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14th FIPS Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championship

Vail, Colorado, USA August 10-16, 2015

The 14th FIPS-Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championship will bring youth from all over the world to Vail, CO for a week of activities, parades, opening and closing ceremonies, conservation symposium, and world class fly fishing on area rivers and lakes.  The youth teams will experience the very best of Colorado as they access the top of Vail Mountain by way of gondola for a birds of prey demonstration, zip lining, and views of 14,000 foot peaks.  


The America Cup will showcase the western traditions and beauty of the American west while providing a world class fly fishing championship on the remarkable trout waters of Colorado.

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Vail, CO

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Host Location

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 condo, hotel, townhouse, or breathtaking view in the Rockies. Vail has the look of a Tyrolean village, and is visited regularly by almost as many Europeans as Americans. This gives its restaurants, hotels, and shops a continental air.


Learn more about Vail, CO

Results

Gold Medal Team

Silver Medal Team

Silver Medal Team

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Team USA

Silver Medal Team

Silver Medal Team

Silver Medal Team

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Team Poland

Bronze Medal Team

Silver Medal Team

Gold Medal Individual

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Team Czech Republic

Gold Medal Individual

Silver Medal Individual

Gold Medal Individual

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Hunter Hoffler

Team USA

Silver Medal Individual

Silver Medal Individual

Silver Medal Individual

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Mason Sims

Team USA

Bronze Medal Individual

Silver Medal Individual

Silver Medal Individual

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Emilio Jose Berjaga

Team Spain

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Nations

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Canada

Czech Republic

Czech Republic

Competitor Brennan Lund

Competitor Matthew Dirksen

Competitor Evan Paterson

Competitor Enzo Rakoto

Competitor Alex Baumeister

Reserve Cody Wolfe

Captain Terence Courtoreille

Manager Norm Godding

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Czech Republic

Czech Republic

Czech Republic

Competitor Libor Marienka

Competitor Jakub Adam

Competitor Martin Vik

Competitor Filip Svasek

Competitor Petr Cervenka

Captain Martin Grun

Manager Jiri Pejchar

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France

Czech Republic

Ireland

Competitor Mathieu Digonnet

Competitor Jean-Francois Vialette

Competitor Florent Paulet

Competitor Tom Macret

Competitor Luc Macret

Reserve Valentin Meister

Captain Geoffrey Barbier

Manager Frederic Desfaits

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Ireland

New Zealand

Ireland

Competitor Francis Rafferty

Competitor Jack Maher

Competitor Brendan Heaney

Competitor Eoin Curtin

Competitor Gerard McLoughlin

Reserve Joseph Speirs

Captain Campbell Baird

Manager John Willis


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New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand

Competitor John Gummer

Competitor Geoffrey Berntsen

Captain Paul Gumme

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Team Poland

New Zealand

New Zealand

Competitor Filip Kuras

Competitor Bartek Zajac

Competitor Dawid Kowalski

Competitor Kacper Rudzki

Competitor Szymon Konieczny

Captain Andrzej Wnekowicz

Manager Adam Wnekowicz

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Team Slovenia

Team South Africa

Team South Africa

Competitor Rok Svetec

Captain Stanislav Prednik

Manager Alan Svetec

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Team South Africa

Team South Africa

Team South Africa

Competitor Luke Baker

Competitor Alessandro Lupini

Competitor Liam Markides

Competitor Nikolai Piotrowski

Competitor Warwick Reid

Reserve Brad Cottle

Captain MC Coetzer

Manager Matt Rich

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Team Spain

Team South Africa

Team Spain

Competitor Raul Perez Prieto

Competitor Ismael Paredes Palencia

Competitor Emilio Jose Gonzalez Berjaga

Competitor Artiz Aguayo Pradas

Competitor Felipe De Mingo Llosa

Captain   Vicente Aranda Garcia

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Team USA

FIPS Mouche

Team Spain

Competitor Hunter Hoffler

Competitor Hunter Enloe

Competitor Cam Chioffi

Competitor Mason Sims

Competitor Andrew Brown

Reserve Jonathan Dietz

Captain Chris Smith

Manager Paul Bourcq

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FIPS Mouche

FIPS Mouche

FIPS Mouche

 Fédération Internationale de Peche Sportive Mouche 

 International Sport Fly Fishing Federation

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CIPS

FIPS Mouche

FIPS Mouche

Confédération Internationale de la Peche Sportive  

International Sport Fishing Confederation 

Teams

Venues

Eagle River upper

Eagle River upper

Eagle River upper

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 Sector I EAGLE RIVER upper 

The Eagle River is an excellent freestone river with prolific hatches. It flows from high above Camp Hale south of Redcliff to its confluence with the Colorado River in Dotsero. Thank you to James Jouflis, Vail Rod & Gun Club, Lazy J Ranch, and Minturn Anglers for access to this private water. 

