2011 The America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournament
Vail, CO. USA September 15-18, 2011
2011 The America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournament
The America Cup has two primary goals. The first is to provide program support to groups in need of the rehabilitation properties that fishing can provide and to produce competitive fishing events at national and international levels and to facilitate successful fishing competitions that promote and display both national and international talent in the world of competitive fishing.
Thank you to all the competitors, volunteers, controllers, drivers, ranch owners, sponsors, and the Town of Vail for participating and making The Cup a great success this year!
Vail, CO USA
Host Location
Vail, CO
Internationally known for its incomparable world-class skiing and riding, the Vail Valley additionally offers an exciting nightlife, unique shops, gourmet dining and nonstop outdoor adventure, summer or winter.
Vail, Colorado is like nothing on earth. For summer adventures, few places can match Vail. Coordinate your unforgettable trip with Vail signature events, adventures, attractions, or simply find the best breathtaking view in the Rockies. World class trout rivers and lakes surround Eagle Country and the Vail Valley with an abundance of Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brookie, and Brown Trout.
Results
Gold Medal Team
Bronze Medal Team
Silver Medal Team
TEAM EMERGER
Sandro Soldarini (Italy)
Todd Oishi (Canada)
Michael Drinan (Ireland)
Marek Walczek (Poland)
Rob Kolanda (USA)
Silver Medal Team
Bronze Medal Team
Silver Medal Team
Team Wyoming
Josh Graffam
Charlie Card
Sean Baker
Josh Curtis
Dan Oas
Bronze Medal Team
Bronze Medal Team
Gold Medal Individual
Team Caddis
Ben Metcalf
Chris Galvin
Riley Cotter
Dzifa Glymin
Jeremy Sides
Gold Medal Individual
Bronze Medal Individual
Gold Medal Individual
1st Place Rob Kolanda
Team Emerger
Bronze Medal Individual
Bronze Medal Individual
Bronze Medal Individual
2rd Place Riley Cotter
Team Caddis
Silver Medal Individual
Bronze Medal Individual
Bronze Medal Individual
3rd Place Dejon Hamann
Team Freestone
Teams
Team USA
Devin Olsen
Kurt Finlayson
Norman Maktima
Anthony Naranja
John Roberts
Team World Fly Fishing Japan WFFJ
Gil Padovani
Misako Ishimura
Peter Vanbuskirk
John Kimura
Jim Slade
TEAM FREESTONE
Andy Koons
Steve Good
Sean Crocker
Dejon Hamann
Robert Haegele
TEAM CADDIS
Chris Galvin
Jeremy Sides
Dzifa Glymin
Ben Metcalf
Riley Cotter
TEAM FLY FISHING COLORADO
Steve Parrot
Sandy Wright
Janet Lopez
Russ Miller
TEAM STONEFLY
David Woody
Jason Baker
Bryan Katzenmaier
Michael Yelton
Jason Buffkin
TEAM USA YOUTH FLY FISHING TEAM
Justin Lyons
Aston Boone
Zach Acunzo
Austin Randecke
Paul Colcord
TEAM NORTH CAROLINA
Paul Bourcq
Chris Lee
Kevin Lowe
Josh Stephens
Gordon Vanderpool
Tim Ramey
Larry Hofferberth
TEAM EMERGER
Michael Drinan (Ireland)
Marek Walczek (Poland)
Sandro Soldarini (Italy)
Todd Oishi (Canada)
Rob Kolanda(USA)
TEAM COLORADO YOUTH
Connor Murphy
Andrew Brown
Tyler Befus
Jacob Knight
Charlie Valuck
TEAM WYOMING
Josh Graffam
Charlie Card
Sean Baker
Josh Curtis
Dan Oas
Canadian National Youth Team
Colin Huff
Alex Baumeister
Kyle Snarr
Brad Keenan
Niko Macoritti
Thanks to Randy Taylor, John Beaver, and Donald Thom
Team Eastern Fly Anglers
C.J Pellegrin
Thomas Summers
Johnathan Dietz
Cam Chioffi
oseph Benson
Team National Alliance
Marcos Silva
Tim Fisk
Hunter Hoffler
Nick Johnson
Isaac Dean
Venues
Town of Vail, CO
Sector I Colorado River
Evergreen Lodge Vail
Vail, Colorado is like nothing on earth. For summer adventures, few places can match Vail and is visited regularly by almost as many Europeans as Americans. The Tyrolean flair gives its restaurants, hotels, and shops a continental air.
Evergreen Lodge Vail
Sector I Colorado River
Evergreen Lodge Vail
The Evergreen Lodge is where the event headquarters, competitor lodging, meals, transportation staging, team registration, captain’s meetings, beat draw, and posting of scores will occur. This will be a great place to meet and mingle with the international teams and to enjoy the festive atmosphere
Sector I Colorado River
Sector I Colorado River
Sector II Blue River upper
Coyote River Ranch
Access to Karl Berger's private water on the Colorado River ensures quality trout. The Dotsero area of Colorado River.
Sector II Blue River upper
Sector III Blue River lower
Sector II Blue River upper
Blue River Lower
The Blue Valley Ranch has allowed the America Cup anglers to fish their private water on this world class ranch. Deeper pools and faster water.
Sector III Blue River lower
Sector III Blue River lower
Sector III Blue River lower
Blue River Upper
The Blue Valley Ranch has allowed the America Cup anglers to fish their private water on this world class ranch. More open river and slower water.
Sector IV Nottingham Lake
Sector III Blue River lower
Sector III Blue River lower
Located in Avon, Colorado, Nottingham Lake offers fun outdoor activities, including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking. Relax on the sandy beach and then cool off in the water. Rainbow trout abound.
Sector V Sylvan Lake
Sector V Sylvan Lake
Sector V Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake State Park is a high alpine mountain loch style venue. Sylvan provides serenity in an alpine park perfect for daydreaming. Brook and Rainbow trout fill the lake with opportunities.
Nova Guides
Sector V Sylvan Lake
Sector V Sylvan Lake
Nova Guide hosted the Solder's Day Program and opened their lake to our attendees. First class transportation was also provided by Nova Guides - Thank you to Steve & Greg.
Volunteers
Volunteers
Thank you to the local volunteers that made this event a success!
Partners - Sponsors - Providers - Supporters
2011 The America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournament
PARTNERS
- Town of Vail
- Nova Guides
SPONSORS
- Bozeman Watch Company
- Vail.com
- Greys
- Hardy Fly Rods
- Seaguar
- Eagle Valley Trout Unlimited
- Smith Optics
- Ross Reels
- Scientific Anglers
- Nu Cast
- Performance Flies
- PLLF
- Team Caddis
- Kirby Kosmos
- Ammala Rods
- Take Kids Fly Fishing
- Dr. Slick
VENUE PROVIDERS
- Town of Vail
- Town of Avon
- Colorado State Parks
- US Forest Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- Nova Guides
- Coyote River Ranch
- Blue Valley Ranch
SUPPORTERS
- Colorado Trout Unlimited
- Eagle Valley Trout Unlimited
- Evergreen Lodge Vail
- Minturn Anglers
- Alpine River Anglers
- Fly Fishing Outfitters
- Gore Creek Fly Fisherman
