA 572.6
John Pearce AA 567.5
Joe Helbe AA 567.2
Charlie Portaluppi AA 564.3
Bill Halpin Sr AA 555.5
Jimmy Jacobs AA 529.8
Jim Volk A 481.1
Charlie Farmer A 467.4
Don Williams B 424.3
Frank Lloyd A 410.4
Kim Farmer Womens C 264.6
Ann Helbe Womens C 143.3

150 Gram Results
Name Class Distance
Tommy Farmer Master 717.2 (150 Gram Winner)
Mike Langston Master 711.1
Rolland Johnson Jr Master 684.6
Ryan White Master 662.0
Bob Sales AAA 640.2
Tony Pendergrass AAA 637.2
Bill Halpin Jr AAA 633.5
Tom Ballard AA 582.9
Frank Mitchell AA 572.5
John Pearce AA 541.3
Charlie Portaluppi AA 537.3
Bill Halpin Sr AA 529.2
Joe Helbe AA 524.3
Jimmy Jacobs AA 521.2
Jim Volk A 518.4
Charlie Farmer A 500.0
Bill Smith B 410.5
Don Williams B 403.3
Candie Portaluppi Womens B 294.6 Womens 2005 National Champion
Kim Farmer Womens C 240.2
Ann Helbe Womens C 191.5
Elizabeth Portaluppi Girls Sub Jr 129.4
Dave Thomashey Master NRR

NRR - No Results Recorded

Team Results

125 GRAM TEAM EVENT

CAROLINA LONGCASTERS
Tommy Farmer 721.7
Mike Langston 718.3
Ryan White 652.8
Bob Sales 623.9
Tom Ballard 572.6
TOTAL 3,289.3

OLD CODGERS
John Pearce 567.5
Bill Halpin Sr 555.5
Jim Volk 481.1
Charlie Farmer 467.4
TOTAL 2,071.5

150 GRAM TEAM EVENT

CAROLINA LONGCASTERS Team 2005 National Champions
Tommy Farmer 717.2
Mike Langston 711.1
Ryan White 662.0
Bob Sales 640.2
Tom Ballard 582.9
TOTAL 3,313.4

OLD CODGERS
John Pearce 541.3
Bill Halpin Sr 529.2
Jim Volk 518.4
Charlie Farmer 500.0
Bill Smith 410.6
TOTAL 2,499.5

Casting XTR

2005-05-11T15:45:00.000-04:00

Nationals May 20-22th Crisfield MD

2005-05-02T15:18:00.000-04:00

The Nationals are only 3 weeks away . We will be holding the Nationals in Crisfield , Maryland again at the Crisfield airport . http://crisfield.com/airport/
Stay tuned for info ...

Friday will feature a casting seminar put on by "Big Dave" Thomashey . Seminar is $25 and all monies will be donated by Dave to Sportcast USA . Tommy Farmer will be assiting Dave with the seminar . This is an opportunity to get coaching from two of the best casters in the country and Dave's knowledge of zziplex rods is unsurpassed by any US caster.

Most casters stay at Summer Cove Hotel (now called Best Value Inn) but if that fills up there are a few others . Mention that you are a caster and get the 2 day discounted rate for Summers Cove .

1)
Paddlewheel Motel

701 W Main St, Crisfield, MD (0.26 miles away)

410-968-2220

Map Directions To Directions From

2)
Pines Motel

127 N Somerset Ave, Crisfield, MD (0.52 miles away)

410-968-0900

Map Directions To Directions From

3)
Best Value Inn

700 Norris Harbor Dr, Crisfield, MD (0.60 miles away)

410-968-1900

Map Directions To Directions From

North East Open 2005 results

2005-04-25T13:28:00.000-04:00

New record set again in the 150g event , we had 14 rounds of casting for the day . Would like to thank all those who assisted with the set up and tear down of the courts . Thanks to Bill Halpin Sr for discovering the casting field , this is a huge location (97 acres) which allows us to set up in any direction . Special thanks to "Squidhound Bob" Collepardi for being the chef for the day and "Ardmore Bill" Halpin for supplying the Coffee and Donuts and all lunch food and grill . Snacks and drinks were also supplied by "Mafia Bob" Sales and fresh Philly pretzels were provided by Don "Pajamas Pants" Williams . Thanks to "Joey Drains" Lynch from Precise Plumbing for donating the Porti Potti . Prizes and Door prizes were provided by Bob Sales and Conn "Connman" Leahy and from Paulie "Frankie" LaMagna of IR . The Fishermen's Cove Bait and Tackle in Mantua NJ provided the new "CASTING" sign. Thank you every one who made donations towards the food fund . The grill was a great idea and will be carried over to future events .

