How we think we should be treated on the Water

August 2011
August Meeting
Bob Nunley, custom bamboo rod builder,
discusses the history, lore and the art of
fishing and building with bamboo.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Place: Queeny Park Greensfelder Recreation Complex
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Below is the bio Bob sent me. You can see we are in for an entertaining evening.
In the early 1980's, I decided I wanted a fine bamboo fly rod, but back then, money was scarce, and there was no way I could lay out the
kind of money it took to buy a custom cane rod. This being the case, I decided to find old cane fly rods and restore them, moving up in quality
more and more with each rod until I finally got the kind of Custom Cane Fly Rod that I really wanted. Before long, I found myself immersed in
repairing the rods to the point that I was building sections for the older rods. One day it dawned on me, that if I could duplicate the "cheap" fly
rods, why could I not duplicate the expensive Custom fly rods... so... I just dove in and started building rods after some of the Classic Tapers.
At first I was very happy with the rods I was building, but then realized that nobody (that I knew of, at the time) had ever built a fly rod that
exactly suited what I expected from a quality cane rod. This led me to research exactly why bamboo rods react and cast the way they do. After
many months of brushing up on Physics and digging through the old textbooks from my Engineering studies, I delved into the formulas
originally used by Everett Garrison and used them to develop bamboo fly rods that would cast in a manner that was comfortable for me.
The first few were nothing more than test rods and ended up in the trash can at the end of my work bench. After many hours of cutting and
fighting bamboo, I finally built a rod that cast the way I wanted one to. From that point, it was just a matter of spending a lot of time at the
work bench, designing the same action into different length and line weight rods.
At the time I was very happy with what I had done, and I thought that I'd figured out the rod making business, at least from the craftsman's
standpoint. Then along came Ron Kusse! Ron, the former Vice President of H.L. Leonard Rod Company, became a very dear friend and a much
admired mentor. He taught me things about making bamboo fly rods that I never imagined. With his advice and help, my rods soon soared to a
new pinnacle. Even after producing over 800 rods, I still learn something new from Ron every time we speak. Not only do I learn about the
making of the rods, but I learn about the history of rod making. My friendship and mentor/student relationship with Ron has been a Godsend.
My finishes are better than I ever thought (I didn't think my finish could be improved upon until Ron clued me in on a couple of things). My
tapers have evolved to a much more refined and much more pleasurable to cast taper. My entire rod making philosophy has evolved since my
friendship with Ron Kusse began.
At this point, 23 years into my bamboo rod making career, all of my rods are of my own design. I no longer duplicate the classic tapers. If
you want a classic taper, I'll be more than happy to recommend a quality rod maker that specializes in reproducing the classics. I prefer to
spend my time forever developing new and better tapers... I say new, but the tapers are anywhere from recently developed to 15 years old. I
make rods from 4'4" to 8'6" in length ranging from 3 weight to 6 weight.
A big change occurred in my life in the past few years. I was a confirmed bachelor for many years and lived what I thought was "the good
life". To make a long story short, I reunited with my high school sweetheart and in December 2007 we were married in Mountain Home,
Arkansas, near the banks of the White River and the North Fork of the White. Of course, my ideal wedding would have been in waders, standing
in ice cold water with all of my friends and a choir of trout looking on, but hey, close to the river will have to do!
My friendship with Ron Kusse continues to grow. In the summer of 2008, Rita and I drove to New York and spent a week with Ron and
Peachy. We enjoyed the visit so much that we've even discussed moving to the Catskills after Rita's daughters are grown (oh, yeah, I was out of
the kid raising business there for awhile! My boys are grown, but Rita has three daughters still at home... raising girls is a WHOLE different
world than raising boys). I must say that I fell in love with the Catskills. I will return, next summer. I've even talked to Rita about flying up by
myself this fall and spending a couple of weeks with Ron, working in his shop and fishing, but my first priority is to my customers and getting
their rods out the door, so for the time being, any travel plans are in limbo.
Another man that has been a great mentor to me is Bob Taylor, formerly of the HL Leonard Rod Company and Thomas & Thomas Rod
Company. Bob is definitely on my list of "people I'll never forget". Upon meeting, at a rod makers gathering in Marble, Colorado, he and I
became instant friends. We sat on an expert panel at the Reunion and spent a lot of time before and after the panel taking rods, Payne,
Edwards, T&T, Maxwell, Leonard, Kusse, Aroner and a few things we just won't mention on the website! Bob is a GREAT guy and I'm proud to
count him among my friends.
