Danoinark Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 What is the status of the group? I was just wondering if its worthwhile to drive up from Harrison to attend. Also is there any interest in forming an FFF affiliated flyfishing club in the North Ark / Southern Mo region. It seems a shame to not have a powerful club in the region. Anyone want to start discussing this? Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted January 21, 2006 Root Admin Share Posted January 21, 2006 A few of us started the TU chapter 12-14 years ago. The same guys have lead it for most of those years and got burned out. No one has picked it back up... yet. TU Missouri is talking about merging all the chapters into one- KC, Mid-Mo and Meramec, the Meramec hasn't been active for quite some time. Not sure what that will do- for Branson anyhow. I'd like to start meetings back up but just not right now. I'm part of a very small group that's trying to build a 6.6m YMCA facility right now and my time is taxed too much. But there may be others................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas Fly Fisher Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 What is the status of the group? I was just wondering if its worthwhile to drive up from Harrison to attend. Also is there any interest in forming an FFF affiliated flyfishing club in the North Ark / Southern Mo region. It seems a shame to not have a powerful club in the region. Anyone want to start discussing this? Dano I live in SE Kansas, about three hours from Taney, but I'd love to see some type of club formed. The drive time would prohibit alot of activity for me. Monthly meetings shouldn't be a problem if they were on weekends. But that usually is not the case for club meetings. Anyway, I would be happy to participate if time and travel allowed. Born to Fish, Forced to Work KSMEDIC.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoinark Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 Thanks Phil and KFF...It just has been in the back of my mind that there is an abundance of talent in the area and on this board, people who are conservation minded, those great with planning outings and club gatherings, experienced casters, those that tie dynamic patterns and just people who are generally friendly, social. A club with these components would thrive because of these reasons. I do know that clubs can make a big difference on how a fishery can survive and how clubs can be a strong lobby for its rivers. I don't know the first thing about starting one of these clubs our associating with FFF, but I do know I am willing to work with others to get something in the works or at least sit down and discuss the feasibility of it. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jOrOb Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I am interested. You and I have discussed this many times and I too think it is a great idea. Now all we need is someone who knows what the *&^% they are doing. Lets go fishing! jOrOb jOrOb "The Lord has blessed us all today... It's just that he has been particularly good to me." Rev MacLean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoinark Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 jOrOb I was thinking about our conversations when I posted this. Maybe we will get some response. I bet someone in the fold will know what they are doing Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian K. Shaffer Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 You know, its kinda funny that the Branson T/U chapter is now " defunct ". There really are a lot of people who do want to keep something going. Politics aside.. its just difficult to get people to show up to meetings. I would like to do a river - clean up sometime soon, something that if I had a venue (like tu or fff) to get volunteers.. it would go over well. But as it stands now.. I have nowhere to look. I am going to post a thread on the LT board right now.. hoping that you guys (and all who read) will attend. best fishes - Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne SW/MO Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I often wonder if a national organization is the way to go, or is an area focus best. An area focus, say the highlands of AR, MO, and OK where the Fish close to the hearts of fly fishermen, Smallies and Trout, reside? An Area focus can, or should, let politicians at all levels know they are truly hearing from voters. An area focus can be more attractive to those that don't feel they have the time or ability to address problems facing every area of the nation. Brian if you keep reminding me, and the good Lord's willing, I will be at the clean up. Great idea. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoinark Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 Wayne I think I have to agree with you. Anytime you have locals involved in the local project I do believe it carries more weight. I would envision that the type of club I am speaking about would be just that. I think there is some clout with being affiliated with say the FFF too. Here are the requirements to become a charter FFF club. http://www.fedflyfishers.org/abcharterClub.php It sure is not something we would have to do. I think just forming a local club without affiliation would also be just as strong and worthwhile to our area fishery's. Dan Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted January 22, 2006 Root Admin Share Posted January 22, 2006 I'm not pushing TU here- want you to know that. But the reason we started a TU chapter here and not a FFF chapter is because there are higher-ups in MDC that are TU and have helped us with issues here on Taney in the past. BUT, saying that, it doesn't bode well that the chapter has gone nill and not much has been done to help it. I have heard of groups affiliatied with both organizations. I do believe there can be alot accomplished in education from a group like this. And it can be an influence on some issues on Taney but for the most past, MDC does what they want to do regardless what the public says. The limit change is an example. I'm open to whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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