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Start: 7:00 pm
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(Carmine’s Restaurant – Phil Sprio Chef/Owner) PLEASE NOTE!!! The January meeting will NOT be at our regular location! It will be at Carmine's Restaurant.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host the Flat Out Fishing seminar on February 2nd in Corpus Christi, at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. The event will be held at Bay Hall, Room 103, at TAMU-CC’s Ward Island campus. The event will be a full day complete with seminars and presentations from noted guides and experts covering a variety of bay, surf, kayak and fly fishing techniques along the Texas Coast. | ||
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host the Flat Out Fishing seminar on February 9th in Lake Jackson, at the Lake Jackson Civic Center. The event will be a full day complete with seminars and presentations from noted guides and experts covering a variety of bay, surf, kayak and fly fishing techniques along the Texas Coast. Noted speakers and guides will include: | ||
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02 / 19
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
by Rob Burlingame, AFF Vice President
You can view Tosh’s web site at http://www.toshbrown.com to see an example of his beautiful photography and his success. | ||
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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Ron McAlpin - Fly Fishing for White Bass
Ron could be considered an expert in many types of Texas fly fishing and white bass fishing is no exception. He has fly fished the creeks, rivers and lakes of the Hill Country for the last 35 years. His first fly rod was even purchased to target white bass! In fact, Ron still prefers to fish with some of his early gear (some 30 years old!). His passion for vintage fishing gear seems to stem from its functionality and his ability to feel more subtle strikes on the older rods. Currently living in Boerne, just outside of San Antonio, he continues to fish these pristine rivers as often as he can. Some of you may know Ron from his dedication to GRTU and his current service as a board member. Ron is extremely passionate about fly fishing, which I am certain you will see through his presentation. Ron will present an all inclusive slideshow on fishing for white bass. He plans to cover the species in detail, including what and how they eat, spawning cycles and life cycles. He will provide great insight on what makes white bass run and the characteristics of the run. Once we understand the underlying fish and their patterns, Ron will give suggestions on what type of gear you will need and what flies you should throw to be most successful. Most importantly, he will provide some insight on where to fish and how to determine the best times to fish to ensure better success. Using his suggestions can help us to plan ahead to make sure we are able to be on the water just in time for the prime run of the season! After fishing for this species for several decades, Ron prides himself with being able to catch large numbers of white bass even after most of the anglers claim that the run has ended. In fact, his best season to date logged 170 fish in 15 hours of fishing! | ||
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Start: 5:00 pm
Start: 2008-03-20 17:00
End: 2008-03-23 12:00
Colorado Bend State Park – March 20th – 23rd
Eight to ten years ago, on some of my earliest trips to Colorado Bend State Park, I remember the group of us being rather small. The David Young and David Wallace families, and just four or five more of us, easily ate together and stayed on as few as three campsites. Our traditional fish fry on Saturday night was attended my no more than eighteen people. (Over the past two years we have had between forty-five and sixty club members and their families and guests attend the fish fry!) And the names were fun too: we had four David’s (three Young’s and one Wallace) and two Bruce’s (one Nelson and one Young) in camp. It could be very confusing.
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03 / 21
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Start: 2008-03-20 17:00
End: 2008-03-23 12:00
Colorado Bend State Park – March 20th – 23rd
Eight to ten years ago, on some of my earliest trips to Colorado Bend State Park, I remember the group of us being rather small. The David Young and David Wallace families, and just four or five more of us, easily ate together and stayed on as few as three campsites. Our traditional fish fry on Saturday night was attended my no more than eighteen people. (Over the past two years we have had between forty-five and sixty club members and their families and guests attend the fish fry!) And the names were fun too: we had four David’s (three Young’s and one Wallace) and two Bruce’s (one Nelson and one Young) in camp. It could be very confusing.
