FW Outing: Sabine River, Generation Canal, 13-16th June 2024 (Thursday -Sunday)

Texas FlyFishers of Houston
Event: Fishing the Sabine River below the generation canal
When:        June 13-16th, 2024

Trip Description:  Fishing the Sabine River below the generation canal.  We plan to fish the generation canal, but if the generators start up we will quickly shift our efforts to the lake.  Launch and take-out will be the new boat launch on the generation canal. Species targeted are , LMG, KLMB, yellow sunfish, white bass, gar (3 species), catfish (2 species) and, if extremely lucky, striped bass.

We have access to a larger (1200sf) cabin, and camping facilities. One bed is already claimed, but there is another bed and multiple spots in the main room still open. We will also be able to put multiple tents up in the immediate area. If the generation canal is unfishable, due to high flow, we still have “coldwater” and the lake.

Where:    Fishing the Sabine River below the generation canal. Camping at TBARS

Start Time:  1600 on Friday
End Time:    1100 on Sunday
Trip Leader: Puck

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Meeting: February 2024, Zoom only, not in person

Tuesday February 27th club meeting will be by Zoom only with a start time of 6 pm due to early voting at Mendenhal Center. Zoom link below (call will be open starting ~5:45 pm).

Russell Husted from the Dallas Fly Fishing Club will be speaking Tuesday February 27th about white bass fishing at our at our club meeting (on Zoom). This is very timely since we have an outing to Harmon Creek March 8-10 to fish for white bass.

Topic: February TFF Meeting 02/27/24

Time: Feb 27, 2024 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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OUTING: Mon, Feb 19, 2024, Harmon Creek Day trip

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.

When: Feb 19th, 2024 (day trip)
Where: Harmon Creek Campground
Start time: Arrive at 0730: On the water by 0800
End Time: 1600
Trip Leader: Eric Richardson

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Phone: (28I) 3OO- 826I
e-mail: aggie87@aol.com

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Or call or e-mail the trip leader, Eric Richardson

Cost: $5 kayak launch, or $7 boat launch:  Bring cash for the drop box.  Along with your launch fee cash, bring an envelope, and a pen, for the “honor box.”

Directions:. Directions from Houston

About the area: Chasing white bass as they run up the Trinity River out of Lake Livingston on their spring spawn. A boat or kayak is needed.

Important items:
• Member dues are current!
• Waiver of Liability, filled out and signed, along with emergency contact information.
• Extra change of dry clothes
• Wind and/or water proof jacket
• Lunch, Water, snacks
• Sunscreen
• Hat, Polarized Glasses
• First Aid Kit; Channel 16 on the FRC radio

Recommended Equipment: 5-8wt with sinking leader, of as an alternate, a sink-tip or full sink line.

Recommended Flies:
Cyperts minnow
Bendbacks, size 4-8
Tiny Clousers

Recommended guidelines for participants:
• Notify the trip leader if you have any potential concerns
• If inexperienced, then buddy up.
• Have proper safety equipment
• If you are boating or kayaking, inform the trip leader of your float plan if planning to fish alone or longer then the designated times.

OUTING: March 8-10th 2024, Harmon Creek Campground and Marina, updated 2024-02-05-2000

Texas FlyFishers of Houston Event: Harmon Creek Campground and Marina: 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.  Cabins (and tent sites) available for Fri and Sat (8&9).   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).  Friday dinner is as of yet unplanned. Saturday night Pot Luck dinner. 

Tent camping available; Make your own reservations for tent camping thru Harmon Creek Campground.

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When: March 8-9th, 2024
Where: Harmon Creek Campground, 14 Marina Point Drive, Huntsville, Tx  77320;
(nine 36) 2 nine I – 64O6
Start time: 0800 Fri, (Cabins available at 1500hrs)
End Time: 1200 Sun
Trip Leader: “Puck” and Eric
Phone:  281-865-32I6 and 28I-3OO-826I
e-mail:  doncpuckett@gmail.com and aggie87@aol.com

How to sign up:

  • Call / e-mail the trip leader. (see above)
  • Use the event link below

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How to get waiver forms: Here is the link to the waiver form
Required: Waiver of Liability, of Liability, filled out and signed, along with emergency contact information.

