Event: Guadalupe “Una Mosca”

When:  13 January 2018 (2018-01-13)  with a back-up date of the the 20th
Where:     Guadalupe River, Reel Fly in Sattler, Tx. We will meet here and then spread out to fish

Trip Description: Catch as many inches of fish on the same fly. Honor system.  We will meet up afterwards to eat, drink and announce the winner.

Start  07:00 in the Reel Fly parking lot
End Time:     3pm
Trip Leader: MFQuigley  
Phone: 713-dos-uno-tres-eight-one-five-zero  
e-mail:     mfquigley at yahoo dot com

 How to sign up:

1. Evite link here (Prefered)
2. Sign up sheet distributed at the monthly meeting
3. Or e-mail the trip leader.

How to get waiver forms: Required  Waiver of Liability, filled out and signed, along with emergency contact information Download Waiver form here

 Cost:  Personal expenses and transportation

 Directions:  http://www.reelfly.net/       1642 FM 2673 #3 Canyon Lake, TX 78133

 Important items:
•    Member dues are current!
•   Waiver of Liability, filled out and signed, along with emergency contact information
•   Current Texas Fishing License
•   Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited Lease Access Pass (not essential but it will help you reach areas the others can’t)
•   Waders with safety belt
•   Wading staff
•   Extra change of dry clothes
•   Wind and/or water proof jacket
•   Wide brimmed hat AND polarized glasses

 Recommended Equipment:  Standard trout fishing gear will work fine here.  Rods should be in the 4-5wt range and whatever length you feel comfortable with, although as the predominant method is nymphing longer rods are better.  Tippets in the 4x range should be fine; I don’t think you need to go any lower unless you find the fish are really spooky.  Fluorocarbon is not essential, but I am sure it can’t hurt if you want to use it.  Standard 9ft leaders, split shot, indicators (if you want to use them), forceps, landing net, tape measure and camera.

Waders are essential to fish this river as most of the banks are private. A kayak can really expand the area you can fish.

Recommended Flies: Nymphing/streamers are the best bet as dry fly hatches on this river tend to be sporadic and this is a competition after all.  These are mainly hatchery raised fish that have been in the river only a couple of months so flies do not need to be complicated.  Last year egg patterns, san juan worms and basic nymphs such as hare’s ears, copper johns and pheasant tails all worked.  Sizes from 18-14 should be about right.  If you want to use streamers then woolly buggers (white or black) seem to work well.  Choose one fly, tie it on well and go for it!  If you get up to the river the day before you could stop at The Fly Shop and ask what is working on the river at the moment.

 Recommended guidelines for participants:
•   Notify the trip leader if you have any potential concerns
•   If inexperienced, then buddy up.
•   If you are boating or kayaking, inform the trip leader of your float plan if planning to fish alone or longer then the designated times.
•   Sign in and sign out at the launch site. Inform the trip leader if you will be launching in a different place.
•   Be careful wading! There are some nasty slots in the river bed that can catch you unawares if you do not pay attention