Ozark Fly Fishers Annual Banquet and Fund Raiser

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1 January 2017 Ozark Fly Fishers Annual Banquet and Fund Raiser (Details on page 7) Saturday, January 21st 2017 Sunset Hills - Golf Course and Banquet Center W. Watson Rd Sunset Hills, MO Starting at 6:00 PM Montauk F.Y.A.O. Outing February 10 & 11, 2017 It is time to time to plan our first outing for We have reserved the following cabins for Friday & Saturday night. Please make your reservations by February 1st Cabins 22 thru 25 are one bedroom featuring a queen and a Murphy bed which sleeps 2 or 3 people. Cost is $ I have reserved cabins 24 & 25 to date. Cabins 26 thru 29 are two bedrooms featuring two queen size beds, a murphy bed, microwave, gas log fireplace. Cabin 26 is handicap accessible. These cabins sleep 3 to 5 people. Cost is $ Cabins 31 thru 33 are two bed room featuring two queen beds and a double sofa sleeper. These cabins sleep 3 to 5 people. Cost is $ I have reserved cabin 30 to date. Send your check made out to Ozark Fly Fishers for FYAO to me at: Edward Olander 5886 Chrisbrook Dr, St Louis,MO Phone: Home Mobile: THE OZARK FLY FISHERS PRESENTS George Daniel February 25, 2017 The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog 1721 South Mason Road, Saint Louis, Missouri Please join us on Saturday February 25 for our annual all day meeting. This year we are hosting Fishing guide and author George Daniel. The meeting will start promptly at 9:00 am at the Museum of the Dog in Queeny Park. George Daniel lives near State College Pennsylvania. He is the author of two books, Dynamic Nymphing and Strip Set. George is a former two time back to back US National Fly Fishing Champion. He is currently a Contributing editor for Fly Fisherman magazine. Please plan to join us for a day of fellowship and fun. Check out George s web site at 9:00 AM - Open meeting 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM - Nymphing 2.0 & Nymphing without the bobber 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM First Break 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Nymph tying session 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Lunch Break 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM "Strip Set", fishing streamers 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Second Break 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Streamer tying session

2 President's Message: Hope everyone had great holiday season. It has been cold, but a few are still getting out to fish. Winter can be the best time to get outdoors if you are equipped to handle the weather. Fishing always seems to be good and the sights and sounds really stand out. Our end of the catch and release season outing is coming up in Feb. This is a great social event no matter how the weather turns out for the weekend. Look for more info on the FYAO outing in this newsletter. As for outings, we will offer a new spring outing on the North Fork of the White River in April. Info on this should be listed in the outings section of this newsletter. The club will have winter classes this year co-hosted with the St Louis Co. Parks and Recreation Dept. We will teach an introduction into fly fishing with coverage of equipment, rigging and technics that everyone can pick up something new or a different way of doing something. The class will be on intro to fly tying. This class will start someone on the road to learning the tools and methods of tying your own flies. Fly tying is more enjoyable than fishing to many people. All tools and materials will be furnished. The fishing class will be offered on two separate nights at Queeny Park, in the room we have our monthly meetings at, on Jan. 9 and again on Jan. 16. Tying classes will be on Jan. 19 and Feb. 6. All classes will be from 7-9 pm. There is a $8.00 fee and advanced registration is required. Call If you were not at the last meeting, we announced the Board of Directors for I want to thank those who stepped up to fill these positions. The following list will show the person s name, position and phone number. If you have a question on a particular subject, give them a call or feel free to call me anytime. If I don t have the answer, I will find one even if I have to make it up. Steve OFFICERS NAME PHONE President Steve Antonic Vice President Bill Armon Secretary Daniel Ehlmann Treasurer Dave Crawford Past President Marlen Graham DIRECTORS NAME PHONE Membership Al Bourisaw Education Jim Gera Communications John Tymony Conservation Scott Darrough Ways & Means Jerry Kniepman Outings Ed Olander Vice President-Elect: If any of our members have programs you would like to hear/see please let me know. Either subject, an individual speaker, or information about a location; I would like to get your input so we can try to meet our member s fly fishing goals. Please let me know!!!! Thanks. Bill Armon Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc January 2017 Page 2

