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Port Mansfield Trip – June 9-13, 2019

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When:       June 9-13, 2019
Where:       Port Mansfield
Start Time:  Arrive on June 9 (four nights, 3 full days fishing)
End Time:    Check out June 13
Trip Leader:  Kelly Hazen (7one3 – 5O2-4nine45)

Trip Description: This is a 4 night, 3 full days of fishing out of Port Mansfield.  We have a waterfront condo for four….two queen beds in two bedrooms, full kitchen, 2 bath, pool, and boatslip.  Cost is appx $337 each.  (assuming four people).

Fishing will be out of two (2) boats.  (Kelly Hazen and Mike Green’s boats)  Grass and sand flats, or jetties thru the East Cut , etc.  Outstanding opportunity.  Looking for two more fishermen.

As of June 1, this trip has filled up…if you want to be on “standby”, or have a boat and want to join, contact Kelly.

Contact Kelly Hazen for details and sign-up.  7one3 – fiveO2-4nine4five

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Chandeleur Islands – May 12-15, 2019 Trip Report out

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Report Out:  Twelve of us drove from Houston to Pass Christian, Mississippi to join DMJ Charters on their ship “Backdraft”.  The weather cooperated for us…windy the first day, then good after that.  We had a combination of conventional and fly fisherman, both from boats and wading.  We landed reds, specs, and jacks.  The food and accommodations were outstanding.  Pics tell only part of the story:

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Report out: Lake Raven – Huntsville St Park, Fri, May 3, 2019

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TRIP REPORT: A great morning.  Four kayakers arrived at 630am, as planned, and were in the water fishing by ~715am.  Fishing was good, with 13 largemouth bass and over 50 perch caught on top water (VIP poppers and spiders).  Five (5) of the lmb were 3+lbs…nice fish.  Beautiful lake, only a couple other kayaks and one boat. Even had a couple alligator sightings, but no issues.

We got pushed off the water by weather at about 11am….rain started with some thunder in the distance.  Made a good decision and packed up.  But the morning was worth it.

The lake and campground are very nice.  Easy drive from Hou, very nice boat ramp, lots of parking and camping.  A really good weekday trip….never been there on the weekend so hard to comment, but I suspect it gets a little more traffic…..We WILL do it again.  See pictures below:

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CANCELLED: Matagorda Bay – 3 Mile Lake area (June 15, 2019)

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Event: East Matagorda Bay – 3 Mile Lake area

TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Trip Description: Kayak fishing for redfish, speckled trout, and sheephead. If you do not have a kayak, wading in the lakes can be very productive at times. 4X4’s are usually a must for beach driving and crossing into the cut. Once you get off the beach past the dunes, driving is usually okay. A permit is required for beach driving and you can get one at Stanley’s for about 10 or 12 bucks.

If you don’t have a 4×4 truck, but would like to attend with either a kayak or wade fishing, contact John Eldred prior to the trip, and we may be able to work out a solution.

When:  June 15, 2019

TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

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POSTPONED- WEATHER: 5th Annual Clark Thornton Memorial San Marcos River Trip, 2019-05-18

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NOTE:  This trip has been postponed due to conditions…We are working on a date reset and will be posting as soon as that date is available.   (Registration for the trip is still open…Contact Skip for details)

Texas FlyFishers of Houston Event:  5th Annual Clark Thornton Memorial San Marcos River Trip

When:    18th May 2019;  Meet at 8 am, Spencer’s Canoe and Shady Grove Campground

Where:      Headquarters: Spencer Canoe: 9515 FM 1976, Martindale, TX 78655

Pre-Registration MUST be made in advance for camping, kayak rental, or the trip.

How to sign up: Contact Skip Donavan

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Annual Magoo Fly Fishing Tournament – July 20, 2019

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When:        July 20, 2019 (One day tournament)

Where:      Pendleton Park 1427 Morgan Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550, United States

Start Time:  2019-07-19-1800, (6pm, 19th of July, 2019) [registration]

End Time:  2019-07-20-1500

Costs: $65 for current Non-Members of LMFFA,
$20 for current LMFFA members

Trip Leader (see below for contacts):  John Eldred and Don “Puck” Puckett

Trip Description: We will join the Laguna Madre Fly Fishing Association for their Annual Magoo Fly Fishing One (1) Day Tournament. This is a CPR event.

See flyer below

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