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Start: 2008-03-20 17:00
End: 2008-03-23 12:00
Colorado Bend State Park – March 20th – 23rd
Eight to ten years ago, on some of my earliest trips to Colorado Bend State Park, I remember the group of us being rather small. The David Young and David Wallace families, and just four or five more of us, easily ate together and stayed on as few as three campsites. Our traditional fish fry on Saturday night was attended my no more than eighteen people. (Over the past two years we have had between forty-five and sixty club members and their families and guests attend the fish fry!) And the names were fun too: we had four David’s (three Young’s and one Wallace) and two Bruce’s (one Nelson and one Young) in camp. It could be very confusing.
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End: 12:00 pm
Start: 2008-03-20 17:00
End: 2008-03-23 12:00
Colorado Bend State Park – March 20th – 23rd
Eight to ten years ago, on some of my earliest trips to Colorado Bend State Park, I remember the group of us being rather small. The David Young and David Wallace families, and just four or five more of us, easily ate together and stayed on as few as three campsites. Our traditional fish fry on Saturday night was attended my no more than eighteen people. (Over the past two years we have had between forty-five and sixty club members and their families and guests attend the fish fry!) And the names were fun too: we had four David’s (three Young’s and one Wallace) and two Bruce’s (one Nelson and one Young) in camp. It could be very confusing.
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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
by Rob Burlingame
Many of the club veterans know Bud Priddy’s book well, titled Fly Fishing the Texas Hill Country, and still keep a tattered version of the book on hand as a useful reference tool full of great tips and locations on the many pristine rivers we can access in the Hill Country. More so, the book serves as a tribute and memoir to many of a great friend and well respected member and officer of the Alamo Fly Fishers. The book has been through four versions to my knowledge, starting with a “club copy” compiled in May 1987 and published in full form in 1994 and the latest revision being published in 2000 by W.T. Taylor of Barksdale, TX. The book proved its usefulness through sales of literally thousands of books, probably nearing the 20,000 mark by now. Kevin started compiling his version of the book some time ago from the original manuscripts and should be released very soon. Kevin’s journey in writing this book is sure to be informative and will likely serve not only as a great resource of shared professional knowledge, but also as a tribute to the great sportsman who first wrote the book. | ||
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Start: 8:00 am
Start: 2008-04-19 08:00
End: 2008-04-20 12:00
Nueces River - Open “V” Ranch, owned by Sky Lewey
The ranch is located on the west side of Highway 55, just north of Uvalde. Some of the members will be camping in the pecan bottom of the ranch on Saturday night. Directions to the ranch are as follows (from Uvalde) When you enter the ranch, you will have to pass through several gates. Please leave the gates as you find them (open or closed) as there is livestock on the ranch. Cost will be $5 per person (or $10 per car). Camping is available for $2 additional per person. Hope to see you all there! | ||
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End: 12:00 pm
Start: 2008-04-19 08:00
End: 2008-04-20 12:00
Nueces River - Open “V” Ranch, owned by Sky Lewey
The ranch is located on the west side of Highway 55, just north of Uvalde. Some of the members will be camping in the pecan bottom of the ranch on Saturday night. Directions to the ranch are as follows (from Uvalde) When you enter the ranch, you will have to pass through several gates. Please leave the gates as you find them (open or closed) as there is livestock on the ranch. Cost will be $5 per person (or $10 per car). Camping is available for $2 additional per person. Hope to see you all there! | ||
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Start: 6:00 am
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Transport from Fulton Harbor on the Skimmer SPACE IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY!!!