3 Fly of the month - January 2017 Olive Tungsten Torpedo During the winter and early spring small flies out-produce larger flies, and getting deep and staying deep is critical to catching fish. It s all about offering a small, dense fly that consistently sinks fast through the water column and stays there. This fly fall under the euro-nymph category and is designed to do just that. In addition, it is simple to tie, durable, and produces fish under a range of conditions. Hook: Dohiku N302 size or equivalent Bead: Gold Tungsten of appropriate size Thread: 8/0 Olive Tail: Several fibers of dark Coq de Leon Ribbing: Small Black and Small Gold Ultra Wire Collar: Bronze Peacock Dubbing Place bead on hook and secure hook in vise. Start thread behind the bead and advance to the hook bend. Tie in tail about the length of the body securing the butts all the way to the bead. Tie in one strand each of the black and gold wire right behind the bead and secure all the way to the bend. Add one more layer of thread back to the bead to form the body. It should be slim and even front to back. Wrap the two wires together to just behind the bead. Secure with thread wraps and break off the excess. Dub a compact collar of the Bronze Peacock right behind the bead, whip-finish the thread, and trim the thread. Pick out dubbing a bit, and it is ready to fish. In winter, I fish this as the top fly with an unweighted nymph as a dropper. I try to get it as close to the bottom as possible because that s where the fish are. This fly is streamlined enough to sink fast, so it is great for sight-fishing as well. Casting Tips January 2017 By Bill Armon CCI Middle of winter, colder than (we want it to be) and the line freezes in the guides. This is a good time to practice indoors. Several companies make indoor practice rods and they work well. With these tools, you can also learn to throw tight or open loops, as well as perfect your timing. The motion required to make these rods work truly is the same as the motion needed to make a 9-foot rod work properly. Yes, there is a big difference in the weight and length of the rod but the motion is the same. Practice with one of these this winter and you will cast better this spring. True, there are limitations: Beware of cats while you practice and this is not the way to improve your double haul. If you are a do it yourself type you can even make an indoor practice rod out of a dowel rod and some yarn and some tape. I would recommend you purchase one as they will be superior but the home-made ones work also. See you on the stream this spring casting better? Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc January 2017 Page 3

4 Outings Chilli Tie-In March 11, :00AM to 1:00PM Location Marlin Graham s Club 851 Country Stone DR., Manchester, MO Set up starts at 8:00AM. Help is always needed. Bring your favorite Chilli, Chip&Dip, Veggie Tray, Cookies, Pie, Pastry, or favorite snack to share. Drinks are provided by OFF. Directions: I-270 to Dougherty Ferry Road go west to Big Bend road, right turn on Big Bend to first stop light, turn right on Country Stone Drive to club house on your left. North Fork of the White River Outing April 21 & 22, River 0f Life Farm Resort Dora, MO As promised here is your new outing, I have reserved four cabins with multiply beds and bedrooms, full Kitchens, etc., and two Lodge Suites with two queen beds as follows: Chalet Cabin Two bed rooms-one with three queens & one full size bed; one with one queen and sofa sleeper. Unit comes with full kitchen. Cabin accommodates six singles or four singles and one couple. Cost per singles/couples for two nights is $ each. Eagle s Nest Two bedrooms with two queen beds each, full kitchen. Unit is ideal for four singles. Cost per singles for two nights is $ each. River Heights Just a short drive through the woods from the main resort for quiet and solitude. Ideal for five couples to share. Four bed rooms; one w/ a king bed, two w/ a queen bed each, one w/ a full size bed, and one sleeper sofa in the family room including a full kitchen. Ideal for five couples to share. Cost per singles/couples for two nights is $ each. Mountain Log Lookout Two bed rooms with one queen each. A loft with one queen and two twins with a full kitchen. Accommodates five singles, four couples, or a combination. Cost per singles (5) for two nights is S each; couples (4) for two nights is $ each. Lodge Suites #3 & #4 Each unit can accommodate two singles or two couples with one Queen and one Futon. Units have A kitchenette with coffee maker, microwave oven, and refrigerator. Cost per singles/couples for two nights is $ each. Meals to be provided will be a BBQ Banquet in the Lodge on Saturday night. Otherwise utilize the full kitchen with dishes, silverware, cookware, & BBQ grill with your cabin or the Falls Restaurant. You will need to bring charcoal and lighter,etc. for grilling. Fishing and floating is available by wading, canoe or kayak rental, or guide service which I plan to arrange for you. Please make your reservations by March 15, 2017 as we must cancel any cabin or suite not rented 30 days prior to our arrival. Resort website: Tel: Send your check made out to Ozark Fly Fishers for the White River Outing to me at: Edward Olander 5886 Chrisbrook Dr, St Louis,MO Phone: Home Mobile: Remaining Outings Schedule for 2017: May 19,20, 21; Montauk Spring Outing July 7,8,9; Montauk Water Quality Monitoring Outing September 14,15,16,17; Taneycomo Late Summer Outing October 20,21,22; Eleven Point Fall Outing November 9,10,11,12; Bennett Springs CNR Outing Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc January 2017 Page 4

