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Welcome to Calendar of Events for Spring River Fly Shop & Guide Service, LLC.
  
Starting in January 2009 I will be posting a schedule for Spring River Fly Shop dates and events.  Mark plans to start a fly tying class after the first of the year, so check back for dates once we get the schedule worked out.  Stay tuned!!
 
Sincerely,
Dale Sorrell
Owner
 
Fly Tying Classes by Mark Crawford
Starting February 17th on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm - 7:00pm.  Bring your vice and be ready to tie fish catching flies!!  Classes are $10.00 per person and there are limited spaces.  Spring River Fly Shop & Guide Service is located next to Fred's Fish House on Main Street, Mammoth Spring, AR.  Call Mark at (870) 277-4567 for information and to reserve your place.
 
 
 

 March 18th-20th, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sowbug Roundup

Hours:           9 to 4pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Location:       Family Life Center

                       307 W. North Street

                       Mtn. Home, AR

Admission:    Adults $5 All 3 Days

                       Under 12 Free with Parent

 


A Celebration of Fly Fishing
100+ Expert Tyers 
Seminars, Tying & Casting Instruction
Drawing & Auctions

Mark Crawford with SRFS&GS has been invited to tie at this year's Sowbug Roundup.  Come see Mark and watch him tie some of his unique flies that he uses on the Spring River.

 

Jan 15-17, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show
Show hours:      Friday       Jan 15    12:00pm-9:00pm
                            Saturday  Jan 16    10:00am-9:00pm
                            Sunday     Jan 17     10:00am-6:00pm
 
Location:           State Fairgrounds of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
                           Travel Building, Booth # 1331
 
Mark and I will be at the booth with rods, reels and flies.  We also will be booking trips for 2010, be sure to come by and secure your fishing trip date.  If you can not make it by the booth call 870-277-4567 and place a deposit to guarantee your fishing trip date.
 

 November 12th, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tulsa Fly Fishers &

Trout Unlimited Oklahoma Chapter 420

 

Dale Sorrell will be the guest speaker at their club meeting.  I will be tying a couple of guide flies, sharing video/pictures and answering questions about the Spring River.  Come join us and enjoy the meeting.

 

7:00 PM, November 12th, 2009

 

Tulsa Public School Fulton Professional Development Center

8906 E 34th Street, Tulsa, OK 74145

(918) 925-1102

 

 July 4th, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Mammoth Spring State Park

"Fly Fishing for First Timers"

 

Don't miss this opportunity to learn the basics of fly fishing.  Spend the morning learning the terms, equipment and techniques; then in the afternoon putting it to use.  Reservations are required because space and equipment are limited.  Fee is $20.00.  Reserve your place by calling the park at 870-625-7364.  Mark Crawford from Spring River Fly Shop & Guide Service will be the instructor for the class.

 


 

May 28-June 5, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kesagami Lodge, Ontario, Canada

 

Fly fishing for northern pike!!!  I have been going to this lodge for over 10 years.  It is top notch place to go.  This will be my first time to try fly fishing for trophey pike over 50".  Come join Mark and I for the fishing trip of a lifetime.

 

www.kesagami.com

 


 

April 4, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Mammoth Spring State Park

"Fly Fishing for First Timers"

 

Don't miss this opportunity to learn the basics of fly fishing.  Spend the morning learning the terms, equipment and techniques; then in the afternoon putting it to use.  Reservations are required because space and equipment are limited.  Fee is $20.00.  Reserve your place March 1-28, 2009 by calling the park at 870-625-7364.

 


 

March 26th-29th, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Greater Kansas City Home Show & Flower, Lawn & Garden Show

 

Show Hours:     Thursday     Mar 26th           4 pm - 9 pm

                            Friday          Mar 27th         11 am  - 9 pm

                            Saturday     Mar 28th         10 am - 10 pm

                            Sunday        Mar 29th         10 am - 6 pm

 

Location:  Kansas City Convention Center - Bartle Hall, 13th & Broadway, Kansas City, MO

 

I will be at booth #267.  I will be passing out burchures on our fly shop and guided fishing trips.  I will also be tying flies that we use on the Spring River.  Come by the booth and book a trip of a life time!

