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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #45 on: August 25, 2019, 08:35:35 pm »
Today was the day some hate and others . . . well - don't hate as much.  THE SKINNIES!  In other words this was the clubs sceduled Ultralite event.  A day set aside each year were we cast only the 18g plug and the mighty 1oz.  Usually a good laugh if nothing else but there's also another competition hidden in the proceedings.  This competition is a personal event between MC and Benny.  It follows along the same lines of the main event but they must cast each weight 4 times with the fixed spool and 4 times with the multiplier.  The longest distance wins bragging rights for the next year as well as a bottle of whisk(e)y.  Their distances also counted for the main skinnies event. 

The forecast was for a steady breeze up to around 10mph from the southwest - wrong!  We did enjoy a cloudless and very hot and sunny day though.  We set the court up with the very light breeze of about 2mph running down the court with the hope that it would pick up - it didn't but it did turn and blow straight across court and at times coming back up the court towards the oche a little.  We put up with it for the duration of the 1oz event but for the 18g plugs we changed the court around.  Unfortunately the breeze decided to change its direction as well - back to straight across court.  It was only blowing at around 2mph or so but it was annoying and did the plugs no favours if there was any height in the cast.  For the last round on the plug we ditched the court and cast with the light breeze, more out of frustration than anything but it did show how much distance even this light breeze was stealing from us.  An enjoyable day for some of us but a painful one for others - can't wait for next years event!

25-08-2019 Ultralite Day -

MC  =  18g / 86y, 1oz / 126y
Benny  =  18g / 95y, 1oz / 127y
Tommy  =  18g /89y, 1oz /130y
Bobby  =  18g / 79y, 1oz / 130y
Sean  =  18g /144y, 1oz /177y

18g 1st =Sean Neill
       2nd =Benny
       3rd =Tommy

1oz 1st =Sean
       2nd =Tommy/Bobby
       3rd =Benny
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MC & Benny Grudge Match -

MC  = 18g FS / 86y, 18g M / 83y, 1oz FS / 126y, 1oz M /115y total=410y
Benny  = 18g FS /92y, 18g M /95y, 1oz FS /127y, 1oz M / 122y total=436y

2019 Grudge Match winner = Benny

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #46 on: September 23, 2019, 07:09:45 am »
A free day to play and, yes - it bloody rained for the most of it.  Typical!  We also had to use the second field from the road.  It having the least amount of livestock in it but the wind direction at the start of the day was wrong and was blowing directly toward the farmers house.  For safety's sake we had to set up with the wind blowing across the court.  It wasn't that bad and as this was just a practice day it didn't present much of a problem - except for those casting plugs.  Later in the day the wind died away so we got a few plugs away to decent distances.

We also had the oportunity to welcome new caster, Jonathan Kerr to the club meeting.  For someone relatively new to distance casting he put down some nice looking casts using the off-the-ground style.  With more practice and a little tweek here and there he's got a lot of potential and some very long casts ahead of him.  Todays conditions weren't going to do him, or the rest of us any favours though.  It didn't take very long before we were all soaked, or at least very damp and wishing we were somewhere else.

There wasn't much in the way of big distances today thanks to the rain, wet gear and initial wind direction but we still had a go and had the odd laugh along the way.

Results for 22-09-2019 practice day -

Stevie = 150g/238y

MC =175g/200y
          150g/216y
          125g/200y
           100g/213y

Tommy =100g/205y

Benny =1oz/144y

Sean = 18g plug/142y

Jonathan =150g/210y

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #47 on: October 07, 2019, 12:11:17 pm »
Today was a free day, as in we could cast whatever weights we wanted to - within the club's rules of course.  A chance to get some practice in for up coming events and get some work done on techniques. 

We got to use the second field in from the road again with the wind blowing from the north west all day.  We weren't able to angle the court enough to have the wind blowing directly down the court but it was near enough for what we wanted.  More importantly for us was that it didn't rain in the time we were there and the ground  stayed firm under foot and didn't turn to mud.  It was cold in the wind to start off but it turned into a nice day.

There were six members in attendance today with every weight from 18gs to 175gs being used.  There was also a little competition between MC and Tommy on various weights to add a little interest.

Results for the 06-10-2019 event.

