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Only two spots left for Texas Coast outing June 17-20
Redfish, speckled trout and even flounder are likely catches on the Texas Gulf Coast, and this popular outing is fast approaching June 17-20. It's a bargain at $200 a person for lodging for three nights. With sufficient participation there will be kayak transportation...
June Speaker: Odom Wu of San Antonio Tackles Carp
Texas Hill Country fly fisherman Odom Wu caught his first fish, a carp, at the age of 13 when living in Tennessee. Since moving to Texas, he has fallen in love with the Hill Country and quickly adopted fly fishing as one of his passionate hobbies. Odom brings his...
May 15 outing to Brazos Point canceled due to high water
High flows on the Brazos River and forecasts of more heavy rains in the area have prompted a decision to cancel the scheduled May 15 club outing to Brazos Point. The event could be rescheduled.
May 2021 newsletter available
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May Speaker: Chris Taylor, Fisheads of the San Juan River
Last September, 16 Fort Worth Fly Fishers members enjoyed a memorable visit to northwestern New Mexico's famed San Juan River below Navajo Dam, a stretch pictured above in a photo from that trip. On May 4, Chris Taylor, owner of Fisheads of the San Juan River, will be...
Trinity River Cleanup
Several Fort Worth Fly Fishers members participated in the 2021 Great American Cleanup event in Fort Worth that targeted the Trinity River. Conservation Director Emily Craig met with Ben Adams, Maynard Dyson, Kevin Frerich, Harold Hilley and Joy Summers behind the...
FWFF goes to Oklahoma’s Lower Illinois River in September!
By Russell Husted We are excited to share with you some details about our monthly outing for Sept. 20-22 . Many of you enjoyed the presentation that Donavan Clary shared with us recently. I know I did, and am really looking forward to this outing. We will be going to...
Fly tying on tap for Aug. 6 membership meeting
Bring your vise or use one of club's! This Aug. 6 membership meeting is designed to teach those wanting to learn the basics of fly tying, as well as those looking to improve their own skills. There is something for everyone: Showcase your own flies and tie for all to...
FWFF makes lemonade out of lemons with Cleburne “popup” outing
By Elizabeth Davis “Let’s make some lemonade!” exclaimed Les Jackson, tenured Fort Worth Fly Fishers member in a recent email. Now, before you suppose “lemonade: is a new fly pattern recipe or the fabulous dance move Les is displaying in the picture below, please...
Second chance for coast outing to Sargent, Texas, on Aug. 16-18
June’s outing is to Sargent, Texas, was canceled due to all the freshwater flowing in to the bay. This gives those who couldn’t go at that time a second chance to make it. We have rescheduled for August 16 - 18. The setup is the same. We have three houses reserved...
2019 Colorado trip set for new venue
South Fork, Colo., offers great fishing in a beautiful setting with opportunities for fellowship. Russell Husted, our fearless leader on the always popular South Fork, Colo., trip, says the lodging and dates for this year's unofficial event are set. "This year we...
June speaker Dan Cone spotlights Hill Country waters
Dan Cone, owner and primary guide for the Castell Guide Service in the Texas Hill Country, will introduce members to his home waters at the June 4 membership meeting. Dan grew up fishing and hunting and spending summer days on the Llano River. After graduating from...
“Last Cast” fund raiser ends May 4
As you know the "LAST CAST" Fund Raiser is in full swing, and it ends May 4. All the items are STILL in PLAY. A lot of you have submitted your bids, if you are a little worried about your first bid, you SHOULD be. Just take a look at what are, as of the time of this...
May speaker Donavan Clary focuses on Oklahoma waters
On May 7 Donavan Clary will talk to us about fly fishing the Lower Illinois River – Oklahoma’s “unknown jewel.” It begins at the base of the Lake Tenkiller Dam in Northeastern Oklahoma, near Gore, Okla., and runs about 10 miles to the Arkansas River. The Lower...
Volunteers needed for Scouts event on Trinity River this Saturday
Come help the Scouts complete their Fly Fishing Merit Badge THIS WEEKEND! Back in March at Flyfest a group of Scouts learned how to tie a fly, received basic fly casting instruction, learned and demonstrated how to tie the five basic knots required as part of the Fly...
Steve Galletta of Montana offers Bighorn River insights as April speaker
Our speaker at the April 2 membership meeting is Steve Galletta, co-owner/outfitter of Bighorn Angler Fly Shop and Lodge in Fort Smith, Mont. He is the author of Fly Fishing the Bighorn River, published by Stackpole Books. His presentation will cover everything an...
Get ready for the annual auction April
Don't forget to register now for the 2019 Fort Worth Fly Fishing Fundraising Festival, which is fast approaching on April 6. The easiest way to register is to use this link: https://2019fortworthflyfishersauction.eventbrite.com. By registering early you will avoid...
Head to the Nolan River for sand bass on March 16
The time is near for my favorite season of the year: Springtime and white bass fishing. Every spring, white bass run up creeks and rivers for their annual spawn. Large numbers of white bass can be concentrated in small sections of water, exposing themselves to...