Club Trip to Taneycomo - April 18-19

Kansas City
Chapter
April 2015
Club Trip to Taneycomo - April 18-19
The club has a planned fishing trip to Taneycomo this month. Some members
will go down on Thursday and/or Friday. Here are a few of the Branson motels that you may want to check out if you have not been there before.
The Fall Creek Inn on Hwy 165, a single queen room for $51.00 or a double
queen for $55.00. (www.fallcreekinn.com) or call 1-800-393-0474).
Ozark Valley Inn is about $42.00 - $52.00/night, located on Shepherd of the
Hill Expressway (www.bransonozarkvalleyinn.com).
Super 8 across from the Andy Williams Theater with rooms for about $60.00.
We are planning to meet at the shelter house by the hatchery around 10:00
AM on Saturday morning. Get your gear out, clean it up, dress your fly line,
tie some flies and lets put it all to use.
See you on the river…. Gary
Next Club Meeting
April 28, 2015
7:00 pm
Executive Board Meeting
April 14, 2015
7:00 pm
Location
Fleming Hall
21906 SW Woods Chapel Road
Lee’s Summit, Missouri
Next Club Meeting Date
May 26, 2015
Inside this issue:
Club Trip to Taneycomo,
MTFA State Derby
1
Trout Busters,
MTFA Officers,
2
Fly of the Month,
3
President’s Message,
K & K FlyFisher’s,
Kid’s Derby 2015,
4
Fly of the Month Cont’d,
Kemper Education
Center.
5
For More Information
Visit the website for the latest
News and updates
www.mtfa-kansascity.org
MTFA Annual State Derby - Bennett Spring State Park
May 16th & 17th.
Save these dates on your calendar, May 16-17, for the 2015 MTFA State
fishing derby. This year’s derby will be hosted by the Springfield Missouri
chapter. Derby rules will be handed out the day of the derby at Bennett
Spring State Park. The derby can be a great family outing as there is no age
limit on who can enter and you don’t need to be a member of MTFA. We are
encouraging a $5.00 (donation) as an entry fee to the MTFA. The derby can
be a great chance to meet other anglers that share your passion for trout fishing. The fishing itself can be fun, too.
Last year’s derby attracted over one hundred angler’s from surrounding areas, and those that caught a tagged fish were able to choose a great prize.
Come and join the fun!
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Upcoming Events
April 14, 2015
E-Board Meeting
7:00 pm
April 15, 2015
Tax Day
April 28, 2015
Club Meeting
Fleming Hall
7:00 pm
May 2, 2015
Kids Fishing Day
Lake Jacomo &
Bennett Springs
7:00 am
May 16-17, 2015
MTFA State Derby
Bennett Springs
(See Page 1)
May 23, 2015
Readings Fly Fishing Expo
Bennett Springs
TROUTBUST Spring 2015
May 15-17, 2015
Hidden Valley Outfitters Campsite
Lebanon, MO
www.hvoutfitters.com
Questions:
JIM 314.452.9904 or
CHRIS 314.809.7105
www.troutbusters.org
You can register on line or down load the form, print and mail it in.
Registration includes entertainment and meals: Friday dinner through
Sunday breakfast plus primitive camp site.
Bring Your Own:
- Beverages
- Chairs
- Camping and Fishing Gear
- Cash, Checks or Credit Cards for Auction!
MTFA Officers
MTFA Officers for 2015:
President:
At the January meeting, members voted for the slate of officers presented by
Roger Theroux, chairman of the search committee. The following office holders were sworn in at the annual club’s Lunker Dinner.
Bill Beckman - President
Gary Davisson - Vice President
Carol Cook - Secretary
Diana James - Treasurer
Bill Beckman
(913) 341-3260
V President: Gary Davisson
(816) 896-5221
Secretary:
Carol Cook
(816) 272-5194
Treasurer:
Diana James
(816) 210-0777
Troutline Editor: Gary Davisson
[email protected]
Members at Large:
Merril Miller
Roger Theroux
David Cook
Marvin Allison
Roger then presented to the club members the members at large.
Merril Miller, Roger Theroux, Marvin Allison and David Cook.
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Fly of the Month
Klod Hopper
Created by Paul Stimpson, Utah
By Al and Gretchen Beatty
Materials for Klod Hopper:
Hook: Size 6-10, Mustad 9671.
Thread: Dar k brown.
Body: Tan craft foam.
Hackle: Brown.
Over Body: Tan dubbing.
