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RFFA Recognized for Excellence

The Roubidoux Fly Fishers club is an associate member of the Federation of Fly Fishers. We are an organization that enjoys fly fishing for just about anything that swims. We have monthly meetings and a number of outings to various streams, lakes and ponds in pursuit of an enjoyable day of fellowship and interaction with nature. We are involved locally with conservation efforts and stream habitat improvement. We also have gatherings for fly tying and sharing fly patterns.
If you are a fly fisherman, fly tyer or think that you may be interested in learning more about fly fishing or fly tying, please don't hesitate to contact us for more information.

Mark VanPatten, the founder of RFFA, is the host of The Tying Bench, and a nationally recognized Master Fly Tier and Fisherman. Host, Writer and Co-producer – Nationally syndicated PBS Weekly television show The Tying Bench – 2001-present

Below is a list of some of his recognitions.

• OL 25 Honoree Outdoor Life Magazine 25 most influential in Hunting, Fishing and Conservation – 2010
• Water Conservationist of the Year Conservation Federation of Missouri – 2009
• Teacher of the Year Federation of Fly Fishers Southern Council – 2008
• Significant Contribution Award, Missouri Department of Conservation, Fisheries Division 2001
• Honored Life Profile, Field & Stream Magazine, December 1998.
• Educator of the Year, Federation of Fly Fishers, Southern Council 1996.
• Southern Council Award of Excellence, Federation of Fly Fishers International, 1992.
• Conservationist of the Year, Federation of Fly Fishers, Southern Council, 1990 & 1992

 Chuck Tryon, famous outdoor writer and author of several fly fishing books, is responsible for leading and mentoring our club for about 20 years. Without Mark and  Chuck there would be no Roubidoux Fly Fishers Association and the excellent national recognition it has acquired.

Chuck has written "Fly Fishing For Trout in Missouri" 4 editions, "Figuring Out Flies", "All About Flies", and "200 Missouri Smallmouth Adventures". Some of his recognitions include: Mid Missouri Trout Unlimited Chapter Trout Conservationist of The Year (1993), Southern Council Federation of Fly Fishers Man of The Year (1990), Federation of Fly Fishers Arnold Gingrich Memorial Life Membership Award (1989), American Motors Conservation Award (1974), Missouri Jaycees Outstanding Young Man (1972),