The Upper Andro Anglers Alliance is sponsoring the First Annual Two Fly Contest on June 2 and 3. The contest will test the skills of novice to accomplished anglers to fly fish for the most and the largest of the three trout species, brown, rainbow and brook found in the Upper Androscoggin river from the New Hampshire border to Rumford.
Contestants may use only two flies during the event, which starts early Saturday morning and ends at noon on Sunday. A fly is defined as made from natural or synthetic materials tied to a single pointed hook. No tandems or treble hooks are allowed.
The flies must be fished from a fly rod supplied by the contestant. Each angler will be supplied with an official packet of materials including a disposable camera to document the catches. All fish must be released live.
Prizes include an Orvis Rod, Orvis Vest and box of 100 hand-tied flies. Entry fees are $50 for adults and $25 for juniors 12 and under.
Official contest rules and a registration form are available on line at www.upperandro.com. Anglers wishing an early start may pre-register and pick up their contest packets at Sun Valley Sports and Guide Service, 129 Sunday River Road, Bethel, ME 04217 (207-824-7533) until 8 pm Friday, June 1. Regular registration begins at 8 am Saturday, June 2 at the Family Fishing Festival at the BIG Adventure Center, located on Route 2 in Bethel.
Tom Remington
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