Texas FlyFishers of Houston Event:  Bolivar Marshes – Stingaree Marina

MUST HAVE:  Kayak and/or Boat

When:   Saturday, March 30, 2019,  8 am at Stingaree Marina

Where:
* Stingaree Marina 1295 N Stingaree Rd, Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Start Time:  March 30, 2019, 8am

End Time:    March 30, 2019, 5:00pm
Trip Leader:  Don Puck Puckett
Phone/text:   2ate1 ate65 tree2I6
e-mail:           doncpuckett(at)geemail(dot)com

Trip Description:

Entry to Marshes – The nearby marsh should be filled with redfish and flounder and even large black drum for those who wish to go on a Texas sleigh ride!

Straight out from the marina launch then left into the marsh 1/3 mile

Take a right (half circle) from the launch and stay to the right side on the intercoastal .5 to 1.5 miles

Cross the intercoastal directly across from the marina and going NNE 1 mile (Yates Cove) or another marsh entry .7 miles further.

Stingaree Marina Google Map – Marsh Area    https://www.google.com/maps/@29.4759584,-94.616932,1571m/data=!3m1!1e3

                                                 -North and East  https://www.google.com/maps/@29.4939075,-94.5826384,3138m/data=!3m1!1e3

More details will be posted as they are available.

How to sign up:
1. Call Puck Puckett
2. E-mail the trip leader.

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

Directions:  See link above

About the area:  There is a Donut, Grocery, Gas, Fishing Stuff near by.  There are other Restaurant on Bolivar (Check Google Maps)

Important items: 

• Member dues are current!
• Waiver of Liability, filled out and signed, along with emergency contact information. (Can be downloaded here )
• Extra change of dry clothes
• Wind and/or water proof jacket
• Lunch, Water, snacks
• Sunscreen and Mosquito Repellent
• Hat, Polarized Glasses
• First Aid Kit
• Drinking water!

Recommended Equipment:
Handheld VHF (Channel 69)
7-9 wt. rod
Food and Drink – You will be responsible for your own lunch.  You can get a great burger at the Stingaree Bar downstairs.  Remember to bring plenty of Water, Propel, Gator Aid.

Recommended Flies:
Redfish crack
Bendbacks
Quans
Seaducers

Recommended guidelines for participants:

• Notify the trip leader if you have any potential concerns • If inexperienced, then buddy up.
• Have proper safety equipment
• 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.

Map and Directions:
From Houston to Beach House Via I-45 through Galveston https://goo.gl/maps/navCKFgcxnD2 From Houston to Stingaree Marina and Beach House  Via I-10 E https://goo.gl/maps/M9QzqQNo7692 From Stingaree to Beach House https://goo.gl/maps/LLQdZLkHS9s