Cost: $5 kayak launch, $7 boat launch

About the area: Chasing white bass as they run up the Trinity River out of Lake Livingston on their spring spawn. A boat, or kayak, is needed, or chip in and ride with one of the captains.

Camping Arrangements:  (Payment required upfront and non-refundable)
Note:  The below covers both Fri/Sat.  Nights will not be split.
TENT CAMPING AVAILABLE: Make your own camping arrangements thru Harmon Creek Campground
(nine 36) 2seven six 1144

As of 2024-02-13-2000 “Puck”

Cabin 1 (Closest to shop):
Double bed – $200  Q and T (paid)
Futon – $150 Howard F.(paid)

Cabin 2 (2nd closest to shop):
Double bed – $200  Glenn W, (Paid)
Futon – $150 Kurt J (paid)

Cabin 3 A Frame: Third from the shop

Double bed – $200 Eric (paid)
Futon – $150 – Larry Mc, (paid)

Cabin 4 A Frame: Fourth from shop.
Double bed – $200 – “Puck” (paid)
Futon – $150 –  Glen H. (paid)

Bunk bed ($150, I think it is cabin 4) – Blake C. (paid)

Cabin 5 A Frame (Closest to gate):
Double bed – $200 – Gary B. (paid)
Futon – $150 –Scott F (Payment on the way)

TENT CAMPERS:
For two nights, the total is $54/night ($108) and includes tax. Manager only takes cash or Zelle (www(period)zellepay(period)com).

Important items:
• Member dues are current!
• Waiver of Liability, filled out and signed, along with emergency contact information. ( Can be downloaded above)
• POT LUCK dinner  Saturday Night;  Friday night on your own, or share what you bring  Breakfasts and lunches on your own.   We will have coffee
• Extra change of dry clothes
• Wind and/or water proof jacket
• Lunch, Water, snacks
• Sunscreen
• Hat, Polarized Glasses
• First Aid Kit

Recommended Equipment: 4-8 wt with floating or sinking lines

Recommended Flies:

  • Cyperts minnow
  • Cowen’s coyote
  • Tiny clousers
  • Bendbacks

Recommended guidelines for participants:
• Notify the trip leader if you have any potential concerns
• If inexperienced, then buddy up.
• Have proper safety equipment
• If you are boating or kayaking, inform the trip leader of your float plan if planning to fish alone or longer then the designated times.
• Sign in and sign out at the launch site. Inform the trip leader if you will be launching in a different place.

EVENT: White Bass Presentation – February 7, 2023

On February the 7, 2023 at 7:00 pm, the Texas Council FFI will be holding its first Quarterly Meeting LIVE from the Fort Worth Fly Fishers Meeting. In that regard and as part of the meeting, Russell Husted, will be presenting the second topic in a seasonal series which will be on the topic of “White Bass”. The first topic presented in the series was on Trout Season and was very well done. For any club members who may be interested, the zoom link for the presentation is included below.

Topic: Texas Council Quarterly Zoom Call
Time: Feb 7, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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OUTING: March 24-26th 2023, Harmon Creek Campground and Marina

Texas FlyFishers of Houston Event: Harmon Creek Campground and Marina: 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.  Cabins (and tent sites) available for Fri and Sat (24-25).   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).  Saturday night Pot Luck dinner.  Tent camping available; Make your own reservations thru Harmon Creek Campground.

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South Llano May 20-22, 2022 Trip Report

Our annual South Llano weekend was a great trip.  We fished both Friday and Saturday, and the fishing was outstanding.  Granted it was a little hot, but the cool water and hot fishing made it worth the trip.  

We stayed at Bon Ton Roulet campground, with five of us (and a dog) using the two cabins.  Nol was her usual outstanding host.  Red beans/rice and brats were the main course for Fri and Sat, along with Glen’s famous cold (but spicy hot) slaw and Ozzy’s potato salad.  Couldn’t get better food at a five star. 

There were very few other people fishing.  We launched at 8am from the second crossing, and made it back to the campground by 4pm.  Lots of fish caught.  For those of you who have been on this trip, the river has “washed out” many of the ripples, as well as the rock falls.  An easy paddle.

Another great trip;  we will do it again next year.    

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