The Springfield and Branson Chapters of the Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association will hold their second annual Fly Fishing Exposition this year on July 27th and 28th. It will be a celebration of everything fly fishing and it will be held in one of the premier trout fishing areas of the Ozarks, Branson, Missouri. We have a fine venue at the Branson-Hollister Lions Club Community Center at 1015 E. State Highway 76 approximately one mile east after you cross the bridge over Lake Taneycomo from the Landing Boulevard.
The event is expected to have approximately 60 fly tiers demonstrating their skills, talking about flies, and sharing tying tips. Currently, they have nearly 25 vendors and factory reps on hand to show you their products and make you a deal. We will raffle and auction off some fine tackle, nets, boots, and waders, tackle bags, fly tying stations, artwork, signature flies, and more. Member Larry Wegmann will give a program about aquatic midges, of prime importance to our local tail water fishery. In addition to that, a very famous guide on the White River in Arkansas, Davy Wotton, will be on hand to present his program on fishing the White River! Also, another world famous fly tier, who specializes in “sculpting” deer hair, Mike George will be there to demonstrate his amazing deer hair flies. Adults can learn from fly casting experts demonstrating their skills on our casting pool. We’re looking forward to a great Branson Fly Fishing Expo, and we hope we’ll see you there!
On Saturday, July 28, we will hold a Kid’s Fishing Event for children 15 and under at the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery below the Table Rock Dam from 9 AM to 11 AM. “Barney Fife” will be there to help the kids and entertain them. Terry Sanders, five-time comedian of the year, will play the Barney character. Terry plays numerous comedic characters at both Silver Dollar City and the CJ Newsome Classic Country and Comedy show. A limited number of rods will be available, but feel free to bring your own. Mentors will be on hand to assist the kids. Note: If you plan to attend this great event, please make hotel reservations early.
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