Jon King: State Fly Rod Record 42" Red Fish caught on the Texas Coast.The first group jetty trip of the year is planned for Saturday night June 22nd. As usual, we will take the last Jetty Boat run of the day, leaving Fisherman’s Wharf at 6:00pm, and camp out on the jetty all night. The North Jetty is a remote location, only accessible by boat, but still within view of Port Aransas. Jetties are manmade fish magnets, and you never know what you might catch.

Fence Lake Kayak Fishing Trip via Skimmer
Transport from Fulton Harbor

Transport from Fulton Harbor on the Skimmer

SPACE IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY!!!

Unloading the SkimmerFor the second year in a row, Alamo Fly Fishers has arranged with Rockport Birding and Kayak Adventures to transport our members with kayaks for a day of fishing to the Fence Lake area on the back side of San Jose Island. Cost for transport is $45 per person. One person will get a free trip - we will draw the name from a hat as we leave in the morning.

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:

Hank's First Red at Fence LakeHat with brim
Sunscreen
Polarized sunglasses
Wading boots
Insect repellent
Flashlight or headlamp
Drinking water
Lunch or snacks
Ice
Fishing license with Saltwater stamp
Photo ID
Rain suit
First-aid kit
Compass or GPS unit

The "Plantation Cup" is the first semi-annual saltwater fly fishing tournament in Port Aransas sponsored by the Plantation Suites and Conference Center in conjunction with Bass Pro Shops on October 27th. The tournament will start at first light on October 27th and will end at 5:00 PM. This is a a two person team tournament. Team entry fee is $225, and includes two nights accommodations (Friday and Saturday nights), a shrimp boil dinner on Saturday night, and prizes for the category winners.

For more details on the event, go to the Plantation Suites website http://www.plantationsuites.com and click on Fly Fishing Tournament for more details. You can also call the hotel at 877-836-3866 for reservations.

Birds Action in the SurfThe time has arrived once again for the annual migration of bait fish back to the warmer southern waters of South America. For the Texas Coast, this usualy translates into swarms of bait in the surf and in turn, swarms of predators. This means a good chance for fast paced, heart pounding fishing action.

Bill Slough: Tarpon caught on a jetty on the Texas Coast.On Saturday, August 11th, we will try another overnight stay on the North Jetty at Port Aransas. Unlike previous outings, this will occur on the new moon, meaning there will be no moon at all. There is still a lot of reflected light from Port Aransas, but you won't be able to walk around with out lights like you frequently can on the full moon. In addition to head lamps, it helps to have a larger flashlight. If the only one you have is round, tie a cross piece to the butt to keep it from rolling off the rocks.

By Todd Fleming
Alamo Fly Fishers – President 2007

Outing Leader: Lloyd Mathews
Transport from Fulton Harbor on the Skimmer

LIMIT 12 ANGLERS!!!

Unloading the SkimmerFor the second time this year, Alamo Fly Fishers has arranged with Rockport Birding and Kayak Adventures to transport our members with kayaks for a day of fishing to the Fence Lake area on the back side of San Jose Island. Cost for transport is $40 per person. One person will get a free trip - we will draw the name from a hat as we leave in the morning.

Transport from Fulton Harbor on the Skimmer
Outing Leader: Mike Lee (mobile 210.912.5541)

LIMIT 12 ANGLERS!!!

Unloading the SkimmerAlamo Fly Fishers has arranged with Rockport Birding and Kayak Adventures to transport our members with kayaks for a day of fishing to the Fence Lake area on the back side of San Jose Island. Cost for transport is $40 per person. One person will get a free trip - we will draw the name from a hat as we leave in the morning.

We will meet at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, April 21st, 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.

AFF Outing: Saturday, 18 November 2006

Sea Center Texas – A Marine Aquarium and Fish Hatchery
Lake Jackson, Texas

Sea Center AerialOn Saturday November 18th we are making an educational road trip to Sea Center Texas (www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/). This is a modern marine aquarium, fish hatchery and nature center located on 75 acres in Lake Jackson. It is operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in partnership with the Coastal Conservation Association, The Dow Chemical Company, and US Fish and Wildlife Service Sportfish Restoration Funds. The facility opened in 1996, and includes a visitor center with exhibits of Texas marine life, the largest redfish hatchery in the world, 36 one-acre fish culture ponds, an outdoor wetland exhibit, and a youth fishing pond. The visitor center educates through interpretive displays, a “touch tank” and aquariums depicting native Texas habitats including a salt marsh, jetty, reef and open Gulf exhibits. The Gulf aquarium highlights “Gordon”, a 300+ -pound grouper, and the state record moray eel. The center offers a variety of educational programs that promote the wise use and conservation of Texas’ marine resources.