5 Stream Team CONSERVATION / MISSOURI STREAM TEAM # EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SAVE THE DATES! Watch the OFF Newsletter and Calendar for details concerning the events that are listed below. If you have any questions about these events please contact Scott Darrough at or swdarrough@yahoo.com JANUARY 29 Joachim Creek Cleanup (Desoto) JANUARY - FEBRUARY Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Level 2 Workshop MARCH 4 Belews Creek Cleanup (Cedar Hill) MARCH Conservation Federation of Missouri Annual Convention (Jefferson City) MARCH - APRIL Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Introductory Workshop (contact Scott Darrough for details concerning dates and out of area locations not listed below) MARCH - APRIL Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Level 3 Certification APRIL 1 Current River Water Quality Monitoring (Tan Vat Access - Ozark National Scenic Riverways - near Montauk State Park) APRIL 7 Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Introductory Workshop (Babler State Park - Register by March 22) APRIL 8 Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Introductory Workshop (Babler State Park - Register by March 22) APRIL 15 Belews Creek Water Quality Monitoring (Cedar Hill) APRIL 29 Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Introductory Workshop (Columbia Bottom Conservation Area - Register by April 12) APRIL - DATE TBD Sandy Creek Water Quality Monitoring (Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site - Hillsboro) JULY TH Annual Missouri Stream Team Outing (Montauk State Park) JULY ST Annual Meramec Watershed Celebration (Meramec State Park) AUGUST TH Annual Operation Clean Stream - Big River (Byrnes Mill) AUGUST 26 Passport to Clean Water (Green Tree Park) AUGUST th Annual Operation Clean Stream - Belews Creek (Cedar Hill) SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Level 3 Certification 9 TH ANNUAL MISSOURI STREAM TEAM OUTING JULY 7-10, 2017 LODGING ACCOMADATIONS AT MONTAUK LODGE In keeping with tradition, one wing of Montauk Lodge (nine rooms) has been reserved for Ozark Fly Fishers members for the nights of Friday the 7 th and Saturday the 8 th. At the time of this notice one of those rooms has been booked. These rooms typically book up quickly for this event. If you have interest in one of the remaining eight rooms contact our capital Outings man Ed Olander at to secure your reservation. He ll leave the porch light on for you! Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc January 2017 Page 5

6 Education Who: Boy Scout of America What: Angler Education Day When: Saturday April 8, :00 AM - 3:00 PM Where: Hixson Middle School 630 South Elm Ave St. Louis, MO (Webster Groves SEC I-44 and Elm Ave) Why: Education of BSA scouts in Fly Fishing Tying and Casting Need 6-8 tiers and 2-4 casters. Club provides vices and material and 4 rods/reels. Coffee by OFF. James (Jim) T. Gera Semper Fidelis--Carpe Diem--RTR cell PHWFF -- MCWC Act like Stan - Be like Arnold DONATE A FLY TO THE MEMBER S FLY BOX - AT THE BANQUET Please consider donating a fly to the Member s Fly Box which will be raffled at the 9 TH Annual Missouri Stream Team Outing. You decide on the type of fly you wish to donate. The donator s name and the name of the fly pattern will accompany the fly at the time of the raffle. Our Member s Fly Box will only be as good as we the members make it, so please donate. All proceeds will benefit Ozark Fly Fishers. Some members are not able to attend the general membership meetings, but do attend the banquet providing the opportunity to make their donation. See Scott Darrough at the banquet to make your fly donation. If you have any questions regarding this matter contact him at or swdarrough@yahoo.com Why Fish? George Bohigian Ten years ago my wife and I took an adult evening six week course at Washington University on the fishing in literature.we read and discussed the classics such as Izaak Walton's "The Compleat Angler", "A River Runs Through It", The River Why" and "Moby Dick" Some of the pearls that I gleaned and remembered were : Izaak Walton wrote " if you are not catching fish go to a smaller fly. " In "A River Runs Through It" by Norman Maclean - he points out poignantly that a life can be wasted in spite of having a great supportive family and talent."the River Why" by David Duncan is reflective about our connection to nature and one another."moby Dick" by Herman Melville demonstrates how an obsessive quest for revenge can lead to disaster. We were assigned for the last session to write an essay on fishing and to be read in class..mine follows... " Why fish? Life is like a river you must put a line into the water. The line connects you to the primordial elements of the fish and being. Fulfilling a thirst for the simple life and hope the tug - and the reaffirmation of the connection of the soul and the natural life." When my wife and I got into the car to go home.i asked her how she liked my short essay? She replied "who wrote it for you?" I stated "I did!" She said "no way " I said "why don't you believe me?". She answered "it was too good!" I took it as a great compliment. I reminded her that genius is made of four parts, talent, passion. practice and a strong mentor. I only have the "passion " So that's Why Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc January 2017 Page 6

7 Open bar begins at 6:00 P.M. Dinner begins at 7:00 OZARK FLY FISHERS ANNUAL BANQUET AUCTION AND FUND RAISER Saturday January 21, 2017 Sunset Hills Golf Course & Banquet Center West Watson Road Sunset Hills, MO Dinner menu: The dinner this year will again be a buffet catered by Andrei s and will include: Steam Boat Top Round of Beef, AuJus Chicken Cordon Blue Parmesan Roasted Potatoes Fresh Green Beans Almandine Salad and Rolls desserts Cost: $36.00 per person Please make your reservation early and fill in the information below. Name: Name: The evening will include introducing the new Board members, a historical display, and a video of club activities. Please join us, meet with friends for an enjoyable evening and support our club. Make checks out to: Ozark Fly Fishers Mail to: Bob Zagar 7736 Missy Court Saint Louis, Mo Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc January 2017 Page 7

8 Trying Tenkara at Maramec Spring By: Jacob Voss It was the penultimate day of I was about a mile from the Maramec Spring park entrance when I realized the flies I had tied up for this trip were still sitting in on my desk at home. No fly-fishing trip ever goes off without a hitch in the plan, but this moment seemed to set the tone for the rest of the day. As with any trip, I would have to overcome the little hiccups to have a decent year-end day of fishing. For Christmas, this year my wife bought me a Tenkara Rod Co. Teton Rod. Christmas was on a Sunday, and by that Friday, I was already trying out my new gear on the stream. I strung up the new Teton Rod, and I was ready to cast at the opening bell. I began the morning below the "pond" and worked my way downstream throwing various nymphs. About halfway through the park, I was fishing in about two feet of water when a lens popped out of my prescription sunglasses and promptly sank to the bottom of the stream. I could easily see the lens and reach it, but my entire right forearm was soaked thereafter. Try as I might, I couldn't repair my sunglasses at the stream. It turns out a fillet knife makes a terrible glasses screwdriver. All morning, it was blistering cold. I had on several layers of clothing, but still was losing feeling in my fingertips. Honestly, I think the fingerless gloves I own do more harm than good. They seem to cut off circulation to my fingertips, causing that crazy needle-jabbing sensation whenever blood does start to flow back into them. The weather did begin to slowly warm as the sun rose, and by lunch, I could shed my heaviest layers. It was at lunch that I noticed that my Tenkara fly line had magically developed several wind knots. Between the braided line and the fact that my fingers were still half-frozen, I couldn't seem to get it untangled, so I switched back my traditional fly rod. I would have to wait until another day to land my first trout on a Tenkara rod. I'd be more upset, but it just gives me another excuse to go fishing. With the sun shining and the temperature rising, so too did the trout. In the "pond" area of the spring, countless water rings began to appear. Rainbows were taking flies off the surface just feet from the bank. Word soon got out, and it became a popular spot. I tied on a dry parachute Adams, size 16, and sure enough, I had a trout in my net after only a few minutes. It was good that dries were hitting, as I couldn't see underwater due to my broken sunglasses and a heavy glare from the sun. Fly placement and drift were far more important that afternoon. For more details about this trip, visit Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc January 2017 Page 8

9 A Tip from an Aging Dry Fly Fisherman 1/10/2017 You Are What You Hang Around With Growing up I was always told that old cliché You are what you hang around with. I told it to my kids when they were growing up and I still use it today. I think that is one of the reasons that we join clubs, to be with people that have the same aspirations as we do. You could say that is why we sit down and tie flies together. Sure you can lone wolf tying flies, we all do and that can be very satisfying on many levels. When you sit down and tie with a couple of others it becomes a social event. You find out that there are many others that enjoy your company and in turn you have much more fun. Sharing something with others can bring a new level of fun to your hobby. Over the two year period that we have been getting together, people that have had the desire to learn how to tie but never put thread to hook have sat down with us. Today they have become wonderful tiers and incredible story tellers. Don t be afraid to come by and hang out with us. You may find that when you do you become what you hang around with. The way it works is a pattern is chosen to be demonstrated. The pattern and materials are listed on the Ozark Fly Fishers yahoo group a couple of days prior to the day of the demonstration. The fly shops are also notified of the needed materials for that pattern so when someone were to need anything pertaining to that pattern the shop should have it in stock. We have a time and a place to tie flies on a weekly basis. Tiers of all ages and skill level come from all over the Missouri, St. Louis area to sit down and enjoy the social event of fly tying. We tie with in a couple of miles of our two fly shops. The location is: Shur-Way Auto Body Inc Greenwood Blvd Maplewood, Mo We tie in the parts room in the building next door to the body shop. You can always call the body shop for directions or information on the tying times. The Date and Time: Every Wednesday from 5:00 till 7:00 pm. The pattern demonstration starts at 5 and is repeated thru out the two hours. There is no prescribed time to come by and tie with in those hours. There are tables, chairs and electric set up for tiers. The tying demonstration is done on a large TV viewed by all. Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc January 2017 Page 9

