REPORT: Devil's River Trip, March 22-26
Report: Devil’s River, March 22-26, 2023, John Eldred, Howard Finley, Robert Cowan

Freshwater outing reports and general discussion about freshwater related topics.
REPORT: Devil's River Trip, March 22-26
Joe Nicklo and I headed the the Sowbug Roundup for a few days. We decided to tack on a few days of fly fishing on the Norfork River. We drove to Mountain Home, AR, on Tuesday and arrived in time to get over to the Norfork River and check out a few places, including Dry … Continue reading Report: Sowbug Roundup and Fishing the Norfork River, March 21-26, 2023, Paul E. Robertson
by Paul Robertson I spent Monday (3/13) fly fishing with good friends Tom Strawther and Kevin Hutchinson. Kevin is the guide and owner of Hill Country Flyfishers. He is one of the most well known and respected guides in the Texas Hill Country. He is also a long-time friend and support of our local Texas … Continue reading Report: Fishing the San Marcos
Well, it’s time for another season of fishing on the Guadalupe River to end. Last year (2021-22) I joined the Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited lease access program. Once you are in the river, you are okay, legally. But getting to the river usually means crossing private property, which requires permission. The lease access program provides … Continue reading Report: My Last Trip to the Guadalupe River for the 2022-23 Trout Fishing Season, Paul Robertson
I had another three great days on the Guadalupe River with good friend Steve Edwards. Well, I should say we had two and a half good days. We drove over on Tuesday morning and had some good fishing that day with overcast skies. In the morning, I netted five fish. But I lost five on the way in and missed several others. I was a little frustrated trying to figure out why I was losing so many. Read more--
The LMB and bluegill were both hitting the yellow spider. We only fished for a few hours, but it was worth getting out of the house and on the water.
I went for a long walk this morning, Friday. Though I was walking along a sidewalk in our neighborhood, in my mind I was remembering Tuesday and Wednesday—days I spend on the Guadalupe River. I replayed the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings. I found myself smiling and at peace within.
Trip Description: March 24-26 Fishing for white bass as they run up Harmon Creek out of Lake Livingston on their spring spawn. Cabins (and tent sites) available for Fri and Sat (24-25). Will overnight on Friday and Sat, fishing on Sat. (and Sunday for the hardcore fishers). Advance, non-refundable payment required for space in the cabin (s). Saturday night Pot Luck dinner. Tent camping available; Make your own tent camping reservations thru Harmon Creek Campground. TFF has reserved the cabins, and are filling fast.
Fly Fishing the White River Sulphur Hatch, submitted by Paul Robertson. A great read.
Paul Robertson, Tom Strawther, Kevin Hutchison and I made a trip to Mason County to fish the San Saba River. We were on a private ranch and had access to more than a mile of private water. Unfortunately, the river was low and off color. Fishing was very slow with only a few fish caught. … Continue reading San Saba River Trip