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Younger generation pursues fly fishing
By Capt. Tim Whitfield
“This is fly!” That is the website that changed my sons perspective on this whole thing we do called fishing. About two years ago, Jake decided that he wanted to learn how to fly fish, so being a good dad, I fell for the bait. At least it wasn’t the newest most expensive game system, although it has not been cheap.
His first rod was an Albright we got from Mr. Swann in Dade City, he really got a feel for his new passion and I found my self getting drawn into this new obsession. Jake received some lessons from Mr. Swann in the afternoons and he showed improvement with his casting, but his back cast needed some work.
Capt. Pat Dimaco gave Jake some lessons, worked out some kinks and has Jake casting much better, forward and back (a back cast is the fly going behind you and creates velocity that transfers to the forward cast)...for more on this story subscribe
His first rod was an Albright we got from Mr. Swann in Dade City, he really got a feel for his new passion and I found my self getting drawn into this new obsession. Jake received some lessons from Mr. Swann in the afternoons and he showed improvement with his casting, but his back cast needed some work.
Capt. Pat Dimaco gave Jake some lessons, worked out some kinks and has Jake casting much better, forward and back (a back cast is the fly going behind you and creates velocity that transfers to the forward cast)...for more on this story subscribe
Above: Captain Tim’s son, Jake, shows off a snook he caught using a flyrod.
Below: Captain Tim shows off the most recent catch.
Below: Captain Tim shows off the most recent catch.
Local karate instructor
trains with world champions
trains with world champions
The seminars were held at the 2008 Martial Arts Supershow Convention in the Gaylord Palms resort at Orlando, Fla. Spivey received instruction from Matt Hughes (former 2-time UFC world champion mixed martial arts fighter), Dan Henderson (former Pride world champion in the weight divisions), John Hackleman (the trainer of UFC world champion Chuck Liddell), Master Toddy (the trainer of several world champion Muay Thai kickboxing fighters), Justo Dieguez (the creator of the Practical Street Defense system), Fumio Demura (traditional Japanese/Okinawan Karate Grand Master), & Dana Abbot (Padded Weapons expert). ..for more on this story subscribe
Grand Master Fumio Demura demonstrates a classical Japanese/Okinawan karate punch at the Supershow training seminar.
Reutimann road racing concludes
Sports Correspondent
“With the checkered flag out on this weekend's Centurion Boats at The Glen, NASCAR closes the book on road racing for the 2008 season. For David Reutimann and the UPS Team the conclusion of this chapter is welcome after battling for 90-long laps during Sunday's race at Watkins Glen International. Reutimann and the No. 44 finished the event in the 33rd position, one lap behind the race winner.
Reutimann started the race from the 28th position after rain cancelled Friday's practice and qualifying session, setting the starting lineup for the field according to Series owner's points. This marked the first Sprint Cup start for Reutimann at The Glen who started Sunday's race on the heels of a top-15 finish in Saturday's Nationwide event. Reutimann credited his success on Saturday to driving a smooth race and most importantly staying on track.
Unfortunately trouble would strike for Reutimann soon after the drop of the green flag as the No. 44 Toyota spun in turn one on the fourth lap of the race. No contact was made during the spin and Reutimann was able to continue without the caution flag falling. The negative result was loss of valuable track position, something difficult to make up with the twists and turns on a road course...for more on this story subscribe
Reutimann started the race from the 28th position after rain cancelled Friday's practice and qualifying session, setting the starting lineup for the field according to Series owner's points. This marked the first Sprint Cup start for Reutimann at The Glen who started Sunday's race on the heels of a top-15 finish in Saturday's Nationwide event. Reutimann credited his success on Saturday to driving a smooth race and most importantly staying on track.
Unfortunately trouble would strike for Reutimann soon after the drop of the green flag as the No. 44 Toyota spun in turn one on the fourth lap of the race. No contact was made during the spin and Reutimann was able to continue without the caution flag falling. The negative result was loss of valuable track position, something difficult to make up with the twists and turns on a road course...for more on this story subscribe
Zephyrhills Volleyball Looks
to Repeat Success without Head Coach
to Repeat Success without Head Coach
Sports Correspondent
It is true that a coach cannot shoot free throws, pinch-hit in a tight situation, or come through with a clutch spike that leads a team to victory.
However, some coaches have the right motivational and inspirational skills to lead a group of average players into becoming exceptional players and a great team.
Former Bulldogs volleyball coach Tiffany Bibby had those skills, and as a result she helped elevate the Zephyrhills volleyball team into one of the top programs in Pasco County.
The Bulldogs will enter the 2008 season without Bibby though, who resigned after two seasons with the team. She decided to step away because of family reasons, which kept her out of Zephyrhills for much of the summer. She didn’t think it was fair to coach the team if she was not there for summer workouts...for more on this story subscribe
However, some coaches have the right motivational and inspirational skills to lead a group of average players into becoming exceptional players and a great team.
Former Bulldogs volleyball coach Tiffany Bibby had those skills, and as a result she helped elevate the Zephyrhills volleyball team into one of the top programs in Pasco County.
The Bulldogs will enter the 2008 season without Bibby though, who resigned after two seasons with the team. She decided to step away because of family reasons, which kept her out of Zephyrhills for much of the summer. She didn’t think it was fair to coach the team if she was not there for summer workouts...for more on this story subscribe