Fly Fishing with Michael Collins of Misty Mountains Guiding Service

Episode 158,   Jan 03, 08:00 AM

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Listen in as Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and special guest Michael Collins, of Misty Mountains Guiding Service, talk about a recent fly fishing trip that they shared on the Niangua River in the Missouri Ozarks. Cooper was the Park Naturalist at Bennett Spring State Park in the late 1970s and had not been back on  the Niangua since then. Listen as he relives the old days and delights in the grand fly fishing adventure while being guided down the river in a fly fishing raft by Collins. They cover the adventure as well as fly fishing techniques, flies used with success, rods, reels, fly lines and more.


 In the second segment of the podcast, Collins tells about all the Ozark streams where he guides for both smallmouth bass and Brown and rainbow trout. Additionally he explains in depth what he provides on a  guided trip and what can be expected.  After listening to the episode, you will be ready to pack your bags and head to the Ozarks to enjoy a grand fly fishing trip with Michael Collins and Misty Mountains Guide Service.