Stevie  =175g/254y
                150g/269y

MC  =175g/215y
           150g/209y
           125g/213y
           100g/226y

Tommy  =125g/221y
                  100g/213y

Benny  =100g/202y
                1oz/142y

Bobby  =  NCR

Sean  =  18g / 158y

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #48 on: October 20, 2019, 09:17:28 pm »
Today was another "free day" were we could cast whatever weights we wanted to.  But with the club's 100g day only two event away it was a chance for members to get some much needed parctice in - or at least that was the plan.  In the end it seems we cast everything from 18g plastic plugs all the way up to 175g lead weights - as usual!

We actually had a very pleasant day with the sun doing its best to keep us dry and warm - as long as we were in the shelter of the hedge.  We also had the benefit of the wind blowing more or less straight down the court - nothing dramatic but a steady 10 to 15mph for the time we were there.  Much appreciated compared to what we usually have to contend with.  Even with the rain we've had over the course of the week the field was reasonably dry and firm under foot.

There were 6 members in attendance today (and 13 sheep).

Results for 20-10-2019 :-

Stevie  =175g/251y
                150g/262y

MC  =125g/202y
           100g/204y

Tommy  =125g/208y
                  100g/217y
                   1oz/128y

Benny  =100g/200y

Bobby  =100g/172y
                1oz/123y

Sean  =  18g /151y

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #49 on: November 03, 2019, 08:50:02 pm »
Today was a mixture of highs and lows, high expectations with low pressure. There was a little breeze enough to ruffle the flags at times and the sun shone bright all day. All this sounds like it could've been a good day but also meant the field was covered in money spider webs which soon transferred to our lines causing a few snap offs. As the day went on the amount of web material built up causing line to rattle as it passed through the eyes, it also was causing line drag cutting distance.

With the 100g event in two weeks most members choose to practise that lead and stayed on it all day and as always the craic was good even if the casting wasn't. No doubt all the other members are doing the same as me and stripping spider silk off the reels for the competition in two weeks.

Results for 3/11/18

Scrab =100g/189y

Tommy=100g/211y

Mc=100g/215y

Stevie= NCR

Bobby=NCR

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #50 on: November 17, 2019, 10:03:32 pm »
Today was our annual 100g event.  This is one of our scheduled events we hold through out the year.  We were able to use the second field in which is fairly flat and with the forecast wind coming roughly from the north we set up casting away from the lane and farmers house - that's a good thing.  Unfortunately the wind failed to rise to the forecast strength of up to 18mph or so but on the plus side we only got hit by a couple of quick showers.  The casting pretty much went as expected with only one snap-off.  There were six club members in attendance with five entering the 100g event.  We also had the pleasure of Graham attending as a day caster.

Results for the 100g Event -

Stevie  = 252y
M.C.  =218y
Tommy  =203y
Benny  =193y
Bobby  =178y
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Sean  =  18g /148y
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Graham (day caster)  =  125g /122y

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #51 on: December 01, 2019, 08:07:36 pm »
Today we got to use the third field and there was cows in the flat field. This field is a bit soft so no cars could enter, therefore we had to pack light and walk, thankfully a north wind was forecast which meant we could set up close to the gate. There was only three members in attendance today due to other commitments and car trouble, hopefully they will be at the next event. Anyway the forecast wind didn't show up until later in the day and then it went cross court for a while and brought a chill with it, but on the plus side it stayed dry for a change. With fewer member we got more casts in and at the end of the day we ran out of steam, not as young as we used to be.

Results for 1/12/2019

Mc=175g/208y
        150g/222y
         125g/218y
         100g/202y

Tommy =125g/215y

Bobby = 125g/174y

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #52 on: December 15, 2019, 09:15:25 pm »
Today was the last scheduled event for 2019 - the mighty "Secret Pairs" event.  Usually a fun day as it's held at the end of the year.  It's not usually taken too seriously and usually a good laugh.  Each caster is free to cast whatever weight they want with the onus on recording your longest cast.  At the end of the event each casters name is drawn out of a hat, or whatever, to set the team.  Then a second name is drawn to make each team.  The longest casts of each team member are added together to give their combined distance - longest overall distance wins.  Today the winning distance went to Stevie and Tommy - congratulations to you both!  We had six members attend today so we had three teams all viaing for the win.