 

www.kchomeshow.com

 


 

 March 14th-15th,

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bass Pro Shop, Oklahoma City, OK

 

Show Hours:     Saturday   Mar 14th    10:00am-4:00pm

                           Sunday      Mar 15th     12:00am-4:00pm

 

Location:  Bass Pro Shop in downtown Oklahoma City, OK.

 

I will be there passing out our shop brochures, tying flies and helping with fly casting demostrations.  Come by and see me.  I will also be taking guided fishing trips bookings.

 


 
 March 6th-8th,

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 RV & Sport Show

 

Show hours:     Friday        Mar 6th     10:00am-7:00pm

                           Saturday   Mar 7th     10:00am-7:00pm

                           Sunday      Mar 8th     11:00am-4:00pm

 

Location:   Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex , Springfield, MO

 

Mark and I will be at the booth with rods, reels and flies.  We also will be booking trips for 2009, be sure to come by and secure your fishing trip date.  If you can not make it by the booth call 870-277-4567 and place a deposit to guarantee your fishing trip date.  We will also be tying flies that we use on the Spring River.  Come by and visit our booth.
 

 


 

 

 Feb 27-28, &

March 1, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  22nd  Backwoods Hunting & Fishing Expo, LLC                                                                     

 

Show hours:   Friday         Feb 27th      12:00pm-8:30pm

                         Saturday    Feb 28th        9:00am-8:30pm

                         Sunday       Mar 1st        10:00am-5:30pm

 

Location:  Booth 110 in the Travel & Transportation Building at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK.

 

Mark and I will be at the booth with rods, reels and flies.  We also will be booking trips for 2009, be sure to come by and secure your fishing trip date.  If you can not make it by the booth call 870-277-4567 and place a deposit to guarantee your fishing trip date.
 

                                                                                                                                                                                 Lisa ties her first fly "cotton candy" at the Backwoods Hunting & Fishing Expo, OKC.

 


 

Feb 6-8, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                            

 

 

 

2009 Arkansas Sportshow - Jonesboro, AR

 

Show hours:     Friday        Feb 6th     4:00pm-9:00pm

                           Saturday   Feb 7th      9:00am-9:00pm

                           Sunday      Feb 8th    10:00am-5:00pm

 

Location:          ASU Convocation Center, 217 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro, AR

 

Mark and I will be at the booth with rods, reels and flies.  Mark will be tying flies at the booth that we use on the Spring River.  We also will be booking trips for 2009, be sure to come by and secure your fishing trip date.  If you can not make it by the booth call 870-277-4567 and place a deposit to guarantee your fishing trip date.

 

www.arsportshow.com

 

                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 Feb 3, 2009  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Mid-South Fly Fishers Meeting
                Speaker:  Mark Crawford
                Title:        "Fly Fishing the Spring River in Arkansas"
                Held at:    Memphis Holiday Inn East, Poplar & I-240
                                  Cocktails 6:00pm (cash bar)
                                  Dinner 7:00pm $18.00/person
                                  Program/Speaker 7:30pm
 
www.msff.org
 

 

Jan 16-18, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show
Show hours:      Friday       Jan 16    12:00pm-9:00pm
                            Saturday  Jan 17    10:00am-9:00pm
                            Sunday     Jan 18     10:00am-6:00pm
 
Location:           State Fairgrounds of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
                           Travel Building, Booth # 1331
 
Mark and I will be at the booth with rods, reels and flies.  We also will be booking trips for 2009, be sure to come by and secure your fishing trip date.  If you can not make it by the booth call 870-277-4567 and place a deposit to guarantee your fishing trip date.
 

 Dec 29, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Roaring River - Cassville, MO

 

Mark and I will be fishing the Roaring River, if you are in the area come by and join us.  Look for the Spring River Fly Shop logo in the parking lot and you will

know that you are at the right place!! 

 

 

http://missouritrout.com/roaringriver.html