By Bob Randall on Sunday, March 12th, 2017 in Meetings, No Comments
Yesterday, Saturday the 11th, the MTFA-State Council held its pre-derby meeting. The State Council is the “administrative glue” that makes the St Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and (soon to be) […]
By Bob Randall on Sunday, March 12th, 2017 in Fishing reports, Fishing Trip, Flies, No Comments
Matthew Peet and I went to Bennett Springs yesterday for our monthly fishing out. Most people backed out either due to the cold or illness, but it was a very […]
By Bob Randall on Thursday, March 9th, 2017 in Branson, Meetings, No Comments
From Chapter President Harry Morgan: We are inviting all of our club members who can to go to Bransons Lions club for a planning meeting for the July 28-29th fly […]
By Bob Randall on Monday, March 6th, 2017 in Branson, Social Events, No Comments
The Springfield Chapter of the MTFA will partner with the Branson Group/Chapter to hold a fly fishing fair in Branson on July 28 and 29, 2017. We are in the […]
By Bob Randall on Sunday, February 12th, 2017 in Conservation, No Comments
From the Missouri House of Representatives website: “HJR 25 — MISSOURI CONSERVATION COMMISSION SPONSOR: Ross Upon voter approval, this resolution would amend the Constitution to repeal the Conservation Commission’s authority […]
By Bob Randall on Sunday, February 12th, 2017 in Conservation, No Comments
It’s easy to ignore what’s going on in Jefferson City and Washington DC (I guess that’s not necessarily true considering the hijinks, dealing, and tweets). However, let’s focus on some […]
By Bob Randall on Sunday, February 12th, 2017 in Fishing reports, Fishing Trip, No Comments
Dick and John Bush went to Jolly Mill and got there around 8:30. The day was really windy, and the only fish all morning was a tiny sucker fish John picked […]
By Bob Randall on Sunday, February 5th, 2017 in Fishing Wisdom, No Comments
I received this notice from the Southern Council of the International Federation of Fly Fishers. Our club is an affiliate member so even if you don’t have an individual IFFF […]
By Bob Randall on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 in Fishing Wisdom, Flies, No Comments
Since the MTFA program this month is “Tips and Tricks” for fly tying/fishing, you may find this tip interesting. Check this out: “3 Ways to Improve Your Nymphing Fly Selection” […]
By Bob Randall on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 in Fishing Wisdom, Flies, No Comments
Since the MTFA program this month is “Tips and Tricks” for fly tying/fishing, you may find his tips interesting. Check this out: “Four Kinds of Fishing Flies” https://thecatchandthehatch.com/four-kinds-fishing-flies/?utm_source=The+Catch+%26+The+Hatch+Newsletter&utm_campaign=19cc199112-Four_Kinds_Fishing_Flies_2017_01_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_49cb01f241-19cc199112-351977025&mc_cid=19cc199112&mc_eid=82eae66c81 Thanks to […]