With plenty of livestock in most of the fields we ended up in the top sloping field for this event.  With the oche set up and casting under way it was surprising that nobody managed to smack the ground around the oche.  The forecast said it was to remain dry for the time we were there and that's how it stayed - but it was bitterly cold with all and any water frozen.  The wind, whilst not as strong as forecast earlier in the week was blowing from left to right as it travelled down the court and did its best to freeze us. 

This was also our annual prize giving for the clubs scheduled events held throughout the 2019 year.  Overall club champion for the 2019 season went to Stevie - well done!  There were individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd place wins for each of the clubs scheduled events as well.

Results for 15-12-2019 - Secret Pairs Event.
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1st - Stevie + Tommy  -  269y + 217y =486y.  Overall longest distance
2nd - M.C. + Sean  - 225y + 206y =431y
3rd - Benny + Bobby  -197y +184y = 381y
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UCC Overall Club Champion for 2019 - Stevie
1st - 175g event - Stevie
1st - 150g event - Stevie
1st - 125g event - Stevie
1st - 100g event - Stevie
1st - Light Line event - Sean
1st - 1oz Challenge event - Sean
1st -  18g Plug event - Sean

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #53 on: December 29, 2019, 05:18:51 pm »
Today was the last event of the UCC year and indeed of the decade!  Of course it was never going to be well attended but there were 4 hardy souls (read - sad idiots with nothing better to do) who did manage to turn up for a chuck or three. 

Today was just an end of year gathering as all the formal club days are now behind us, so it was a day to cast whatever you wanted and hopefully take advantage of what wind there was.  Of course we did end up in the top field casting across the slope again  but we managed to cast with the court running on a downhill slant.  I think we are getting too used to casting across the slope in this field as no one hit the ground at the rear of the oche.  Casting across the slope tempered whatever gain there was from the advantage of casting slightly downhill but the 10 - 20mph wind was nice to have blowing down the court and helped with the distances a little i'm sure.

Casting was good today with the rain staying away from us and there where several personal bests gained for three of us as a bonus.  An interesting day but it remains to be seen if we can duplicate these results in the new year.  Anyway, the Ulster Casting Club would like to thank all who turned up this year to support the club and we look forward to seening you all in 2020 - hopefully!

Results for 29-12-2019, end of season bash.

Stevie  =175g/280y PB
                150g/286y PB

M.C.  =125g/241y
             100g/251y PB

Sean  =18g plug/177y PB

Benny  =125g/216y

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #54 on: January 12, 2020, 09:35:12 pm »
Today was the first event for the UCC in 2020.  The forecast was for a cold but dry day with a predominatley westerly wind blowing from around 15 to 25mph in gusts.  That is what we got but the windchill factor put the temperature way below the forecast 3 degrees - but at least it stayed dry with the exception of one light shower.

We again ended up in the top field casting across the slope but there wasn't enough room to angle the court to take advantage of the cross wind so we put up with it.  The rain over the last couple of days had made the ground very soft and the oche became slippery fairly quickly.  Just another problem to contend with as the day progressed. 

Seven members turned up today with 5 casting.  As it wasn't a theme day we were free to cast whatever weights we wanted so that's what we did.

Results for 12-01-2020 -

Stevie  =150g/271y

M.C.  =175g/225y
             150g/233y
             100g/233y

Tommy  =125g/221y
                  100g/219y

Benny  =125g/206y
                100g/195y

Bobby  =  1oz/172y

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #55 on: January 26, 2020, 08:43:27 pm »
Just a practice day for the upcoming 175g scheduled event on the 9th of next month.  Back in the sloping field today but with a bitter cross wind reaching up to around 20mph to contend with which eased a little as the day went on.  At least it stayed dry for us.  Congratulations to Tommy on a surprise 175g PB.  Not a favourite weight of his but he managed pull one out today - well done!

Results for 26-01-2020 practice day -

Stevie  =125g/264y
MC  =175g/214y
Tommy  =175g/209y PB
Benny  =175g/203y

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #56 on: February 09, 2020, 08:36:07 pm »
Today was the first of the clubs scheduled weight days, kicking things off with the 175g.  Not a weight liked by many but it is one of the main core weights we cast so it has it's day just like the rest of them. 

