Club Meeting Date:

January 22, 2019

7:00 pm

Executive Board Meeting

January 8, 2019

7:30 pm

Location

Fleming Hall

21906 SW Woods Chapel Road

Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Next Club Meeting Date

February 26, 2019

Lunker Dinner

Inside this issue:

January 2019

Kansas City

Chapter

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

For More Information

Happy New Year,

KC Sport Show,

2019 Membership Infor-

mation

Club Outing ,

President’s Message,

Fly Tying Classes,

New Years Resolutions,

Recipe,

Project Healing Waters

K&K FlyFisher’s Clinics,

Practice Casting Tips,

Membership Application

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2019 Membership Dues are Due in January

Dues for the upcoming year are, Individual ($15), Family

($30), Legacy ($10). (Family membership includes all family

members up to 18 years of age). At age 18 your child must

register as a adult. You may mail your dues and form to

MTFA, PO Box 3202, Harry S. Truman Station, Independence,

Missouri 64055 or you can bring it to the next club meeting.

Go to www.mtfa-kansascity.org to down load the MTFA membership applica-

tion or print page 6 of this Troutline.

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The Kansas City Boat and Sports Show at

the H. Roe Bartle Hall starts January 10th

through the 13th, 2019. We need members

to represent MTFA at our booth. This is a

great opportunity to showcase our club to

people of the area that have not heard of

the Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Associa-

tion or the Project Healing Waters Chapter.

At the Christmas Party there will be a sign

up sheet with the day and times when you can help the club. Some members

demonstrate fly tying while other members just hang out, answer questions and

hand out flyers. Signing up gives you free admission to the Sports Show. There

will be plenty of time for you to wander around for yourself and view all the

exhibits. Do not forget to sign up.

The E-Board

We would like to wish all a very “fishy”, safe and healthy New Year.

Our club had a very busy 2018 and we are looking forward to the events we

have planned for 2019. If you have an idea or a idea for a club program or out-

ing please let us know. Your ideas are important to us.

The main events that are in the clubs immediate future are the Sport Show,

Fishing Trip to Taneycomo, Fly Tying Classes and the Lunker Dinner. It’s

important as a club member to be involved. Mark your calendars and join in

on the fun and bring a friend.

Thank You for your support, The E-Board

Happy New Year

Kansas City Sport and Travel Show

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MTFA Officers President: David Cook (816) 519-2531 V President: Gary Davisson (816) 896-5221 Secretary: Lauretta Kellogg Treasurer: Darrell Durst (816) 833-3730 Troutline Editor: Gary Davisson medman3@att.net Members at Large: Merril Miller Roger Theroux Marvin Allison

Upcoming Events January 1, 2019 Happy New Fishing Year January 8 E-Board Meeting Fleming Hall 7:30 pm January 10-13 KC Sports Show January 14, 1st Fly Tying Class 7:00 pm January 19-20 Club Outing (See Pg. 2) January 21, 2nd Fly Tying Class 7:00 pm January 22, 2019 Club Meeting Fleming Hall 7:00 pm January 28, 3rd Fly Tying Class 7:00 pm

President’s Message

It’s winter time, could be a little cold but lets

go fishing. I have a friend that has a saying

“If it’s 40 or below, Stan don’t go”. As I get

older the really cold weather doesn’t appeal

to me that much either, but I have been fish-

ing when it was 12 degrees above zero for

steelhead. Our club has always tried to make

a trip to Branson in January to fish Taneyco-

mo. Weather permitting, January 19th and

20th are the dates, should the weather not

cooperate we will change the date to another weekend. Plan on meeting at the

shelter house below the dam behind the Hatchery close to outlet #2 around 10:00

AM. Get your cold weather gear out and come join us. If you are new to fly

fishing and need some help we will be there to help you. It’s a great fishery, lot’s

of things to do, places to eat and many places to stay, so come join us. For more

information contact any MTFA Board Member.

Taneycomo - MTFA Winter Club Outing

Another year is behind us and there is much to look forward to for the new year.

Our first outing of the year is at Taneycomo (see above). This is a trip I antici-

pate like a child waiting for Christmas. It will also test you for how well you

are prepared for cold weather. As long as daytime temperatures climb above

freezing, expect a great day of fishing. The important thing to remember about

keeping warm is to dress in many layers, loose fitting clothing, wool socks and

an emergency change of clothing. Also a fish rag to dry your hands with.

To warm-up my hands, I prefer light woolen gloves (like Uncle Sam’s glove

inserts) but the modern fishing gloves are good too.

