Annual Chili Supper and Raffle - October 23, 2012

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1 Kansas City Chapter October 2012 Next Club Meeting October 23, :30 pm Executive Board Meeting November 13, :00 pm Inside this issue: Annual Chili Supper and Raffle - October 23, 2012 With Fall in the air, the annual club Chili Supper and raffle is not far behind. Club members and their guests are invited to attend. Dinner will be served between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Some of our best cooks have volunteered to bring pots of chili, and there will be something to please everyone s pallet. If you would like to bring a pot of chili or favorite Fall soup, please contact our president, Kent Inman. His telephone number is on the side bar of page 2. Members that don t bring chili are asked to bring a side dish or desert. The club will provide the necessary condiments. The raffle will be after the dinner. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. If you contribute to the dinner, you will receive a free raffle ticket. This year, we will again be doing a Baker s Dozen (13) flies for one of the raffles. If you are interested in tying the bakers dozen, please bring them with you and give them to David Cook, our raffle coordinator. We look forward to seeing you. Chili Supper 1 Project Healing Waters 1 Catch and Release Season 2 Shepherd of Hills Hatchery 3 Roaring River Derby 3 Fly of the month 4 Membership Application 5 Roll Cast Technique 6 President s Message 6 For More Information Visit the website for the latest News and updates Project Healing Waters The MTFA Kansas City chapter has committed to sponsor the local chapter of Project Healing Waters. This is an organization dedicated to assisting wounded veterans. As the first activity of the club in support of Project Healing waters, several members attended an event at the Veteran s Administration hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. The event was held October 4, and the club manned an exhibit showing the skills involved with fly fishing and fly tying, with an emphasis on how these skills can be used by recovering wounded veterans. Bob Barnett of PHW reported that there were about 40 veterans that visited the MTFA booth to watch fly tying demonstrations and try their hand at it themselves. Bob Barnett of Project Healing Waters

2 Page 2 Upcoming Events Chili Supper October 23, 6:30 p.m. Christmas Party November 27, 6:30 p.m. MTFA E-Board Meeting November 13, 7:00 p.m. MTFA Club Meeting November 27, 7:00 p.m. KC Sports Show January 17-20, 2013 HR Bartle Exp. Hall Catch and Release Season As summer draws to a close and beautiful colors in the trees accompany the chilly autumn mornings, the catch and release season closes in upon us. The catch and keep season ends October 31. Beginning November 9, and continuing through February11, Missouri observes a catch and release only season at the trout parks of Bennett Spring, Roaring River, Meramac and Montauk. Fishing is allowed Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. While a current fishing license is required, a daily trout tag is not. Catch and release season is a great time of the year to get out and do some fishing in an environment that is less crowded. All fish are to be returned unharmed immediately to the stream. Barbless hooks are strongly recommended. Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery Located approximately 6 miles to the southwest of Branson, Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery is the largest trout production facility in the Missouri Department of Conservation trout production program. Construction of Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery began in 1957 and the first trout were produced in The hatchery typically produces 1,125,000 catchable trout annually, weighing 301,000 pounds. Lake Taneycomo receives 700,000 catchable trout per year with 225,000 of these coming from Neosho National Fish Hatchery in Southwest Missouri. The remainder of the trout produced is stocked within other Missouri trout management areas. The primary role for this facility is the production of rainbow and brown trout to meet the Conservation Departments management requirements. This facility also plays an important role in supplying eggs and fingerlings for grow-out at other Conservation Department trout production facilities. MTFA Officers President: V President: Secretary: Treasurer: Members at Large: Merril Miller Roger Theroux Diana James Kent Inman (816) Bill Beckman (913) Gary Davisson (816) Sandy Theroux (816) The Shepherd of the Hills hatchery complex occupies 211 acres of land with 84 acres being currently developed. The developed acres occupied by the hatchery include a Conservation Center that receives 250,000 visitors annually and provides a vast amount of information to the public with a focus on fisheries. Also included in the developed area is a hatchery building with various support buildings. The water supply to Shepherd of the Hills is obtained primarily from Table Rock Lake via gravity flow and is augmented by two wells and a raceway eductor driven, partial recirculation system. This facility completes all trout production phases. Egg incubation and early rearing is completed in the hatchery building in jar type incubation units, and aluminum/fiberglass tanks. Twelve, outdoor concrete raceways are used for intermediate rearing, and final rearing is completed in twenty outdoor concrete raceways. Continued page 4

