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Sad news: Ari’t Hart has passed away!
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Dear fly fishers, Ari´t Hart was born in 1934 in Delft, Holland. He grew up in a family that was constantly surrounded by technical developments of the time. |
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Driven by his passion for fly fishing, Ari in 1959 began building his first ATH reel. He showed it to Hans Gebetsroither, who became his critic and source of new ideas. Many of these flowed into Ari´s fly fishing reels, which today rank among the world´s most beautiful and most practicable ones. In the 1980s, Ari decided to convert his drafts into a serial production. His passion for quality, his world-wide experiences in fly fishing and his gift for functional design were the basis for a series of devices for fly fishing, as they had not existed before. |
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His uncompromising style soon earned his products the title of “the art of fly fishing”. Together with his wife Astrid, Ari founded ATH DESIGN Holland in 1980, which soon thereafter became active around the globe. Its products have inspired fly fisherman and specialty retailers ever since. A design of his reels has also been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. |
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In 2011, he was at the EWF with his reel exhibition and has fascinated the visitors with his unique products. We express our heartfelt condolences to his wife and family. Your EWF Organisers |
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The 14th Open German Championship was again a big success!
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Despite the pandemic and many uncertainties the 14th German Fly Tying Championship was very popular with 98 entries from 11 countries. Great flies were submitted - The fly tyers did a fantastic job! The jury members will be announced in September. |
We have received a letter from the Ambulant Children’s Hospice today:
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"Dear Family Stroh, |
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Next to all the many generous donators from the fly fishing sector, this thank you also extends to the group of the Fischerblos’n Feldgeding, including Manfred P., Manfred F., Thomas H., Bernhard B., Reinhold H., Erwin T., Aihan S., who have assisted Family Kanitz with their generosity and a lot of support for years. Your EWF Team |
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Focus Fly Tying: Konstantin Karagyozov from Bulgaria has confirmed his participation at the Autumn-EWF in October
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We are delighted that the winner of the 12th German Open Fly Tying Championship (category: realistic fly) will tie flies at the 16th EWF in autumn. You will meet him in the foyer of the Tenne. |
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EWF Sponsored Family - Support for Sara Kanitz and her family
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Dear fly fishers, We are regularly in contact with the family and support where we can. Also in the last year, we were able to finance a nanny who could be there for Sara by the hour. Now the summer months arrive after a long phase of the Covid-pandemic and we would like to organise a little time out for the family with the help of all. Thank you very much to all! Your EWF organisers with Frank Reichelt Use of the pictures with permission of family Kanitz and the EWF team |
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Update about the 14th German Open Fly Tying Championship 2021
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There are still exactly two weeks until the deadline of 30 June 2021! More than 90 flies from 10 different countries have already been submitted! Dear fly tiers make use of the remaining time and send your flies. More information about the Fly Tying Championship |
More news about the Autumn-EWF on 23 and 24 October 2021 ...
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Focus 1 – Fly Tying Meanwhile, already confirmed to be among the fly tiers are: Others will follow shortly |
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More news about the Autumn-EWF on 23rd and 24th of the October ...
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Focus 2 – Travel Numerous travel agencies, lodges, hotels with fly fishing waters, and clubs will present their wonderful trips to amazing destinations and fly fishing waters. Among those attending will be Andino Reisen, pucca destinations, Strengir, Freunde der Gmundner Traun e.V., Österreichische Fischereigesellschaft gegr. 1880 – ÖfG, Flyfishing Romania, International Fly Fishers Club, Una Discovery, Inland Fisheries Ireland, Steegwirt, Flyrus, fly fishing waters by Hurch FlyFishing and Armin Pijawetz, Hotel Almrösl, Tingvoll Salmon Fishing from Norway, Fishing in Norway with Hans Spinnler, Fishing in Scotland with Ian Gordon, Fishing in Ireland with Glenda Powell, and several more. That way, everybody can collect many ideas for a fly fishing trip in 2022, can get informed, and can often, of course, book straight away.
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Is the gradual opening a good sign for events like the 16th EWF 2021?
