Good news! I've checked with our host and this trip is ready to go! This trip is coming up and there are just a few open spots in the cabins. The good news is that there are still plenty of camping spots. Texas FlyFishers of Houston Event: South Llano River float trip When: 12-14 June, 2020 Where: 171 KC 150, Junction, Tx Membership must be up to date!
Arrived a SLP the boat launch at 0700 with a plan to meet a few others and hit the saltwater at about 0730. It had rained on me for the entire trip down, and was still raining as I watched the others at the launch also sit in their trucks, waiting. At 0730, our proposed … Continue reading I must be a lightning magnet, SW attempt
I thought this was easy enough for even me to use. By Drew LooknFishy https://youtu.be/ZyfnYYIZ6po
With the availability of camping open to us again, even with social distancing, we could possibly make a trip happen. Padre Island National Seashore homepage Corona Virus Update 5-2-2020 The park has reopened for 24-hour access. Camping on North and South Beaches, Yarborough Pass, and overnight parking at the boat ramp. The visitor center and … Continue reading Potential early trip to PINS
Yes, that is our Galveston Bay complex. Good day to be out and about. No, I won't tell you where Or what was caught Or the water condition Or who that is I could barely make headway against this incoming tide. https://vimeo.com/414024626
Our speaker for April 28 will be Mark Machado Captain Mark has been fishing his whole life – he took up the sport at the age of five and has been hooked since. Together with his dad, Mark would regularly go fishing around the freshwater streams of California. He has been featured in various magazines and fishing TV shows. It's no secret that Capt. Mark knows where the best fishing grounds are. He is the president of the Laguna Madre Fly Fishing Association, and needless to say is a specialist in the art of fly fishing. He likes having people on the boat and helping them get on the fish.
This annual event is has been moved to an on-line auction to be held Nov 15. Details are being developed.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Implementing Essential Services And Activities Protocols This is copied from the order, and I suggest that you keep a copy of this in your pocket while outside. More than one of us has been forced off the water so far, and I can see more abuses of power if we … Continue reading How the restrictions are affecting fishing..
From Mark Machado "Tonight at 7pm I will be live on Facebook(R) for our first Thursday fly tying. Laguna Madre Fly Fishing Association I will be tying a simple black drum fly. All are welcome to watch and or tie with me. Materials needed: 1. A size #2 hook ( I use a daiiachi 2546) … Continue reading Simple black drum fly, lmffaflyclub
Micheal S. gave me a larger version of this frog, and the bass completely destroyed it. I tinkered with the pattern until I could get the tying down to less than 5 minutes, and here is the result: Hook: Size 6 Mustad 3366A Thread: 240 denier thread to match under-body Over-body: 3mm closed cell foam cut to 1/2" wide Legs: Flat rubber legs, 4 strand wide, and 1 strand Under-body: Chenille, yarn, etc. Eyes: 4mm dolls eyes Glue: Craft glue or CA Markers for finishing touches.
