The annual Padre Island National Seashore fishing trip was sparsely attended, but very successful.
Nobody got skunked.
Driving conditions were ideal.
Very few people driving on the beach.
But if you want to know more…
TFF 2018 PINS Trip report
Saltwater Outings
Saltwater Outing announcements and discussions pertaining to the planning and preparation of outings. Look here for sign up information, boat assignments and the latest pre-outing information. Look to the Saltwater Forum for trip reports etc.
Magoo Tournament with Laguna Madre Fly Fishing Association
We have been invited to participate in the Magoo Tournament with the Laguna Madre Fly Fishing Association on the 13th of October.
Details to follow: Laguna Madre Fly Fishing Association
2018 PINS trip postponed to to 21 September, 2018
Due to the high probability of major rain and wind, we need to postpone this trip to the following weekend. I’ll update the trip details to reflect the change.
Texas FlyFishing Padre Island National Seashore 2018 Surf Fishing Trip
We have already had one trip a few years back that we didn’t postpone, and paid the price. See the video below:
2018 PINS trip is almost here
Why sign up for a trip, instead of just showing up?
The way we used to track participants, with a sign-in sheet at club meetings, didn’t allow the participants to be notified of any changes to the event, (weather, high water, muddy water, bad tides, etc.) or coordinate what to bring (rain gear, food, camping supplies, etc.)
Fly tying for PINS 2018
In preparation for the 2018 PINS trip, I am looking at having a fly tying session in Katy.
Texas FlyFishing Padre Island National Seashore 2018 Surf Fishing Trip
Jacks in the Surf; Nov 9-10, 2018
Padre Island National Seashore 2018-Nov-09/10. Spotting jacks in the surf and casting to them. Stay in a hotel the night before. You take care of your own lodging.
Texas FlyFishing Padre Island National Seashore 2018 Surf Fishing Trip, date change
Texas FlyFishers of Houston Event: 2018 PINS (Padre Island National Seashore)
Trip Description: We will take four-wheel drive vehicles down Padre Island National Seashore during the anchovy migration, and target blitzing schools of ladyfish, jacks, redfish, and tarpon. Continue reading
June SW Outing – Fence Lake (June 9th, 2018)
When: Saturday, June 9, 2018
Where: Fulton / Rockport, Texas – Kayak Fence Lake via the Skimmer
Load Out: Skimmer Dock, 215 North Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton, TX 78358
Start Time: Saturday – 5:00 am – Meet up at the Skimmer Dock, Fulton, TX
Return Time: Saturday – 4:00 pm – Return to Skimmer Dock
Description: Saturday morning, we will be ferried to St. Joe’s Island aboard the M/V Skimmer for a day of skinny water kayak & wade fishing in the Fence Lake area. The
Skimmer can carry 12 fishermen and their kayaks. About 3:00 pm, the Skimmer
will return to pick us up at the mouth of Fence Lake and take us back to the dock.
Important Note: Be sure and remove all items in and on your kayak prior to
load out on the Skimmer and carry them on separately. It will make it easier to
load and stack the kayaks on the mother ship.
Shoalwater, April 28th saltwater trip
Launch from Charlie’s Bait camp, 4194 Lane Rd, Seadrift, TX 77983
Boats and kayaks can easily fish the area.
Meet at the launch 30 minutes after sunrise to allow the vampires to go to bed. About 0715.
