One of our group had to cancel, opening up this prime spot.
Another A/C spot came open: FW Outing: 2026 South Llano River Float (Thursday through Sunday, April 23-26, 2026.)
Author: "Puck"
Update, as of 2026-04-11: FW Outing: 2026 South Llano River Float (Thursday through Sunday, April 23-26, 2026.)
Lodging is still available. Not many A/C spots still open, but camping is still a great option.
Request: Flies for the 2026 JSSFS
If you have a favorite bluegill/panfish fly that you are willing to share, contact Puck.
We are looking at 50 of each fly so we can give flies that work to the folks that sign up early.
So far we have :
Continue readingReport: FW OUTING: March 6-8, 2026, Harmon Creek Campground and Marina
Fish were caught. Fun was had. Weather changed late Saturday afternoon,
7 anglers showed up early on Friday morning to get some fishing in before the anticipated weather change on Saturday afternoon.
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Update on the South Llano River Float Trip, 2026-04
We have 11 spots in the air conditioning, at 2 adjacent locations next to KC-150.
As of 2026-03-13-1900, we have 6 open beds.
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Follow-up: Monthly Meeting Tuesday February 24, 2026; Steve Tomlinson – Building a Fly Rod
Report: SW Outing: Lavaca River Specs and Reds, February 21st, 2026
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.
Reminder: SW Outing: Lavaca River Specs and Reds, February 21st, 2026 (2026-02-21-0800)
TFF Members
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.