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2024 HOLDOVER TOURNAMENT RESULTS

2024 HOLDOVER TOURNAMENT

The 2024 New Braunfels Fly Fishers Holdover Tournament was a great success with 40 participants and five guides.  There were 16 Rainbow Trout, 98 Sunfish, 8 Red Horse Suckers, and 4 bass caught. The longest fish was a 21 ½ inch Rainbow Trout.  Bob Powell travelled the farthest coming from Grand Junction, Colorado to fish with his two sons, Ben and Rob.

Nick Skalomenos won the tournament with 24 sunfish and 1 bass

JC Cadran placed 2nd with 1 Rainbow Trout, 3 Bass and 10 Sunfish

Coleton Byrd place 3rd with 4 Rainbow Trout

Gage Harris (pictured with his father Brandon) won longest fish with a 21 ½ inch Rainbow Trout

The New Braunfels Fly Fishers would like to thank all that donated cash and prizes to the tournament:  WORD, Canyon Lake; Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited; Brookshire Brothers, Canyon Lake; Gruene Outfitters; New Braunfels; Ace Hardware, Canyon Lake; Living Waters Fly Fishing, Roundrock; HEB, Hwy 46, New Braunfels; Fly Fishers International; ReelFly Fishing Adventures, Canyon Lake; Horseshoe Grill, Canyon Lake and Action Angler Fly Shop and Outdoor Center. We would also like to thank the guides who supported our tournament:  Chris Jackson, Action Angler Fly Shop and Outdoor Center, Jud Cole, RIO Anglers; Daniel Hughes, Daniel Hughes Fly Fishing; Cody Lacroix, Lacroix’s Fly Fishing and Jared Staab, Staab Fly Fishing, Canyon Lake.

Please support these businesses that support us.

We hope to see you next year for the 2025 Holdover Tournament which will be held on the tentative date of November 1, 2025.

Laura enjoying December on the Guadalupe

Fishing is good on the Guadalupe!

Action Angler & Outdoor Center- Guadalupe River, New Braunfels, TX is at Action Angler & Outdoor Center- Guadalupe River, New Braunfels, TX.

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December 2024 Fly Fishing Report

December 2024 Fly Fishing Report

To all who’ve recently subscribed to our newsletter: Thank you for joining!

Winter is here! The temperatures have dropped and it’s a great time to get outdoors.

It’s a good time to reserve your dates for winter and spring in Texas. We’ll be targeting trout through April, and bass March through May. Check out http://actionangler.net/ to book a trip, buy some gear or gift certificate, or get up to speed on the latest river info.

RIVER CONDITIONS

The water temperatures on the Guadalupe are in the 60s. The flows on the Guadalupe below Canyon Lake are 65 CFS. There have been 4 trout stockings so far, and more on the way. Trout sizes stocked this season are anywhere from 8 inches to 27 inches. The GRTU feeding program has helped a good number of trout to survive the summer, and the best way to know if you have a holdover is by the color and fin development. The Canyon Lake level is 20 feet low and flows could reduce more if rainfall doesn’t increase. We recommend visiting http://www.grtu.org/flow/ to stay informed of the lake level and dam release. The trout have been biting on various worm, egg, nymphs, and emerger patterns. Some streamers have also been successful.

Please contact us if you want to experience some great Colorado or Hill Country fly fishing. Guided trips and gift certificates can be purchased online at http://actionangler.net/ by clicking the “BOOK NOW” button.

FLY SHOP and RIVER ACCESS

The Action Angler fly shop and river access is open 7 days a week. Purchases can be made through our website at any time of the year. We have added 2 more ways to pay for river access. Look for the orange sign at the trail head with payment options through Zelle, and Venmo.

I’d like to fill you in on the most recent news in the Texas Hill Country and west/central Colorado.

NEWS AND UPDATES

  1. Action Angler is a booking agent and guide for 1, 2, and 3 day float trips on the Gunnison River through the Gunnison Gorge and lower Gunnison River. This allows us to hold preferred dates for our clients. The Gunnison Gorge is thought of by many as a Top 20 Destination To See Before You Die, and also referred to as a mini-Grand Canyon. The lower Gunnison River is an easier-paced section, with day trips starting at $700. Please contact us for details.

