Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc. is a St. Louis, Missouri based fly-fishing and conservation organization affiliated with the Federation of Fly Fishers whose primary objectives is to improve fisheries and promote the sport of fly fishing.  Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc. was a 2005 winner of the coveted McKenzie Cup presented yearly by the Federation of Fly Fishers to the outstanding club in the nation.

President's Message - July 2010

Now that we are in July I am thinking of the August Montauk outing. Doing things such as cleaning my fly rods and lines, checking all my leaders and making sure I have one back up. I spent this morning going thru my traveling fly tying kit to make sure I don‟t leave one feather behind. You never know what pattern that may need to be tied. Man, I have tons of tying stuff. I think I may need a trailer. Anyway. I forgot that my waders were hanging on my Ozark wader drier for some months now. I need to check inside for spiders before packing. Vicky and I are really looking forward to this trip. We have hardly had time for any extracurricular activity this year, let alone go fishing. Our outings director reported a board meeting last night that there are still plenty of rooms left. I suggest getting your reservations in now. Lots of members procrastinate and wait to get theirs in at the last moment taking a chance of everything being filled. I remember some years members had to stay outside of the park because of waiting till the last minute.

The 501c3 paperwork is about complete and will be sent off to the IRS in a week. Then we just sit back and wait for their approval. Everything is on track and moving forward.

The June BBQ meeting was a huge success due in a big part to the weather. This event seems to be getting bigger and bigger each year with 6 CCI on the dam helping members with their casting. Lots of members were there trying out each other‟s new and old rods to just experience the feel. I must say that the club ate through some groceries. I plan to almost double the brats for next year. Thanks to all the members that helped. Now is the time to contact someone on the board to get involved in helping with next year‟s activates. The club is always looking for members to become more involved helping with its duties. Remember, this is your club. Things can only happen when people get involved. Find a board member or officer of the club and enjoy your club to its fullest.

Mike Swederska
President - Ozark Fly Fishers Inc

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Project Healing Waters
By Clint Carpenter

Project Healing Waters program is moving forward at a pace as fast as the 15 volunteers can handle. We have 10 fishing trips planned for the JBVAC through the end of the year. Two of the trips are to Westover Trout Farms which will cost us $1300..... More

Montauk Summer Outing
August 20-21, 2010

You don’t want to miss this one. The August Montauk Outing is always the highlight of the summer. Please join us for a great weekend of fishing, tying and lying. The club will have its annual Montauk outing the weekend of August 20-21st. We have 18 motel rooms and two cabins reserved for Friday and Saturday night departing on Sunday. All rooms include two double beds and TV. If you have a particular room that you would like, please advise and I will try to accommodate you. We will have the Searcy room available for tying.... More

Taneycomo Outing
September 16-18, 2010 [depart Septemer 19th]

It was great, great, great, last year and this year will be even greater!

It was so great last year I was told I would be hung with my own fly line if it wasn’t a do again this year. Don’t miss out on this year’s outing; it is going to be bigger and better. Taneycomo Lake, located in Branson Missouri, is one of the top tailwaters.... More

Lt. Dan Two-Fly Contest
Fishing Weekend

Jim Wallace our good friend and fellow Ozark Fly Fishers member is sponsoring a fishing outing and a two-fly tournament at Montauk State Park. The fishing outing and two-fly contest is in honor of Lt. Dan Riordan who was killed in Iraqi in 2007. All procedes will go to the Lt. Dan Riordan fund that provides scholarship for students at Vianny High School. Jim has sponsors a weekend at Montuak each year since Lt. Dan's death and all proceeds from fly sales, contests, etc. going to the fund. Although not an Ozark Fly Fishers activity, it is a Great Cause and worthy of noting on the web site. For more information and what you can do to help click on Lt. Dan