2013 The America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournament
Vail, CO. USA September 10-15, 2013
2013 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 USA Youth
Gabriel Wittosch
Cam Chioffi
Hunter Hoffler
Hunter Enloe
Mason Simms
Silver Medal Team
Bronze Medal Team
Silver Medal Team
Team Naranja Fly Fishing Academy
Anthony Naranja
Yann Caleri
Antonio Rodrigues
Jarkko Suominen
Norman Maktima
Bronze Medal Team
Bronze Medal Team
Gold Medal Individual
Team USA
Brian Capsay
Kurt Finlayson
Devin Olsen
Russell Miller
Glade Gunther
Gold Medal Individual
Bronze Medal Individual
Gold Medal Individual
1st Place Devon Olson
Team USA
Bronze Medal Individual
Bronze Medal Individual
Bronze Medal Individual
2nd Place Yann Caleri
Team Naranja Fly Fishing Academy
Silver Medal Individual
Bronze Medal Individual
Bronze Medal Individual
3rd Place Pat Weiss
Team Freestone
Teams
Team Hanak Czech Republic
Frantisek Hanak
Josef Hanak
Jaromir Sram
Vladimir Sedivy
Sandro Soldarini
Team USA
Brian Capsay
Kurt Finlayson
Devin Olsen
Russell Miller
Glade Gunther
US Youth Fly Fishing Team
Hunter Hoffler
Hunter Enloe
Mason Simms
Cam Chioffi
Gabriel Wittosch
Team Umpqua
Dzifa Glyman
Riley Cotter
Chris Galvin
Ben Metcalf
Randy Hanner
Team North Carolina
Paul Bourcq
Joey Walraven
Chris Lee
Chris Smith
Brown Hobson
Team Front Range Anglers
Rob Kolanda
Jason Renaud
Cody Burgdorff
Janet Lopez
Sandy Wright
Team Wild Creek
Antoni Wnękowicz
Andrzej Wnękowicz
Steve Parrot
Jared Kaji
Todd Kaji
Team Naranja Fly Fishing Academy
Anthony Naranja
Yann Caleri
Antonio Rodrigues
Jarkko Suominen
Norman Maktima
Team Colorado Youth
Tyler Befus
Andrew Brown
Andrew Medina
Charlie Valuck
Joe Johnson
Team Mile High Trout
Austin Manthey
Tyler Boxleitner
Brent Facchirello
Michael Fitzwater
Jacques Burgoyne
Caleb VanWagner
Team PACO
Jay Alpit
Ben Herman
Travis Weaver
Madoka Myers
Scott Enloe
Team Catamaran
Jeff Turner
Steve Jacobs
Justin Pickett
Ken Crane
Tim Fisk
Dave Downie
Team Dead Drift
Ben VanDevender
Derek Geldhauser
Brandon Withrow
Jamie Sullivan
Mark Adams
Team FreeStone
Sean Crocker
Pat Weiss
Andy Koons
Steve Good
BJ Haegele
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.
Soldier's Day
Sector V Sylvan Lake
Soldier's Day
Soldier's Program provided attendees from Fort Carson and Wyoming to pair with international anglers to learn progressive fly fishing techniques at Camp Hale.
Volunteers
Volunteers
Thank you to the local volunteers that made this event a success!
Partners - Sponsors - Providers - Supporters
2013 The America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournament
PARTNERS
- Town of Vail
- Nova Guides
SPONSORS
- Maui Jim Sunglasses
- Vail.com
- Grey's
- Hardy Fly Rods
- Ross Reels
- Scientific Anglers
- Performance Flies
- PLLF
- Team Caddis
- Ammala Rods
VENUE PROVIDERS
- Town of Vail
- Town of Avon
- Colorado State Parks
- US Forest Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- Nova Guides
- Coyote River Ranch
- Colorado River Ranch
- Blue Valley Ranch
SUPPORTERS
- Colorado Trout Unlimited
- Eagle Valley Trout Unlimited
- Evergreen Lodge Vail
- Minturn Anglers
- Vail Valley Anglers
- Fly Fishing Outfitters
- Gore Creek Fly Fisherman
- Blue Quill Angler
- Blue River Anglers
- Kirby Kosmos
- Andy Mills
- Tred Barta
- Beth Groundwater author Wicked Eddies
