[Ben Dixon]

New world Spey Casting record was set at the CLA last weekend by Gerard Downy.  Huge cast of 70.63 metres 

Got some video of the record cast and some footage from most of the contenders in qualifying and the final.

http://www.youtube.com/user/BenMDFly?feature=mhsn


Superb comp this year, lots of entrants and several had not competed before in this event (myself included). 

Got a few pics fom the event too


A few of those who entered


Andrew Toft repositioning 95' of line duing the final


Yours Truly setting up another 160' left hook pile cast


Andrew preparing to launch one in qualifying


Scott shows he still has it during a demo by throwing an effortless 65 yards


Gerard Downy presented with first prize by The Duke of Marlbourgh


Travis Johnson receiving his prize for second place


Andrew Toft with the winnings for 3rd place

Looking forward to next year, practice starts now!!

Cheers

Ben

[Hamish Young]

It was epic to watch, some good footage there Ben.
Hard to get my head around that 70metre cast 

H 

[Ben Dixon]

It was epic to watch, some good footage there Ben.
Hard to get my head around that 70metre cast 

H 

Awesome to see.  Sure you could get there H, just need a longer tongue 

Ben

[Hamish Young]

 

 

H

[Euan Innes]

" Sure you could get there H, just need a longer tongue"

I doubt it Ben, his spey casts were never that great....

Seriously though, lovely footage Ben. What was the camera?
The slo-mo really works and like Hamish I too can't get my head round that 70m cast. I really love the faces in the crowd behind Gerard. The disbelief and the shock followed by the grins says it all.

Nice work.

 

[Ben Dixon]

Camera is a Casion Exilim EX-FH25.  Will do 1000fps but very small video at that speed, 240fps is still really good as is 420fps provided it is a close up.

Cheers

Ben

[Mike Barrio]

Great stuff ..... you've been back a few days now ..... how's the practice for next year going?

Never been to the CLA, another box that needs ticking methinks

Cheers
Mike

[Ben Dixon]

Its going well Mike, been out the 18'er most days since I got back 

You should do it next year, it is at Belvoir.

Cheers

Ben

[Mike Barrio]

Good idea Ben .... I can take the photos

Cheers
Mike

[Ben Dixon]

Good idea Ben .... I can take the photos

Cheers
Mike

Pack a spare liver, ibuprofen, rennies and heavy duty ear plugs

[Mike Barrio]

     ....... Is the coffee OK though?

Cheers
Mike

[Euan Innes]

"and heavy duty ear plugs"

You went with Hamish didn't you...?

 

[Hamish Young]

Ha abuse.......

Trust me, my snoring is mild in comparison to some who were at the CLA 
I have to say that for a first time visit (and not quite in the way I intended) I enjoyed myself thoroughly and would recommend a visit to anyone - so you should go Mr B. Take plenty of coffee money though 

Roll on the next one 

H 

[Euan Innes]

Judging by what you were telling me Hamish, I think a second mortgage might be more appropriate if you want to eat.
I'd love to go but I really don't think I can justify it.

 

[Ben Dixon]

Judging by what you were telling me Hamish, I think a second mortgage might be more appropriate if you want to eat.
I'd love to go but I really don't think I can justify it.

 

Your house is on the way, kidnapping could be arranged.  VERY expensive, £5.80 for a bacon & egg roll served in a stale burger takes the piss IMO