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National Fishing Teams Seek Anglers - davetclown - 05-21-2003
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]BRISTOL, CT--The 10th Ladies World Championships of fishing are being held August 23-24 in England, and American anglers experienced with European tackle or matchfishing are needed. [/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]Meanwhile, girls and boys ages 19 and younger are eligible for the Junior World Championships, to be held July 26-27 in Portugal. [/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]Any American citizen, or anyone having lived in the United State for at least five years, can be nominated for the national fishing teams.[/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]The U.S. national team has been taking part in the world championships since 1982. However, this year is the first time Americans have fielded a team at the Ladies World Championships. Host country England is the defending ladies titleholder. [/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]Five-time world champion Mick Thill is coaching the U.S. teams. To contact him with nominations or sponsorship ideas, call (847) 982-9898 or email [url "mailto:mickthill@juno.com"][#0000ff]mickthill@juno.com[/#0000ff][/url][/size][/#000000][/font]
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