Rod making has changed for me over the years. Starting with Hand Planing, moving to a Morgan hand Mill then to a Saw Beveller, very
much like the one that was used at the H.L. Leonard Rod Company, I now have a CNC controlled bamboo mill that's possibly the most precise
bamboo machine in existence. Hopefully, my methods will continue to change and evolve. I am on a never ending search for perfection. For
that I must thank one more friend, Tom Morgan, former owner of the Winston Rod Company. Tom once told me "Make every rod like it's the
only one you will ever make and that every fly fisher in the world will see it". That has been my rod making philosophy for nearly 20 years and
it has brought me success in this business. - Bob Nunley
Ozark Fly Fishers
August 2011
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September Program September 22, 2011
Mark Van Patten
Didymo
October Program October 27, 2011
Anders Halverson, author of 'An Entirely Synthetic Fish" will be here.
SAVE THE DATES AND STAY TUNED:
Annual Ozark Fly Fishers Banquet, Saturday, January 21, 2012
All day meeting Davy Wotton, Saturday, February 18, 2012.
Please contact me with feed back, program suggestions and speakers.
Hope to see you on the 28th.
Bob Zagar
314-540-0284
[email protected]
Presidents Message
By Malcolm Royse
“It is just possible that nice guys don’t catch the most fish. But they find far more pleasure
in those they do get.” Roderick Haig-Brown
This has been one hot summer, and I have been missing my time on the river.
Despite the heat, I hope you all have had a good summer.
I hope you made it to our last meeting, as Randy Hanner presented a program on
competitive fly fishing. Randy was full of information and just handled everything very well. The world of fly fishing has lots
of areas that we will never use personally, but it sure is amazing to learn about. The idea of a 30 foot leader and tippet just
causes me to stop and think. We are going to try and get Randy back someday, as he proved to be a real hit with many of
you. He tied some very interesting flies and had some interesting comments on fishing the water you get.
We are getting ready for our first big Clean Stream project which is being handled by Scott Darrough. This is one
of those things almost anyone can do and it is an important process. The rivers need to be picked up and trash needs to be
hauled away. I am asking all of you to come and help, as we are such a great club and we should give back in these kinds
of ways. It takes no special skills and you cannot mess it up. It is also a great way to meet some of the other members and
have some fun, in a hard work kind of way. Please try to make the time; you will thank yourself later.
Trivia Night is October 15. This is one our major fundraisers for the activities of the club. The other one is the
banquet in January. The money raised helps the club to pay for all our speakers, the all day event, meals at our outings,
and all the things it takes to run this great club. Would you think about getting some of your friends together and spending
an evening with us? If you just want to come and do not have a table to sit at, call me, at 636-329-1504, and be part of my
table. Plan on bringing good food and having a great evening.
I am looking for pictures of club activities and members fishing. I would like picture of anything O.F.F., dating back
to the beginning of the club. We are going to begin honoring our history at this year’s banquet and pictures tell great stories.
If you know the dates of the pictures and any information please include that with the picture. There is a lot of lost history
that needs to be gathered for the club. Please take a few minutes and look through your old pictures, and let me know what
you have. We will pay for any copies you make, so thank you in advance for all of your help.
Finally, Bennett Springs is coming up fast. The dates are November 11 through 13. This was the first outing I
attended years ago and it helped me to meet some amazing people. We always have 75 to 100 people and to many of
them, it is a long standing tradition. If you are a new member just make the time to get signed up and come on down. You
will begin a great tradition. In life there are far too few good traditions and great traditions hard to come by. The best parts of
the Ozark Fly Fishers comes out at Bennett Springs. Russ Hill, thank you for all you have done to make this such a great
tradition.
If you are a new member, get involved - some where, some how. That is why you joined, to meet some fishing
people and to learn more about this thing we love, fly fishing. We are all busy people, but make some time to join in, we do
not bite. We just show off.
Ozark Fly Fishers
August 2011
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Casting – Tip of the Month
By: Bill Armon
Timing, False casting.
If memory serves me correctly John Hawkins was the first club member to organize casting instruction before our
monthly meetings. At that time (this was years before the casting certification program) we taught the four parts
of casting: Grip, Stance, Stroke, and Timing. Today it seems timing is rarely even mentioned. It is, however, a vital
component of casting. This is especially true while false casting.