3 Page 3 Fall Derby at Roaring River State Park We had a great turnout for the club s fall derby at Roaring River State Park this year. 24 members participated in the annual event. The weather cooperated, though we thought for a time that we would be rained out. While everyone was taking a break for lunch, we gathered for a brief meeting at the Clarence Peaslee bench at the far end of the fly fishing area. The fishing during this weekend was good, however the length of the fish was not desirable for a derby. Lots of little fish abound. Amidst the size issue, several club members were able to hook onto a decent sized fish. After the counting and measuring was done, the following winners were announced: Club members say cheese to remember Clarence 1st place - Carol Cook 2nd place - David Cook 3rd place - Diana James and Joe Fusco Tied The Winners from L-R: Joe F, David C., Carol C., Diana J. Bill Beckman - The 2012 River Princess Club members met at the pavilion on Saturday evening for dinner. David Cook really outdid himself with barbeque this year. Thanks, Dave! For something new, the club enjoyed the entertainment of guitar and banjo. After the dinner, Diana James crowned the new River Princess, club vice president, Bill Beckman. Bill s first comment was, What did I ever do to YOU? Bill has really stepped up to the plate to fulfill his duties as River Princess and was found walking the stream on Sunday morning (in his cape and crown) to meet and greet his loyal subjects. One loyal subject (unknown to the club) asked him if he had been drinking the night before or had lost a bet. Before everyone said good-bye, the group got together for one last meeting over lunch at the pavilion. There were plenty of leftovers from the night before, and no one went away hungry. For club members who were not present, you were missed. Hopefully, we will see you next year.

4 Fly of the Month Page 4 Black Nosed Dace Tail: Red Wool Yarn Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Wing: White, then black, then brown Bucktail (bottom to top) Another one for the Mount Rushmore of streamers. Unfortunately, the black central stripe of Bucktail is not very visible in the photo above. The real dace has a very prominent black lateral stripe running from the tail to the nose, through the eye. The back is brownish olive and the belly is creamy white. By layering small bunches of Bucktail, you can mimic this coloration in the natural quite nicely. Art Flick, the originator of this pattern, tied the fly on a shorter shank hook with a wing that extended well past the bend. It is my fault that the above fly is not a proper representation of his tying style. I suggest you tie yours the way Art tied his. Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery (continued from page 2) Three earthen ponds are also used for fish production. Spawning and brood stock holding operations are accomplished in four separate raceways. Effluents generated from the rearing units are discharged into upper Lake Taneycomo through four permitted outfalls. The close proximity of the hatchery to Branson Missouri attracts over 250,000 visitors to the site annually. The high visitor traffic and the large amount of trout production make this facility a very visible portion of the Missouri Department of Conservation trout production program. from the Missouri Department of Conservation

5 Roll Cast Page 6 You will find yourself using this cast more than any other when fishing a small stream for brookies in tight quarters. When you have a stream with a lot of overhangs and foliage there just isn't enough room for an over head cast. The roll cast can be done best with a double taper line. 1 - Lift your rod tip up slowly, when your rod tip is slightly behind you stop and wait a moment. This will let your line set in the water and help you load your rod. 2 - Speed up your forward stroke and then quickly stop your rod tip. This is called the speed stroke. 3 - Let your fly line roll out in front of you. Your line should for a loop and then straighten out before laying on the water. Practice as much as you can. This cast can make your fishing experience more enjoyable. President s Message; Yet again another fishing season is coming to and end at our state parks. This year has been a good year for the size of fish considering the problems caused by the high nitrogen levels, hatchery raceway improvement, extreme hot weather, lower than normal water levels, and starting up a new hatchery. Next year ought to be a better year in many respects, which will make for more great fishing. A BIG THANKS to the Hatchery Directors and their dedicated teams. As everyone knows our club is beginning and adventure with Project Healing Waters. There has already been one event at the VA Hospital which turned out great due to many participating veterans and dedicated volunteers. The next event is going to be at on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at 7:00pm, where the planning and activity process will start being developed. Any one wanting to be involved please come and share the moment, you need not be a member, just have a veteran at heart! The clubs annual chili supper will be on Tuesday night the 23rd, there should lots of good chili, soups, covered dishes, and Oh the deserts. There will also be a raffle of various fishing memorabilia following the meal, so plan on attending. Kent

6 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Date I wish to become a member of the Missouri Trout Fishermen s Association, Kansas City Chapter and join in their endeavor to improve the sport of Trout Fishing in Missouri. I agree to abide by the Constitution, By- Laws and Rules and Regulations of the Association. Name New Member ( ) Renewal ( ) Address Telephone (Home) (Work) (Cell) City State Zip Address Send Newsletter via Yes No Business or Occupation: Business Address: Sponsored (By Member) Have you ever before been a member of the MTFA? Year joined? Applications are subject to approval by the Executive Committee Individual Dues: $15.00 Family Membership: $30.00 MTFA Legacy Members:(25+ yrs) $10.00 If a Family Membership (spouse and children 18 years of age and under), list those who should receive membership cards. (1) (2) (3) Are you currently a member of FFF (Federation of Fly Fishers) Yes No Life Membership Yes No CODE OF ETHICS To practice the principles of good sportsmanship and conservation of wildlife, and to encourage others to do the same. To cooperate with the constructive efforts of the Missouri Conservation Commission and comply with the Objectives and Purposes of the Missouri Trout Fishermen s Association to the extent of using single point hook lures when fishing in Missouri trout water. To assist in the expansion and development of trout fishing in the State of Missouri, including the wise utilization of available waters and their protection from agricultural and commercial encroachment. To help conserve wildlife and it s natural habitat, cooperating with Federal, State and private agencies directly concerned with the conservation of wildlife, forests, soil and water. To lend assistance to the Missouri Conservation Commission and it s representatives in the enforcement of the laws an regulations for the taking of fish and game in the State of Missouri. The above has been read and agreed to by: