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Hooked on Fly Fishing Not Drugs Program
South Callaway R-II Middle School students participate in after-school activities emphasing the life sport of fly fishing. This program is designed to offer an alternative to negative influences, such like drugs, alcohol and peer pressure. It is an official affilate youth club with the Federation of Fly Fishers - Southern Council. The school is located in Mokane, Missouri.
Regina Van Patten - South Callaway R-II 8th Grade science/health teacher, Nathaniel "Nate" Arbuckle - South Callaway R-II 7th Grade science/math teacher, Mark Van Patten - Stream Coordination Biologist with MO Stream Team, and several members of the Capital City Fly Fishers guide teach students in the principles of this life sport, including entomology, fly casting, fly fishing, and fly tying. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, with the exception of December and May during the school year.
2009-2010 Schedule of Meetings
All meetings are 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
The school administration has asked us to expand the program to include 6th Grade this year. This is a mark of accomplishment and is an honor for CCFF and its efforts in this regard. Download the 2009-2010 Schedule/Syballus [PDF].
| Date | 6th/7th Grades | 8th Grades |
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| September 21 | Elections, Overview, Review of Schedule, Journaling, and Rod Basics | |
| October 19 | Fly Fishing Equipment (All Grades) | |
| November 16 | Casting and Presentation (All Grades - tentative date) | |
| December 5 | Fishing at McKay Lake (All Grades) | |
| December | NO MEETING PLANNED - HOLIDAY | |
| January 19 | Basic Entomology | Figuring Out Flies - Intermediate Fly Tying |
| February 23 | Figuring Out Flies | Aquatic Entomology - Field Trip (weather permitting) |
| March 15 | Fly Tying Basics | Reading the Water |
| April 19 | Casting Refresher | Figuring Out Flies |
| May 15 | Conclave or Trip and Awards (Culminating Activity - Tentative Date) | |
| June - August | NO SCHOOL | |
2009-10 Officers
President:
Vice-President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Newsletter Editor:
Equipment Master:
8th Grade Representative:
7th Grade Representative:
6th Grade Representative:
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