Fly Classic Base Camp

A base camp has been established in the main parking area of the campground area just above Hughes Crossing (low water crossing).  If you are not familiar with the campground area, google Scotty's Blue River One Stop, 4501 S. Bullard Chapel Rd. Tishomingo.  From Scotty's take the road that goes north.  Do not get off this road and you will come to a large parking area on your left.  Look for the Blue Bird motor coach named the Ruff Diamond.  There will be one or two pop up tents there and this is where you will check-in.

The cell phone number you will want to call if you have any questions is 580-618-3776.  This is the phone I use for work.

Contestants are asked to be at the base camp and alert us of your arrival (check-in please) by 7:20 a.m. We want to have you on your way to the river to fish shortly after 7:30.

The mystery fly will be revealed and the parings will be announced.  The pairings are for the most part random, however we do consider and entertains special requests or needs.  In the past there have been parent/child contestants and we do not feel comfortable enlisting someone's child with another or on the reverse side of that we do not feel we should obligate another with that responsibility.  We also consider physical limits in making the pairings and try not to hinder a contestant with no physical difficulties or make a contestant with a physical concern feel they need to "over-do" it in keeping up with their partner. In no way does the pairings give any one person or team an advantage. 

We ask everyone to bring a chair to sit in for lunch and choice of drink.  Lunch will be provided and it's quite extensive.

Everyone have a safe trip up and call or email fishingcowboyblue@yahoo.com with any questions you have.

See you on the river.

Barry

Fly Classic 2016 T Shirts

This is the third year we've had t shirts for all the participants in our one pattern fly event.  This is the first year, however, we've had a shirt with a design on the front and back.  The color of the t shirt this year is Sagebrush Green and I'm really liking it and getting some really positive comments. 

Here are what the t shirts look like and a big shout out to Amy and Get Right Designs for getting our t shirts right!!!

Many thanks to my gal pal Delilah for helping me out with the pictures.

 

 

The Fly Classis Scorecard

The scorecard for the Blue River Fly Classic is fairly simple and self explanatory.  All fish caught during the Fly Classic are worth at least one point.  Trout can be worth more than one point based on their length.

There are two bonus point fish once again this year.  A small mouth bass regardless of size is worth 6 points.  A Redhorse sucker regardless of size is worth 8 points.  All other species are worth one point each regardless of size. 

There have been a good number of reports of a flurry in bass activity and the same is true with pan fish.  And, there have been sightings of the Redhorse sucker.  Although Blue is best known as this time of year for the trout she holds, the native species should never be overlooked.  This is a one pattern fly fishing event, not just a fly fishing for trout event. 

Good luck to everyone!

As The Fly Classic Nears

The t shirts are done, the score cards are printed.  The mystery flies are resting on a piece of foam inside a zip-loc bag with an ink pen and the score card.  All we need now is for March 5th to arrive.

This event will indeed take place on March 5th.  It is our plan to set up the beginning and ending point in the main parking area of the campground area at Hughes Crossing.  Our beacon will once again be the Blue Bird motor coach named the Ruff Diamond.  Steve Wolf will also be on hand to help Ralph and Charlotte maintain our base camp. 

All contestants are asked to be at the Ruff Diamond no later than 7:15 Saturday morning March 5th.  The mystery fly will be announced along with the winner of the guessing game, the pairings will be announced and the contestants will be sent off for 5 hours of fishing. 

Contestants must fish the river that is maintained by the ODWC.  Contestants are not allowed to travel onto privately held property. 

All state laws apply and the rules and regulations will be read at the beginning of the event.  Certificates for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be awarded along with gift cards.  There are a lot of awards to be given and a lot of giveaway prizes to be distributed.  The raffle winner of the Limited Edition Bud Light NFL smoker/grill will be announced.  Ralph James will raffle off a Erlich bobbin during this event. .

Vernon Forrester is providing lunch and the menu includes smoked spiral ham, smoked chub bologna, pizza fatty, Cowboy Keeneys cowboy potatoes, Dutch oven roasted vegetables, green been casserole, beans, and cobblers along with other desserts and don't forget the whiskey whipped cream.

Contestants are asked to bring a chair to sit in and their choice of drink.