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We are certainly in good spirits and hope for a great event on the 23rd and 24th of October. Our event programme for the Autumn-EWF is taking shape: Focus 1 – Fly Tying |
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What are the three tying-experts wishing for: http://www.erlebniswelt-fliegenfischen.de/index.php/en/ewf-eng/fly-tying-clinic |
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Latest news on the 14th German Open Fly-Tying Championship 2021
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Including today, many flies have already arrived from England, Germany, Russia, Serbia, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands and Italy. Due to the postponement of the 16th EWF to October, we have also postponed the entry deadline for flies: The three winners of the 14th Fly-Tying Championship will be invited to tie flies on stage at the 17th International EWF on the 2nd and 3rd of April 2022. |
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Another update from the fly fishing community!
What is Juergen Friesenhahn, our casting-coordinator, getting up to during the lockdown? ...
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… enthusiastically, he spends every free minute playing his drums ... Juergen: Many greetings to Juergen! |
Gerd-Peter Wieditz on his last bike tour:
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Dear friends, I was on the river Lenne by bike. On the photos you can see how the river now looks after the renaturation. The renaturation is in progress and will surely be finished next year. https://angeln-lenne.de/?p=415 I look forward to seeing you at the EWF in October! Many greetings Gerd-Peter |
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A crying and a laughing eye
– today, technically, would be the big set-up day for the 16th International Experience the World of Fly Fishing 2021.
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Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, the long overdue visit where we all meet again, talk about our favourite hobby … or talk shop, regardless of wind and weather – almost every time, the EWF has certainly been quite lucky with the weather – watch the casting demonstrations of the great casters of our scene, admire the amazing artwork at the fly tiers’ benches, get tips and tricks as well as get advice about tackle, clothes, and so on by the many expert exhibitors. In a nutshell: Visiting and enjoying the highlight of the sector, the EWF, with enthusiasm and passion. |
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I am currently sitting on one of my many cushions sewn from EWF bags, reflecting on having taken part since the 1st EWF in the year 2006 and that I normally would be driving to the EWF in Fürstenfeldbruck today, in order to set up my tying bench… instead, I am intending to, today together with you, even if only virtually from my fly tying and training room, drink a toast with you: 1. First of all, to the best hobby, that connect us 2. And to the prospect that we potentially will still see us in this year at the now postponed 16th EWF on the 23rd and 24th of October 2021 |
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That is why I also have a laughing eye, when I think about it. There, we will meet in the midst of many familiar exhibitors where, next to this year’s main focus on fly tying and fishing trips, also rods, lines, clothes, and many accessories will be shown. If there will be a testing pool, I cannot tell you for sure yet, but there will definitely be an area where you can give the rods and lines a try. There will not be any casting demonstrations, but several casters – that I do know now already – will be on-site and will certainly together with you try out rods and everything that goes with it. Many, many fly tiers will be there, the Tenne as exhibition hall will also in the foyer, instead of the special exhibition, which will take place in April 2022 again, be a fly tying paradise … fly tiers, fly-tying clinic etc. |
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What else I can tell you is that the Tenne is fully-booked and that the Autumn-EWF with more than 50 exhibitors and about 30 fly tiers will again present a lot. One or two of the highlights I cannot to tell you yet … those you will find out directly from the EWF Team in the next weeks . Hence, let us all cross our fingers that the pandemic-situation until then will be largely over, that events of the size of the Autumn-EWF are permitted to take place again, and that I can have a drink with some of you. With this in mind, I am looking forward to a reunion with so many friends and acquaintances when, on the 23rd and 24th of October, the doors will be opened for the 16th International Experience the World of Fly Fishing. Your Werner Steinsdorfer |
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight ...
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Angelika and Peter Oberwimmer of Hurch Fly Fishing https://www.hurch.eu/Startseite-1 During the lockdown, we have improved the spawning grounds of the graylings and enjoyed the wonderful landscape in the Salzkammergut. Many greetings to Austria! |
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight ...
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Heinz Zöldi was in the forest with his dog in order to pick wild garlic which he then right away processed to delicious dumplings! There is nothing like fresh food from the forest! Many greetings to Heinz in Austria! |
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The Easter Bunny has, in the meantime, been sighted in the garden of Erwin Tibad … he has also left some Easter baskets for him…
IIn this spirit, we wish all fly fishers worldwide a blessed and happy Easter!