The results for the Sportcast USA NE Open 150 gram event are:

NAME CLASS DISTANCE
MARK EDWARDS Masters 708 (Event Winner)
DAVE THOMASHEY Masters 707.1
BILL HALPIN JR AAA 674.3
BOB SALES AAA 666.3
LOUIS PAUL AA 638.7
BOB BOTT AA 605.9
FRANK MITCHELL AA 594.1
ROD SMITH A 589
CHARLIE PORTILUPPI AA 565.6
BILL HALPIN SR AA 557.4
JOHN PEARSE AA 550.1
JIMMY JACOBS AA 504.3
FRANK LLOYD A 496.8
JOE GIGLIOTTI A 492.2
DON WILLIAMS A 459.9
BILL SMITH B 437.7
CHARLIE RICE JR 414.4
MARK EDWARDS JR 278.4
MAALIK EDWARDS SJR 143.6
LIZ PORTILUPPI WJR 84
CANDIE PORTILUPPI WB 328

M-Master W-Womens J-Junior SJ- Sub Junior

The results for the Sportcast USA NE Open 125 gram event are:

NAME CLASS DISTANCE
DAVE THOMASHY Masters 712.4 (Event and Tournament Winner)
BILL HALPIN JR AAA 706.8
BOB SALES AAA 671.6
CHARLIE PORTILUPPI AA 629.3
FRANK MITCHELL AA 627.6
LOUIS PAUL AA 615.7
BOB BOTT AA 614.8
JOHN PEARSE AA 583.8
BILL HALPIN SR AA 553.9
JIMMY JACOBS AA 549.5
DON WILLIAMS A 462.1
BILL SMITH B 444.0
CHARLIE RICE JR 436.5

M-Master W-Womens J-Junior SJ- Sub Junior

North East Open Marlton NJ April 22-24

2005-04-12T14:14:00.000-04:00

The NE open will be held at the Evesham Township Recreational center in Marlton , NEW JERSEY.

Directions
Direction to Sportcast USA NE Open Casting Tournament April 22. 23. & 24, 2005.

The field is located on Rt 620 (Main Street or Tuckerton Road) about 3 miles east of the town of Marlton NJ across the road from the entrance to the Memorial Sports complex.

From the NJ Turn Pike
Take Exit 4 and get on I295 South and when you get to exit 34 follow the "From I295" directions below.

From the Delaware Memorial Bridge
Take I295 North and when you get to exit 34 follow the “From I295” Directions below.

From the Ben Franklin Bridge
Take Rt 70 East and when you pass I295 follow the "From I295" directions below.

From the Walt Whitman Bridge
Take I295 North and when you get to exit 34 follow the "From I295" directions below.

From I295
Take exit 34 onto Rt 70 East. Take Rt 70 East for about four miles to N Elmwood. Make a right onto N Elmwood. Take N Elmwood to the first light and make a left onto Rt 620 (Main Street). On Rt 620 go past the first light at New Road and you will see a white fence on the right. Follow the fence for about 400 yards and you will see an entrance to the Memorial Sports Complex (Blue Building ). The casting field is located on Rt 620 on the left a little past the entrance. Make a left at the “CASTING” sign.

From coastal New Jersey (Long Beach Island to Sandy Hook)
Take Rt 70 West to N Elmwood. Make a left onto N Elmwood. (N Elmwood is about 6 miles west of Rt 206) Take N Elmwood to the first light and make a left onto Rt 620 (Main Street). On Rt 620 go past the first light at New Road and you will see a white fence on the right. Follow the fence for about 400 yards and you will see an entrance to the Memorial Sports Complex(Blue Building). The casting field is located on Rt 620 on the left a little past the entrance. Make a left at the “CASTING” sign.

From Coastal New Jersey (Atlantic City to Cape May)
Take the Atlantic City Expressway to Rt 73 North. Take Rt 73 North to Rt 70 East. Take Rt 70 East to N Elmwood. Make a right onto N Elmwood. Take N Elmwood to the first light and make a left onto Rt 620 (Main Street). On Rt 620 go past the first light at New Road and you will see a white fence on the right. Follow the fence for about 400 yards and you will see an entrance to the Memorial Sports Complex(Blue Building). The casting field is located on Rt 620 on the left a little past the entrance. Make a left at the “CASTING” sign.

