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Origins of Casting Sport in Europe
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Origins of Casting Sport in Europe
Hi All,
I am hoping I can get some information about the origins of tournament casting in Europe. Specifically, any literature that mentions the sport and its origins. I need to establish a bibliography of such literature for a project I hope to begin next month and would appreciate any assistance anyone can provide. The sport's origins in the US are comprehensively documented in Cliff Netherton's 3 books, in the UK by the book The Angler's Cast and in Australia by minutes, documents and events recorded in Australian Casting Federation minutes and associated records. However I only have Charles Ritz's references for European tournament casting in his book.
If anyone has any knowledge of any literature that details tournament casting in Europe I would love to know the title, author, and if possible, publisher.
It does not matter if it is not in English, I can get it translated for this project.
Thanks in advance,
John
I am hoping I can get some information about the origins of tournament casting in Europe. Specifically, any literature that mentions the sport and its origins. I need to establish a bibliography of such literature for a project I hope to begin next month and would appreciate any assistance anyone can provide. The sport's origins in the US are comprehensively documented in Cliff Netherton's 3 books, in the UK by the book The Angler's Cast and in Australia by minutes, documents and events recorded in Australian Casting Federation minutes and associated records. However I only have Charles Ritz's references for European tournament casting in his book.
If anyone has any knowledge of any literature that details tournament casting in Europe I would love to know the title, author, and if possible, publisher.
It does not matter if it is not in English, I can get it translated for this project.
Thanks in advance,
John
Re: Origins of Casting Sport in Europe
Hi John,
Do you know Mike Marshall? He seems to know a lot about the history of fly casting sport in the UK, although maybe not as far back as you want to go. I can put you in touch with him if you think it would be useful.
Cheers, James
Do you know Mike Marshall? He seems to know a lot about the history of fly casting sport in the UK, although maybe not as far back as you want to go. I can put you in touch with him if you think it would be useful.
Cheers, James
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Re: Origins of Casting Sport in Europe
Ron Holloway would also have been someone you would have wanted to talk, but unfortunately you would need a séance now. Magnus might know. I’d also be very interested to read about the history of our sport. I’ll drop Magnum an email.
Cheers, Paul
Cheers, Paul
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Thanks Paul, much appreciated.
John
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Hi James,
I have not met Mike, if you would be so kind as to pm me with his email, I will give him a yell.
Thanks for your reply, much appreciated.
John
I have not met Mike, if you would be so kind as to pm me with his email, I will give him a yell.
Thanks for your reply, much appreciated.
John
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Magnum recommends Hywel Morgan, Jim Tomlinson or Mike Marshall. Can dig out contact and intros for Hywel if you need it?
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Thanks Paul, that would be appreciated. I met Hywel in Melbourne many years ago when he was at an expo with Jack Dennis and a few others. He would not remember me from then but I would appreciate his contact details.
John
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Ok it’s not in my phone. I’ll find it and put you guys in touch again.
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Re: Origins of Casting Sport in Europe
Thanks Paul,
John
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Re: Origins of Casting Sport in Europe
Don’t forget Peter Anderson (if he’s still alive)