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

Visit the website for the latest News and updates www.mtfa-kansascity.org

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 medman3@att.net 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 sales@kkflyfisher.com 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.