Map

Map

Hotels

1) Amerisuites
8000 Crawford Pl, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.09 miles away)
856-840-0770
2) Comfort Inn
6000 Crawford Pl, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.10 miles away)
856-727-0010
3) Hampton Inn
5000 Crawford Pl, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.11 miles away)
856-778-5535
4) Candlewood
4000 Crawford Pl, Mt. Laurel, NJ (2.13 miles away)
856-642-7567
5) Summerfield Suites
3000 Crawford Pl, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.14 miles away)
856-222-1313
6) Studio Plus Hotels
500 Diemer Dr, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.23 miles away)
856-608-9820
7) Extended Stay America
101 Diemer Dr, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.35 miles away)
856-778-4100
8) Mcintosh Inn Of Mt Laurel
1132 Route 73 Of Church Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ (2.90 miles away)
856-234-7194
9) Staybridge Suites By Holiday
4115 Church Rd, Mt Laurel, NJ (2.92 miles away)
856-722-1900
10) Event Suites Inc
1763 Route 70 E, Cherry Hill, NJ (2.93 miles away)
856-761-0552

South East Open 2005 Results

2005-04-05T14:04:00.000-04:00

New US Record established By Tommy Farmer in 125g
Rolland Johnson also surpassed his existing record in the 125g

Prizes were donated by Ryan White of Hatteras Jacks , Joe Moore of One More Cast ,Charlie Farmer and Conn Leahy . Drinks and prizes were supplied by Bob Sales . Bill Halpin Sr and Bill Smith for Beef Jerky prize and beer and wine for dinner . Tommy and Kim Farmer were our gracious hosts for a delicious dinner on Saturday and the considerable time spent on finding a casting field .
Tony Pendergrass for getting the delux Porta Johns with running water hand sinks .

Special thanks to all the casters who chipped in and helped set up , measure , break down . This really was a team effort that made everything run smoothly .

Thanks to Neal Lanier for use of his property and the town of Burgaw who welcomed us with a special proclamation read by the town Mayor .

South East 150g/ .31mm Event

April 2nd Saturday
Temp 65deg , Wind 15mph WSW - Direction changing to cross court at times , Humidity 90-30% . There was heavy rain until 12pm which delayed the start .

Name, Class, Distance
Larry Brooks M 763.8
Tommy Farmer M 762.2
Rolland Johnson M 754.7
Mike Langston M 740.4
Ryan White M 711.9
Tres Irby AAA 685
Bob Sales AAA 666.9
Wayne Hill AA 666.6
Ed Covington AA 666
Tom Ballard AA 640
Tony Pendergrass AAA 638.1
Ralph Barlatier AA 630.4
Bill Bailey AA 623
Jeff Taylor AA 613.9
Charlie Portaluppi AA 606.6
Bill Halpin Sr AA 565.6
John Pearce AA 526.4
Charlie Farmer AA 512
Dan Cooney A 504
Candy Portaluppi W 365.2
Amanda Hill J 324.9
Kim Farmer W 233.5
Virginia Irby SJ 166.3
Liz Portiluppi J 156

M-Master W-Womens J-Junior SJ- Sub Junior

Team Event 150 g

Name Team Distance ------------------------------Team Totals
Charlie Farmer OC 512 -------------------------------Old Codgers-- 2957.8 3rd
John Pearce OC 526.4
Bill Bailey OC 623
Ralph Barlatier OC 630.4
Ed Covington OC 666

Tony Pendergrass HO 638.1---------------------------Hatteras Outfitters-- 3508.2 1st
Wayne Hill HO 666.6
Tres Irby HO 685
Rolland Johnson Jr HO 754.7
Larry Brooks HO 763.8

Jeff Taylor CL 613.9----------------------------------Carolina Longcasters --3495.3 2nd
Bob Sales CL 666.9
Ryan White CL 711.9
Mike Langston CL 740.4
Tommy Farmer CL 762.2

South East 125g/.28mm Event

April 3rdApril 2nd Saturday
Temp 65deg , Wind 18mph W - , Humidity 33-22% ,

Name Class Distance
Tommy Farmer M 839.25 ----------New US National Record
Rolland Johnson Jr M 804.8 --------Beat Existing Nationl Record
Mike Langston M 799.9
Larry Brooks M 771.6
Ryan White M 754.8
Tres Irby AAA 711.1
Wayne Hill AA 688.5
Bob Sales AAA 672.5
Ed Covington AA 661.4
Tony Pendergrass AAA 661.4
Tom Ballard AA 649.9
Jeff Taylor AA 641.2
Ralph Barlatier AA 634.9
Charlie Portaluppi AA 631.6
John Pearce AA 625
Bill Halpin Sr AA 622
Dan Cooney A 585.8
Bill Bailey AA 576.8
Charlie Farmer AA 500.7
Amanda Hill J 376.4
Candy Portaluppi W 357.7
Kim Farmer W 289.5
Virginia Irby SJ 240.2
Liz Portiluppi J 120.6