False casting is a realized, repetitive, casting where the line is not allowed to fall to the ground or water until the
fly is delivered to a target. The use of false casting on the stream is limited to drying a fly, judging distance,
increasing distance, changing direction and spooking fish. Keep false casting to an absolute minimum except when
using it to develop rhythm and timing while practicing.
Timing is the art of changing the direction of the force on the line being cast at the optimum point in the stroke.
This is the time when the tip of the rod starts to move in the opposite direction after the pause (that allows the
line time to unroll) in a casting stroke. If the pause is not long enough, the line will not load the rod and the fly may
snap off the tippet with a loud sonic boom. If the pause is too long, the line may fall to the water or ground. When
should you apply the force that changes the direction of the line?
Lefty Kreh says “just before the loop unrolls”. Joan Wulff says, just before the line straightens completely unless
you are shooting line. Then wait till the line straightens completely and pulls on the rod tip. Tom Deck says, “You
should actually begin to pull the line back into another backcast just before the line is fully extended over the
water, before it starts to drop, while it still has a little curl in it. Jason Borger says, “Ideally the line should reach its
maximum rear extension (just finished unrolling) at exactly the same moment that Phase One of the forward cast
is begun”.
I agree with Jason Borger (and Joan Wulff). I believe timing is the art of changing directions when the line is strait
and it is applying maximum force to the rod.
Casting instruction will be available from 6 to 6:30 before all our monthly meetings, weather and light permitting.
If anyone would like to meet for one on one instruction just give me a call and we can arrange to meet earlier.
Casting help is available before all of our regularly scheduled meetings from 6:00 to 6:30, weather and light
permitting.
Database Report to Members
By Dave Haas
Membership Committee(Database & Directory)
Last reported membership on 7-10-2011
Former member rejoining since 7-10-2011
Total memberships as of 8-11-2011
256
A year ago
283
Annual gain or (loss)
255
1
(27) (9.5%)
Ozark Fly Fishers
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Outings
By Mark Thalhammer
Simpson Lake Water Craft / Outing ------ August 20
by Pat Hummert
Join us to experience the world of personal water crafts, to do a little fishing and have a relaxing BBQ lunch.
From time to time, we have had club member’s report of their experiences with personal water crafts as part of
their fly fishing adventures! This is an open invitation to anyone having such equipment, to bring it to the outing.
You are welcome to simply put your gear on display or present a short demonstration as to how you use these
crafts. If you have no experience in this area of fishing, join with us for the day of socializing and check out how
others "do it"!
Date/Time: 8/20, starts at 9am Place: Simpson Lake at Simpson County Park, 1224 Marshall Rd., Valley Park, Mo.
Directions: From 270 take Big Bend EAST .5 miles, turn right on Marshall Rd (you will be making a turn back West).
Head West on Marshall Rd .8 miles, go to the park pavilion. Map: http://mapq.st/oduBCC
Taneycomo Outing 9/15, 9/16, 9/17, departing 9/18
Please call me regarding availability. Mark Thalhammer, 636-928-6242
Eleven Point -- Float & Fish 10/14 and 10/15
Update: ONLY TWO COTTAGES LEFT !
The Eleven Point, located in South Central Missouri, is considered to be one of the most pristine rivers in North
America. Please join us for a float/fish on this beautiful, crystal clear, spring-fed river. We will put-in below Greer
Spring; the second largest freshwater spring in the state and the tenth largest freshwater spring in the World. The
Eleven Point is one of the original eight rivers that made up the National Wild and Scenic Riverway System.
Imagine the beautiful fall colors as we fish the Blue Ribbon trout waters for both stocked and natural reproducing
trout, smallmouth bass, rock bass, walleye, pickerel and goggle eye.
We have four cottages reserved for Friday and Saturday night. We will reserve canoes as needed. Cottages are two
or three bedroom and the charge is $140 per cottage, based on double occupancy, with a twenty dollar charge for
each additional person.
Please let me know ASAP if you wish to attend. Mark T. 636-928-6242 email: [email protected]
Ozark Fly Fishers
August 2011
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Supporting Member Program
The Board of Directors of Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc. has established a specific method to raise funds to be spent
supporting 3rd party groups and causes who are impacting the local and regional fly-fishing community. The Board
believes that many regular members will be willing to make this additional contribution because they have a
strong desire to assure that OFF is able to continue to make donations and contributions to these 3 rd party groups
and causes.