  2. If you are planning to be in the Aspen or Glenwood Springs areas in the summertime or early fall, call Aspen Fly Fishing and/or Crystal Fly Shop to book trips. Be sure to request Chris Jackson as your guide. http://www.aspenflyfishing.com/ http://www.crystalflyshop.com/index.html If you are planning to be in the Crested Butte or Gunnison areas in the summertime or early fall, call Dragonfly Anglers to book trips on the upper Gunnison River and request Chris Jackson as your guide. http://www.dragonflyanglers.com/

  3. Follow the link below for the next meeting for the New Braunfels Fly Fishers. https://www.facebook.com/NewBraunfelsFlyFishers

  4. Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited Troutfest is scheduled for February 21-23, 2025. Go to grtu,org for more details.

Thank you for supporting our small business.

Sincerely,

Chris Jackson Owner/Lead Guide

Go Where the Action Is!

830-708-FISH (830-708-3474)

Next Club Meeting is this Wednesday December 11th

Folks,

This is a reminder that our club meeting will be a combined November / December meeting on this Wednesday, December 11th at the New Braunfels Library’s Westside Community Center from 6:00 – 8:00. The address is 2932 S IH 35 Frontage Road.  The meeting room at the E.Commons main public library is not available on this day..
Our guest speaker will be John Cadran “JC”.  He will be presenting EURO Nymphing on the Guadalulpe.  Many of you have met JC.  He was at the recent GRTU river clean up and also finished 2nd place at our Holdover Tournament.
Concerning your FFI membership expiration date.  Please double check your expiration date.  If it has expired please renew your membership with FFI.  If you have already renewed your membership please send me your current expiration date.  We are coming up on year end and our club roster that is submitted along with our annual report to FFI needs to include only current FFI members.
Thanks,
Pat

Leased Fishing Access from TX Parks and Wildlife

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Leased Fishing Access
Guadalupe River downstream from Canyon Lake
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has a temporary agreement with this property owner to provide winter trout fishing access to the Guadalupe.
Located on the east side of River Road about 0.3 miles south of the first bridge crossing. See map.
Lease period: December 6, 2024 – March 2, 2025 .
Phone: (830) 625-5411
Website
Lat/Long: 29.759801, -98.140090
Area Description
The area provides approximately 0.5 miles of bank access along alternating pools and riffles. The bank is gently sloped and rocky. Anglers can wade fish both upstream and downstream, or fish from the bank. There is a low-water dam at the upper end of the property and a deep pool at the lower end. There are no free public downstream take-outs for float trips below this site. Anglers wishing to float downstream should make arrangements with Camp Huaco Springs staff for a shuttle and/or take-out location.
Special Conditions on Public Use
Access is open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset each day for angling from the banks and launching non-motorized boats, canoes, kayaks, or other floatable devices for the purpose of fishing. Vehicle and trailer parking by anglers shall be in designated areas only and uses covered by this lease include only the items above associated with angling. All other uses will result in a daily access fee being charged.

San Antonio Meet & Greet – New Angler Ed Training Specialist

San Antonio Meet & Greet – New Angler Ed Training Specialist

When: 12/18/2024 6:00 PM, CST
Where: Food Hall, 312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215

San Antonio Meet & Greet
the New Angler Ed Training Specialist
December 18, 2024

FOOD HALL at BOTTLING DEPT in San Antonio
312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215
Get Directions Here

Connect with fellow angler education volunteers at our informal meet-and-greet at the Food Hall at Bottling Department in San Antonio!

Meet the new Angler Ed Central Texas Training Specialist!

Natalia Gonzalez
Communications | Angler Education Training Specialist
Texas Parks and Wildlife
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas 78744

512-389-4472 | natalia.gonzalez@tpwd.texas.gov

This gathering is a chance to meet the new Central Texas Angler Ed training specialist and fellow angler education volunteers in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Located in The Historic Pearl, the venue offers a variety of food options with indoor seating and an expansive outdoor lawn, providing plenty of space to mingle and enjoy the community. Whether you’re a long-time volunteer or new to the program, we can’t wait to meet you and celebrate our shared passion for angling and education. 

Please let us know you are coming. RSVP Here…

Please let us know you are coming. RSVP Here…

Best regards,
Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers