Finally tracked down some "recent" results. It would appear from Hans'
post that for these events they have reduced the allowable weight of the
head by nearly 20%.
World 2001
Fly Distance, Single handed (A shooting head event with a 3 meter rod
and a 15 meter, 34 gram shooting head)
1. Jacek Kuza, Poland, 61.29 meters (approx 200'): 2.
Jan Luxa, Czeck Republic, 60.40; 3. Henrik Osterberg, Sweden, 59.97.
American Championships
Men
1. Steve Rajeff, 211; 2. Henry Weidner, 192; 3.
Rene Gillibert, Oakland,
CA, 188
Fly Distance, Double Handed
Men
1. Steve Rajeff, 238; 2. Chris Korich, 224; 3.
Henry Weidner, 210
Cheers,
Paul
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Paul Marriner
Outdoor Writing & Photography. Member OWAA & OWC. Author of Atlantic
Salmon, Ausable River Journal, Miramichi River Journal, and Modern
Atlantic Salmon Flies.