Those who contribute will be recognized regularly in the monthly newsletter for their support. Those in the Silver
and Golden Trout categories will receive a pin or other personal recognition each year. At least 75% of the funds
received will be allocated by the Board of Directors to endorsed or approved 3rd party groups or causes that impact
the local and regional fly-fishing community that also support the mission and objectives of Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc.
SUPPORTING MEMBER PROGRAM CONTRIBUTORS
As of July 2011
Supporting
Members
Steven & Susan Parsons
Silver Trout
Supporters
Mark & Mary Jo Thalhammer
Golden Trout
Supporters
Malcolm Royce
Jim & Annie Morrison
Larry & Donna Carli
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OZARK FLY FISHERS, INC.
P.O. BOX 440181
ST. LOUIS, MO 63141-4181
NAME:____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________
SUPPORTING
MEMBER
Less than $50__________
SILVER TROUT
SUPPORTER
$50 or more_________
GOLDEN TROUT
SUPPORTER
$100 or more________
(Make check payable to Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc.)
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Ozark Fly Fishers
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Fly of the Month
By Mike Ott
Bold New Ideas – European-Style Nymphs
Czech Nymphing? Polish nymphing? Spanish, or French Nymphing? Why would anyone want to “corrupt” the art and beauty of flyfishing into
some competition for fish numbers? Quite simply -Because it produces fish. Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops are filled to overflowing with a vast
array of fishing tackle all designed to catch the fish of your choice under almost any circumstance. The bottom line is that everyone is free to
pursue whatever fish however they like -within the law. What is important to remember is that we can generally learn something from all of
them. Our July speaker, Randy Hanner of Fly Fishing Team USA, fishes competitively all over the world and brings these European methods
home to Missouri. He chooses to fish this way because it works. If you look at his flies, however, they are a blend of old and new.
Think back to tying styles of Frank Sawyer, Polly Rosborough, Sylvester Nemes, and Chuck Fothergill. Their flies were compact, sparse, and
suggestive. Granted, they lacked the modern materials we enjoy today, but their flies were quick to tie, used four or fewer materials, and were
seldom of display-quality. These “new” flies, too, are sparse, compact, and easy to tie but for a different reason; compact flies sink faster. With
the addition of lead and/or tungsten beads, they sink really fast and stay in the strike zone for the entire drift. These four fly patterns were tied
by Randy at the July meeting and are great examples of the European Nymphs used in competition fly fishing.
Vladi (Condom) Worm
Hook: Dohiku Streamer Hook or Daiichi #1870 Swimming Nymph Hook size 6-10
Thread: White Monocord with Florescent Red for contrast band at thickest part
Weight: Lead wire on back two-thirds of hook
Body: Your favorite brand of lightly lubed condom – Randy prefers Crown brand – Cut
into 6 strips
th
Flashback: Shrimp Pink or Pearl sheet cut into 1/8 inch strips under the last layer of
latex
Ribbing: 4X Tippet Material
The Butter Face
Hook: Dohiku Standard Nymph Hook or TMC 3761 size 12-16
Thread: 8/0 Red
Weight: Gold or Copper Tungsten Bead
Tail: Brown or Ginger Hen Hackle
Body: Mottled Turkey Tail Segment
Ribbing: Red Flashabou and Copper Brown wire
Thorax: Dark Dun CDC fibers dubbed on
Polish Woven Nymph
Hook: Dohiku Scud/Pupae Hook or TMC 2457 size 10-14
Thread: 8/0 White
Weight: Copper or Gold Tungsten Bead
Body: Two Strands each Chartreuse Floss and Green Floss woven with the darker color
on top
Thorax: Black Squirrel Dubbing
The Frenchie
Hook: Dohiku Standard Nymph Hook or TMC 3761 size 12-16
Thread: 8/0 Red
Weight: Gold or Copper Tungsten Bead
Tail: Pheasant Tail Fiber Tips
Body: Pheasant Tail Fibers
Ribbing: Reverse Wrapped Copper Wire
Hot Spot: Fluorescent Red Floss
The basic theme behind the new European Nymph technique is to fish two or more heavy, compact flies deep in the water column while
keeping constant contact with them (no strike indicators). Back in the day, this was considered “high sticking. As with anything, this is yet
another tool in your arsenal. Competitive fly fishing may be completely revolting to you, but fly fishing is about learning, problem solving, and
creativity. If nothing else, simplify your fly tying and give these patterns a try. The hooks listed are currently available through
www.performanceflies.com but I also offered locally available hook alternatives that you probably already use. Again, YouTube has gobs of
videos out there for more complete tying and fishing instructions. Thanks again to Randy Hanner for bringing us some new ideas.
