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Crystal Beach, TX. Casting Classic,  hosted by the Valentine family. 09/02/03

Wind during the first half of the event was about 15 mph swinging from our back to across the field. The course was moved midday to bring the wind to the back of the casters for the afternoon session and it increased to about 20 mph. It was cloudy but mainly dry during the event.

 

Results:

Big Lou McEachern             812 ft   

Jerry Valentine                      779.7ft

Nick Meyer                           713 ft.
Daylin Vick                            686.7ft   

Jesse Gonzales                   635.5

Mike Handorf                    563.1 ft.

Curtis Brinkmann              520.5 ft.

Ronald Collins                  500 ft.

Brenda Hood                     495 ft.

Robert Marker                   430 ft.

David Glazer                     406 ft.

Gun Doctor                        370 ft.

Justin Packard                    214 ft.

 

Big Lou McEachern   125 gram demo cast: 767 ft. New U.S. record.

 

 We were lucky as the rain held off for the event,. Although the number of casters  was down, the casting was some of the best seen in the USA.  Big Lou busting 800 and Jerry hitting his personal best.  We had new comers who had never attended an event blast into the sport with some great distances. Curtis Brinkmann (CB) had seen Hector cast at the Texas Dike, read Ron’s book, and watched the Breakaway video, and achieved a very respectable 520ft cast with a very smooth casting style. He said “the only things that had seen him cast before were the cows in the neighbors field”.

A big thank you to Jerry and  Debbie Valentine and family who provided the hospitality and food to make the event memorable.

Big Lou Comments: as posted on the Breakaway Message Board.

I told him he could use .28 line :-)

YEEE HAAAA, had a great time, good to see every one. Old friends and new ones alike.
I am getting a bit old to be pushed as hard as Jerry does. Being behind until the next to last cast is nerve racking.
Several new casters did a good showing. Hope they continue to practice and improve.
Magic, you better watch out ,,,,Gundoctor is setting his sights on you. LOL
Dylan,,your back,,just keep at it.
Almost Brenda,,we are all rooting for you. If we could have made you mad ,,I think you would have broke the record.
Jerry,,I am sorry it was your record I broke. Do you think that son-in-law will be available for the Nat'l next year?
I sure could use a caddy!!!!
Those that did not make it,,,,,you missed a GREAT day.

Jerry Valentine our host comments.

Four score years and seven, our forefathers. :-)

Hey everyone,
A huge THANK YOU to all who attended our Crystal Beach Casting Classic. You made it a great success. A special thanks to Nick & Surfgirl who worked unendingly throughout the tournament. Everyone helped in moving the field when called on. We had a wonderful time. Special congratulations goes to Big Lou for a job well done. People, this guy is a true champ. Late in the game, I was lucky and hit a good one that went out in from of Lou, only to make him go to the line and hit the 812 marker. Wow! What a champion. Big Dave, what will it ever take to beat this man? LOL.
Lou, I am proud to have the privilege to even be on the same field with you, even more, I have the even greater privilege to call you my closest friend.
Congratulations go out to all the winners. Chris Brinkman (CB), had a great tournament hitting 520 in his first contest. Many others like myself had their personnel best shots. It don't get any better that that.
Lets look forward to next year when Bob Sales and his Sportcast USA staff will bless us with their hosting the event. This event will prelude the Worlds the following weekend.
Thanks to all,
Jerry Valentine

New caster ( future champ) CB. Comments.

Hey everyone, the food and the casting was great. It was really great to finally see the pros in person and compete with them. Nick, Brenda, Magic and Dayln hope y'all made home safe driving in the rain and thanks for all the confidence y'all gave me during the tourney. Thank you to Jerry and his family for there hospitality and a fun tournament. The little misses and I had a great time and are looking forward to next year. Till then I will be working on my Nickchee and aiming for 600+.
CB

Great event, till the next time. regards Nickaway.

More pictures sent in by our new caster CB and his wife.