Your EWF-Team!
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight ...
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Eva-Maria Fink and her partner, Andreas Anderluh, are passionate fly fishers and explore various fishing areas enthusiastically. Many greetings to Eva-Maria and Andreas in Austria! |
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Soon, the Easter Bunny will come ... whom will he visit? ...
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight ...
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After one year without any clients for fishing, what have Simone and Klaus of Fisherman's No1 been doing? "Besides a whole bunch of smaller projects and renos, of course we’ve been fishing and exploring our beautiful northern BC, scouting for future trips and activities. Northern BC has a lot of adventures to offer, on land or water and always great opportunities for fly-fishing. “Lockdown” and “Self isolating” become different concepts here and still create remarkable experiences and memories. We would like to share these with our loyal clients and future guests, so see you soon, always tight lines and Petri Heil.”
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight ...
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Bane Todorovic, our friend and fly-tier from Serbia: Many greetings to Bane and his family! |
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What are fly fisher women getting up to during the lockdown… another insight …
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Andrea Herbert, our fly fisher friend from Germany: Many greetings to Andrea! Photo left: Andrea participated in the double-handed course with Gary Scott after the EWF 2017. |
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight ...
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Theo Atanassov visiting Margit and Hansi. You know, one person going to two people is allowed in Corona times. What are the three of them doing the whole day, a conversation between friends… Theo: “In the present time (due to Corona), you have more time to spend in your fly tying room (men’s room) to tie a lot of flies“ Hansi: “You know, all imaginable situations need to be taken into consideration before going seatrout and salmon fishing. Rods, reels, lines, tips, and flies. Of course also already in the hopes of being able to plan and book new fishing trips.” Margit: “Moreover, you should eat well before the fishing trips (I call it building up substance), so that you have the steadfastness in the current when going salmon fishing. Especially since, when you are salmon fishing, you have less time to eat.” Many greetings to Margit, Hansi and Theo! |
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What are fly fisher women getting up to during the lockdown… another insight …
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When Regine Maghuna isn't tying flies, she is busy wood turning, crocheting, crafting (woodworking, laying tiles, building bridges etc.) or writing fly tying books. She says, she never gets bored. Many greetings to Regine! |
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight ...
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When Rudy van Duijnhoven is not writing articles or news pieces, taking pictures of new products, making recordings at new fishing waters or of new methods, giving fly-casting instruction etc., Rudy van Duijnhoven, our EWF show photographer and ‘marketing manager’, is working on his blog: www.flyfishing-blog.com. For a number of years now he puts two news articles, press releases, videos or something else that has to do with fly-fishing, fly-casting or fly-tying on the website each day. Recordings and films, made by Rudy, at the Experience the World of Fly Fishing, can be found here too. Many greetings to Rudy and Cora |
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight ...
Do you rember the question about the name of the man who got back onto the bike after the snow?...
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The cyclist is Gerd-Peter Wieditz who is turning 77 this year. Should you plan to cycle the Rur bank cycle path, do not hesitate to contact Gerd-Peter. He will then accompany you on a part of the Rur bank cycle path and show you with pleasure some sights and landmarks which are located a little bit off the path. Congratulations to the winner of two tickets for the Autumn-EWF: Regine Maghuna |
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You can download the new EWF Leaflet at DIN A5 size!
- We look forward to your visit at the EWF -
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight ...
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During quarantine Rosen Velev from Bulgaria made fermented hot sauce from sun-ripened chillies - looks delicious As soon as he could be on the road again, he went to the river. Many greetings to Rosen, tight lines and much success for other delicious products! |
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight ...
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After the snow, one of our oldest special participants got back onto the bike. He is still driving everything analogue (no electric bicycle). When he gets onto the bike, he drives between 40 – 120 km as the weather permits. The people who guess correctly who he is, will be entered into a prize draw for two tickets for the Autumn-EWF |
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight ...
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown? … another insight … Many greetings to Theo and continue to have fun twisting his leaders! |
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Hydropower Station at Meinersen turns into deadly eel-trap again.
