Club Meeting Date:
April 25, 2017
7:00 pm
Executive Board Meeting
April 11, 2017
7:00 pm
Location
Fleming Hall
21906 SW Woods Chapel Road
Lee’s Summit, Missouri
Next Club Meeting Date
May 23, 2017
Inside this issue:
April 2017
Kansas City
Chapter
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For More Information
Streamside Etiquette
101,
Branson Fly Fishing
Expo,
Did You Know,
36th Annual Kids Derby,
K&K FlyFisher’s Clinics,
Conservation Pledge,
Fly of The Month,
Project Healing Waters
K&K FlyFisher’s Clinics
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Streamside Etiquette 101
The subject of streamside etiquette is not often discussed but needs to be
addressed at least once a year. It would be nice if the fly shops would post
stream etiquette in their shops. I believe the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF)
has one posted on their web site.
1. Angling ethics begins with obeying the conservation laws associated with
the state where you will be fishing. Be sure to get a copy of their rules and
regulations.
2. It is a privilege to be able to participate in our sport of fly fishing. Respect
private property, get permission if you are unsure about access, talk to the
landowner. If on farm property, do not trample crops, be sure to ask about
livestock locations and close all gates and last but not least, leave the area bet-
ter than you found it. Pick up all trash and carry it out.
3. A section of water belongs to the first fisher person fishing it. It is incon-
siderate to crowd him/her. You should not walk in behind a person without
asking his/her permission and if you are fishing somewhat close to the person
do not fish in their drift area. Be patient and after a period of time ask permis-
sion to fish through. Always move behind the angler, never in front of them.
4. A fisherperson working in an upstream direction has the right of way over
someone coming downstream. Wading upstream against the current forces
you to move slowly, cover less water, and you are approaching the fish from
behind. The fisherperson working in a downstream direction covers more wa-
ter, more quickly, and has the potential to disturb more water. For instance,
careless wading could send silt or debris downstream alarming fish. 5.) Fish-
ing pressure and limits can over time greatly reduce the available fish popula-
tions in any stream, pond or lake unless voluntary restraint is practiced. A le-
gal limit is not a quota, let your motto be: Limit your kill, don’t kill your lim-
it. MTFA encourages the catch-and-release philosophy of angling, allowing
fish to mature, reproduce and live to fight another day.
6. Multiple recreational use of streams is common. We may share the re-
source with canoes, boats, float tubes etc. It is the responsibility of the canoer
to recognize that the angler has established a position before the canoe floated
into view. The canoer should try to pass behind the angler if at all possible, if
not he should float by quietly with minimum disturbance. Power boats should
always slow down when approaching a angler or other craft. They need to
learn this on Taneycomo. Gary Davisson/Marvin Allision
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MTFA Officers President: David Cook (816) 519-2531 V President: Gary Davisson (816) 896-5221 Secretary: Ardith Haynes (816) 392-1947 Treasurer: Darrell Durst (816) 356-8343 Troutline Editor: Gary Davisson [email protected] Members at Large: Merril Miller Roger Theroux Marvin Allison
Upcoming Events
April 8, 2017 Tri-Lakes Expo Bolivar, Mo April 11, 2017 E-Board Meeting Fleming Hall 7:00 pm April 25, 2017 Club Meeting Fleming Hall 7:00 pm May 6, 2017 Kids Fishing Day Lake Jacomo May 9, 2017 E-Board Meeting Fleming Hall 7:00 pm May 20-21, 2017 MTFA Spring Derby & State Meeting Bennett Springs State Park
Branson Fly Fishing Expo
Did You Know
Jackson County Parks and Recreation
Department Annual Kids Fishing Der-
by will be held on May 6th at the old
Lake Jacomo beach area. The derby
starts at 9:00am and concludes at
11:00am.
Last year there were approximately
100 kids that signed up for the derby.
We will need volunteers for the regis-
tration table, weigh in and to help with fishing instruction and the awards cere-
mony. Volunteers need to be there between 7:30-8:00am to get things orga-
nized. Note: Registration begins at 8:30am.
Gary
When: Friday July 28th and Saturday the 29th.
Time: 9 am to 5 pm.