Team Event 125g

Name Team Distance

Name Team Distance -----------------------Team Totals
Tommy Farmer cl 843.3
Mike Langston cl 799.9
Ryan White cl 754.8
Bob Sales cl 672.5
Tom Ballard cl 649.9 -------------------- Carolina Longcasters 3720.4--1st

Rolland Johnson Jr ho 804.8
Larry Brooks ho 771.6
Tres Irby ho 711.1
Wayne Hill ho 688.5
Tony Pendergrass ho 661.4 --------------Hatteras Outfitters-- 3637.4-2nd

Ed Covington oc 661.4
Jeff Taylor oc 641.2
Ralph Barlatier oc 634.9
Bill Bailey oc 576.8
Charlie Farmer oc 500.7 ----------------------Old Codgers-- 3015--3rd

Florida Surfcasters Results

2005-03-21T13:20:00.000-05:00

125gram 3/19/2005
1. Roger Mortimore--715.96
2. Tommy Farmer--693.42
3. Mike Foster--663.98
4. Wayne Hill--622.84
5. Richard Burton--613.63
6. Lyndon Godwin--612.24
7. Rob Clarke--605.88
8. Frank Mitchell--601.23
9. Steve Austin--562.00
10. Tom Charlton--561.57
11. Brian Booker--546.72
12. John Pierce--526.62
13. Guy Fitzgerald--505.98
14. Charlie Farmer--483.74
15. Amanda Hill--317.35
16. Mick Murphy--294.56
17. Kim Farmer--196.46

150gram

1. Roger Mortimore--744.08
2. Mike Foster "Frosty"--668.47
3. Rob Clarke--648.12
4. Tommy Farmer--635.56
5. Wayne Hill--621.66
6. Lyndon Godwin--616.13
7. Brian Booker--610.32
8. Frank Mitchell--600.99
9. Richard Burton--586.79
10. Steve Austin--569.44
11. Tom Charlton--568.52
12. Bob Daniel--515.57
13. Bill Pollackov--514.87
14. Guy Fitzgerald--500.12
15. Jeff Rafter--498.82
16. Charlie Farmer--492.02
17. John Pierce--490.25
18. Noel Kuhn--475.51
19. Dan Hilburn--376.03
20. Amanda Hill--304.27
21. Kim Farmer--222.34

Conditions: Cool morning, winds N NE. High humidity around noon.

TEXAS SFCCI RESULTS

2005-03-15T10:07:00.000-05:00

150 Gram / .28mm Event

1. Jerry Valentine 741.385
2. Guy Rucker 724.405
3. Curtis Brinkman 657.725
4. Nick Meyer 654.175
5. Skipper Krueger 650.195
6. Tom Ballard 643.925
7. Dalyn Vick 627.75
8. John Power 615.410
9. Tyler Thorsen 579.145
10. Cody Mrazek 560.4
11. Rudy Ramirez 560.245
12. Ray Juarez 497.135
13. Brenda Hood 439.850
14. Del Frankhauser 318.415
15. Jacob Renck 276.19

125 Gram /.28mm Event

1. Jerry Valentine 684.81
2. Curtis Brinkman 668.425
3. Tom Ballard 643.68
4. John Power 626.23
5. Dalyn Vick 624.475
6. Nick Meyer 610.13
7. Skipper Krueger 597.245
8. Tyler Thorsen 580.105
9. Cody Mrazek 557.225
10. Rudy Ramirez 536.225
11. Ray Juarez 455.01
12. Brenda Hood 439.85
13. Del Frankhauser 324.405
14. Jacob Renck 276.19

Distance Records and Achievements

2005-03-08T12:53:00.010-05:00

Records
Mens
Conventional
175g/.31mm Tommy Farmer 797.0 Shalotte NC 2007
150g/.31mm Tommy Farmer 831.0 Marlton NJ 2009
125g/.28mm Tommy Farmer 839.25 Burgaw NC 2005
100g/.25mm Tommy Farmer 781.0 Marlton NJ 2009
Spinning
175g/.31mm
150g/.31mm Mark Edwards 758.40 Crisfield MD 2003
125g/.28mm Mark Edwards 695.8 Crisfield MD 2004
100g/.25mm
OTG
Conventional
175g/.31mm Tommy Farmer
150g/.31mm Tommy Farmer 826.0 Marlton NJ 2009
125g/.28mm Robert Hurdak 752.0 Shalotte NC 2009
100g/.25mm Tommy Farmer 781.0 Marlton NJ 2009