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Hydropower Stations in rivers are very often responsible for massive damages done to fishes. Fish species being dependent on migration to complete their life cycles are theratened or even extinct. The reasons will be shown here in a series of short videoclips. YouTube |
What are fly fisher women getting up to during the lockdown… another insight …
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Gisa Faltis, our fly fisher friend from Austria, knits with great passion on the days when it is not possible for her to go fly fishing. Many greetings to Gisa! |
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight …
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Adrian Hauser, our fly tier from Germany, loves to spend his time with the family - and of course he is still tying flies. Many greetings to Adrian and his family! |
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight …
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Rudi Beck, our fly fisher friend from Germany, is passionately dealing with the topic "letterpress techniques" and is going to built a museum Much success and many greetings to Rudi! http://www.rudibeck.de/ |
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight …
| Philipp Goralski, our fly tier from Germany, has a huge heart for animals and takes care for them Many greetings to Philipp! |
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By the way
What are fisher women getting up to during the lockdown? … another insight …
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Many greetings to Stephie! |
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What are fly fishers getting up to during the lockdown… another insight …
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Jürgen Baum, our fly tier from Germany, loves to cook
Many greetings to Jürgen and enjoy the meal! |
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The EWF is now unfortunately still a few months away – we have inquired what fly fishers are getting up to during the lockdown… an insight …
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Ian Gordon in the lockdown in Scotland https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfM6qLLeH_JgeO8ujhj4vWg Many greetings to Scotland!! |
Update on the 14th German Open Fly Tying Championship
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Due to the postponement of the 16th International Experience the World of Fly Fishing, we will also reschedule the evaluation of the sent in flies to October. The announcement of the winners and the award ceremony will take place on Saturday, 23 October 2021, at the Autumn-EWF.
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16th International Experience the World of Fly Fishing postponed to 23 and 24 October 2021
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Due to the currently still very tense situation of the pandemic which unfortunately does not permit any prospect of a reasonable and secure planning of the event in April, we have decided to postpone the 16th EWF to 23 and 24 October.
After discussions with our exhibitors, special participants, and also guests from the fly fishing world, we solely received positive feedback to our suggestion of organizing an Autumn-EWF. Great enthusiasm and anticipation rang out from all that, before the end of the year, they will see their friends, fly fishing colleagues, customers etc. again and will be able to exchange stories and talk shop with a coffee or beer.
With the date October, we will put an emphasis on the topic fly tying and everything that is part of it, at our Autumn-EWF. Additionally, we are looking with anticipation and optimism to hopefully unrestricted travelling to our beloved fishing destinations at home and abroad in 2022. Thus, at our Autumn-EWF, we will put another emphasis on fishing trips to near and far.
We will run the event in a “Light-Version” since probably not all international exhibitors and special participants will be able to come. In the following weeks and months, we will announce further information and details on the familiar media, such as Fisch & Fliege, on information platforms, such as on the EWF website, on Facebook etc..
Please save this date – 23 and 24 October 2021 at the event forum Fürstenfeld near Munich. We are looking forward to seeing all of you again well and in a good mood.
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A lot of flies have arrived for the 14th German Open Fly Tying Championship!
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Apparently, many fly tiers are spending more time at their tying benches due to the pandemic. Thank you very much to the fly tiers for their participation, we look forward to any further submissions! The regulations for and additional information about the championship can be downloaded from the following website: Entry Deadline: 13 March 2021 |
Are you still looking for a Christmas present?
Only 9 bottles left!
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As a result of continuing inquiries from connoiseurs, collectors, and friends of the EWF, we have decided to turn the Limited Edition of the EWF Whisky into a Special Edition of the EWF Whisky for the 15th Experience the World of Flyfishing which never took place. For further informationen EWF Whisky or info (at) e-w-f.com |
14th German Open Fly Tying Championship - sponsored by Daiichi - Angler Sport Group
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After the great success of the last thirteen Championships, the 14th German Open Fly Tying Championship will take place at the 2021 EWF. |
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Get an impression of our image film and let yourself be inspired. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPGJY62cLqY Film by Rudy van Duijnhoven |
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For the 8th time the German Open Championship will be sponsored by the company Angler Sport Group with Daiichi hooks (http://www.anglersportgroup.com). Many thanks! |
13th German Open Fly Tying Championship 2020
A short movie on the judging of the German Open Championship of Fly Tying 2020. This year, the jury consisted of Hans Eiber, Heinz Zöldi, Werner Steinsdorfer, and Rudy van Duijnhoven.
