February 2017 - Missouri Trout Fisherman's Association - Springfield Chapter
By Bob Randall
on Sunday, February 12th, 2017 in Conservation,
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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 to acquire land. This bill is the same as HJR 103 (2016).” Keep up with this bill here: http://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR25&year=2017&code=R or the Conservation Federation of Missouri’s […]
By Bob Randall
on Sunday, February 12th, 2017 in Conservation,
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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 items that may affect our fishing and conservation values. This morning, long time MTFA member Ralph Eichholz posted a compilation of legislation but removed it […]
By Bob Randall
on Sunday, February 12th, 2017 in Fishing reports, Fishing Trip,
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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 up in a foam line where there should have been fish. Pat Collins showed up around 10:00, but by that time John had spent as much time […]
By Bob Randall
on Sunday, February 5th, 2017 in Fishing Wisdom,
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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 membership, this is still open to you. Bob Randall Fly Fishing Schools for Spring 2017 2017 Fly Fishing School Come have fun and learn to […]
By Bob Randall
on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 in Fishing Wisdom, Flies,
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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” https://thecatchandthehatch.com/three-ways-to-improve-nymphing-fly-selection/ Thanks to Allen Gardner for granting us permission to post his guides. Allen Gardner owns a fly shop in Colorado. Besides all of the […]
By Bob Randall
on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 in Fishing Wisdom, Flies,
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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 Allen Gardner for granting us permission to post his guides. Allen Gardner owns a fly shop in Colorado. Besides all of the usual fly shop […]
