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The Mike McNally Memorial

Fly Casting Competition

 

The Michael McNally Memorial Fly Casting Competition is sponsored by Harry Blair and the Triad Highland Games..


 

An avid fly fisherman, Mike McNally planned on chairing the Fly Casting Competition. His untimely death led to this competition being named after him.

1947-2004

U.S. Navy, Gunners Mate First Class

66 - 70

Vietnam Veteran

Scottish American Military Society

Lt. Col. Patrick Ferguson Post 1775

Charlotte, NC


Registration begins at the opening of the Games on Saturday morning. The competition will be under way at 1PM. Each contestant will be allowed 5 casts with the winners receiving flies tied by Harry Blair..

1. Casting style will be single handled, overhead cast.

2. Any time the line touches the ground will be counted as one of the five allowed casts allowed per participant.

3. This is a accuracy  competition only, open to all comers - male/female, adult/child, professional or amateur.

This competition is for experienced casters and should not be confused with a clinic or lesson.

In the event of a tie, additional rounds of five casts per participant will determine the winner.
Prize will be awarded at 5PM.
Distance is measured from the foul line to the landed site of the fly.