One of the recurring requests during our monthly club meetings is how can we increase communication between members the other 27 plus days of the month? In addition to our website forums and weekly informal fly tying sessions we have added a Facebook fan page to our club. Here members can check outing schedules, share pictures, videos, your latest fly pattern, and use the medium to help bridge that monthly gap.

To join up simply visit www.facebook.com/AlamoFlyFishers then “Like” the page by clicking the Like button at which point AFF posts will start showing up in your Newsfeed. Hope to see you all on there and keep those fish stories coming!

[Editor’s Note: AFF would like to thank Kevin Archer for taking the initiative to create the Alamo Fly Fishers Facebook account. Thanks Kevin!]

WHEN: Saturday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: MacArthur Park, 1611 N.E. 410

DIRECTIONS: To reach the park, go east on Loop 410 from HWY 281. Exit at Harry Wurzbach, then take the turn around on the left until you're headed back west on the access road. The entrance to the park is a short distance on the right.

We will be in the grassy area at the far west end of the park, just past the tennis courts. You're welcome to bring the kids or a friend. We will have some basic equipment available.

If you have any questions, call Bill Slough at 210-296-5488.

by Tim Constanzo

Our speaker for the May club meeting is Capt. Eric Knipling. Eric is a full-time flyfishing/light tackle guide along the mid-Texas coast from Port O'Connor to Rockport, sight fishing from a 16 ft. Hellsbay poling skiff and stalking redfish, trout, and drum in as little as 5 inches of water. This area of the Texas coast offers exciting flyfishing and light tackle opportunities.

Eric grew up along the Gulf Coast of Texas, but has also lived and fished along the Southern and the Eastern coasts of Florida. Returning to his roots where he currently lives in Rockport, Texas. He has fished the coastal flats of Texas for over 25 years. You can learn more about Eric at his website, www.texasflatsflyfishing.com.

Weather and water conditions are shaping up along the coast which should make for some great summertime fishing opportunities. So come join us on the third Tues- day of the month, May 15th at 7:00pm for a very interesting presentation on a great fishery area as well as the usual festivities and fellowship. Hope to see all of you there.

by Joe Mitchell

As I write this month’s message, the excitement is building for this year’s Bud Priddy Memorial One Fly tournament, our club’s annual tournament on the Nueces River. The Bud Priddy Memorial One Fly Contest on the Nueces River is located at Lindbergh Park in down town Campwood. The entry fee has not yet been set but will include a buffet dinner (time and location to be determined).

Prizes will be awarded in three categories to the lucky fly fisher who catches either the most fish, largest bass or largest perch. You will pick your favorite fly and all fish caught on that fly only will count. If you lose the fly the contest is over... unless you can get it back, in which case you can continue to count fish. If you do lose your fly you can continue to fish, but any fish caught on another fly do not count in the tournament.

For accommodations check out the Woodbine Inn at 830- 597-2310, the Nueces River Motel at 830-234-3648, the Hill Country Motel at 830-597-3278, the Lost Canyon retreat at 830- 234-3250, or the Ledge Water Camp at 830-234-4178. Details will be presented at our next meeting.

Also, as the weather settles into a more predictable pattern, it's time to dust off your kayaks and camping gear for trips down south to the coast. Redfish are moving into the flats now anxiously awaiting our arrival. June is full of opportunities to our club to fish the shallow salt waters. Outings will be announced at our next regularly scheduled meeting.
Finally, be sure to look for details about our free casting clinic on Saturday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m.

The Bud Priddy Memorial One Fly Contest on the Nueces River is located at Lindbergh Park in down town Campwood. The entry fee will has not yet been set but will include dinner and door. A buffet dinner will be served (time and location to be determined). Prizes will be awarded in three categories to the lucky fly fisher who catches either the most fish, largest bass or largest perch. You will pick your favorite fly and all fish caught on that fly only will count. If you lose the fly the contest is over, unless you can get it back, then you can continue to count fish. Once you lose the fly you can continue to fish, but any fish caught on another fly does not count. For accommodations check out the Woodbine Inn at 830-597-2310, the Nueces River Motel at 830-234-3648, the Hill Country Motel at 830-597-3278, the Lost Canyon retreat at 830- 234-3250, or the Ledge Water Camp at 830-234-4178.

Event Coordinator: TBD