19
Úno
2014
Tungsten bodies – rules modifications
We were discussing with Mr. President of FIPS MOUCHE Paul Vekemans usage of tungsten bodies and as the World Championship in the Czech Republic is the first championship in 2014, we thing, that it is necessary to clarify usage of tungsten bodies. Anglers generally use TB covered to the half under dubbing in the body of the fly and leave front part visible instead of the bead.
The competitions rules in Article 28.3 say:
Weighted flies are permitted, provided the weight is hidden within the dressing. A single visible bead, not more than 4 mm in its maximum dimension, is also permitted. Painting alone does not constitute dressing
The official interpretation of this rules will be as follows:
The usage of partially covered tungsten body is not allowed during championship as it does not fit to rules above. The tungsten body has one of its diameters definitely longer than 4 mm and it is not a bead, which can be the only type of weight visible on fly. Before the usage of this special supplement will be clarified in rules, the tungsten body can be used only in case if it is completely hidden within the dressing. It can be combined with another bead not more than 4 mm in its maximum dimension.
Milan Hladík
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