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I prolly wont be able to get back up there till the October Meeting  ... Y'all have fun and catch all ya can

WOW,,,,,

Its always better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it,,,,,atleast thats my way of thinkin

I have way more fly fishin stuff then I'll ever need or use enough to justify buyin it,,and I'm lookin at more stuff I think I need for new flies,,, 

I wont name any names but 2 people really got me started fly fishin the right way with some good flies a great web site and better advice,,,,, Then the third came in the picture and improved what they started,,,but I still wont name any names,,,,

It'll be your main rig for the Lil Mo' sooner than you might think.  I was hooked on my 3wt the first time i fished it and never looked at another wt sinse. Atleast not another wt for the Lil Mo',,,

 Arrived at the Park around 10am and started off with Jeff's "Can You Take It" castin clinic. After he helped me and others with our casting Gordon and I talked Jeff into fishin for a bit. I started off with a Long Creek and had a few hits but no takes. I moved around the the Flats area with Gordon and Don Jackson while Jeff moved up to the Skinny water area. I finally caught a 10'' bow on a Pheasant tail nymph just before the Wall Hole. After seein several March Brown emerge and with no other hits on the Pheasant Tail I tied on one of Jeff's  R&A March brown drys and instantly got a hit and a couple fish on. I had to many hits to count but was talkin with Ardis and Jeff and not payin attention to my fly so I missed 95% of them.
 Around noon I desided to try the Meat Hole, which I have never fished before. I deside to continue with the R&A and caught a 12" bow on my first cast. For the first 30 minutes it was fish after fish. When it slowed I tried a few other drys before I started with the nymphs. I started with a Long Creek with a few hits and one fish on then went to the A&W and it was fish after fish again. I was havin fun catchin all these fish until a couple bait chunkers walk down the river a startes chunkin big lures all over the Meat Hole and spookin all the trout. They were tryin to catch Pike, at least thats what they said. All they were doin was spookin fish , splashin around in the river like they were. At that point I desided to call it a trip and head home.
  I had a great trip, caught lots of fish, met some new and old friends on the river and learned several new tyin techniques from some very knowledgeable tyers at the Festival. I hope I can make it back to the river before the October Wall Hole Catherin.
 

Pappy , It waqs good meetin y'all and glad ya had a good time. Hope to see ya on the water sometime and at next years festival or even this years Wall Hole Gathering in October.


Patagonia,  it was good seein you again too. One day you'll have to show me how the metal works,,,lol,,.

 Arrived at the Park around 9:45am and ran into Uncle Larry right off the bat. He told me they were hit anything red. I looked in my fly box and wouldnt ya know it,,,,,nothin red in sight. I desided to try an A&W and had a few hits but no takes. I saw Jonh Davis have great luck just down from where they stock the fish at the Park. Not wanting to disturb his fishin to find out what he was fishin, I desided to try my luck at Hind Bluff.
 I arrived at hinds Bluff to find Mike Hawkins and John Scarborough catchin fish left and right so I desided this was the place to be. Just as i entered to water and man and his wife showed up and desided they would chunk a few hooks right in between everyone. The husband sqeezed in between John and I and the wife got between John and Mike. Feelin the preasure I moved up river a few feet just before anothe bait chunker desided he want to fish between the husband and I. I then deside Butt Buster Shoals was where I could have alittle room, so I moved a few more yards up river again.
 After a few minute Mike and John took a break so moved up where Mike was a caught a few on a Pink Weenie but had most my hook ups on a Y2K. Nothing to bragg about but nice healthy bows about 9 to 11 inches.
 Started to get hungry around noon and realizin my waders were leakin , I headed for lunch and then the Festival...

I've been there done thats so Im prayin for a full recovery for  Mrs. Paula.

I look forward to fishin with y'all again.

I should be in town by 9am Friday mornin and stayin till Sunday afternoon.

I love my Korkers. I dont use mine as much as some but they are doin great for me. I like the fact that they have interchangable soles so ya can fish with felt , studded felt, klingon or studded klingon , which ever you want or whichever is leagal where you're fishin.

Pappy,  Wait till ya catchem on flies ya tied while fishin a fly rod ya built yourself,,,now thats a great feelin...

Don,, you were on the river fly fishin havin a great time and catchin fish,,,so I would say it was a great pic.  You're only as old as you want to be,,,fishin does the body good.

See ya at the festival....

