Trip Description: Blake Colburn has put together a trip to the Buffalo River (Arkansas) with backup trip to Devil’s River (Texas) if conditions are not good on the Buffalo. There is currently 1 spot open and this is a multi-day kayak fishing / camping trip. Reach out to Blake directly if interested.
When: March 7-12, 2026
Where: Buffalo River Arkansas
Contact: Blake Colburn (TFF and Pack member)
Phone: 832-588(minus)7091
Trip Description: This will be an exploratory trip to find out how the water is looking. Fishing for white bass as they run up Harmon Creek out of Lake Livingston on their spring spawn. A boat, or kayak, is needed, or chip in and ride with one of the boat captains.
When: February 2nd, 2026
Where: Harmon Creek Campground, 14 Marina Point Drive, Huntsville, Tx 77320;
Start time: 0830 (ish)
End Time: 1400
Trip Leader: “Puck”
Phone: 281-865(minus)32I6
e-mail: doncpuckett(at)gmail.c0m
Event: Lavaca River
Trip Description: We had so much fun a short time ago that a few of us need to get back out there. Here is the plan: Fish the Lavaca River near Lolita, Tx. We will launch at the FM 616 boat ramp just west of Lolita, Tx. Boats are preferable, but kayak fishing also available. 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: Meet at 8:30am targeting launch at 9:00am.
Continue readingThe high winds on Saturday would be uncomfortable to through a fly line, so we are moving the day to Sunday, which is supposed to have warmer weather, and lower wind speeds.
Event: Lavaca River
Trip Description: Fish the Lavaca River near Lolita, Tx. We will launch at the FM 616 boat ramp just west of Lolita, Tx. Boats are preferable, but kayak fishing also available. 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: Meet at 8:30am targeting launch at 9:00am.
Continue reading Trip Description: 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 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) and beds. Friday dinner is as of yet unplanned. Saturday night Pot Luck dinner.
Tent camping available; Make your own reservations for tent camping through Harmon Creek Campground.
Continue reading Event: Lavaca River
Trip Description: Fish the Lavaca River near Lolita, Tx. We will launch at the FM 616 boat ramp just west of Lolita, Tx. Boats are preferable, but kayak fishing also available. 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: Meet at 8:00am targeting launch at 8:30am.
Where: Meet at FM 616 boat ramp, Lolita TX. Easily accessible out of Lolita, TX Google map . If we only have kayakers we can launch at Frels boat Ramp.
Start 08:00
End Time: 1200
Trip Leader: Scott Fossum (contact information below)
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Phone: 2 ate 1 – 7 ate 2 – uno uno 60
e-mail: texasflyfishers(At)gmail(dot)c0m
This trip has been cancelled.
I posted this on my personal blog, but will share it here.
Obituary
Michael Joseph Arnold January 9, 1945 – December 16, 2025
Michael J. Arnold, 80, of Pearland Texas, died peacefully at St. Dominic’s Village on December 16, 2025.
Mike was born in Chicago, IL in 1945 to Margaret and Harold Arnold and spent his childhood in the Houston area. Upon graduating from St. Thomas High School he enlisted in the Air Force and proudly served his country in the Vietnam conflict. After his time in the Air Force he earned a business degree from the University of Houston and established Michael J. Arnold and Company. With the exception of his family, the two things Mike loved most in life were his martial arts community, in which he was a respected sensei and a 7th degree black belt in Shorin Ryu Karate, and Damon 7 Lakes, his private fishing club.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Harold and his brother Bill. He is survived by: his wife Sandy; his son Matt and his wife Shanda and granddaughter Lexi; his daughter Jenny and her husband Jordan; his brother John and wife Carolyn; his brothers Pete and Tommy; his sister Peggy; his sister Midge and her husband Ernie; his sister in law Pat; his nieces and nephews; and his beloved Karate family.
A celebration of life will be held on January 10, 2026 at Damon Seven Lakes, starting at noon.