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Newsletter
The newsletter is published eleven times each year (no December issue) and can be found on the club’s website or is mailed to members who
request a mailing. The Ozark Fly Fishers newsletter is published the 3nd Thursday of each month. Article deadline is the 2st Thursday of the
month. Newsletter articles can be submitted by sending to Bill Leslie at [email protected]
One of OFF’s significant costs is printing and mailing this newsletter. If you are willing to accept it by
email, more of Ozark Fly Fishers monies can be spent on member programs.
Just send your email to Dave Haas at [email protected] and let him know you want to switch.
Stream Team #31
Water Quality Monitoring - Blue Springs Creek on September 25.Meet either at the old Hen House( name been changed) at 44
and N at 11am for lunch or at the MDC access at N and Blue Springs Creek Road at noon.
Contact Glenn Bish at 314 645 1089(home) or 314 239 8136(cell)
Water Quality Monitoring - Mill Creek
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011
Meet at the Hen House (now the Barn & Grill) in Bourbon, MO at 7:00 AM for breakfast. No experience required. Bring an
interest in learning about the food sources of trout. Contact: Bill Leslie at (314)398-1468 or [email protected]
Dry Run Creek
by Jo Thalhammer
Our day started out with a hearty breakfast where Kevin explained the day’s agenda and
acknowledged the event sponsors, Feather-Craft and Ozark Fly Fishers. The kids received a
cap from Feather-Craft with the famed Crackleback on the back. Evan Muskopf, Ryan
Wallace, and Bill and Cody Vanlwaarden were introduced as river helpers along with Ozark
members Jim Wallace, Peter Miquelon, and Bob Zagar. Now of course the dads were there
to help, along with North Fork River guide Brian Wise, and his boys.
Everyone headed down to the water, looking for the first trout that they would target. Those
out for their first try at fly fishing listened closely to their helper, learning the art of casting
on a small stream and stalking a trout with a fly.
By lunchtime everyone had huge smiles and was talking about all the fish they had landed. Lunch
was super, featuring chef Jim Wallace’s handmade hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, fruit and cookies.
After lunch we had an attendance prize drawing. Some of the prizes donated by Feather-Craft and
OFF, included DVD’s, pins and a Temple Fork rod, reel and line. Parker Wise was the winner of the
rod and reel and he promptly turned it back in for a redraw, thank you Parker. Jillian Thompson
ended up with the lucky ticket, although I believe her dad was more excited about the rod than
she was.
After lunch the kids were ready to hit the stream again. Most of the adults would rather have sought-out some air conditioning,
but as always the kids won out!
This event was by far one of the best for me. Seeing the excitement in my seven year old nephew’s eyes when he landed that
first brown was priceless. I highly recommend this event if you have a young child, grandchild, niece or nephew. -- You will have
the time of your life.
A big thank you to all of the kids; Megan & Jake B., Alexandra C., Tyler H., Lizzie K., Grace M.,
Hannah M., Joe O., Blake & Will T., Joe & Jillian T., and Parker & Carter W. We hope to see
you all next year.
Special thanks go out to Evan and Ryan from Feathercraft, Jim the chef and Kevin for making
it all happen. There’s no better way to grow our sport than to introduce it to a child.
Ozark Fly Fishers
August 2011
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TWENTIETH ANNUAL CATCH AND RELEASE PARTY PLANS
By Russ Hill
It is again time already to begin plans and reservations for the OFF winter C&R festivities.
The lazy hazy days of summer (corny,eh ?) will soon be over, and although it is still summer, it is time to
make your plans for our 20th annual Opening Weekend for Catch and Release trout fishing at Bennett
Spring. This year the no-creel fishing begins at 8 AM Friday, November 11, and continues on Saturday
and Sunday until 4 PM each day. Hard to believe this is our 20th year!
(C&R fishing is open on Mondays also)
Your entertainment committee has reserved a block of rooms for the weekend at Sand Spring Resort.
We’ll have a private get-together Saturday evening in the Party Room for club members followed by a
super dinner in the Sand Spring Restaurant.
