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Register NOW for Landon Mayer Fly-Tying Class on March 1
FWFF members have already filled one fly-tying class with Colorado-based guide Pat Dorsey, and now it's time to do the same with upcoming speaker Landon Mayer. On March. 1 at Backwoods Fort Worth, Colorado guide Landon Mayer will also lead participants in tying a...
Make plans to attend or volunteer at Flyfest
Tarrant Regional Water District's fourth annual Flyfest is set for March 14 on the banks of the Trinity River in Fort Worth. That's barely a month away, and it's time to plan on your participation. It's a great learning opportunity, with seminars, demonstrations,...
Lake Arlington conservation project aids fish habitat
By Emily CraigConservation Director BIG FISH like structure, and little fish need cover to protect them from the big fish. And crappie just like to hide in the brush. To help make sure there is plenty of each for everyone, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department-Inland...
Pat Dorsey tells how to fish western tailwaters in February
As a native of Colorado, Pat Dorsey has been guiding customers of all abilities for nearly 30 years. Pat spends well over 200 days a year on the water, a combination of guiding clients, hosting destination travel-trips and personal days on the water. He shares all...
January speaker Stephen Woodcock tells all!
Longtime FWFF member Stephen Woodcock, recently named fly-fishing manager at the new Fort Worth Orvis store, kicks off the New Year with a presentation titled: "Everything You Wanted To Know About Fly-Fishing Equipment But Were Afraid to Ask." Given his experience...
November speaker Meredith McCord is “The Record Chaser”
Meredith McCord brings her tales of globe-trotting record-setting to our November meeting, and you need to come hear her. Based in Houston, Meredith has traveled to 26 countries to land fish that represent 165 records recognized by the International Game Fish...
See you Saturday at Fly Fishing Fundraising Festival
If you've ever dreamed of taking guided fishing trips to Colorado, New Mexico, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and even Canada -- not to mention right here in Texas and the Gulf Coast -- you're in luck. Those trips and more are up for bid at the Fly Fishing Fundraising...
Countdown to Fly Fishing Fundraising Festival on April 29
Don't miss out on our club's biggest event and some incredible trips up for auction at the Fly Fishing Fundraising Festival at Martin House Brewery on Saturday, April 29! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door (or just $10 if you pre-register by the end...
April 2017 newsletter available
You can read the April 2017 club newsletter by clicking here or going to the Newsletters Archive page and clicking on the April 2017 link. Either way you'll get the scoop on the upcoming 2017 Fundraising Festival on Saturday, April 29. Pre-register now for $10, a...
May speaker: “Fly Geek” Matt Bennett talks flies
As our May 2 guest speaker, Fort Worth Fly Fishers welcomes Austin-based Matt Bennett, a full-time commercial fly tyer and the owner of Fly Geek Custom Flies. While interested in many different types of fly fishing, Matt most enjoys tying flies and fishing for the...
Deadline for Annual Fundraising event early bird registration is 4/22
Deadline for early-bird registration ($10) for the Fort Worth Fishers Annual Fundraising Festival is April 22. Email fortworthflyfishers@gmail.com with your name, phone and number of tickets you want. You can pay at the door on Saturday, April 29. Everything starts...
Register now for the April 29 Auction and Save $5
You can save $5 a ticket by pre-registering for the Fort Worth Fly Fishers Annual Fundraising Festival on April 29, our club's largest fundraiser of the year. You pay $10 a ticket by pre-registering, compared to $15 at the door. And it's easy. Just...
Plan to hear April speaker Capt. Jeff Johnson
If you're planning a Texas saltwater trip this season you'll want to make the regular membership meeting on April 4 to hear Capt. Jeff Johnson talk about fishing the state's Coastal Bend region. "When not in Montana guiding for trout, you can find me on the Gulf...
Plan now to attend the 2017 auction on April 29
The Fort Worth Fly Fishers Club's biggest annual fundraiser is set for April 29 in a great new location: the Martin House Brewing Co. How can you go wrong with that combination? Check out the flyer for the event below and put it on your calendar right now.
March newsletter available
Spring and summer are packed with events. Keep up-to-date on outings and other activities with the March newsletter. FWFF-Newsletter March 2017
March speaker: Johnny Walker on Lake Fork bass
Long-time club member Johnny Walker, will be our March speaker and sharing his vast knowledge of bass fishing and Lake Fork, the bass capital of Texas. His presentation is entitled “Fly Fishing the Largemouth Bass Spawn at Lake Fork.”Bass fishing on Lake Fork is an...
Trinity River Section Clean Up Event – Saturday, February 11
By John Jarzabski As part of our club mission, we are having a Trinity River Cleanup Event on Saturday, February 11th starting at 9:00am. We will be cleaning up a short section of the Trinity that we sponsor. It will be at Isbell and White Settlement Rd. just over...
January Outing – Hunting Trout at Possum Kingdom
The club’s January outing will Saturday, January 21 at one of our favorite locations this time of year: the Possum Kingdom Tailrace, located between Highway 16 bridge and below the PK dam. Texas Parks and Wildlife stocks the Possum Kingdom Tailrace with Rainbow trout...