East Matagorda Bay August 8,2026

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This will be a one day event in Matagorda, Texas. 

TFF member Ron Ridgeway (Matagorda Loops Guide Service) will be attending. Ron was huge help at the TFF Casting Clinic we held last March, 2026. If you don’t have a boat and you want some guidance for part of the day, contact Ron through his website: https://matagordaloops.com.  If you never fished the area, get Ron to show you area and share the fee with a friend.

This a great bay to fly fish for Redfish and is about 1hr 30 m from downtown Houston. 

We will launch at Matagorda Harbor boat ramp (boats) and the Kayaks can use the Yak launches on the South end of the bay.

Please register below if you plan on coming. If you are interested in coming but do not have a boat or kayak, please give me a call and I will be happy to match you up with someone who is attending.

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SW Outing: Padre Island National Seashore, October 9-11th, 2026, change of date

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We had an outing conflict. This later date may also give us cooler weather, lower tides, and fewer vampires.

Texas FlyFishers of Houston: 2026 PINS (Padre Island National Seashore), advance planning
Trip Description: We will take four-wheel drive vehicles down Padre Island National Seashore during the anchovy migration, (which we have missed the last 4 years) and target blitzing schools of ladyfish, jacks, redfish, and tarpon.  We will beach camp Friday and Saturday nights, returning on Sunday.

When:    October 9-11th, 2026
Where:       Padre Island National Seashore, 20420 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, Texas
Start Time:  1100, Friday morning
End Time:    Sunday, at noon, 2 days later

Meet at Malaquite about 11am on Friday to be prepared for a noon departure. Plan is to leave Malaquite around noon and run down” to “Big Shell”, and camp in that area.    

A quick run to the jetties Saturday morning, move back to a camp spot between the 40 and 30 mile marker and then the next day, Sunday, fish on the way back.  Showers at Malaquite, load for the return about 1400 and drive home.  

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Update to Saltwater Outing- July 17-18

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TFF Members,

We have another great saltwater trip coming up in July — and if you like clear water, this is the place!

This trip could also serve as an excellent scouting opportunity for our Redfish Rodeo on September 19.

If you are interested in joining us for the Aransas Pass outing, please let me know as soon as possible.

We are sold out at the house, but please feel free obtain your own lodging in Aransas Pass. Please join us

for dinner both nights, but you need to RSVP by 7/14. ( dinner $15/night)

This area offers miles of fishable water, beautiful scenery, and some of the best opportunities for redfish, trout, and other coastal species on the Texas coast.

Jim Darby
TFF Saltwater Outing Coordinator

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SW: Saltwater Outings for July, August, and September, 2026

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We have the following saltwater outing’s coming up for the next 90 days!

July 17 – 19:     Aransas Pass

  – The house is sold out but there are plenty of hotel rooms. For those staying in a hotel, you could join us at the House for dinner for both nights for a fee of $15 / night.

August 8: East Matagorda Bay – Open Fishing Day

–  Note: TFF member Ron Ridgeway (Matagorda Loops Guide Service) will be attending. Ron was huge help at the TFF Casting Clinic we held last March, 2026. If you don’t have a boat and you want some guidance for part of the day, contact Ron through his website: https://matagordaloops.com.

September 18-19, Redfish Rodeo:     Rockport ,TX         

  • Captain’s Meeting on 9/18 at 6 pm.   
  • This a NO for hire GUIDE tournament.
  • Tournament is on 9/19.  Times to TBD but estimate 6:30 am flies in water and 3 pm flies out.
  • Dinner will be at 6 pm on 9/19. Prizes will be in the bulletin,
  • $50 / fisherman fee.
  • Website for more details and map location: see LINK.
  • Bulletin will be out soon.
  • TFF needs a minimum of 25 members and guests of members to sign up.

Thank you,

TFF and Jim Darby

SW: Chetumal trip Sept. 5th-11th, 2026 – 4 open spots

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Ron Mayfield is putting together another trip to Chetumal Bay – one of the last unexplored bay systems on the Yucatan Peninsula.  The dates are Sept. 5th-11th, 2026

Chetumal Bay is south of Ascension Bay and Espritu Santo Bay and offers the same type of fly fishing opportunities – grand slams and even super slams in one day (bonefish, tarpon, permit and snook).  This is a big tarpon fishery – the group has caught tarpon up to 140 lbs.  Smaller tarpon in the 20-50 lb. are very prevalent.

To see the guide service, go to https://www.flyfishingchetumal.com/.  Carlos Goyos is one of the best fly fishers and guides in the Yucatan and a member of the legendary Peninsula Flyfishing Club.  He employs experienced guides that know the area very well.

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Monthly Meeting Tuesday June 30, 2026: Joe DeForke – targeting redfish and speckled trout in West Bay and upper Texas coast

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Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Time: Meeting Time 6 – 9 pm (6 – 7 pm social hour / potential fly tying) with meeting from 7 – 9 pm.

Meeting Location: St. Thomas Presbyterian Church (Fellowship Hall) 14110 Memorial Drive, Houston, Tx., 77079

Important: This is our new meeting location – no longer meeting at the Pit Room or Niko Niko’s

Have you wanted to explore fly fishing opportunities in West Bay or learn more about targeting redfish and speckled trout along the upper Texas coast? If so, come hear Joe DeForke speak at our upcoming June meeting.

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Outing: FW, Night fishing at Damon 7 Lakes, 3rd of July 2026, start time of 6:00pm.

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We need to get out onto the water, but the temperature is to high for comfort during the day. The moon will be just leaving the full phase, so we will have plenty of light.

Here is our current plan: Damon 7 Lakes from 1800 Friday to 0300 Saturday, fishing from a watercraft, the type depending on how many of us feel the need to be on the water.

There would be a $30/person guest fee for anybody willing to join in.

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