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When: July 20, 2019 (One day tournament)
Where: Details to follow
Start Time: Details to follow
End Time: Details to follow
Trip Leader (see below for contacts): John Eldred and Don “Puck” Puckett
Trip Description: We will join the Laguna Madre Fly Fishing Association for their Annual Magoo Fly Fishing One (1) Day Tournament. More details to be posted as the date gets closer
Trip is cancelled. Garcitas Creek, Rescheduled to Feb 16, 2019
Our scout, Don H., states that the water is high and muddy, with more water coming from upstream.
When: May 12-15, 2019
Where: Chandeleur Islands; 2.5d fishing trip with DMJ Charters. Pass Christian, Mississippi
Start Time: Boarding boat no earlier than 5 pm Sun, May 12
End Time: Return to Shore, Wed May 15 appx 3pm
Trip Leader (see below for contacts): Scott Fussom and/or John Eldred
Trip Description: This is a 2.5 day trip to the Chandeleur Islands with DMJ Charters. Minimum 10/maximum 12 people. The trip is: Spend Sun night (May 12) on the “mother ship. Depart for Chandeleur Islands and fish on Mon, Tues, then Wed till 10am. Return to shore by 3pm Wed, May 15. Expected all-in cost range $750-900. (charter, gas, tip, etc)
The trip is currently maxed out at twelve (12) paid participants.. If you want to be on a wait list, contact John Eldred.
Event: East Matagorda Bay – 3 Mile Lake area
Trip Description: Kayak fishing for redfish, speckled trout, and sheephead. If you do not have a kayak, wading in the lakes can be very productive at times. 4X4’s are usually a must for beach driving and crossing into the cut. Once you get off the beach past the dunes, driving is usually okay. A permit is required for beach driving and you can get one at Stanley’s for about 10 or 12 bucks.
When: March 23, 2019
Texas FlyFishers of Houston Event: Bolivar Marshes – Stingaree Marina
MUST HAVE: Kayak and/or Boat (or ride with someone in their boat)
When: Thursday, April 4 – Sunday, April 7
Event: Garcitas Creek, CANCELLED…WATER IS TOO HIGH
Trip Description: Garcitas Creek is a stream located less than 8 miles from Port Lavaca, in Victoria County. Alternate names for this stream include Rio de los Frances, Garcitas River and Garcetas River. A variety of species inhabit this water, to include those typically thought of as saltwater. Photo proof of the number of species, length etc. This will allow bragging rights later.
When: CANCELLED (Water conditions and weather)
Postponed to the 17th due to the high winds expected at the National Seashore.
Ron Mayfield has stepped up to lead as “Puck” will be not be able to lead.
Jacks in the Surf; Nov 16-18, 2018
At the Tuesday, October 30, 2018 monthly meeting of the Texas Fly Fishers, Capt. Jeff Johnson https://www.flyfishrockport.com was the speaker. Jeff spends the summer months guiding on the Missouri River out of Craig, Montana and the winter months guiding out of Rockport, Texas.
Our friend Daniel went down to PINS on October 27th and checked the fishing for us .
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.
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