Our Trips
Here is some information about our latest trips…
Tips: What Flies to Use in Winter
Winter is here and if you look at the Missouri hatch charts they end in October. So, does that mean we should stop fishing? Obviously, the answer is a loud NO. Winter fishing, here in Missouri, can be the best and most rewarding time to fish. The number of fly … Read More…
Trips: Two Grads and Two Ory’s Spuds Please
Another graduation trip to Montauk this Monday as six FATC piled into the old green suburban and headed down to Salem, Missouri. Kenny was going to graduate, Paul Schneider and Lou Forbringer, while Jim Craig, Bill Byington and Glenn Haake made the trip with them. It was a beautiful day … Read More…
Trips: I’m Glad I Went!
I didn’t plan on going fishing this week being so close to Thanksgiving and all. But Jim Craig baited me with a trip to the Meramec river. And with Mike Oldani going and Patrick Gallagher driving up from Ft Leonardwood, how could I resist. I’m glad I went! The four … Read More…
Why Browns in the Meramec?
A couple of years ago I caught a very “lethargic” looking trout swimming near the shoreline. He took my fly immediately but then gave no fight to my net. The trout looked sick and as I checked it out, the gills were full of some type of parasite. I took … Read More…