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FWFF helps bag trash in Brazos River cleanup
As fly fishers, we’d rather net a big haul of bass, trout or any other favorite fish. But on Nov. 12, a hardy crew of more than 80 FWFF members, school groups and other conservation-minded folks entered the banks of the Brazos River around the Texas 16 bridge below...
Kristian Cole of Tailwaters is November speaker
Before Kristian Cole returned to his hometown of Dallas and joined the part-time staff at Tailwaters in January 2016, he spent time fishing on the Texas Coast while attending Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi. The store says Kristian has since evolved into...
Oktoberfisch registration opens Oct. 1
Oktoberfisch, hosted by the Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers, will be held Oct. 21-23 at the Happy State Bank Expo Hall, Kerrville. Top regional fly casting and fly-tying instructors, professional guides, and outfitters come together in a weekend learning event that...
Charlie Cravens is October meeting speaker
By Reid WingerSpeakers DirectorAfter mysteriously losing all of his dad’s lures in a single day, Charlie was gifted a fly-tying kit by his parents for his eighth birthday. He’s tied flies pretty much every day for the forty-some years since then and has figured out a...
Fall outing to Bill Ward’s Ranch is Oct. 28-30
It’s time for another of the club’s all-time favorite outings – the overnighter at Bill Ward’s Ranch near Mexia. The clear water of the quarry at the campsite is easily traversed and roads lead to many other lakes on his property. Bill’s friend, Kent Yelverton, offers...
Limber up your casting arm at Sept. 6 meeting
Our Summer Learning Series concludes Sept. 6 with a casting session that offers tips to beginners and experienced fly fishers alike. NOTE: We meet at Monticello Park in Fort Worth. The address is 3400 Dorothy Lane South, which is a three-minute drive north of our...
Summer Learning Series kicks off July 5
Every year in July, August and September, Fort Worth Fly Fishers holds its Summer Learning Series. July surveys general skills and safety, August is all about fly tying, and September focuses on casting. There is an article about the August session in this newsletter,...
Get your tickets NOW for the September raffle!
On Sept. 10 Fort Worth Fly Fishers will hold an exciting new raffle featuring great tackle and a stay at one of the club's favorite lodges for members' annual foray to South Fork, Colo. The flyer below has all the details, so check it out and get your tickets now. (If...
July 2022 Newsletter
June 2022 Newsletter
Join us June 7 for “Destination: Saltwater on the Fly”
FWFF Director Reid Winger has fished in some great locations, and on June 7 he will share some of his experiences with a program on saltwater fly fishing. Reid is an accomplished amateur photographer as well, so it should be a colorful presentation. We will meet at...
Explore Black Creek Lake in LBJ Grasslands in June
By Frank HuneycuttFWFF Director The club’s June 18 (Saturday) outing will be held at Black Creek Lake in the LBJ National Grasslands north of Decatur. The 20,313-acre LBJ Grasslands Unit is an underutilized nature area that is only an hour drive from downtown Fort...
May 2022 Newsletter
Reel Recovery Texas Benefit is May 12 in Fort Worth
The following is a notice from Reel Recovery that we are glad to share with members. This is not a Fort Worth Fly Fishers event, but Reel Recovery is one of the cause groups the club supports. Join us at Firestone & Robertson Distillery, 4250 Mitchell Blvd., Fort...
Spring outing to Bill Ward Ranch is April 22-24
It’s time for another of the club’s all-time favorite outings – the overnighter at Bill Ward’s Ranch near Mexia. Dozens of you, including many new club members, attended the dedication of the plaque for the late James Parker at last spring’s trip. And the bass fishing...
Brazos River outing set for May 21
Saturday morning, May 21, Fort Worth Fly Fishers will host an outing on the Brazos River near Glen Rose, at the Brazos River Outdoor Center located just under the U.S. 67 bridge. The Brazos River Outdoor Center is a family-owned business that offers visitors the...
Learn about water insects at the May 3 meeting
Robert Younghanz, a.k.a The Bug Guy, joins us May 3 for a little science class in fish food titled Aquatic Entomology For The Fly Fisher. Arguably the most common blind spot for the fly fisher is an understanding of aquatic insects, which is the key to fly selection,...