With the storm sweeping over this corner of the world we had our work cut out for us.  The only field we could use was the sloping top field as the rest had flooding, new ponds / lakes and standing water enough to drown the farmers sheep dogs!  The wind wasn't particularly cold but it was blowing from the mid 20mph right up to the high 40s and low 50s - straight across the court.  This plus the lack of grip under foot made for a rather challenging day.  It was never going to be a day of big distances for us as the wind made it hard enough just trying to keep the weights in court.  But Tommy Mawhinney managed to yet again claw out another personal best on the 175g for the second event in a row - well done Tommy.

There were 4 casters doing battle today but with the conditions and weather taking their toll on us the day ended early and we headed home.

Results for 09-02-2020 -

Stevie  =245y
Tommy  =220y PB
M.C.  =212y
Benny  =191y

Sean 1oz=197y

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #57 on: June 28, 2020, 10:22:44 pm »
Well today was our first day back in the field since February and what a day it was. The past two weeks we have had great summer weather but the casting gods laughed and sent heavy rain and a strong cross wind. Not to be put off 5 casters turned up to do battle, some had been training and practicing durning lockdown others turned up with cobwebs on the rods. With the wind direction blowing southwest (across the court) and animals in the other fields we had no choice but to use the sloping field, which meant an uneven oche and that hampered distances but we didn't do too badly with a few pbs achieve.

Results for 28/6/2020

Stevie Ratcliffe- 150g = 279y
Thomas Mawhinney 100g =211y
Martin Campbell 175g= 226y
                              150g= 234y
                               125g = 212y

Daycasters

Graeme 100g = 153y PB
Jonathan Kerr 150g = 254y PB

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #58 on: July 12, 2020, 11:00:48 pm »
Well today was our TRC event in honour of the late great Terry Carroll of zziplex fame, it was held later this year due to the worldwide pandemic. It was a beautiful day with a nice wind blowing down the court for a change, with the wind going south we had to set up in the top field but on the flatter section which meant casting over a rise. The grass was getting long and due a cut hopefully soon so ground casts where difficult but that didn't stop some of us. It was a mixture of fortunes for some with several personal bests achieved while other struggled, we even had a new Ulster record today on the 125g with a 277yard cast by Stevie Ratcliffe. The rules are simple you cast all four core leads one of which you must use the off the ground cast, which you nominate early, the winner has the best aggregate distance.

Results for 12/7/2020

1st Stevie 175g (otg) 236y
                  150g = 257y
                  125g = 277y*
                   100g =239y
 Total = 1009y

2nd Jonathan Kerr
                  175g = 243y PB
                   150g = 254y PB
                    125g = 259y PB
           (Otg) 100g = 241y PB
Total = 997y

3rd Benny all otg casts
                   175g = 208y PB
                    150g = 206y
                     125g = 209y
                      100g = 204y
Total = 827y

4th Martin
                 175g (otg) 166y
                 150g = 219y
                 125g = 214y
                  100g = 191y
Total = 790y

5th Thomas Mawhinney
                  175g (otg) 155y
                   150g = 202y
                   125g = 218y
                   100g = 203y
Total = 778y

6th Graeme all otg casts
                 175g = 183y PB
                  150g = 214y PB
                  125g = 200y PB
                  100g = 160y PB
Total = 757y

Scrab ncr

Bobby ncr

* = new ucc record of 277-1-4

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Re: Results for Ulster Casting Club
« Reply #59 on: August 09, 2020, 10:32:21 pm »
It was a beautiful day the sun was shining and there was hardly any breeze, which meant a bad day for casting but we made the best of it. We are very grateful to the farmer, Robin for getting the grass cut and letting us cast. Well most of us used the time to practice for the upcoming light line day in two weeks but with the high pressure and little wind distance would be down but it was ideal for setting up reels to run for the skinnies. Six of us casted today but some had to leave early, I hope your father is OK Graeme? One thing I did learn today was to pack sunscreen as I am a little bit burnt.

Results for the 9/8/20

MC 100g-205y
       75g-188y
       50g-136y

Bobby 75g-146y
            100g-170y

Tommy 100g-200y
              75g -175y
              50g-152y

Benny 100g-194y
             75g-180y
             50g-159y

Stevie 100g-241y

Greame 125g-196y