Spinning
175g/.31mm
150g/.31mm Rod Smith 639.3 Marlton NJ 2007
125g/.28mm Rod Smith 618.3 Marlton NJ 2007
100g/.25mm
Backcasting
150g/.31mm Tom Ballard 649.9' Burgaw NC 2005
125g/.28mm Tom Ballard 639' Burgaw NC 2005

Womens

125g/.28mm Jessica Bush 512'

Juniors (U19)
150g/.31mm
125g/.28mm

Achievements

800' Club
Tommy Farmer 839.25' Burgaw NC 2005
Troy Roberts 827 ' Marlton NJ 2009
Lou McEachern 821.67' Corpus Christi TX 2001
Hector Hernandez 813.19' Corpus Christi TX 2001
Rolland Johnson 804.80' Burgaw NC 2005
August "Primo" Livenais 810'5" *Historic record

700' Club
Mike Langston 799.9 Burgaw NC 2005
Richard Leining 783.39' Corpus Christi Tx 2001
Jerry Valetine 779.7 Crystal Beach Tx 2003
Larry Brooks 775'Crisfield MD 2003
Tim Smith 771.58' Corpus Christi Tx 2000
Guy Rucker 768.6 Corpus Christi Tx 2004
Dave Thomashy 762.68' Corpus Christi Tx 2000
Angel Villalpando 761' Marlton NJ 2009
Bill Kennedy 758.96' NC 2000
Mark Edwards 758.40 Crisfield MD 2003 Spinning
Ron Arra 758'
Ryan White 754.8 Burgaw NC 2005
Dalyn Vick 753.04 Corpus Christi Tx 2001
Tony Pendergrass 750.7 Salvo NC 2003
Mike Basnite 749.4 Shallotte NC 2007
Nick Myers 745.09 Corpus Christi Tx 2000
Lewis Reyno 736.22' NC 2000
Tommy Farmer 733.8 Shallotte NC OTG casting
Conn Leahy 733.2'Crisfield MD 2004
Wayne Hill 730 Shallotte NC 2007
William Wall 729.5' Danville VA 2007
Ron Snell 725.5' Shalotte NC 2009
Bob Sales 724' Crystal Beach TX OTG casting
Bill Halpin Jr 721'Crisfield MD 2003
Gary Born 723' Conventional. Cape Henelopen DE 1999
Earl Blake 722.5' Marlton NJ 2009
Gary Born 718' Spinning. Cape Henelopen DE 1999
Rodney Davis 717.1' Texas 2004
Andy Miller (UK ) 715.16 Crisfield MD 2002
Kenny Dhanow 715' Marlton NJ 2009
Rob Jenkins 711'Crisfield MD 2003
Scott Wood 710.1 Shallotte NC 2006
Steve Riley 710' Marlton NJ 2009
Curtis Brinkmann 709.96' Crystal Beach TX 2009
Paul Anderson 704 Shalotte 2008

Dan Reel
Blaine Osborne
Jesse Gonzales
Tres Irby
Charles Wilson
Frank Reese
Richard Burton

600' Club
Conn Leahy 687.5 Marlton NJ 2009 OTG Casting
Mike Foster 668.47' Florida 2005
Ed Covington 666' Burgaw NC 2005
John Snell 6662.5 Danville VA 2007
Tom Ballard 649.9' Burgaw NC 2005 Backcasting
Rob Clarke 648.12' Florida 2005
Jeff Taylor 641.2' Burgaw NC 2005
Rod Smith 639.3 Marlton NJ 2007 OTG Casting
Ralph Barlatier 634.9 Burgaw NC 2005 Backcasting
Frank Mitchell 627.6' Marlton NJ 2005
Conn Leahy 625 Crisfield MD 2004 Backcasting
John Pearce 625'Burgaw NC 2005
Bill Bailey 623 Burgaw NC 2005
Lyndon Godwin 616.13' Florida 2005
Bob Bott 614.8' Marlton NJ 2005
Chris Storrs 614.7 Marlton NJ 2007 Junior Caster
Joe Helbe 613' Marlton NJ 2007
Brian Booker 610.32' Florida 2005

Bill Halpin Sr
Will Jackson
Louis Paul
David Perez
Howard Cator
Carl Moore
Charlie Portiluppi
Nelson Philips

