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…

Best regards,
Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers

Handling and Releasing Fish

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Get our new, free publication, “Handling and Releasing Fish,” for anglers to lessen fish stress and catch-and-release mortality. It is available at MDC offices and nature centers, online at www.mdc.mo.gov or ordered through our Free Publications webpage at https://mdc.mo.gov/magazines/all-free-publications…

Even though this is a FREE publication from MO it does have information on handling and releasing fish. Right now it is catch and release season here. And some rivers and locations are fly’s only, no spinners and no bait allowed. Plenty of people are fishing and having fun and catching plenty of fish with the archaic method of fly fishing.

November 2, 2024 – Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers Club Meeting

When: 11/02/2024 9:30 AM, CST
Where: 451 Guadalupe St, Kerrville Tex 78028

CLUB MEETING – 9:45 am, Saturday Sept 7, 2024
Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe St, Kerrville, TX 78028

Results of OKTOBERFISCH 2024, and General Business Meeting

THCFF’s annual fly fishing celebration, festival and fund raiser was held on October 12-13 in Kerrville and we need to review the results. Specifically the financial results, brainstorm what worked, what did not work, how we can improve for 2025 and beyond.

There is a need to discuss additional key positions within the club.

AGENDA

1. Opening Comments – Jeff Schroder

2. Club Financials – Tim Gikas

3. Oktoberfisch 2024

Thank You to Volunteers

General Discussion

What worked – What did not work

4. Key positions – Board to review

5. Closing comments – Jeff Schroder

Communication to members.

Club participation expectations.

Non-profit business requirements.

Trout Lease – Lease Member support.

Meeting Leader: Jeff Schroeder jeffschroeder@thcff.org

AGENDA

1. Opening Comments – Jeff Schroder

2. Overview of what is already in place.

3. Brainstorming – All

4. Planning – All

5. Closing comments – Jeff Schroder

The THCFF Club 2024 calendar promises to be an exciting time for THCFF currently with 130 members strong. With an emphasis on fishing and fellowship, we are working hard at planning a full slate of club events spanning the entire 2024 year.

Feel free to reach out to me at jeffschroeder@thcff.org if I can assist; or, you have ideas for meeting speakers or club activities.

I wish you “tight lines” and remember to “Leave it better than you found it.”

-Jeff Schroeder, president

Check out THCFF Upcoming Events. See more…

Check out THCFF Mentoring Program. Learn more…

Do you have an idea for a program? Submit your ideas to Jim Hines, THCFF Programs Director – jimhines@thcff.orgTexas Council FFI Summer 2024 Newsletter

Click Here

Listen to the Fly Fishing Podcast “Roll Cast” on Apple, Spotify, or any quality podcast streaming service. Learn more about Hill Country fishing.

https://tinyurl.com/rollcastepisodes

Best regards,
Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers

October 24, 2024 – FLY TYING NIGHT – Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers

When: 10/24/2024 5:00 PM, CST
Where: Volunteer Fire Station, Waring TX 78074

Enjoy Fly Fishing & Tying Night – Thursday Sept 26th

Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers Tying Night.
All Fly Fishers Invited

5:30-8:30 pm @ the Volunteer Fire Station, Waring TX 78074
(Corner Waring Rd & N. Front St)

Fly Fishing the Guadalupe River or Fly Casting Clinic.

5:00pm Fly Fishing: [PARK at VFD Building – DO NOT BLOCK VFD EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS in front of the VFD Buildings] Walk the short distance to the river to join the group fishing fun riverside.

5:30pm: Fly Casting Clinic: Polish your castign skills. Meet at open space across from VFD Hall. Get expert instruction from Casting instructors.

6:45 Fly Tying Session

Tonights Highlighted Fly: Devan Olsen’s Blowtorch.

We will be featuring an OPEN VICE NIGHT. Anyone wishing to demonstrate a fly pattern is welcome.

Snacks and drinks are provided.

MEETING DETAILS:

Come for all activities or tying only. Group snacks welcome! Bring Spare flies for our “fly library”. Flies will be used for prizes and fundraisers from time to time Trading flies encouraged.

When: Every 3rd or 4th Thurs. of each month (see web or for updates) at 7pm.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NOTIFICATION LIST HERE (club non-members)

Where: Waring VFD, 11 Waring road, Waring TX 78074 (Please park in the grass across from the station, and not directly in front of the building.)

What: Fly tying night is all about fellowship, sharing ideas, and learning among friends sharing an interest in fly tying and fishing.

5:00 PM: Prior to tying presentation, any who wish are encouraged to park at the station and meet down at the waring-welfare Guadalupe river to fish with friends.

6:45 PM: Fly tying night starts with a demonstration of the “fly of the night” chosen and tied by multiple different experienced tiers. Material is provided for tiers to tie the fly of the night if they wish, but all are encouraged to tie whatever they wish.

Experienced tiers will be present to teach new and more experienced tiers, or answer with any fly tying questions you may have to the best of our abilities.

Bring spare flies for the “Club’s Fly Library”.
Simple snacks and drinks will be provided at tying night. Attendees are also welcome to bring hot or cold food or drink to share.
(Space will be provided, weather and light permitting, to practice or demonstrate casting. Experienced casters will gladly present to help.)
Material, vises, tools, and material will be provided for new tiers.

All fly tiers of all skill levels (whether you tie or not) are encouraged to attend to learn, socialize, and meet new like-minded people. We hope to see you on the third or fourth Thursday of the month

Notes from Jack Bartell, THCFF fly-tying leader

“I’m an avid fly angler and fly tier. I especially enjoy tying flies designed for our Hill Country waters by local friends and fly fishers. And even more, enjoy fishing these flies for native fish. Our Club sponsors the “3rd Thursday” fly-tying night in Waring, TX (only a few hundred yards from the Guadalupe River). I hope to see you there.

More info, meeting suggestions, or donations contact
Jack Bartell; Jack53wb@gmail.com; text 830-446-9071

Info on Scissors

FROM OUR BLOG ARCHIVE: There are so many varieties of fly tying scissors available that choosing a pair can be confusing. We’ll attempt to explain the different styles and shed some light on picking out the right scissors for your needs. As you read this, keep in mind that choosing the right scissors has a lot to do with personal preference. Many styles have the same size blades, but there are some offerings that work a little better for certain situations…read more. And here’s another post about one of the scissor brands we stock, Anadromous.

Right now, scissors are on sale, Shop all scissors here!