Trips: Maramec Spring Escapees

On about November 5, 2024 Maramec Spring trout park was flooded due to heavy rains and the catch-and-release trout season there was delayed.  My internet search didn’t reveal an official estimate of fish loss but the level of flooding and the devastation sustained makes it likely that trout in the hatchery … Read More

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Trips: Halloween Fishing

Over Halloween weekend I traveled to Branson with my wife and some friends to enjoy down time and of course go fishing.  Our friends build and manage large vacation rentals (look at that view!) and provide the backdrop for the outing.  I’m thankful for their hospitality and feel free to look them … Read More

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Fly-Shop: There’s Fungus Amung Us!

Houston, we have a problem. Words we don’t want to hear whether we are in outer space or on the river. Several of our FATC members were fishing Lake Taneycomo (LT) recently.  Although they found the rainbows to be feisty, the browns were lethargic and were covered in a fungus. … Read More

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