On 6/21/23, John Muckerman and I, Al Harper, decided to celebrate the first day of summer by floating the nearby Big River and seeing what we could catch with fly rods. The Big originates in St. Francois county and flows north for 83 miles before emptying into the Meramec River near … Read More
Before I get into Matt McClure and my (Kenny Klimes) annual fly-fishing trip, I want to give a “Huge” shout out to Lawrence Steumke, Matt’s cousin, who guided us throughout our entire Montana trip. Thanks to Lawrence for guiding, rowing, and especially teaching me Spey fishing! Matt and I always … Read More
Spring River Trip1, Nov 7-10, 2022 A group of FATC members and a new member, made a trip to the Spring River in northern Arkansas (just across the Missouri border). Don Varner, Bob Hassett, Jim Craig, Matt McClure, Dan Staggenborg, AL Harper and new FATC member, Mike Guzy drove the … Read More