Exciting Events & Updates
Submitted by admin on September 8, 2009 - 11:14pmOur club has a number of fun and exciting outings and events that usually occur several times each month. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend as many as you can! Please click here to see a list of upcoming outings and events.
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February 6th - The 18th Annual Dr. Ed Rizzolo Fly Tying Festival
Submitted by admin on January 20, 2010 - 2:47amHosted by the Texas Flyfishers
Fly Tying for everyone......expert, novice or beginner!
Bob ClouserEVERYONE mark your calendar for Saturday, February 6th, 2010 and plan to attend the 18th Annual Dr. Ed Rizzolo Fly Tying Festival. Enjoy a unique opportunity to sit beside and learn from the most talented fly tyers in the nation. Bring along the family and introduce them to the fulfilling pastime of fly tying and fly fishing.
SPECIAL GUEST TYER
Bob Clouser
Author, instructor and fisherman with over 50 years of experience in both fresh and salt waters, Bob is probably best known for his creation of the Clouser Minnow fly pattern. The Clouser Minnow is known world-wide and has caught more varieties of fish than any other fly.
Also, Featuring 40+ tyers from Texas, Louisiana and through out the Southeast.
Simultaneous fly tying demonstrations - warm water, cold water and salt water patterns.
1 Hour Classroom Programs with closed circuit video for viewing tying skills up close.
Vendor Booths with the latest in products and services.
WHEN: Saturday, February 6th, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bethany Christian Church, 3223 Westheimer Rd. (Between Buffalo Speedway and Kirby Dr.), Houston, Texas
COST: Adults: $10.00; Students (with proper ID) and Seniors (62 & over): $5.00; seniors (62 and over), Family: $15.00; Children, under 12: Free
For up to date information, please visit the Texas Fly Fisher's website at www.texasflyfishers.org/ftf1.html
February 6th - Instructional Workshop and Trout Fishing, Action Angler, Guadalupe River
Submitted by admin on January 12, 2010 - 11:40pm
Action AnglerOn February 6th, from 8:30 to 10:00 AM, our club will be meeting at Action Angler Fly Shop for an instructional workshop on fishing the Guadalupe River for trout. Chris Jackson, owner of Action Angler will be hosting the instruction. Action Angler is located at 9751 River Road (at the third crossing). Following the workshop, Chris has graciously agreed to let those interested access the river from his shop for the remainder of the day. Please visit Action Angler's web site at www.actionangler.net for more details on the shop and its location.
If you have any questions, please contact Joe Mitchell (Outings Director) or any of the other officers.
There will be a sign up sheet at the January meeting for those interested in attending, so that we know who and how many to expect. If you cannot make it to the January meeting, please e-mail or call one of the officers so that we know to expect you. We look forward to seeing you there!
April 9-10th - FFF Gulf Coast Council Expo 2010
Submitted by admin on January 1, 2010 - 11:00pm
We are fortunate this year to have the Federation of Fly Fishers annual Gulf Coast Council Expo located close to home. On April 9th and 10th, FFF's Gulf Coast Council will be hosting their Expo 2010 at the New Braunfels Civic Center. If you haven't been to one of the previous Expos, this is an event you will definitely not want to miss.
Chico RodriguezAs the largest fly fishing event on the Gulf Coast, the 2010 Expo will feature over 50 programs and educational workshops, 70 demo fly tiers, rod and paddlecraft tryouts, FREE Youth Program, FLY FISHING FILM TOUR, TexMex and Cajun cookouts, Photo Contest, Raffles and auctions featuring one-of-a-kind items, and MUCH MORE!
The FFF Gulf Coast Council is excited to have one of the most recognized names in our sport, Chico Fernandez, as one of the key speakers for our 2010 Expo. If you're not familiar with Chico and his many accomplishments, then please check out his bio on AskAboutFlyFishing.com
To get the full details of the Gulf Coast Expo 2010, please visit the council's web site at www.gulfcoastfff.org.
July 17th - Lydia Ann Fly Master's Tournament
Submitted by admin on January 1, 2010 - 10:41pm
All 2010 proceeds will be donated to Casting for Recovery
For Complete Details and Applications, please visit www.lydiaannflymasters.com
Tournament Date: July 17, 2010
Location: Crabman Marina (2400 Hwy 361, Aransas Pass)
Venue: Fly Fishing, Photo Catch and Release
Format: Separate Divisions for Boats and Kayaks
The Lydia Ann Fly Masters Tournament was created to:
• Bring skilled fly fishing anglers together from all over the State of Texas
• Have fun, and compete for prizes and awards
• Raise every dollar possible to support Casting for Recovery
Our goal is to create the Premier Fly Fishing, Catch and Release tournament for the Texas Coast. Each year a Charitable Organization will be chosen to receive a check from the entry fees and donations. The tournament format is sure to be fair and a lot of fun for every angler involved.
We hope to see as many anglers there as possible to support Casting for Recovery’s wonderful cause.
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