AFF Outing - Oktoberfisch with the Fredericksburg Fly Fishers

Fly-fishing in the Texas Hill Country is a pleasure that many native fly-fishers yearn for during those dog days of summer. When the fall comes around, we grab our rods, head for the nearest river, and jump in with youthful abandon, knowing full well that December will soon bring cold waters and lethargic bass. The members of the Fredericksburg Fly Fishers have invited the Alamo Fly Fishers to join them along the Llano River this fall for the third annual Oktoberfisch. It is a fly-fishing festival for those who delight in Texas fly-fishing while leisurely enjoying one of the crown jewels of Texas Rivers.

Oktoberfisch takes place on the banks of the Llano River at the highway 87 crossing between Fredericksburg and Mason. It is based at Keller’s Riverside Store – a unique Texas treasure all it’s own (www.kellersstore.com). Primitive streamside camping is included at Keller’s, and other lodging options are available close by. You can check-in starting Friday afternoon and enjoy a group campfire that night at the river’s edge. Saturday morning starts early with a full day’s list of activities including fishing shuttles, casting clinics, fly fishing exhibitors, and more. The evening brings a steak dinner catered by Keller’s Riverside Store, live entertainment, and another river side camp fire – a relaxing time to end a great day. Sunday morning is open for more fishing, and the Festival ends at noon. The full package is $40, and includes two nights of streamside primitive camping, Saturday boat shuttles, entry to the exhibitor/education area, one Saturday night dinner ticket, and all festival activities. A Day Pass for Saturday is $25/angler (no dinner or camping), and additional Saturday Night Dinner tickets are $20. Sounds like the perfect Tentcot opportunity – fishing, food, and fun!

Registration forms must be received by October 14th for the Full Package and the Saturday Night Dinner. Please send entry form and check (made payable to Fredericksburg Fly Fishers) to: Fredericksburg Fly Fishers, c/o Gene Smith, 220 Crestwood Dr., Fredericksburg, TX 78624. For more info, call 830.997.8881 or 830.997.8388 or e-mail oktoberfisch@hotmail.com or visit their website at www.fredericksburgflyfishers.org for a registration form.

Todd Fleming
Alamo Fly Fishers