I do think that this was one of our best tournaments, great turn out, great prizes, and best of all a great time!!!!
2023 HOLDOVER TOURNAMENT
The 25+ participants of the New Braunfels Fly Fisher’s “Holdover Tournament” had a warm, sunny day to exercise their fly fishing craft. The fish were also receiptive with a number of trout, a multitude of sunfish with a few smallmouth bass thrown in the mix. The largest trout measured 21 inches.
1st Place in the tournament was won by Chris Long; followed by Joe Selby in 2nd and third place went to Jose Gar (sp?) and 4th went to Bob Carlen who also caught the largest fish. Everyone in the tournament won a prize.
Many thanks to the guides who provided their boats and time to make the tournament possible. The guides were Chris Jackson, Action Angler; Dan Cone, Castell Guide Service and president of the New Braunfels Fly Fishers; Judson Cole, Hell ‘N Back Outfitters; Daniel Hughes, Daniel Hughes Fly Fishing and Cody Croix, Lacroix Fly Fishing.
Also, Thanks to all the businesses who generously donated the prizes for the tournament. Thanks to Brookshire Bros., Canyon Lake; Ace Hardware, Sattler; Horseshoe Grill, Sattler; Living Waters Fly Fishing, Round Rock; Sportsman’s Finest, Bee Cave; Checkered Flag Auto Service, Sattler; Action Angler, River Road; and Black Canyon Anglers, Austin, Colorado.
The day ended at Action Angler with cold beverages and the awarding of prizes.
Join us next year for a great time!!
1st Place Chris Long
4 th Place and Largest Fish – Bob Carlen