Feb. 15,16,17, 2013   Little Missouri Fly Fishing Festival in Murfreesboro, AR. The Eleventh Ever Little Mo' Fly Fishing Festival will in fact, once again, be at the Murfreesboro Municipal Building - that's one block east of the Pike County Court House Square on Main Street. Circle around the Court House and turn right after Hawkins Variety Store. We collect a very minimal registration fee of $5 per person or just $10 for the whole family. I want to keep that cost low but there are things I have to cover after all!   President's Day Weekend 2013! February 16-17th
Website:  www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com

Feb, 23, 2013 Lower Mountain Fork River Foundation One Fly Tournament  7:00am - 11:00am
Website: www.lmfrfoundation.org

March 9, 2013 Fly Fish Texas  9:00am - 4:00pm Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Athens, Texas Anglers from novice to expert will gather at TFFC to celebrate the sport of fly-fishing. Learn the basics of fly-tying and casting, then fish for rainbow trout in our on-site ponds and streams. Attend seminars and demonstrations led by fly-fishing professionals. Visit with vendors of fly-fishing services and equipment.
Fly-fishing clubs from across Texas will be on hand to help anyone who wants to learn or improve existing skills. Equipment will be provided for casting classes, but participants are welcome to bring their own gear.
Website:  www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc

MAR 14-16, 2013,  Sowbug Roundup, Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain Home, AR. Times: 9am-4pm Thu-Sat. $5 adults for all 3 days, under 12 free. Over 100 fly tiers, seminars, casting, exhibitors. Sponsored by North Arkansas Fly Fishers. Website: www.northarkansasflyfisher.org.

April 13, 2013     TriLakes Fly Fishing ExpoLocation: Brighton MO
Tri Lakes Fly Fishing Expo will be held on Saturday, April 13 at the Highway Assembly of God Church in Brighton, Missouri located 9 miles south of Bolivar and 14 miles north of Springfield, Missouri, located on the old northbound lane of Highway 13 (now County Route F). The show is Missouri's largest fly fishing only show and will feature 30 tiers, programs on learning to flyfish and trout and smallmouth bass flyfishing, dutch oven outdoor cooking, and there will be an outdoor casting pool manned by a certified casting instructor. There will also be special programs for young people. Admittance and all programs are free and the public is cordially invited.

May 4 , 2013    Natchitoches Fishing Expo  9am to 5pm All events at NSU Campus Prather Coliseum and Chaplin Lake, Natchitoches, LA. Hosted by Cane County Fly Casters. Warm Water, Cold Water, and Salt Water Fishing.... Professional Fly Tyers, Rod Makers, Raffles, Vendors for everyone, Kayaking/Canoeing, Food and Silent Auctions. 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cane-County-Fly_Casters/427641523970539



May 11, 2013  Bass on the Fly Tournament   6:00am - 2:00pm  Lake Fork, Texas
Website: www.bassonthefly.org

May 17-18, 2013 ,   4th Annual Caddo Conclave, Caddo Lake State Park,Karnack, TX . Fri fishing day, Sat 9:00am-5:00pm. Programs, fly tying, rod building demos, fishing on premises. Co-sponsored by East Texas Fly Fishers, Lone Star Fly Fishers, and North Louisiana Fly Fishers. Website: www.easttexasflyfishers.org

AUG        2013,   7th Contraband Conclave, Moss Bluff United Methodist Church, Moss Bluff, LA. Sat 9am-4pm. Seminars, fly tying, casting, raffles, food and refreshments. Sponsored by the Contraband Fly Casters. Website: www.contrabandflycasters.net.

October 3-5,2013    Federation of Fly Fishers Southern Conclave, Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain Home, AR. Show hours: Fri-Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm. $10 per day, $5 under 18. Workshops and some activities extra. Programs, fly tying, casting clinics, exhibitors, youth and women's activities,
and more. Sponsored by Southern Council FFF. Website: www.southerncouncilfff.or

OCT. 12, 2013.    3rd Annual Wall Hole Gathering, the Pavilion at the Riverside Park along the Little Missouri River in Murfreesboro, AR. Noon till when ever.  No Fee and no Program. Food and friends visiting about fly fishing. Bring a dish if ya wish and enjoy a day with friends by the river. You will need to bring something to drink. (no alcohol please)  ALL are welcome.  You don't need to bring anything to come out and enjoy a day by the river. Its more relaxin than ya might think...
Website: www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com

NOV        2013,   24th Annual Southern Fly Fishers Rendezvous, North Toledo Bend State Park, Zwolle, LA. Informal gathering of fly fishers from several states. No organized activities, but typically 30 or more tiers active at any time. Fee includes lodging and meals. Website: www.pwflyfishers.blogspot.com.




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I'm sorry to here yall might not make it this year JimR. I'll be there unless somethin major happens.

Well Im glad yall are feelin better. Good duck feathers are always good.

 See yall at the Festival

The Festival cant get here fast enough for me. It will be the next time Im able to get to the Lil Mo'.

Nice

12 & 1/2 hrs till the 2nd Annual Wall Hole Gathering. All are welcome.

Wow , cant believe its been a year already, and 8 months since we've been to the Lil Mo.