Table Rock Lake has had recent rains to bring the lake level from several feet

low to normal pool and a little higher. Right now they are generating power all

day. We don’t need any extra rain like the South has been getting. There are

phone numbers and web sites to check on water conditions and an App for your

cell phone. For android I searched the Play Store for “USACE Little Rock” and

that should take you to the app to install. I would guess Apple phones would be

similar but I am not familiar with them.

From my computer I check conditions at http://www.swl-wc.usace.army.mil/

pages/reservoirs-o.htm They keep having server trouble and I have had a hard

time finding it working. When I started typing it was working and now I

checked again and it doesn’t work. The other source for water conditions is the

forecast for power generation. That is part of the phone app too or from the

web go to https://www.swpa.gov/generationschedules.aspx and check on

today’s conditions. The forecast for tomorrow gets posted around 4 pm and on

Friday (around 4 pm) you will see the forecast for the whole weekend. So if

you are a wade fisherman, it really pays to check these conditions and forecast

before you go out. Hope to see you at Taneycomo. David

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Fly Tying Classes Starting

The first Fly Tying class will be on January 14, from 7:00-9:00PM at Flem-

ing Hall, 21906 Woods Chapel Road, Lees Summit, Mo. Classes are con-

ducted each Monday evening for 6 weeks. Enjoy the fun with other club

members and non club members tying flies. If you are a beginner wanting

to learn how to tie your own flies or a more advanced fly tier and need help

to tie a certain fly, come and join us. MTFA will help you learn how to use

all the different tools of fly tying. For more information contact Merril Mil-

ler at: merrilgofish@aol.com or call (816-673-9863).

We look forward to seeing you .

2019 New Years Resolutions

It’s time again to sit down and think about those New Years Resolutions. I am not talking about losing weight,

exercising more or cutting out sweets etc., I am thinking about things that will make you a better fisherperson.

Here is a quick list of items to give you some ideas. Enjoy, Gary

I will take some fly casting lessons,

I will fish more often,

I will practice casting at least once a week,

I will learn how to double haul,

I will introduce someone new to the sport fly fishing,

I will learn to cast with my opposite hand,

I will go to a new destination to fish,

I will take more pictures of what you see on your adventure, not just hero shots,

I will take a fly fishing class.

I will budget for that new gear or and extra day of instruction with a guide/instructor.

1.5 pounds trout or salmon, or arctic char - 2 large fish fillets with skin on the bottom. 2 tablespoons olive oil more, if needed. 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning dried thyme, oregano, parsley, combined. 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste. 4 garlic cloves diced. 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed. 2 tablespoons white wine

Best Trout Recipe - Garlic Lemon Butter Herb Sauce

Time to start eating some of the trout that you still have in your freezer. Try this #1 rated recipe for trout.

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Project Healing Waters Report by Jim Kissane

PHWFF Program Honors David Bagley, Ron Carruthers

Our Greater Kansas City Program

of Project Healing Waters Fly Fish-

ing is pleased to honor David Bag-

ley as our Participant of the Year

and Ron Carruthers as our Volun-

teer of the Year. Presentations were

made at our December meeting at

Rainbow Fly Shop.

Bagley has been active in fly tying,

rod building and fly casting, not

only as a participant but in mentor-

ing other participants. He has also

been leading the Beginners Table at

our monthly fly tying sessions.

Bagley also served on the barbeque

team that participated in St. Rob-

ert’s Parish’s Holy Smoke Compe-

tition, a fundraiser for the Veterans

Community Project.

Carruthers stepped into a role as

one of our Assistant Program Leads

to help with the growth of our pro-

gram. He also has devoted consid-

erable time in helping us in the ef-

fort to register all volunteers and

participants into the CRM database

that will help simplify order forms

and trip nominations. Congratula-

tions, David and Ron!

David Bagley, left, with Mike Davis

Ron Carruthers, center, with Bruce Storts

Calendar: Caregivers Forum, Sports Show and Rod Building Kick Off New Year

Caregivers on the Homefront

will host an information forum

and resource fair from 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Kansas

City Regional Police Academy,

6885 NE Pleasant Valley Road.

Founded by Shawn Moore, a

KCMO police officer whose hus-

band has served several deploy-

ments to the Middle East, Care-

givers on the Homefront focuses

on the lives of wounded Veter-

ans and their caregivers. The

January event will feature a

screening of “The Weight of

Honor,” a documentary of the

courage of five families of Vet-

erans returning from service with

devastating injuries.

The event is free, but for plan-

ning purposes participants must

register for tickets at

www.eventbrite.com/e/the-weight-

of-honor-screening-tickets-

52555482864.

