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SW: Chetumal trip Sept. 5th-11th, 2026 – 4 open spots

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Ron Mayfield is putting together another trip to Chetumal Bay – one of the last unexplored bay systems on the Yucatan Peninsula.  The dates are Sept. 5th-11th, 2026

Chetumal Bay is south of Ascension Bay and Espritu Santo Bay and offers the same type of fly fishing opportunities – grand slams and even super slams in one day (bonefish, tarpon, permit and snook).  This is a big tarpon fishery – the group has caught tarpon up to 140 lbs.  Smaller tarpon in the 20-50 lb. are very prevalent.

To see the guide service, go to https://www.flyfishingchetumal.com/.  Carlos Goyos is one of the best fly fishers and guides in the Yucatan and a member of the legendary Peninsula Flyfishing Club.  He employs experienced guides that know the area very well.

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Reminder: Education: Casting Clinic March 28, 2026, updated 2026-02-12-1200

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​ 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.

Education: Casting Clinic March 28, 2026, updated 2026-02-12-1200

Its open to all Men & Woman TFF members!  

Plus all proceeds going to TFF!!

TFF   Skiff + Yak +Target

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Fishing opportunity: Espiritu Santo Bay Lodge, May 17-24 2026, Mike Frankoff

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​Guys,

I hope you all are doing well and getting on the water.

I have the week of May 17-24 booked at Espiritu Santo Bay Lodge and, unfortunately, will be unable to attend due to a family obligation. 

As you may know, available weeks at ESB are rare as the  lodge is booked up well in advance with very few spots available for the 2026 season.

ESB is a premier saltwater fishing destination on the Yucatan and boasts an abundance of Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish, and Snook in a pristine wilderness environment. It is accessed by private air charter from Cancun to the lodge, which is included in the trip cost.

The lodge offers gourmet food and wine and is very well run by a dedicated staff.  The skiffs have been refurbished, and now all have a leaning bars on the casting deck. The guides will meet you at the launch, which is a short drive from the lodge.

It’s a world-class fishery that offers a legitimate shot at a Super Grand Slam.

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Report: Saltwater Day trip, (boat or kayak) at Lavaca River near Lolita, 2026-01-18-0830 [Sunday morning, 18th of January, 2026, at 8:30]

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All of us arrived just before 0830 hours. The weather was clear, but cool. Very little to no wind as we launched. We didn’t go very far, as one of the boats had motor issues.

13 small speckled trout landed between 2 boats and four people. Not exactly hot and heavy, but enough to keep up on the water until about 1400.

All the speckled trout were caught on a fly. The flies that worked were small, less that 2″ and shiny. Working them slow at the drop-off seemed to be the ticket.

The game warden was waiting at the launch, welcoming us back and asking about our success, or lack thereof.

While we were preparing to leave we talked to other anglers, and some of the live bait guys didn’t even get a bite.

I’m seriously considering going again soon.

Report: Last day of 2025, Lavaca River

Scott Fossum 1 Comment

3 TFF’ers fly fished the Lavaca River on Wednesday, 12/31/25.  The strategy was to catch fish post front when the weather settled.  We arrived to 37F weather dressed in down jackets.  When we departed, it was 67F.

Fishing conditions were very good, full sun and calm winds. The bite was very slow all day.  A handful of speckled trout were caught that would only make a Cajun proud.  

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Report: Surfside fishing – 8/4/25, Pescador Pete

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​Jim Richards;​Barry Sandler​

Author:  Pescador Pete
Where:  Surfside beach
When:  Monday August 4, 2025
Wind: calm
Clouds:  partial sun
Water clarity:  very clear; 4+ ft
Surf:   flat
Tide:  start of incoming
Rip:  none
Birds:  no activity
Bait:  very little
Gamefish:  none

Evening fish and eat on the beach.  
Great conditions, green to the beach.
Fished from 1815 to 2015.
Very little bait and no gamefish seen.
Bite was non-existent.  
A skunk-a-rama.