500' Club
Frank Lloyd 592.9'Crisfield MD 2007
Dan Cooney 585.8' Burgaw NC 2005
Brian Cain 580.1 Crisfiled MD 2006
Steve Austin--569.44 Florida 2005
Tom Charlton--568.52 Florida 2005
Kurt Renart 566' Marlton NJ 2007
Mark Ganrude 549.1 Shallotte NC 2007
Jim Peel 549'Marlton NJ 2007
Willie Longcaster 545.5 Shallotte NC 2006
Jim Barbour 545 Shallotte NC 2007
Rudy Ramirez 537.7 Kingsville Tx 2006
Charlie Farmer 526.1 Crisfield MD2006Backcasting
Arlen Ash 523.1 Shallotte NC 2006
Joe McGowan 523.0 Crisfield MD 2007
Joe Gigliotti 518.2 Marlton NJ 2007
Bob Daniel--515.57 ' Florida 2005
Bill Pollackov--514.87 ' Florida 2005
Terry Dillinger 512.7 Shallotte NC 2006
David Sands 504.8 Shallotte NC 2007
John Light 500.2 Marlton NJ 2006
Guy Fitzgerald--500.12' Florida 2005
Jimmy Jacobs
Bill Smith

Women Casting
Jessica Bush 512'
Adina Jones 488.2 Crisfield 2004
Ginger Wojociecholski 434.6' Shallotte NC 2007
Amanda Hill 432.2 Shallotte NC 2007
Candy Portiluppi 351.2 Crisfield MD 2007
Elizabeth Portiluppi 337 Marlton NJ 2007

(This is a work in progress, will add distances and other info as I verify it .If you are missing from this list email me at SportcastUSA@aol.com with your information , I need distance , where and when weight and style of cast .)

North East Open Marlton NJ April 22-24

2005-03-07T15:52:00.000-05:00

Sad News

2005-03-01T14:11:00.000-05:00

We have just found out that fellow member Ed Silver from Hatteras NC pasted away . We wish his family our prayers and condolences at this time

South East Open Wilmington NC April 1-3

2005-02-24T12:29:00.000-05:00

The South East Championships will be held at a new location this year . As details become clear I will post additional information . Tournament will be in Burgaw about 15 miles north of Wilmington . I will post directions and hotel info soon . Bring your appetite as it looks like Tommy and Tony will have a spread of southern style grub . Be sure to load up on the local grits for breakfast .....

Field Location is off of Old River Road ,Burgaw, NC 28425

Directions

From Wilmington. Hwy 132 North becomes I-40 just north of Wilmington.Take I-40 West 12 miles.
Take the NC-210 exit- EXIT 408.
Turn LEFT onto NC-210. Go 0.3 miles.
Turn RIGHT onto US-117. Go 2.7 miles.
Turn RIGHT onto NC-1411/OLD RIVER RD. Go 2.0 miles.
Look for a Dairy farm on the right. Primary landmark will be the four grain silo's. Drive through the gate and follow driveway through the farm and to the 26 acre field behind the farm.

From the North/ West
If you are coming in on I-40 and want to stop at the field on the way to Wilmington,
Take the NC-210 exit- EXIT 408.
Turn RIGHT onto NC-210. Go 0.3 miles.
Turn RIGHT onto US-117. Go 2.7 miles.
Turn RIGHT onto NC-1411/OLD RIVER RD. Go 2.0 miles to the dairy farm.

Hotels

Here are a few based on convenience and price.
For reference, hwy 132 becomes I40 just North of Wilmington.

Sleep Inn - Market Street. Close to 132. http://www.sleepinnwilmington.com/
79.00 - Queen
89.00 - two doubles
Main Stay Suites - Each room is a full suite with fridge and microwave. Market St, beside the Sleep Inn, close to 132.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-812144-mainstay_suites-i
89.95 - queen
95.95 - two queens. This would work well if anyone wants to share a room.
Extended Stay America - Small Suites. Each room has full Refidge and microwave. New Center Drive, just off of hwy 132.
http://www.extendedstaynetwork.com/Details/Details.cfm?LocationID=5485&Airport=
69.99 - queen
65.99 - king
70.99 - 2 doubles
Innkeeper - Intersection of 132 and Market Street. Very convenient, IHOP right in front.
http://wilmington.cape.fear.hotelguide.net/data/h100047.htm
69.99 - King or two double
Whitey's El Berta - Market Street at Kerr Avenue. Several casters stayed here last year. Rates will be around 52.00 unless we get a commitment from several casters then he may work a lower rate. Great breakfast restaurant adjacent to motel. NOT FANCY.Close in quality to the motels in Crisfield

Tournament Rules

2005-01-14T09:53:00.001-05:00

Sportcast USA Tournament Rules

2009

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
A Tournament Director shall be present at all SportscastUSA events and is in charge of all aspects of the tournament. The Tournament Director may appoint Officials to help with running the tournament.

