ANNUAL ON-LINE AUCTION Here is a great opportunity for your fly fishing Holiday Gift Giving When: November 6th through 14th Where: https://texasflyfishersofhouston.eventgroovefundraising.com/712260 Here is a tease of what to look for & More Great Things To Come (Destination Trips, Rods, Guided Trips, Reels, Art) Rob McConnell Flies and Stickers Top Water Flies Sub Surface Flies … Continue reading It’s That Time Again…
Fly tying
Gurgler style frog, 2020-03-25
Micheal S. gave me a larger version of this frog, and the bass completely destroyed it.
I tinkered with the pattern until I could get the tying down to less than 5 minutes, and here is the result:
Hook: Size 6 Mustad 3366A
Thread: 240 denier thread to match under-body
Over-body: 3mm closed cell foam cut to 1/2" wide
Legs: Flat rubber legs, 4 strand wide, and 1 strand
Under-body: Chenille, yarn, etc.
Eyes: 4mm dolls eyes
Glue: Craft glue or CA
Markers for finishing touches.
Kevin Hutchison shares popper head assembly and painting, videos
The object of this series is to show some ideas, and cost savings, when making popper heads. None of the products mentioned are the absolute “best” to buy, or use, but mentioned to only give you some ideas.
The basic approach to this fly was originally published by Jay "Fishy" Fullum as the “single fold popper” in his book Fishy’s Flies, ISBN 0-8117-2616-9.
Kevin has made some modifications. Most notably is the thickness of the foam, 6mm instead of 4mm. Another noted modification is a slit in the foam for the dogleg of the hook to rest in.
Windknots archive, 1980’s and 1990’s
This is an ongoing work of making the "Windknots" archive available to the public. So far all of the 1980's that we have on hand are here, as listed below, from newest to oldest. Have fun with these, and let us know what you think: Windknots-March-1993 Windknots-April-1990 Windknots-February-1990 Windknots-January-1990 Windknots-December-1989 Windknots-November-1989 Windknots-October-1989 Windknots-August-1989 Windknots-July-1989 … Continue reading Windknots archive, 1980’s and 1990’s
Rendezvous 2018
endezvous is the result of several fly fishermen gathering to fish and tie flies at the state park many years ago. After a couple of years of growing pains they found the park's group facility.
IMPORTANT NOTE about the next Texas FlyFishers’ meeting
Terry and Roxanne Wilson plan to be at the meeting early, at approximately 5:30, to tie some of their original bluegill patterns. So, anyone who has the slightest interest in fly tying will not want to miss this opportunity to visit with, observe and/or participate with these gifted fly tyers.
Fly of the Month – “750” Deceiver – By Lefty Kreh
The "750" Deceiver is a pattern originated by Lefty Kreh. It's tied by Texas FlyFishers' Chris Sumers.
Skinny redfish crack
This has been one of my more effective flies for the Galveston Bay. So far 5 species have come to hand while I used it.
North Toledo Bend Rendezvous 2017
Rendezvous is the result of several fly fishermen gathering to fish and tie flies at the state park many years ago. After a couple of years of growing pains they found the park's group facility.
League City Tying Team, rescheduled
Cabela’s is proud to host the League City Tying Team, made up of members from the Texas FlyFishers, Fly Fishers International, and other local anglers. Come join the group at the table and learn about methods, techniques, and tools, as it relates to tying fish for our local Texas waters.
Texas Flyfishers of Houston 