The spring creek will be open for no-creel fishing, but limited to flies and artificials (no bait). Instead of
the daily tag of summer, you need only to get a Trout Permit ($7.00), good until February 2012, which is
good at all four trout parks. You can get one anywhere Missouri licenses are sold, so you won’t have to
stand in line at the hatchery office. No daily tag is required.
Again, we are offering package plans for accommodations plus tickets to the private Club social hour and
traditional Ozark buffet (all you can eat) dinner. Types of accommodations and rates will be found in the
reservation request elsewhere in this newsletter. As always, for the Social Hour is the club is supplying
ice, glasses, soft drinks and light snacks.
Remember, this is a club weekend, not just “the guys go fishing” at this one. Last year we had many
couples. Plan to bring your special “person” even if he/she doesn’t fish. (We’ve got to be politically
correct.) There is fun to be had snooping in the antique shops and mall in Lebanon—and there are
several nice lunch spots in town.
To avoid disappointment, mark your calendar for Nov. 11-13 and send in your check (required) now.
Note: There are relatively few rooms with one bed. If you wish to fish on Mon. also you will have to
make your reservation for Sun. nite yourself. Due to problems with postal delivery last year, I will
confirm receipt of your check by phone, post card or E-mail. Call Russ Hill (314-275-2673) if you don’t
get confirmation of your check in a reasonable time.
We do understand how plans can change. If you have a problem, a full refund will be made if you cancel
by Oct. 30. After that date, refunds will be made only if we can resell your room. Dinner reservations
will be accepted until Nov. 1 when we have to guarantee a count to the restaurant.
Rooms will be reserved only as prepaid reservations are received. Please let us know early if you would
like two or more rooms together for a group. Reservations will be confirmed early in November,
advising you of your room number (phones in rooms). All sleeping rooms have a percolator, coffee cups
and a small refrigerator. The housekeeping rooms have full size refrigerators, stove, utensils and plates,
plus a dining table with 4 chairs. Keep in mind that there are very few of the rooms with one bed. The
restaurant will be open for all meals beginning Friday morning. If you plan to stay over for the Monday
fishing, see the office and make your reservation for this separately.
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20th ANNUAL CATCH AND RELEASE OPENING WEEKEND AT BENNETT SPRING NOV 11 -12-13
Name___________________________________Phone:Day________________Night__________________
Address______________________________________City/Zip_____________________________________
Accommodations to be shared with_____________________________________________________________
E mail_PLEASE__________________________________________
IMPORTANT: THE CLUB IS CHARGED THE SAME AMOUNT WHETHER THERE ARE 1 OR 2 OCCUPANTS IN THE
DOUBLE BED ROOMS. IF YOUR BUDDY CANCELS, YOU WILL BE CHARGED THE LISTED FULL PRICE, MINUS COST OF
1 DINNER. THE 2 OF YOU WILL HAVE TO DECIDE HOW TO APPORTION THE COST.
Packages: All packages include the buffet dinner and the pre-dinner social hour.
Singles Package: One bed, one person
_____Saturday, Nov.12…………………………………………………………………………………………………..63.00
_____Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12……………………………………………………………………………… 109.50
_____Thursday, Friday, Saturday Nov. 10-11-12…………………………………………………………………… 156 00
Couples Package: One double bed, two people
_____Saturday, Nov. 12 (per couple)………………………………………………………………………………… 90.50
_____Friday and Saturday Nov. 11-12 (per couple)………………………………………………………………… 149.00
_____Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Nov. 10-11-12 (per couple).…………………………………………………… 207.00
Deluxe Couples Package: Two double beds, two people
_____Saturday, Nov. 12 (per couple) …………………………………………………………………………………….92.50
_____Friday and Saturday, Nov.11-12 (per couple)……………………………………………………………………153.00
_____Thursday, Friday, Saturday Nov.10-11-12 (per couple) …………………………………………………………214.00
Housekeeping Package: Two double beds, two people, kitchen
_____Friday, Saturday, Nov 11-12 (per couple) ………………………………………………………………………….174.50
_____Thursday, Friday, Saturday Nov. 10-11-12 (per couple)……….………………………………………………….245.50
Triple Package: Three double beds, Three people
_____Friday, Saturday, Nov. 11-12 ………………………………………………………………………… ……………222.00
_____Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Nov.10-11-12 ………………………………………………………… ……………..309.00
Third Person Package: Two double beds/3rd twin, Three people
_____Friday, Saturday, Nov. 11-12…………………………………………………………………………………………195.00
_____Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Nov 10-11-12…………………………………………………………………………268.00
_____Social Hour and Buffet Dinner only (no lodging)…………………………………………………………………….15.00
ADDITIONAL PERSONS AND PETS EXTRA
Pets: $15/ night
Rollaway Bed: $10/night
Cancellations: If you cancel before Oct. 30, you will receive a refund; thereafter refunds will be made only if we can sell your
room.
