February 2017 - Missouri Trout Fisherman's Association - Springfield Chapter

Proposed limits to the authority of the MDC

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 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 […]


HB 181 Affects enforcement of littering on waterways.

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 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 […]


IFFF Fly Fishing Schools 2017

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 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 […]


02/01/2017 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 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 […]


02/01/2017 Four Kinds of Fishing Flies

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 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 […]