We will meet at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, April 26th, at Rockport Birding and Kayak Adventures (www.rockportadventures.com), 216 North Fulton Beach Road. We will load our kayaks and fishing gear aboard their transport boat, the Skimmer, and try to leave by 6:00 a.m. Capt. Tommy Moore will be taking us to the edge of the Fence Lake area on the backside of San Jose Island for a day of fishing and kayaking. This is a premier flats fishing area where tailing redfish are commonly found. But don’t overlook the drop-off along the shoreline, potholes, and passes for Speckled Trout. The Skimmer will return to pick us up later that afternoon, approximately 3:30 p.m. A definite time and location for the return trip will be determined that morning. We are going to a remote area, and we will be on the water all day. Some things you should consider bringing are:
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For area accommodations, please check out the following motels and campgrounds: I hope to see you on the river in Camp Wood! Todd Fleming | ||
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Start: 7:00 pm
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by Rob Burlingame
Marcus Rodriguez and Johnny Quiroz met while attending Southwest Texas State University. As they got to know one another, they found that both had a frenzied interest in fly fishing the beautiful rivers of the Texas Hill Country. Since their first meeting, Marcus and Johnny have floated thousands of river miles armed with fly rods. In 1998 they decided to start The Guides of Texas as a way to share their wonderful adventures with others. | ||
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Fence Lake Kayak Fishing Trip via Skimmer | ||
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Start: 7:00 pm
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by Rob Burlingame, AFF Vice President
Stacey has been around kayaks for quite some time and is very knowledgeable about nearly every aspect of the sport. Her insight into some of the new and exciting technologies currently being used by kayak manufacturers should make for an exciting presentation. We are hoping that Stacey will be able to bring a couple of boats along so that you can see some of the latest and greatest enhancements first hand. Ever wondered how you can equip your kayak so that you can stand in it? What makes some paddles better than others? How about the different shapes and sizes of kayaks? How can a rudder help me? If you have gone shopping for kayaks, you know just how many different brands and types are out there. Stacey would be a great person to help you pick the perfect one! Whether you have been paddling since the pioneers first donned the Texas flats or are just starting the adventure, this presentation should give you plenty of pointers on what sort of kayak will best suit your needs or what you can do to create a better “old faithful”. Come to the presentation with your questions…this will be a great opportunity to get the scoop from an expert. Timing could not be better for her presentation, since the summer fishing season is just getting into full swing. Many of us will be heading out (if we have not already) to chase the pods of tailing redfish that are already showing up in good numbers. Maybe it is time to visit Stacey in her shop for an upgraded kayak or for a few accessories to finish off your fishing vehicle! You can find Stacey at her shop at 18720 Stone Oak Parkway if you find yourself in need of a kayak, supplies or fly fishing gear. You can also call them at (210) 494-4200. | ||
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Start: 5:00 pm
Start: 2008-06-21 17:00
End: 2008-06-22 16:00
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By Rob Burlingame, AFF Vice President
It is time to dust off some of the equipment in our closet that has long since been replaced and pass it on to fellow members at the sale table we will have set up. For those who have been wondering how you can accumulate so much fly fishing gear, this is a great opportunity to make space in your closet for some new additions. For those new to the game, this is a great venue to upgrade some of your tackle or try out some new tackle at discounted prices. Be sure to bring some goodies along with you to sell at the meeting. The goal of our information tables is to provide one-on-one guidance on a variety of saltwater adventures. Todd Fleming will be hosting a table dedicated to sight casting the flats and kayak fishing. Bill Slough will be discussing night time adventures at the jetties and the surf. I will be covering tide charts and fishing maps. We are still working on a couple of other mystery tables that could be added to the list as we draw closer to the meeting. This will be an evening to come prepared with your questions on nearly anything related to fly fishing the salt. Do you need help selecting the best rod/reel set up? How about the best way to rig your tippets, leaders and flies. How can you bring all that you need without bringing everything you have? Where are the best places to fish? How can I make sense of a tide chart and how can they help me? Where can I find fish during the late shift? What is the best way to maintain, repair and store my gear? Our host of volunteers will be ready to discuss nearly anything else you can throw at them. This is a great place to find personalized advice and answers to the questions we have all asked at some stage of our learning. | ||
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Monthly meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church, 6201 Broadway. Informal fly-tying and lying gatherings happen on all other Tuesdays - same time and same place. Hope to see you there! | ||
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September has become the month to promote and highlight “Women in Fly Fishing”. Men appear to outnumber women in the sport of fly fishing, and in the membership numbers for the Alamo Fly Fishers. It has become obvious to the leadership of this club that we need to do more to attract women to fly fishing. As a rule, women learn quicker than men to be better fly casters, and generally are thought to be better at tying flies. Women who try fly fishing seem to develop better mechanics sooner than men, but for whatever reason they don’t sign up with the same numbers. | ||
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Stay tuned for details on our club's annual Christmas Party! | ||
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