Social Hour: The party room next to the pool will be open at 5:30. The club will provide soft drinks and light snacks. We
provide ice and glasses.
Buffet Dinner: At Sand Spring Restaurant, 7PM. It will be a traditional Ozark buffet. .
First in line?---Please leave a few ribs for those at the end!
Mail this form with your check payable to Ozark Fly Fishers to Russ Hill, 46 Witmer Dr., Chesterfield, Mo. 63017
Accommodations will be booked only when received with a check for the full amount of the package selected. I will confirm
receipt of your check by phone, e-mail or post card. Call me if you don’t get confirmation of your check in a reasonable time.
Call 314-275-2673 for special needs, questions, etc.
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Streamside
By Tim Wade
A friend of mine and I had just finished fishing the lower end of Slough Creek, a long stretch of water that runs all the way
down to join the Lamar on its trip to the Yellowstone River. Golden stones, pale morning duns and caddis had the trout going
after just about any dry fly that hit the water. You can imagine the fun we had as we fished our way along.
We made it back to our rig for a much needed water and lunch break late afternoon, early evening, about the time PMD
spinners entice the trout in Slough to rise and feed again. While chomping cheese and crackers, we noticed a commotion going
on in the small parking lot.
A young woman was asking if anyone knew a doctor, so she could safely remove a fly that was hooked firmly in the left corner
of her lip, sort of like the way it does when hooking a trout. This gal was having no success in her quest, mainly because most of
the guys were anglers and they admitted to being anglers, not doctors anyway. “Good luck!”
Since we were the only other two guys left to ask, she hustled over and said she was looking for a doctor. Well, my good friend
was always a prankster, so he looks her right in the eye and says, “Young lady, it is your good fortune you were hooked in the
lip today. Here, to my left is a doctor whose specialty is purely in the science of hook removal. Meet Dr. Wade.”
The young woman was so relieved, she almost sobbed. All she could say was, “Really?”
Now Richard, my so-called buddy, had her. He responded by asking her a break the ice question. Obviously, we wanted to know
why she was wearing what appeared to be a size 16 yellow Humpy in her lip.
Holding back the tears, she told us her boyfriend had invited her to go fishing with him. They were both employed at one of the
lodging facilities in Yellowstone National Park and Slough Creek was the closest angling destination. She thought he would be
helping her fish, but no, all he did was rig up, jump in his waders, then mumbled something about having to find the right spot
before the hatch, while hurrying off to the creek.
She, wanting to keep the relationship going at this point, followed him to see what was the rush and so important. He didn’t
waste any time laying out line and was false casting well before seeing any water. On one of these false casts, the backcast and
yellow Humpy managed to snag her lip, breaking the guy’s tippet and leaving her with a new form of lip decoration.
“And he never even bothered to see if I was okay,” she shrilled. Clucking in sympathy, Richard nodded my way and said in all
seriousness, “She’s all yours, Doc.”
She then began to tell me that she didn’t want to be scarred for life from this accident. Her looks, and they were very good,
were her most important asset and she would sue anyone that damaged her lip, so help her God!
I knew then why doctors earn their salaries. I replied, “I do this regularly, although my friend did embellish my reputation in an
embarrassing manner. Having said that, I can remove that Humpy and you won’t feel anything more than a tug as it comes
out.”
I turned to Richard, who by the way was a real Doctor, and said, “Pass me some fifteen thousand monofilament. About a foot,
should do nicely for this procedure.” He does and I then tell the young lady what I planned to do with the mono.
“Will it hurt? I need to have a pain reliever first before we go any further”, she pleaded. When I told her I didn’t need any for
this size hook, that was the wrong answer. “Would you have some brandy, whiskey or marijuana to help me numb the pain
first?“ she asked.
Richard piped in and said we were far too old to have the latter, but he happened to have some brandy for the evening
campfire later and she was welcome to all that was necessary for pain relief. He passed her the bottle and a glass and she
administered the pain medication.
