High wiends make it unsafe for a kayak, so the event is cancelled.
When: March 23, 2019
CANCELLED East Matagorda Bay – 3 Mile Lake area (March 23, 2019)
Texas FlyFishers
New Date: March 15-17th 2019, Harmon Creek
Texas FlyFishers of Houston Event: Harmon Creek upstream of Lake Livingston, White bass
Trip Description: Fishing for white bass as they run up Harmon Creek out of Lake Livingston on their spring spawn.
East Matagorda Bay – 3 Mile Lake area (March 23, 2019)
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
John Scarborough Sunfish Spectacular, 2019-04-27-0700am
Contrary to the name there are now nine different, unique lakes of good size that hold largemouth bass, tiger bass, catfish, black crappie, and bluegill. Catching bass in the three to five pound range is a normal occurrence. Twelve pound bass and channel cats and twelve inch bream have been caught in the last three years.”
When: April 27th, 2019
Add this to your calendar:
Windknots Newsletter – September 2018
Monthly Publication of the Texas FlyFishers Volume 37, Issue 9, September 2018
In this issue…
• Here’s What’s Coming Up! – September Monthly Meeting, Education, Conservation Page 3
• Reel Recovery – November Retreat, Andy’s Casting Notes – “Casting Tips” Page 5
• Mark Your Calendars – 2018 Club Calendar – September through December Page 7
• Outings Report – Dr. Joe Burton in the Rockies Page 8
• Special Events – Oktoberfisch, Junction, TX Page 10
• Fly of the Month – Crawfish Bugger Page 11
TFF 2018 PINS Trip report
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…
Fly of the Month – Lefty’s Craft Fur Shrimp – Tied by Chris Sumers
This simple pattern was developed by Lefty Kreh for bonefish but, it is also a productive pattern for most other saltwater coastal species along with largemouth bass and carp.
Materials:
Hook: Mustad 3407 DT or, similar saltwater hook, size 6 to 2
Thread: Flat Waxed Nylon, or similar, Tan or Brown Tail: Craft Fur, Tan
Eyes: Medium Bead Chain, Dumbbell Hourglass Lead Eyes or, Black Mono Eyes
Body: Craft Fur guard hairs, Tan or, EP Brush, Tan, ½ inch.
Weed Guard: Mason or, other stiff monofilament, 20- 30# – Optional
Tail Accent: Sharpie, Black, Brown or Red Head Cement or UV Resin
Windknots – June 2018
Volume 37, Issue 6
In this issue…
• Dues are Due Page 2
• Here’s What’s Coming Up! – June Monthly Meeting, Annual Summer Mini Expo – Page 3
• Andy’s Casting Notes – “Sharing Wisdom from a Master” – Page 4
• Mark Your Calendars – 2018 Club Calendar – June through October – Page 5
• Outings – South Llano River Trip – June 22 thru 24 – Page 6
• Outings Report – June Saltwater to Fence Lake – Page 7
• Special Events – Contraband Fly Casters Fly Fishing Expo, Lake Charles – Page 8
• Fly of the Month – Lefty’s Simple Craft Fur Shrimp – Page 9
Get the June 2018 Windknots here
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE about the next Texas FlyFishers’ meeting
IMPORTANT NOTE: 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.