EQUIPMENT

CONVENTIONAL TACKLE
Rod: There shall be no restriction upon length or on the material used in its construction.
Reel: Must be able to be used for fishing, but must have a standard factory manufactured spool.

SPINNING TACKLE
Rod: Same as for conventional tackle.
Reel: To contain a spool that is fixed during the cast. Must be able to be used for fishing, but must have a standard factory manufactured spool.

RUNNING LINE
The running line shall be made of high visibility monofilament material and be the same diameter throughout its entire length. The running line shall have the following minimum diameters:
.31 mm (.01220 inch) for the 175 gram weight
.31 mm (.01220 inch) for the 150 gram weight
.28 mm (.01102 inch) for the 125 gram weight
.25 mm (.00984 inch) for the 100 gram weight

SHOCK LINE
The shock line shall be made of high visibility monofilament material, have a minimum diameter of .75 mm (.0295 inch), and be parallel throughout its entire length.
There shall be at least eight turns of the shock line around the spool before any cast is attempted.

CASTING WEIGHTS
Only official weights provided by Sportcast USA may be used in a tournament. The official weights are 100 gram, 125 gram, 150 gram, and 175 gram. The weights may not be altered in any way.

LINE CLIPS
An approved line clip must be used to attach the casting weight to the shock line.

CASTING RULES
The number of casters, daylight hours, and weather will determine the number of casts for an event. A stop casting time will be set at the beginning of the day. No cast will be made after that set time unless a new time is agreed on by all casters in tournament and the tournament director.

All casters and spectators will make every effort to safely execute casts and to help others be safe and promote safety at events.

It shall not be permitted to make any cast that is determined to be dangerous by the Tournament Director.

Event day practice will take place at the discretion of the Tournament Director.

Contestants may cast any official weight at anytime during a tournament. Children under the age of six may cast weights provided by their parents.

Each caster will be given a number and a set of flags for marking the cast.

Casting shall take place in the following order:
First – Children
Second – Women
Third – Men in order of increasing classification.

A caster will be called to cast by an Official and must be ready to cast when called. No re-entries or duplicate entries are permitted. Casters that arrive late to cast and miss their turn will not be permitted to cast in that round.

All casters shall cast forward from behind the base line in a designated area. No caster shall pass this base line while in the act of casting and until the casting weight has landed. A caster has fouled when any portion of his/her body touches the ground ahead of the base line. A base line foul shall result in a fifty foot deduction from the
measured length of the cast.

All break-offs will be recorded by the Tournament Director and must be retrieved by the caster and given to the Tournament Director before the start of the next round. Any caster who fails to find and return their break-off will not, at the discretion of the Tournament Director, be permitted to cast again until the break-off is found and returned to the Tournament Director.

After a cast is completed, a caster must place his/her rod in a designated area set aside by the Tournament Director until the round is over.

Retrieving weights shall be in the reverse order of casting and shall be accomplished by reeling while walking out to the weight.
Marking the distance shall be accomplished by the caster placing the appropriate flag at the point where the weight penetrated the ground. If the sinker has not penetrated the ground the flag shall be placed where the sinker lies on the ground.

No one except casters and officials are permitted on the field while the weights are being retrieved.

CASTING COURT
A thirty degree casting court will be used at all tournaments. The casting court shall be laid out in the following manner:

A base pin (oche) shall be driven in the ground and center line markers will be placed at every hundred feet out to eight hundred feet. From this pin, sidelines markers will be placed fifteen degrees to the left and right of the centerline every hundred feet out to eight hundred feet.

A four foot base line will centered on the Oche and the caster must remain behind this line during the cast.

There shall be a safety zone established in back of the base line. This zone shall be one hundred feet deep.

No person or vehicle shall be allowed on the right side of the center line in the back of the base line.

There will be a designated parking and activity area at all casting tournaments.

MEASUREMENT OF CASTS
No one except the officials is permitted on the field while the measurements are taking place.

A steel or fiberglass tape or a laser measuring device shall be used to measure all casts.

Officials shall record the caster number, weight size, and distance on the appropriate chart.

Out of bounds cast do not count and will not be recorded.

In the event of a tie, each caster in the tie shall make one cast with the longest declared the winner.

RECORDS
Records will be kept for longest cast with conventional and spinning equipment in the following categories: Pendulum, .Off The Ground (OTG) and Backcast.

Starting in 2009, a separate set of records will be kept for seniors over 60 years for the same categories.

Individual setting record must report record cast to tournament director during tournament so cast can be verified when measured.

