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Pure Joy – Casting a rod you made with a fly you made…

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Joe Nicklo and George Sutherland led two rod building classes over the past several months, with much appreciated help from Bobby Orr, Paul Robertson and Joe Flowers as proctors. The first class with nine members was conducted at Bayland Community Center in February. The second class with seven members was conducted at Gordy and Sons in March. Both were two day classes.

The participants not only had fun building a rod to their unique color and preferences, but are now able to enjoy casting with it for years to come. In the fly fishing world, it probably can’t get much better than that – joy of casting a fly you made with a rod you made! No doubt the signup sheet for the next class should be in “overflow” once again!

First Class @ Bayland Community Center / Day 2

Work in Progress
Work in Progress
Eric Jorgenson Concentration
John Scarcelli Working magic
Gary Burns Happy to be building his rod

Second Class / Day 1 @ Gordy & Sons

Joe Nicklo demonstrating spine location
Preparing for next step
Paul Robertson reaming cork handle
Paul Robertson reaming cork handle
Intense concentration….
Preparing blank for reelseat
Gluing reelseat and handle
Gluing reelseat and handle
Gluing reelseat and handle

Second Class / Day 2 @ Gordy & Sons

Bill Preston wrapping guides
George and Barry discussing guide spacing
Wrapping guides
Focus & concentration
Joe demonstrating epoxy drying tool
Joe demonstrating epoxy drying tool
Barry and Piper mixing epoxy
Barry and Piper mixing epoxy

Looks like the group had a great time building something that will provide years of memories and enjoyment.

Don’t miss the next class, which hopefully will be possible soon in spite of the COVID crisis.

South Llano River float trip, 2019, updated 2019-06-12

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Texas FlyFishers of Houston Event:  South Llano River float trip
When:     28-29 June, 2019
Where:       171 KC 150, Junction, Tx

Float the South Llano River, targeting Guadalupe Bass, Rio Grand Perch, and feisty sunfish.

Limited to 10 spots in the cabins.  Deposit for lodging locks the spot.  
Tent camping is still available, and encouraged.

I don’t plan to send the E-vite out, but the Evite Link  is active.   Please use it, as it makes it easier for me to track. See below to reserve your spot in a cabin.  River conditions need to be checked a few days before the event.

Start Time:  Friday afternoon 1500

End Time:    Sunday at noon, or as close to it as we can get.

Trip Leader:  Puck
Phone:       2ate1 (dash) 8six5(minus)thirty-two 16
e-mail:     doncpuckett(at)gee-male (dot)com

Trip Description:  See below…

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2018 Lydia Ann Fly Masters Tournament

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From Steve E.

“I spent this last weekend working at a fly fishing retreat put on by Reel Recovery and Project Healing Waters for vets with cancer near San Antonio.  I got to know some of the guys from the Alamo Fly Fishers club.  Great bunch of guys.  They have a fishing tournament that they are sponsoring down at Port Aransas on October 27.  We need to add it to our website  and promote it to our club for the saltwater fisherman looking for a late October outing.  I attached the link. http://www.lydiaannflymasters.com. I’m also ccing Nick Scarpinato.  He is the President of the Alamo Fly Fishers in case you want more info.

Cheers,

Steve”

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