Also in January is the annual Kan-

sas City Boat and Sports Show Jan.

10-13, followed by our first rod

building session on Monday, Jan.

14. Rod building will continue eve-

ry Monday until mid-March.

January 8: General Meeting,

Fleming Hall, Lake Jacomo, MO,

5:30pm.

January 9: Fly Tying 101,

KCVAMC, 1pm.

January 10-13: Kansas City Boat

and Sports Show at Bartle Hall.

January 14, 21 and 28: Rod

Building, Fleming Hall, 6:30pm

January 15: General Meeting,

Rainbow Fly Shop, 4621 Shrank

Dr., Independence, MO, 5 pm.

January 30: Fly Tying 101,

KCVAMC, 1pm.

Dinner Group Donates The “Dinner for Eight” group of St.

Elizabeth’s Parish wasted no time

in turning words into actions re-

cently. The group, eight parishion-

ers who meet regularly for dinner

and fellowship, includes Project

Healing Waters volunteer Pat Savi-

ano, who told the gathering about

our program and the work we do

for our Veterans community. In

short order, the “Dinner for Eight”

group collected $357 in donations

for our program. Thank you,

“Dinner for Eight,” for your gener-

osity and support!

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January 5 - Fly Casting Basics - Get started

January 12 - Trout Park Flies w/ Tim Brown

January 19 - Foam Bass Flies w/ Luke Langton

January 26 - Fly Casting Essential Skills

All classes start at 9:00 AM. (Call if you plan to attend)

January - Fly Fishing Saturday Clinic’s

8643 Grant St, Overland Park, Ks.

Fisherman Wanted - K&K Hosted Fly Fishing 2019 Trips -

June 30 - July 6 - Great Waters Inn - Montana fishing the Big Hole, Beaverhead Rivers (5 days guided

fishing, 6 nights lodging) $2850.00

Sept 7-14 - Katmai Trophy Lodge Alaska - Naknek River, King Salmon Alaska (6 days guided fishing, 7

nights lodging). $3995.00

Sept 30-Oct 5 - Missoula Montana - Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Black Foot Rivers (5 days guided fishing, 6 nights

lodging) $2450.00

Oct 19-26 - Black Fly Lodge, Schooner Bay Abaco Bahamas (6 days guided fishing, 7 nights lodging)

$7375.00

Fly Casting Practice Tips

1. Practice Casting from Your Knees. The extent of most angler ’s casting practice occurs on flat ground;

a park, a golf course, a beach, a dock, etc. There’s nothing wrong with this, in fact its highly recommend

practicing your cast without the distraction of a fish present. However, those who have spent a considera-

ble amount of time practicing on the lawn often find they have difficulty casting while fishing on foot.

Why? Because they don’t consider the height lost while wading in the water! To remedy this, practicing

your cast while kneeling on the ground it’s a great drill for keeping your fly line up off the water, even

while wading in relatively deep water. If you will be wading deep? Try casting while sitting flat on your

butt.

2. Practice with an Appropriate Fly. While casting with a virtually weightless piece of yarn feels good,

its often not realistic. When practicing for an upcoming trip, it is highly recommend practicing with a fly

that’s roughly the same size and weight of what you’ll be fishing (with the hook bend cut off, please). In

fact, tie high-vis versions of your favorite flies (with the hook bend cut off) to use solely as practice flies.

Not only does practicing with an appropriate fly beforehand help to get a feel for the energy needed to

form efficient loops and make successful presentations, it also helps build awareness of where your fly is

in relation to the end of your fly line for more accurate casts as well.

3. Practice Casting Across Different Planes, Guides often get asked whether they prefer to cast over-

head or sidearm when casting for bonefish. The answer! Whatever is required to get the fly to the fish.

Great casters don’t limit themselves to one casting plane, but rather adjust accordingly to deliver the best

presentation possible in the given conditions. There are advantages and disadvantages to casting overhead,

sidearm and even off your opposite shoulder. The more ways you are comfortable with the more opportu-

nities you’ll have to catch the fish.

Dedicate time to practice casting you will be happy you did.

Fly Rod Building Class:

Create your own custom rod in this fun 3 week class. Starting February 23 (3 sessions) Saturdays 2-4pm

Cris Carpenter - Instructor

Limit Six Students Cost $60.00 (Call 913-341-8118 for reservations and information)

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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 its 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 its representatives in the enforcement of the laws and regulations for the taking of fish and game in the State of Missouri. The above has been read and agreed to by: _________________________________________________ Rev. September, 2014