TFF Skiff + Yak +Target
The Texas Flyfishers is holding an “Improve Your Casting” clinic before the season starts
Skiff/Boat – Kayak – Targeting Tailing/Raising Fish.
There will be two FFI Certified Casting Instructors that will be floating between all the stations.
Plus Seasoned Fly Casting Members, helping at each station.
Jim Richards – TFF Long time Member = Kayak fisherman and fly tier.
Ron Ridgeway – TFF Long time Member = Guide “Matagorda Loops”
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Trip Description: Fishing for white bass as they run up Harmon Creek out of Lake Livingston on their spring spawn. Cabins (and tent sites) available for Fri and Sat Will overnight on Friday and Sat, fishing on Sat. (and Sunday for the hardcore fishers). Advance, non-refundable payment required for space in the cabin(s) and beds. Friday dinner is as of yet unplanned. Saturday night Pot Luck dinner.
Tent camping available; Make your own reservations for tent camping through Harmon Creek Campground.
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Launch will be at either Louis’s Bait Camp or Harbor Walk Marina in Hitchcock — I’ll decide closer to the date based on conditions.
Fishing areas will include Highland Bayou, Jones Lake, Basford Bayou, Greens Lake, and the Highland Diversion Canal.
Plan is:
Launch at 6:30 AM
Meet up for lunch between 12:00–1:00 to regroup and decide the afternoon move.
I’ll plan to meet the yaks for lunch so we can picnic on my boat like we’ve done in the past
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Please sign up! It’s going to be a FUN day and you might improve your casting.
Its open to all Men & Woman TFF members!
Plus all proceeds going to TFF!!
TFF Skiff + Yak +Target
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Lavaca River Fishing Report
Water was clear green
Northern hit about 8 :45 am wind came up to 10 to 12 maybe a little more = Beautiful day
It cleared up and was 70 plus deg.
It a easy trip down and back – FM 616 boat Ramp was in good shape
My sonar showed fish up and down the water column , with most of the bigger ones on the bottom. the water was any where between 6 to 12 ft , with holes up to 20 ft
“Fly of the Day”- White & chartreuse Clouser , Gold KreeLex and White minnow. , with sink tip and Intermediate lines.
We ended up with 8 member coming down and fishing most of the morning. we have 3 boat and 2 kayak. Very slow and small undersize spec’s
Scott Fossum caught 7 specs all 14in
Glen, Puck & Vitali caught 3 or 4 specs, I don’t know if they were keeper
Michael & Gary = ?
Darby & Ben 1 spec and Redfish
Very beautiful river up stream from the bridge , we went a couple mile up the West fork.
Ben & I took off to explorer Redfish Bay and pole the Lee side /north side and came away with one nice slot Red.
When we do it next year ,let go in January! Plus you need to be able to anchor your vessel.
Guys,
I hope you all are doing well and getting on the water.
I have the week of May 17-24 booked at Espiritu Santo Bay Lodge and, unfortunately, will be unable to attend due to a family obligation.
As you may know, available weeks at ESB are rare as the lodge is booked up well in advance with very few spots available for the 2026 season.
ESB is a premier saltwater fishing destination on the Yucatan and boasts an abundance of Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish, and Snook in a pristine wilderness environment. It is accessed by private air charter from Cancun to the lodge, which is included in the trip cost.
The lodge offers gourmet food and wine and is very well run by a dedicated staff. The skiffs have been refurbished, and now all have a leaning bars on the casting deck. The guides will meet you at the launch, which is a short drive from the lodge.
It’s a world-class fishery that offers a legitimate shot at a Super Grand Slam.
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Please remember that the Lavaca River outing is this Saturday 2/21, this is my first time!!
We have a great crew going 3 Yaks and 2 boats
Both Boats have room for one person, if you are interested call or email for connection.
The Plan is at launch between 7 -8 am sunrise 6:56am – FM 616 boat ramp as it crosses Lavaca River 28.83761 – 96.576589 This is between Lolita and Lasalle on 616
Its going to be beautiful weather 70 -75deg. , a little breezy.so bring a spinning rod as Default.
As per our Expert Scott F
I typically use intermediate line and a full sink. In warm weather a floater replaces the full sink.
Sink tip will also work.
Last week w/51F water, they were 2-4 ft deep.
If all you have is a floating line, it’s ok. Use a longer leader to get fly deeper.
And use weighted flies.
I do various countdowns to try and find fish at different depths.
Steve Edwards, Tom Strawther and I headed to the scenic Guadalupe River for a fly fishing trip Feb.10-13. It was our first trip together this year. We normally have a trip or two earlier in the season, but life’s events just kept getting in the way. We decided to stay in a cabin at Hideout on the Horseshoe rather than our usual tent camping. It rained quite a bit Tuesday night, which confirmed our decision. We enjoy camping. But, not in the rain and mud!
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Two went out this morning just to run the boat. We launched at Matagorda west bay. The wind was extremely cold and we were prepared. Layered before leaving home.
Launching was easy. And, we were on the water in no time. Since it is the winter time, parking was easy and the ramp was not crowded.
On the water was easy. We rode out the ICU and all of the water was mixed like chocolate milk. Fishing was very challenging and the water was about 1-1/2 feet lower than normal. There was another group who was challenged with grounding, like us.
Nothing was caught by us, yet the day was absolutely weather beautiful.
Met up with Ron Ridgeway for lunch. His wife, Sharon, is a great person. We had a nice and happy lunch after fishing. She is a great resource for shopping in Matagora when Michael is not with me 🙃😀🥰
Trip Description: This will be an exploratory trip to find out how the water is looking. Fishing for white bass as they run up Harmon Creek out of Lake Livingston on their spring spawn. A boat, or kayak, is needed, or chip in and ride with one of the boat captains.
When: February 16th, 2026 (President’s Day)
Where: Harmon Creek Campground, 14 Marina Point Drive, Huntsville, Tx 77320;
Start time: 0830 (ish)
End Time: 1400
Trip Leader: “Puck”
Phone: 281-865(minus)32I6
e-mail: doncpuckett(at)gmail.c0m