May 2018 - Missouri Trout Fisherman's Association - Springfield Chapter

Catch and Release article by Jeff Rivera

By Bob Randall on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 in Fishing Wisdom, No Comments

Good article about catch and release techniques as related to fish survival. I have permission from the author, Jeff Rivera, to post it. https://agreateroutdoors.com/blogs/news/catch-and-release-fishing-best-practices-for-handling-fish Here are the bullet points: Use Barbless Hooks or Bend Down Your Barbs Don’t Drag Your Fish Onto Land or Across Rocks… Wet Your Hands and Use a Proper Net (some […]

2018 MTFA Derby

By Bob Randall on Monday, May 21st, 2018 in Fishing Trip, Social Events, State Council, No Comments

The MTFA State Council Derby went off pretty well. This was the 72nd annual Derby. We had a little rain, but I didn’t see anybody melt. Fortunately, the rain held off while we were cooking fish in hot oil. We were able to serve up the food for Saturday night’s picnic without getting wet. I […]