10 Ozark Fly Fishers 2017 Membership Application / Renewal Form *PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY* Date Name Spouse/Family Number & Street City, State Zip +4 Phone Numbers: Home Work Cell Address If you want to receive a paper copy of the newsletter through the U.S. mail IN ADDITION TO an reminder when the monthly club newsletter appears on our web site, check here. Other Club Memberships (check all that apply) Conservation Federation of Missouri * Federation of Fly Fishers Smallmouth Alliance Trout Unlimited * F.F.F. members who are Illinois residents should request membership in the Southern Council on their F.F.F. membership application or by sending an to membership@fedflyfishers.org. Dues (check only ONE item below) Individual--$25 Senior (65+)--$25 Family--$35 Corporate--$250 (January 2, 2017 or AFTER) *Your information may not be appear in the Membership Directory (NEW members joining in October or later are automatically renewed through the following year. Membership is good through Dec 31, 2017) Mail this form and a check payable to Ozark Fly Fishers Ozark Fly Fishers Membership Committee PO Box St. Louis, MO rev. 11/2016 Membership Renewal Forget to renew your membership for 2017? Due to the 2017 updated membership application being unavailable until November, the Board has decided not to charge a late fee for While not a guarantee, every effort will be made to include your personal information in the directory. It s not too late to fill out the application and renew your membership. See the application on the web site or the above copy in this newsletter. Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc January 2017 Page 10

11 Communications Ozark Newsletter Want to become more involved, have a knack for writing and would like to share information, tips or likewise subjects on fly fishing with the rest of the club. Another benefit of membership is our monthly newsletter. Newsletter articles are due for consideration on the 1st Thursday of each month. As space in the newsletter fills up fast. Please limit your proof read articles to 500 words or less in 10 pt Times New Roman. If interested please contact John Tymony at Cell: (314) or submit your article for consideration to: ozarknewsletter@gmail.com Yahoo Group One of the benefits of being a member of the Ozark Fly Fishers is the Ozark Fly Fishers Yahoo group. The Yahoo Group is a direct line of communication with all who choose to join. Like any other club function, the more members participating the better. The OFF Yahoo group is reserved for Current Members Only to keep spam and other issues that go hand and hand with the internet under control. TheYahoo group is a great avenue to receive or post fishing reports, big and little fish pictures or thoughts and ideas on club functions as well as to seek advice from a vast wealth of knowledge on just about anything fly fishing. To become an Ozark Fly Fishers Yahoo member is easy. If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Mike Swederska Cell: (314) Office: (314) shur-way@sbcglobal.net A Call for Photos! Here is an opportunity to share with the group and others, pictures of the big one you put back and to capture that moment of time in the Ozark Fly Fishing Archives. Please, send any photos/videos you d like to share to OFFinstagram@gmail.com. In your , please list the date, location, fly, and fish species, or any other information you wish to share (e.g., rod type, guide s name, tippet size, etc.). I hope to see a lot of your pictures and videos! -Jake Voss O.F.F on the Web by Mark Thalhammer Use the following to access the Ozark Fly Fishers website from your phone. Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc January 2017 Page 11

12 Board of Directors Officers Directors Chairman President: Steve Antonic Communications: John L Tymony Casting: Brian Ellis Vice President: Bill Todd Conservation: Scott Darrough Fly Tying: Mike Ott Treasurer: David Crawford Education: Jim Gera Stream Team Coordinator: Scott Darrough Secretary: Dan Elhmann Membership: Paul Frank Past President: Bill Armon Outings: Ed Olander Ways & Means: Vacant Stream Team 31 Coordinator / Current River Blue Springs Creek Mill Creek Scott Darrough Glen Bish Bill Leslie 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) Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc January 2017 Page 12

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