Wing: Elk hair .
Legs: Red/black r ubber legs.
Step 1: Place the hook in the vise and attach the tying thread
behind the hook eye. Cut 2mm craft foam into a strip as wide
as the hook gape and trim one end so it comes to a blunt
point. Position the foam strip so the pointed end sticks out
beyond the end of the hook a short distance. Tie it on starting
at the front and ending at the end of the shank. Leave the
thread there for the next step and do not trim off the extra
foam sticking out front.
Step 2: Prepare and tie on a brown hackle. Dub a body that
covers the back 3/4 of the shank. Palmer the hackle forward,
tie it off, and trim away the waste end. Notice the hackle is
sized smaller than normal.
Step 3: Select, clean, and stack a clump of elk hair. Bind it to
the hook to form a wing that is as long as the body. Trim
away the excess fibers
Continued on Page 5
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Presidents Message:
We have a great number of scheduled events planned. Be sure to check at your May calendar. May 2nd is the
annual Kids Fishing Day at Jacomo Lake , Troutbusters May 15-17, MTFA State Derby May 16-17, Reading
Fly Fishing Expo May 23 and MTFA Club Meeting May 26 with quest Speaker. Come join us for fellowship
and fun.
Fishing Report: Reports are that crappie fishing is good at James a Reed.
Lilley’s Landing Fishing Report: T he San Juan W orm is hot above (and below) Fall Creek in pink , red
or white. Our guides are adding a #12 light gray scuds 18 inches below the SJW and catching some quality
rainbows and browns in the trophy area. Even with 4 full units, Steve Dickey's clients were landing big rainbows, drifting from Lookout down to Fall Creek.
"I look into... my fly box, and think about all the elements I should consider in choosing the perfect fly: water
temperature, what stage of development the bugs are in, what the fish are eating right now. Then I remember
what a guide told me: 'Ninety percent of what a trout eats is brown and fuzzy and about five-eighths of an inch
long." Allison Moir
Q: What is a Frogs Favorite Sport
A: Fly Fishing
Bill Beckman
April Saturday Clinic’s
April 18 - Deer Hair Flies - Bug Eyes
April 25 - Fly Casting - Single Hand Spey
Sidewalk Sale
Fly Fishing Rep Day
8643 Grant St, Overland Park, Ks.
913-341-8118.
Saturday May 2 9:00am - 4:00pm
Demos, Casting and Fly Tying Clinics.
Friday May 1 9:00am - 5:00pm
40% to 60% off
Simms, Redington, Books, DVDs, Rods, Reels, Waders,
Boots, G Lommis, Sage, Fishpond, Greys, Fly Lines, Tying
Equipment & Supplies.
34th Annual Kids Fishing Derby
Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department Annual Kids Fishing
Derby will be held on May 2th at the old Lake Jacomo beach area. The
derby starts at 9:00am and concludes at 11:00am.
Last year there were approximately 150 kids that signed up for the derby.
We will need volunteers for the registration table, weigh in and to help
with fishing instruction and the awards ceremony. Volunteers need to be
there between 7:30-8:00am to get things organized. Note: Registration
begins at 8:30am.
Gary
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Fly of the Month Cont’d
Step 4: Select two sections of red/black rubber leg material
and tie them both on the near side of the hook with a couple of
snug wraps. Reposition one of the leg segments to the off side
of the hook then bind them both in place with several tight
wraps. Use your scissors to trim them to length.
Step 5: Grab the foam strip remaining from Step 1, pull it
over, and bind it to the hook to form the head. Trim away the
excess foam. Notice the trimmed end of foam helps hold the
wing fibers in place. Whip finish and remove the thread.
Apply a coat of Aqua Head to seal the whip finish.
Credits: The Klod Hopper fly is fr om Al & Gr etchen Beatty's book, Innovative Flies and Techniques, published by Fr ank
Amato Publications, (2005). You can read a review of this terrific book
Kemper Outdoor Education Center
Marvin Allison is heading up our involvement with Jackson County Parks and Recreation. This is part of their
X-Stream Green Field Trips, introducing children to fishing. This is for 1st grade through 5th grade children.
Marvin stated that last year there were 750 children that attended the Kemper Outdoor Education Center. If
you are interested in helping or if you have any questions please call Marvin at 816-289-4707. These classes
are to be held on April 23, April 30, May 6, May 7, May 12, May 14 and May 15. The Education Center furnishes all the supplies so all you need to provide is a helping hand and a big smile!
Marvin