Rod:  8 wt + 9 wt
Line:  intermediate + floating
Flies used:  Rattlemullet, Alabama rig, Platinum pilchard
Fish caught: ZERO

going tomorrow, Thursday evening  …..  c u there?

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Report: Surfside fishing, Thursday, July 31, 2025, Pescador Pete

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Author:  Pescador Pete
Where:  Surfside beach
When:  Thursday, July 31, 2025
Wind:  10mph South
Clouds:  full overcast
Water clarity:  very clear
Surf:  1ft and choppy
Tide:  start of incoming
Rip:  strong N flow
Birds:  all on sand, only eating Doritos
Bait:  very little evident
Gamefish:  None seen

Evening fish and eat on the beach. 
We had a picnic dinner of bbq and cold watermelon. 
Dog’s got brisket leftovers.  Dogs had fun barking at seagulls and left wet and full of sand.

Fished from 1830 to 2030.
Wind was from due south making left handed casting easier.
I only casted left handed today.
Fished the first gut, choppiness prevented me from going to 2nd sandbar.  First gut was 3 ft deep.
Bite was slow, but fish were there.  Bites were spread out during the outing.

Rod:  8 wt
Line:  intermediate
Flies used:  Kreelex
Fish caught: 3 + 1 longline release;  largest 17” speckled trout

SW Outing: Costa Rica Tarpon Fishing Trip 16-21 October, 2025, new owners, new pricing

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Silver king lodge has new owners. We are working with them to join in another saltwater adventure.

It’s time again Fly Fishers, we are looking for up to  10 6 ( lost 4 by being too slow to reserve) anglers to go to Silverking Lodge for 5 nights lodging and 4 days of fishing at their Barra Del Colorado Lodge.

Invite your friends. Even folks that don’t fly fish can join in for this trip. We are using MembershipWorks(R) to track participants, and coordinate. See the registration link below. Registration is already open as “Puck” has committed to leading the adventure for 2025. Registration will close 2025-09-20-1200.

SKL has offered special pricing to the club to help promote the lodge . 4 full days of fishing, all meals, bar with local beer, wine and liquor included. All of this for about $3,685.00. This is essentially giving clients 4 full days fishing for the price of 3.  The Silver King Lodge normal pricing is listed at the bottom of the post. SLK has 4 rooms set aside for 16-22 with afternoon arrival on the 16th. United Air Line flight 1096 and departing on the 22nd . United Air Line 1099

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Report: Rockport Fishing Report – July, By Pescador Pete

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Rockport Fishing Report – July By Pescador Pete

July 6
Launch:  Conn Brown Harbor
Conditions:  Moderate wind 10 – 15 mph SE
Sun: Overcast until 1130, then full sun
Temperature: hot to very hot with sun – start early
Where fished:  8” to 18” flats with clear to very clear water
Equipment:  7 wt, 9 ft leader, 15# tippet, floating fly line
Fish caught on flies:  1 handful or trout and redfish
Flies that worked:  Laguna critter and bite-me
Notes:   lots of submerged and floating grass.  Weedguards a must.
                Lots of bait in all spots.
                All saw tailing redfish.  smallish pods of 3 to 10.
                Fished with 2 others throwing gear.  They caught twice as many.

Monday July 7
Launch:  Conn Brown Harbor
Conditios:  15 mph wind at sunrise falling to 5-10 mph SE
Sun:  full sun
Temperature: hot to very hot
Where fished: 12” flats with grass and then a channel drop-off.
Equipment:  7 & 8 wt, 10 ft leader, 15# tippet, floating fly line
Fish caught on flies:  2 handfuls or trout, redfish and ladyfish.
Flies that worked:   bite-me & kreelex
Notes:   lots of submerged and floating grass.  Weedguards a must.
                Lots of bait in water.
                No tailing redfish seen.

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