Eagle River lower

Eagle River upper

Eagle River upper

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Sector II EAGLE RIVER lower

 The Eagle River will provide a second championship venue down river from Sector I.  A river so good it must be fished twice!  Thank you to James Jouflis, Vail Rod & Gun Club, Lazy J Ranch, and Minturn Anglers for access to this private water. 

Colorado River

Eagle River upper

Colorado River

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 Sector III COLORADO RIVER

Colorado River hosted at the Colorado River Ranch is a classic wide open river venue. The Upper Colorado below Gore Canyon meanders through the spectacular Canyon Country offering not only outstanding fishing, but also an unforgettable setting. The only thing that rivals the beauty of these canyons are the trout you will encounter. 

Sylvan Lake

Dillon Lake

Colorado River

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Sector IV SYLVAN LAKE

Sylvan Lake State Park is a high alpine mountain loch style venue. Sylvan provides serenity in an alpine park perfect for daydreaming. 

Dillon Lake

Dillon Lake

Dillon Lake

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Sector V  DILLON RESERVOIR

Dillon Reservoir is an excellent big water loch style venue. Staging will be in the Town of Frisco at Frisco Bay Marina. Frisco Bay Marina is a certified clean marina located on the shores of scenic Dillon Reservoir in the heart of Summit County, Colorado.  

Coyote Ranch

Dillon Lake

Dillon Lake

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Colorado River – Coyote Ranch near Dotsero  Practice sessions held on the Karl Berger Coyote Ranch near Dotsero. The coyote Ranch is also a favorite destination for our Soldier's Programs.

Evergreen Lodge

Evergreen Lodge

Evergreen Lodge

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 The Evergreen Lodge is the host hotel and headquarters for the championship

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 

Camp Hale

Evergreen Lodge

Evergreen Lodge

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Conservation Symposium 

The 2015 World Youth Fly Fishing Championship will provide a Conservation Symposium on the topics of watershed conservation, invasive species, and fishery management. The location will be historic Camp Hale where the 10th Mountain Division trained for World War II.

Vail Mountain

Evergreen Lodge

Beaver Creek Rodeo

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The Vail Mountian hosted the Opening Gala, Birds of Prey presentation,  Awards Ceremony, and Closing Dinner Gala.

Exceptional food, outstanding meeting spaces, top notch staff, and professional staging made these championship components polished and memorable.

Beaver Creek Rodeo

Beaver Creek Rodeo

Beaver Creek Rodeo

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The teams were treated to a western evening at the Beaver Creek Rodeo. A full line up of classic rodeo events – Bareback & Saddle Bronc Riding, Team Roping, Barrel Racing and of course, Bull Riding! Get in on the rodeo action by signing up for the Calf Scramble, Mutton Bustin’ and Burro Racing. 

Nova Guides

Beaver Creek Rodeo

Transportation

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Nova Guides provided the venue for our wellness event 'Soldier's Day'.  Guests from Colorado and Wyoming fished the day with top youth anglers from around the world to increase their skills and make new friends.

Transportation

Beaver Creek Rodeo

Transportation

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 Eagle County Transportation provided all staging transfers and travel for the championship. the buses were comfortable and on time for every leg of the event. 

Volunteers

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Thank You to all Volunteers

An event is as strong as its volunteers.  Join us to make this a championship of a lifetime!  Most volunteers go river side with a competitor. This volunteer is called a controller. 

The job is not hard and you get to spend time on the water with some of the top anglers in the world.  

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Controllers

Controllers are assigned to a competitor, measuring and recording the trout. It’s an opportunity to watch and learn from the best fly fisherman in the world. If you are looking to compete in a future event, this is a great way to learn the event process and to watch the stealthy techniques of some world class fly fishermen.

Partners - Sponsors - Providers - Supporters

14th FIPS Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championship

PARTNERS

  • Town of Vail
  • Colorado Trout Unlimited
  • Umpqua official hat sponsor
  • Sunray Fly Fish official line sponsor
  • Cortland Line Company official rod sponsor
  • Nu Cast
  • Snikwah


SPONSORS

  • Minturn Anglers
  • Colorado River Ranch
  • Coyote River Ranch
  • Lazy J Ranch
  • Vail Rod and Gun Club
  • Nova Guides
  • Hog Island Boat Works
  • Town of Gypsum
  • Town of Avon
  • Town of Frisco
  • Howard Head Sports Medicine
  • St. Anthony Summit Medical
  • ABFly Poland
  • Derek DeYoung
  • Colorado Parks & Wildlife
  • Dead Drift Fly Apparel
  • Tightlines Alaska
  • USA Angling


VENUE PROVIDERS

  • Nova Guides
  • Colorado River Ranch
  • Coyote River Ranch
  • Vail Rod and Gun Club
  • Lazy J Ranch
  • Minturn Anglers
  • John Donovan 
  • Bureau of Land Management


SUPPORTERS

  • Derek DeYoung
  • Tightlines Alaska
  • Fly Fishing Outfitters

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Photo Gallery - Youth WFFC 2015

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