Location: Lions Community Building
1015 E. State Highway 76
Branson, Mo 65915
Admission: $2.00 per person or $5.00 per family
Activities: Fly Casting Demos
Fly Tying Demonstrations
Raffles and Silent Auctions
Many Local Exhibitors For More Information Call: 417-335-6618 or 417-544-0056
Look for this sign
36th Annual Kids Fishing Derby
There are a number of fly fishing shows on cable TV. I have World Fishing Net-
work on Direct TV. Check out these shows: Sport Fishing on The Fly, The New
Fly Fisher, Fly Rod Chronicles and Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die.
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April 1 - Learn Basic Fly Casting
(Requires a Reservation)
April 8 - Dry Flies, Greg McDonald
April 15 - Bait Brush Flies, Kevin Shelly
April 22 - Float Fishing the Smith River
April 29 - Single Hand Spey Casting
All classes start at 9:00 AM. (Call 913-341-8118 if you plan to attend)
April - Fly Fishing Saturday Clinic’s
8643 Grant St, Overland Park, Ks.
913-341-8118.
Send us your Favorite 10 Fly Fishing Photos with you in the Pic. We are making a Cool Fishing Pics Album of all of you Fly Fishing. It will be shown on Google Photos / Facebook / and at K&K’s Store. Just Email them to [email protected] and then check K&K’s site and Facebook page for updates.
CONSERVATION
PLEDGE I GIVE MY PLEDGE AS AN AMERICAN
TO SAVE AND FAITHFULLY TO
DEFEND FROM WASTE THE NATURAL
RESOURCES OF MY COUNTRY-
IT’S AIR, SOIL AND MINERALS,
IT’S FORESTS, WATERS AND WILDLIFE.
Fly of The Month - The Popsicle by Samantha Dubin, Wasilla, Alaska
Materials List: Hook: Size 4 short shank, Umpqua. Thread: Black Wing / Body: Shimmer in Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Pink, and Purple.
Dress the hook and tie in
some Fluorescent Orange
Shimmer then tie in a second
piece reverse of the last step
facing forward. Fold back
toward bend and tie down.
Tie in a third piece of the
Orange just ahead of the last
Repeat the last three steps,
tying in and folding back
with Fluorescent Pink
Tie in last batch, Purple
Shimmer, flat not folded over
for the topper.
Trim bottom and for length
Whip Finish.
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Project Healing Waters Report by Jim Kissane
National Fly Rod Building Contest Reaches Judging Phase
The rods have been packed and shipped for judging. Now the waiting be-
gins.
Our Greater Kansas City Program of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is
making its fourth foray into the National Fly Rod Building Contest. Judging
will take place later this month, with the winners announced in May.
Whether it’s Adam Owen building his first fly rod ever, or Dan Kellogg
competing for the third time, participants
bring out their creative best for this com-
petition.
Kellogg (left) hopes to improve on his
third-place finish in last year’s contest.
This year’s entry features a maple handle
and a custom-tooled reel seat. The crown-
ing touch is a dyed partridge feather inlaid
over the interwoven windings on the han-
dle.
Eric Mitchell’s rod (right) is a tribute to the U.S. Navy Seabees, with whom
he spent 20 years. He has incorporated the Seabees’ colors into his rod wind-
ings, and went the extra step of having the symbolism of each color laser-
engraved on the rod’s handle. The rod’s fighting butt includes an inlaid bum-
ble bee.
PHWFF Calendar: Veterans Fishing Day April 7 at Bennett Spring State Park
Missouri’s first Veterans Fishing Day will be Friday, April 7, at Bennett Spring State Park. Veterans can fish
all day (0700-1930 hours) without having to purchase a fishing license or daily trout tag. Veterans are asked
to report to the Park Store to pick up their free Veterans Fishing Day tag. Veterans may fish in any Zone
within the park. A special area of Zone 2 is reserved for Veterans only.
We are planning a day trip to Bennett; contact Bob Barnett or Jim Kissane if you’re interested in participat-
ing. We hope to have a good turnout to start this event and grow it into a state-wide occasion.
Also, keep an eye on your email inbox for information regarding Jim Rogers Fly Casting School. We are try-
ing to schedule the classes in mid-May to line up with the Spring Troutbust May 19-21.
April 11: General Meeting, 7 pm at Fleming Hall, Lake Jacomo, MO.
April 18: General meeting, 5 pm at Rainbow Fly Shop, 4621 S Shrank Dr. Independence, MO. Food, fun,
and fly tying with Matt.
April 19: Fly Tying 101 at KCVAMC, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Floor, 1 pm.