Video of Monthly Meeting Tuesday February 24, 2026; Steve Tomlinson – Building a Fly Rod
TFF PRESENTATION REV A Everything you always wanted to know 4.2026
Follow-up: Monthly Meeting Tuesday February 24, 2026; Steve Tomlinson – Building a Fly Rod
Education
Postings pertaining to classes that are listed under our Education section.
Reminder: Education: Casting Clinic March 28, 2026, updated 2026-02-12-1200
We are half way to our number! Please remember all the volunteers and Instructions are donating there time to TFF.
Please sign up! It’s going to be a FUN day and you might improve your casting.
Its open to all Men & Woman TFF members!
Plus all proceeds going to TFF!!
TFF Skiff + Yak +Target
Continue readingEducation: Discover Texas Brigades Summer Camps
Texas Brigades is a nonprofit offering immersive, week-long summer camps focused on natural resource management, agriculture, wildlife, and leadership development. Camps are led by industry professionals, educators, and trained volunteers, giving participants hands-on, real-world experience in the outdoors
Who Can Apply:
- Youth ages 13–17 (including incoming high school seniors)
- Adults can apply as Adult Leaders, serving as mentors while gaining professional development, outdoor experience, and the chance to work alongside students and natural resource professionals.
Camps are held at multiple locations across Texas, with one camp offered in North Dakota. Tuition assistance is available.
Apply here:https://www.texasbrigades.org/applications/
Application Deadline: March 15, 2026 (11:59 PM)
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Education: The youth of Belize, request from program director.
I think this is an opportunity to give the educators of the youth of that region a hand in a great program. Here is what I have from Omar and Chris. Chris L. owns and operates, the Blue Bonefish Lodge, and was a guest speaker last year. Omar runs the fly fishing camps and has done so for quite a few years, bringing the skills and passion of the sport to the local youths.
Continue readingHow to: Seamless connection between fly line and backing
This method is what I use on my 10 weight lines, and above, where there is a very real chance of large fish taking you into your backing multiple times in one fight. I’ve avoided using brand names in the video, but feel free to ask.
Texas Council Presentation and General Meeting 11.10.2025
Club Presidents, excited to share with you that we are having a “SPECIAL” presentation for you and the club members to join in on. Please send this exciting news to the members so that they can attend.
Please join the TXCouncil Special Meeting as Ron Ridgeway presents the “Top 10” Saltwater Casting Techniques. A MUST see as Redfish season is about to get HOT, and Casting awareness is also at a very high level.
Continue readingEducation: Certified Angler Ed Instructor workshops now available on-line.
Education, FFI Tx: THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!!!!! Don’t miss this!!! NEW Saltwater Award Program and Fred Hannie!!!
BT’s Fly Tying Friday – 16 May 2025 – 6 PM MDT, The Beatty’s with FFI Fly Tying group.
We are pleased to announce a collaborative effort with Fly Fishers International Fly Tying Group (FTG). The organization has chosen FTF to assist in announcing the FTG Saltwater Award Program. The organization’s chair, Jack Gillis, along with David Buckner and Fred Hannie, will outline the new Saltwater Award Program. As part of this announcement, Buszek Award recipient, Fred Hannie, will tie a realistic shrimp pattern. Each Friday, the WEEKLY TIP will cover water-related topics. This week, we will demonstrate how to safely release a fish using a cup hook. If you have friends interested in joining us, please email Al at the below emailso he can add them to the notification list to receive the new weekly Zoom link.
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Fly tying prior to the 2025 JSSFS , April 27th, 2025 from 1100-1500, at 1000 Bass Pro Dr, Pearland, TX 77047
This will be an opportunity for us to get together and tie some flies in preparation of fishing the JSSFS 2025. . Bring your own materials, or buy them from our host, Bass Pro Shops, Pearland.
April 27th, 2025 from 1100-1500, at 1000 Bass Pro Dr, Pearland, TX 77047
Below are the three flies that we plan to tie, along with the recipes.
We plan to have 2 groups of people.
- Seasoned tyers that have their own tools and just need the recipe and a few tips and tricks
- New tyers that need a bit of instruction, and will need to borrow tools.
Report: 32nd Texas Fly Fishers Dr. Ed Rizzolo Fly Tying Festival
The 32nd Annual TFF Dr. Ed Rizzolo Fly Tying Festival (DrERFTF) was held on January 25, 2025. It was a fun filled and informative festival held at Terrace United Methodist Church, 1203 Wirt Road, Houston, Texas 77055. We had over 80 attendees! Some attendees came from Dallas and San Antonio and have been attending this festival for years!
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