The Truth about Fly Fishing Competitions // Bobby Sugitachi Ep 7

‪@TroutFlies‬
Have you ever thought it would be fun to compete in a fly fishing comp, but didn't know where to start? Everyone knows there are competitions, but where are they? How do you sign up? What are the rules?
I got to talk to Bobby about his recent experience fishing in a Team USA sanctioned fly fishing comp.
Bobby is a fly tyer and content creator. Check out his website troutfliesutah.com and his channel.
OUTLINE
0:00 Intro
4:53 Time management
7:23 Competition format
24:10 Being well rounded
30:58 How to prepare
40:42 Regulations
48:11 What is the competition like
59:41 Need for better messaging
1:12:43 Would I ever compete?
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[@timkern177]

Hey it my Local Fly Pro. ;) I've never actually met Bobby but we are "Fly Fishing Neighbors". Middle Provo seems to be our "go to". I like his videos he puts out some good stuff. I just found you so I will be taking a deep dive into your channel.

[@glencamblin]

Great podcast. Subscribed 👍 bob thanks for sharing.

[@driftstone]

Thanks for the sub and I'm stoked you enjoyed it.

[@michaelh3994]

Welcome to comp fishing

[@markfischer1012]

Nice Hat 😊

[@driftstone]

This is a beta, still needs work.

[@FlyFishDan]

I’m should just submit all my videos for 2023 and I would totally win 🎉…like EVERYTHING ;))

[@driftstone]

Is there a category for showmanship I don't know about? 😂

[@michaelh3994]

Ego man

[@driftstone]

@@michaelh3994 it's a joke, relax

[@michaelh3994]

There's more than pulling flies

[@driftstone]

You should watch his videos, you can see all the tactics he used.

[@RosinFlyFishing]

Oh Bobby....

[@driftstone]

I'm so so sorry

[@guyquinton5064]

Imagine the amount of ego involved ...? No thanks

[@driftstone]

It's totally fair to not be interested, but to call those that want to compete egotistical is maybe a step too far.