Gerard Downey and Martin Kiely create a piece of history at the Hallowed ponds of the GGACC in SanFrancisco on 28th April 2019 .Gerard taking Gold for the sixth time and Martin taking Gold for the third time, both also taking the Knut Syrstad trophy for the longest cast in their division, with Milos Vasiljevic taking silver in the seniors division. A tremendous achievement lads Congratulations.
Six times winner Gerard Downey, three times seniors winner Martin Kiely and second place winner Milos Vasiljevic proudly displaying their trophies, with both Martin and Gerard displaying the coveted Knut Syrstad memorial longest cast trophies.The winning combinations were GAELFORCE Equalizer "Weapon" and the Equalizer EED80 line with proven track record of to being the No1 Distance casting line in the world.A special mention also to Kara Knight in the ladies competition who also won the Knut Syrstad trophy for the longest cast in the ladies division.Congratulations Kara.

 Gerard Downey,James Chalmers,Martin Kiely,Michael O'Kane and Milos Vasiljevic savoring a very special History making moment at SOR 2019.

Spey O Rama is World renowned as the number one distance casting competition with the greatest degree of difficulty and multi casting disciplines,

cementing its reputation in the Speycasting scene as the World Championships of Speycasting.

Qualifying took place on Saturday 27th April with the top ten moving into Sundays final.Conditions proved to be very tricky indeed,

thinking quickly as conditions were constantly changing. 36 entries with the top 10 making the cut for Sundays Grand final.

The purpose built facility at the GGACC is second to none for hosting Spey O Rama competition.

Senior finals took place on Sunday Morning with both Martin Kiely and Milos Vasiljevic producing a magnificent display of casting taking 1st and 2nd place.

Martin Kiely in action

Martin Kiely 2019 Spey O Rama Seniors Champion. 3 times winner.

Milos Vasiljevic 2019 Spey O Rama 2nd place.

The draw for the mens final Sunday 28th April 2019

 Mens Final Sunday 28th April 2019 Results

 Gerard Downey preparing with Michael O'kane

Six times Champion & Spey O Rama 2019 Winner Gerard Downey.


Brothers in arms, James Chalmers, Mayos Finest, Gerard Downey, and Michael O'kane the lifesaver with the morning tea.

A huge effort goes into the organisation of Spey O Rama, providing everyone with the very best opportunity to compete against the best from all over the world in the finest, immaculate purpose built facility you could ask for. I would like to say a huge thank you to the GGACC, for hosting the event particularly Willie George for supporting, the Spey O Rama committee, Libby Wolfensperger for her sterling organisation and all the volunteers who give up their time to make this event so special.I would like to say a special thank you to Harry Pali head judge for his tireless work and commentary guiding us all through the difficulties,, Bert Rances and all the scoring judges who give up their time freely to volunteer,the scorekeepers who keep everybody informed Tom Keelin, Bob Pauli and their team and a special mention to a special guy who works tirelessly to give everyone fantastic photographs,also to keep the world informed with live scoring online Dmytro Kochetov. Thanks to all, see you in 2020.

All photographs courtesy of Dmytro Kochetov