Winners of the 13th German Open Fly Tying Championship 2020! Congratulations!
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Category: Dry Fly 1st Place - Zsolt Györfi - Rumania |
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Category: Streamer 1st Place - Robin Pettersson - Sweden |
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Category: Realistic Fly 1st Place - Adrian Hauser - Germany |
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Further information about the winners and their flies ....
TODAY! Evaluation of the flies of the 13th German Open Fly Tying Championship!
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The judging for the German Open Fly Fly Tying Championship, which was to be done just before the Experience the World of Fly Fishing in March of this year, will now take place today. Unfortunately the EWF had to be cancelled due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
The judges are arriving at The Wrap Institute just outside Munich this morning on Saturday 12 September, where the judging will take place during the day. The results will be announced later today.
Good luck to all participants! Your EWF Organisers |
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Evaluation of the flies of the 13th German Open Fly Tying Championship!
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Dear participants and championship enthusiasts, The evaluation of the flies will take place on 12 September. After the flies are judged, we will announce the winners of the Championship and every participant will receive a promotional package of Daiichi hooks. Good luck to all participants! Your EWF Organisers |
16th Experience the World of Fly Fishing!
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Dear friends of the EWF, Already since months, the virus keeps us all on our toes and this worldwide. The 15th EWF had to be canceled and regularly we get messages from many fly fishermen: “ I am missing the highlight EWF this year! Testing product innovations, chatting with exhibitors, fly tiers, casters, meeting many friends etc.” In this way particularly motivated, we are just starting the preparations for the 16th Experience the World of Fly Fishing 2021 with a lot of energy and drive. We will do everything we can to ensure that we can realise a wonderful 16th EWF. Thus, get your calendar and note down the dates: 16th Experience the World of Fly Fishing on 17 and 18 April 2021
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Update on the 13th German Open Fly Tying Championship!
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Dear participants and championship enthusiasts, Due to the so far still closed borders because of COVID-19, we are planning on postponing the evaluation of the flies into early autumn. We expect it to take place in September or October. All the best and stay well! Your EWF Organisers |
Just a few bottles left -
Thank you for purchasing the EWF Whisky “Special Edition of the 15th EWF, 2020”!
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As a result of continuing inquiries from connoiseurs, collectors, and friends of the EWF, we have decided to turn the Limited Edition of the EWF Whisky into a Special Edition of the EWF Whisky for the 15th Experience the World of Flyfishing which never took place. For further informationen EWF Whisky or info (at) e-w-f.com |
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Dear friends of the „EWF”,
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We are now looking foward to the
16th International Experience the World of Fly Fishing 2021
on 17 and 18 April 2021
at the Event Forum Fürstenfeld
Fürstenfeld 12
D - 82256 Fürstenfeldbruck
Dear ladies and gentlemen, exhibitors, participants, and guests of the EWF
Due to the spread of the coronavirus, the government of Bavaria prohibits events with more than 1,000 people. According to this order, the 15th International Experience the World of Fly Fishing 2020 from March 28-29, 2020 must be cancelled.
Robert und Michaela Stroh
Record in entries to the 13th German Open Fly Tying Championship!
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The 13th German Open Fly Tying Championship was very popular with 143 entries from 13 countries. Great flies were submitted - The fly tyers did a fantastic job! As soon as the current situation with the coronavirus allows, we will carry out the evaluation of the submitted flies. We will inform you about this in due time. The jury members will be announced in the near future. Special thanks to Adrian Bontza for his tireless work in communcating the Fly Tying Championship, |
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TAKES PLACE! Further information coming soon!
13th German Open Fly Tying Championship - sponsored by Daiichi - Angler Sport Group
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After the great success of the last twelve Championships, the 13th German Open Fly Tying Championship will take place at the 2020 EWF. |
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Get an impression of our new image film and let yourself be inspired. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPGJY62cLqY Film by Rudy van Duijnhoven |
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For the 7th time the German Open Championship will be sponsored by the company Angler Sport Group with Daiichi hooks. (http://www.anglersportgroup.com) . Many thanks! |