After two stout shots and fifteen minutes, she announced she was ready. I had Richard hold her hand. I then told her I had to
get pretty close to examine how the fly needed to come out and didn’t want her to think I was trying to do anything more than
removing a hook.
To do so, I would have to move the fly in order to see this, but there shouldn’t be much pain associated with the exploration.
When she didn’t wince as I gently moved the Humpy, I figured the hook was probably barbless – a good thing for her and me –
and that I had the angle of penetration determined for an easy removal.
I looped the mono around the hook bend, then took her free hand and had her place it on the fly. I said, “I want you to push
down firmly, but not too firmly on the fly, or this procedure will not work as expected. If you fail, I can’t guarantee you there
won’t be scarring. Stop pressing if you feel pain, please, and let me know.“ Her eyes got big, but she did what she was asked,
thank goodness.
When she pushed down on the fly, I pulled backward on the mono at the same time. The hook popped right out and the
Humpy bounced on the ground ready to be used again. “You can remove the fly now, I’m ready.” She said.
Richard and I laughed. I said, “You are good to go, young lady. That was one of the easiest procedures I have done in my entire
medical career.” Not quite believing, she removed her hand to find no Humpy. There was very little bleeding and after
examining the exit wound as a potential future scar in our truck’s mirror, she said, “Cool. You guys are so awesome. Thank you
very much. No offense, but I probably won’t be fly fishing if flying hooks are part of the game.”
Doctor or not, sometimes you just can’t make a convert, even after being a Good Samaritan. I know for a fact I would have
hated to be her boyfriend on the ride home. Once she knew she hadn’t lost her looks, I am sure she found her temper! In my
heart, I hope she forgave him for doing what fly guys do, lost Humpy notwithstanding. We chase fish, not women!
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Federation of Fly Fishers
Conserving ~ Restoring ~ Education Through Fly Fishing
OZARK FLY FISHERS OBJECTIVES
FOUNDED 1971
To promote fly fishing as the most sportsmanlike and enjoyable way of fishing and the method most consistent with
the preservation and wise use of our game fish.
To practice conservation of natural resources and to support efforts for environmental quality and pollution control.
To provide advice, education, and assistance to promote the art of fly fishing.
To demonstrate applied techniques in fly fishing, tying, casting, and related subjects.
Ozark Fly Fishers meet at 7:00 PM. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Queeny Park Rec Center (unless
noted differently - see Calendar).
Officers:
President – Malcolm Royse
Vice President – Bob Zagar
Secretary – Patti Hummert
Treasurer – Jim Morrison
Past President – Mike Swederska, Sr.
Directors:
Communications – Bill Leslie
Conservation – Wallis Warren
Education – Pat Hummert
Membership – Kevin Miquelon
Outings – Mark Thalhammer
Ways and Means – Miles Barnett
Chairs:
Casting – Brian Ellis
Fly Tying – Mike Ott
Webmaster – Ron Scott
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August 2011
Ozark Fly Fishers Calendar of Events
August 25, 2011 General Membership Meeting – Queeny Park Rec Center 7:00pm
September 7, 2011 Board Meeting - Powder Valley 7pm
September 15 – 18, 2011 Taneycomo Outing Lilley’s Landing details tba (contact Mark Thalhammer)
September 22, 2011 General Membership Meeting – Queeny Park Rec Center 7:00pm
September 24, 2011 WQM Montauk & Mill Creek (contact Bill Leslie or Scott Darrough)
September 25, 2011 WQM Blue Springs (contact Glenn Bisch
October 5, 2011 Board Meeting - Powder Valley 7pm
October 14 -15, 2011 Eleven Point Outing Float/Fish details tba (contact Mark Thalhammer)
October 15, 2011 OFF Trivia-Palooza Night contact Jim Morrison
October 27, 2011 General Membership Meeting – Queeny Park Rec Center 7:00pm
October 29, 2011 Chili Tie-In at Marlan’s details TBA
November 2, 2011 Board Meeting - Powder Valley 7pm
December 7, 2011 Board Meeting - Powder Valley 7pm
December 8, 2011 General Membership Meeting – Queeny Park Rec Center 7:00pm
January 21, 2012 Annual Ozark Fly Fishers Banquet
February 10& 11, 2012 FYAO C&R Outing Montauk (contact Mark Thalhammer)
February 18, 2012 All Day Meeting with Davy Wotton
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