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Trip Report – Saltwater Outing @ West Galveston Bay

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On Saturday, 20-March-2021, six club members participated in the monthly saltwater outing to West Galveston Bay.  Four members met at the Waterman’s Marina at about 7:30 AM and launched from that boat ramp while two members launched from the adjacent Galveston Island State Park.

Conditions were clear with temperatures in the morning in the low 50s warming to the low 60s in the afternoon with a North wind at 14-16 mph.  The wind chill made it colder and the intensity of the wind resulted in using conventional gear throughout the day.

The fishing areas, Lake Como and Dana Cove, offered solidly good wading with a mostly sand bottom but there were pockets of soft mud to make it interesting.  During the outing very little bait was seen, no fish were spooked and there were very few working birds.  A limited number of other anglers were also in the area wade fishing – throwing soft plastics with little success.  One reported catching two flounder but most were empty handed.

At around 2:00 PM we called it a day and paddled back to our vehicles.  With the wind at our backs the paddling was considerable easier than on the way out.  While the catching was poor the fishing was good.  Getting out in nature with the bright blue sky and fellowship made for an enjoyable day for all those that came out.

11th Annual WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BASS ON THE FLY FISHING TOURNAMENT

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Any serious bass fly fishers out there?  Then please join me for the 11th Annual WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BASS ON THE FLY FISHING TOURNAMENT.  Details can be found at https://www.bassonthefly.org.

Overview

LAKE FORK, ALBA, TEXAS  at LAKE FORK MARINA

SATURDAY        MAY 1, 2021        6:00AM- 2:00PM

CATEGORIES:  
BOATER: 1-2 PER TEAM, 5-FISH PHOTOS, TOTAL LENGTH; BIG BASS       
KAYAK: INDIVIDUAL, 5-FISH PHOTOS, TOTAL LENGTH; BIG BASS(kayak, float tube, pontoon, or bank. No power.) 

CLUB TROPHY: 3 BIG FISH, total length/Club-Organization

COST:  $70/PERSON, incl. $5 big bass pot. 

PAYOUT: 1-$1200, 2nd-$800, 3-$500, 4-$300, 5-$200, 6-10 $100.

Big Bass – $300, $200.  (Based on 100 entries in division.)

I’m hoping we can get at least 3 people from TTF so we can compete for the Club Trophy.  If you are interested, please contact me at southsideflycasters at gee male dot com

Thanks

Ron Mayfield

Making Dubbing Brushes from Bonnie Braid

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EP dubbing brushes (https://www.epflies.com/shop/materials/brush/) are great for making bulky flies for freshwater bass and saltwater. However, one pack is about $9 (depending on width) and will make a 2-3 flies. You can make your own using Bonnie Braid with a few simple steps. You don’t need a dubbing table or tool, but it does make the process easier. Making them yourself also allows full control of color (single or mixed) and the addition of other materials such as crystal flash. The larger the flies you make (wider brushes), the more you will save making your own.

Videos:

The source material is called Bonnie Braid (available at Hobby Lobby, Amazon, etc).

https://pepperell.com/6mm-bonnie-braid-100-yards/

Happy tying and tight lines,

Ted