The only records recognized by SportCastUSA are those made at the sanctioned tournaments authorized by SportCastUSA.

AWARDS
A caster must be a member, in good standing, of SportCastUSA to be eligible for any SportCastUSA award.

Awards will be given to the first, second, and third place contestants in the Men’s, and Women’s classes. All contestants in Junior, Kids, and Child classes will receive “a certificate of participation.

CLASSIFICATION OF CASTERS

DISTANCE CLASSES

MEN
MASTERS - over 725 feet

AAA - 650 feet to 725 feet

AA - 550 feet to 650 feet

A - 450 feet to 550 feet

B - 350 feet to 450 feet

C - 0 feet to 350 feet

WOMEN
AA - 500 feet and over

A - 400 feet to 500 feet

B - 300 feet to 400 feet

C - 0 feet to 300 feet

AGE CLASSES

JUNIOR - 12 to 17

SUB JUNIOR - 6 to 11

KIDS - 3 to 5

SUB SENIOR - 55 to 64

SENIOR - 65 to 74

SENIOR SENIOR - 75 and older

2005 Tournament Schedule

2005-01-07T17:00:00.000-05:00

Sportcast Events
4/2 & 4/3 SE Open Wilmington NC

Details

4/23 & 4/24 NE Open Marlton NJ

Details

Nationals May 20-22th Crisfield MD

Worlds Sept 23-25th Crisfield MD

SFCCI October 8th

http://www.sfcci.org/cgi-local/webcal.cgi

Florida Surfcasters March 19-20
http://www.floridasurffishing.com/tournament.doc

Scusa Forum

2005-01-07T16:45:00.000-05:00

What's it all about ?

2005-01-07T09:40:00.000-05:00

Wilmington Angler World's Top Long-caster
This story may be printed for Free in any print or on-line publication. The tagline found at the end must accompany the story if printed.

(PRWEB) January 3, 2005 -- When his friends and rivals say Tommy Farmer of Wilmington can cast a country mile, they aren’t exaggerating. During the Sportcast USA World Long Casting Championship at Crisfield, Md., Farmer showed his skill by pacing the event with a cast of 819 feet.

Farmer, who is an avid fisherman, has been competing in distance-casting events for years. While still excited about his accomplishment, he said he had two goals at the beginning of 2004. “One of my goals was to beat 12-time champion ‘Big Lou’ McEachern of Texas, and the other was to break the American distance-casting record,” he said. Farmer achieved one of his goals and barely missed the other.

To win the title, Farmer had to beat McEachern, his rival and occasional training partner. The American distance-casting record of 821 feet, held by McEachern, was just out of Farmer’s reach when the event ended. Farmer’s 150-gram-class winning cast of 819 feet was the second-best American cast in the event’s history. He said he will try again to claim the world record during the 2005 tournament. On his way to the 2004 championship, Farmer advanced through the Southeast Regional competition at Wilmington and the U.S. national competition at Crisfield, Md. He competes in the Masters Division, the top level of distance-casting events.

In distance casting, there are two weight classes. In the 125-grams (about 4 1/2 ounces) class, competitors use 8-pound test or .28-mm monofilament line, plus a shock leader of 30 feet of 60 pounds or .75-mm mono is used between the end of the fishing line and the weight. The second class is 150 grams or about 5 1/4 ounces. In this class, competitors use 10-pound test or .31-mm monofilament line with the same shock leader.

Farmer said the heavier shock leader is necessary to absorb the power and whip of the cast. Farmer said his rod of choice is the Pendulum Cast, which originated in Great Britain. “With it, I begin with my back to the target and start swinging the sinker to begin loading the rod,” he said. “After working the rod to a fair bend with the swinging weight, I swing it all the way back and whip the rod over my head as I spin around. This final motion fully loads the rod and multiplies the strength I can put into it. If my timing and angle are correct, it will be a long cast.” If Farmer continues to improve, it’s possible he could repeat his 2004 championship this year.

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By Jerry Dilsaver

Casting Worldwide

2004-03-16T14:22:00.000-05:00

The links below are to Casting sites or Forums around the world , some are in english others contain English sections or translators , others you have to fumble about unless you speak the lingo .One way to view them in english is to copy the link to a google search and use the google english translator to view the site . All are worth going through as they contain various items of interest to casters . Quite a few have good video footage of top casters from around the world .

If you have a website or forum and would like to be listed here then please contact us via the email link to the left .

France

French Federation Of Sea Anglers

Germany

Surfcaster

German Sea Angler Federation

Holland

Dutch Surfcasting Federation/

Dutch Casting Site/

Belgium

Belgian Surfcasting Club

Denmark