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  • Heart of America Fly Fishers winter outing

    As usual the Heart Of America Fly Fishers annual winter outing at Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, MO December 5th through 8th was a big success. Everyone enjoyed the picnic Saturday and the dinner that night at Ollie’s. Some trout were caught and released and this time the weather even cooperated (if you didn’t mind a little light rain). Upcoming club events include a January 16th outing at Rockbridge, MO and the spring program February 21st with Rick Hafele.

    Whether you’re a beginner or an old pro you’re always welcome at HOAFF meetings the third Monday each month (except for December), 7 PM, at Community of Christ Church, 7842 Mission Rd. Prairie Village, KS. Check us out at  http://www.hoaff.org .

     

    A motley crew Bennett Spring State Park Don Grundy playing the canjo Highway 64A bridge

  • Annual Winter Outing: Heart Of America Fly Fishers

    The HOAFF winter outing at Bennett Spring State Park is one of our most popular events each year. Always the first weekend in December, the weather is usually pleasant but this year Mother Nature out-did herself and smiled on us with 60-degree afternoons.

    A picnic lunch near the spring on Saturday, followed by more fishing till 4 PM, then barbeque at Ollie’s at 6:30.  Throw in a trout or two and you’ve got yourself a super weekend.

    If you’ve never taken advantage of the winter catch & release weekends at Bennett Spring you’re missing out on some of the best trout fishing of the year. The winter season runs from the 2nd Friday in November to the 2nd Monday in February.  All three zones are open to catch & release fly-fishing from 8 AM to 4 PM Friday through Monday. No daily tags are required but you must have a valid MO fishing license.

    Thanks to Webmaster & Event Coordinator Bill Brant for these excellent photos.

    Now put on your waders, get out there, and start pounding the water to a froth.