Calendar of Events
March 2025
25 - Informal Gathering - 6 PM Start at American Legion Post 4
27-29 - Sowbug Roundup at Mountain Home, AR. Pat Dorsey and Tim Flagler are special guests.
April 2025
1 - Informal Gathering - 6 PM Start at American Legion Post 4
2 - Conservation Day at the Capitol - The event runs from 7am to 1pm and we could use at least 2 more people to help. If you can’t be there all day, consider stopping by to show support for the club and the conservation efforts in Missouri. Please let our President Justin know if you are able to be there to tie flies. Conservation Day is an opportunity for you to show your support for the efforts to preserve Missouri’s natural resources.
3 - Fly Tying with Veterans - Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Leave at 2 PM
5 - Water Quality Monitoring - Starts 6:15 am. Meet at Assembly of God parking lot on Route C. Carpool to Saline Valley Wildlife Area in Miller County on Hwy 17. We will all have a donut and set up our equipment on a gravel bar. We will conduct some chemical tests and count bugs. Then we will measure the flow. That was a challenge last time because we were in a serious drought, but we found a surprising number of insects, maybe because the water was so low, or because Uldis brought a rake. To get a better idea of what monitoring involves, check out this
link https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQMlfy_cD4DQe07cir0nipWVrbQ2npVy
After we finish the water quality monitoring and picking up trash, those of us who want to fish will drive to Bennett Spring. After monitoring last spring Karah caught her first trout on a fly rod with Greg's guidance. Everyone who goes enjoys the experience of getting out and checking on the stream. We have recently had several new volunteers and I encourage everyone to give it a try.
Our plan Saturday is basically the same. Bring a lunch and your rod to fish after we finish monitoring. Please let me
know:
1. If you can come?
2. What kind of doughnut you prefer?
3. If you are willing to drive to Bennett?
8 - Monthly Membership Meeting - Guest Speaker is Bobby Zylstra. Don’t miss this chance to hear about his experiences, the species he encountered, and the challenges and triumphs of fishing in Argentina. From this photo, it looks like a great time! We look forward to hearing about this great adventure.
11-12 - Tri-Lakes Fly Fishing Expo - Featuring John Van Vliet, Angler, Author and Film Maker, in Clinton, MO. Friday 1-4PM, Saturday 9AM - 4 PM. FREE Admision
12 - Veterans Fishing Day at Bennett Spring State Park
12 - Fly Tying with Veterans - Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Leave at 2 PM
15 - Informal Gathering - 6 PM Start at American Legion Post 4
17 - Fly Tying with Veterans - Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Leave at 2 PM
22 - Informal Gathering - 6 PM Start at American Legion Post 4
29 - Informal Gathering - 6 PM Start at American Legion Post 4
May 2025
1 - Fly Tying with Veterans - Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Leave at 2 PM
3 - Kids Free Fishing Day - Bennett Spring State Park
6 - Informal Gathering - 6 PM Start at American Legion Post 4
13 - Summer Outing - Countryside Park, Taos, MO
15 - Fly Tying with Veterans - Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Leave at 2 PM
17 - Kids Free Fishing Day - Roaring River State Park
20- Informal Gathering - 6 PM Start at American Legion Post 4
27 - Informal Gathering - 6 PM Start at American Legion Post 4
June 2025
5 - Fly Tying with Veterans - Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Leave at 2 PM
7 - Kids Fishing Derby at Binder Lake/Park in Jefferson City, MO
7-8 Free Fishing Weekend in Missouri
10 - Summer Outing at Binder Lake Park
17 - Informal Gathering - 6 PM Start at American Legion Post 4
19 - Fly Tying with Veterans - Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Leave at 2 PM
24 - Informal Gathering - 6 PM Start at American Legion Post 4
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
27 - Women's Fishing Day at Bennett Spring State Park
October 2025
November 2025
8 - Kids Trout Fishing Day at McKay Park, Jefferson City, MO
December 2025
Please volunteer some time to help at one or all of these events.