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We were on the water and fishing by 7:30. Using 5wt and a 6wt we immediately started casting top water patterns hoping for the big bite. The lake is fed by three major creeks and offers fishing for crappie, perch, catfish, and bass. It is known for producing largemouth bass in excess of 10 pounds and large redear sunfish too.
Lake Raven day trip, Sept 26. Details to be worked. Fishing can be really good; it can also be very slow. Best time is early in the morning. The campground and lake are very nice...it will be a good paddle.
Less than 5 miles of water to paddle through, leaving plenty of time to fish. 1 swimmer3 first aids2 broken rods1 lost soulLots of fish landed11 anglers7 campers4 in the cabins Here is the video: https://vimeo.com/431175030 But if you would like to see more pictures:
The COVID-19 is still rampant, we are watching, but done waiting. Restrictions have eased here in Texas. We still need to practice good sanitary practices, but we have now been able to schedule our event. 20th June, 2020.
This will be THE Family Friendly Fishing Event of 2020.
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!
9 members showed up to chase the white bass up the creek.
Sinking fly lines or sinking flies were the ticket to hooking fish. Most of the fish were on the small side with only a few dozen over 10". The run just hasn't started yet.
The further we went upstream the clearer the water became. I think this has a bit to do with the powerboats that come into the area. Once you get past where the bigger boats can reach, the water cleared up nicely.
Fishing for white bass as they run up Harmon Creek out of Lake Livingston on their spring spawn.
The weather guessers got it wrong again. The rain started before sunrise and chilled the air long before we got on the water. The temp never did get above 50°F. The 4 of us tried to dress warm, with varying degrees of success. Fishing was slow, but there were fish to be caught. The flies … Continue reading Nueces River trip, 2020-02-05
Launch your kayak or other small craft and move upstream in the search for the spawning white bass on the Nueces River at George West. Sign up now.
The Jan 10-11 outing was postponed due to inclimate weather. LCRA has given us a "credit" to move the reservation to a later date. I am looking at dates near the end of Feb or mid-March. Glen Wells and I took a chance and showed up at the Northshore Boat Launch on Fri, Jan 10. … Continue reading Jan 10th Report: Lake Bastrop – North Shore Park
