Category: Education

Action Angler 201 Class Feb 21st.

Trout Fishing 201https://www.actionangler.net/post/fly-fishing-201

Scheduled for February 21, 2021

Trout Fishing 201

Group Introduction 

Action Angler is offering a half day group instruction on the Guadalupe River for intermediate trout skills.  This class is a continuation of our Fly Fishing 101 and is intended for intermediate anglers who want to improve their on-the-water fishing skills while learning more about fishing the Guadalupe River for trout.

In this class, you will learn about:

  • Entomology for The Guadalupe River

  • Detailed discussion on flies to Match the Guadalupe River Hatches

  • Nymph and streamer rigs for the Guadalupe

  • How to fish different locations on the river

This is a small class setting that will allow for individualized instruction as well as group interaction that we have found to be an effective and and economical way to learn about fishing for rainbow trout on the Guadalupe River below Canyon Dam

The Where and What:

Date: Sunday, February 21, 2021 (other dates to be announced soon)

Time: 8am to 12pm

Location: Action Angler and Outdoor Center (Click here for Map) 

Class Size: Maximum of 12 people, with a 3:1 instructor to student ratio 

Preregistration is required

Cost: $200/ person, with 2 person minimum to hold the class

All participants will qualify for discounts on the following items:

10% off Fly Rod and Reel setups on the day of the class

10% off a full day Float trip with either CGS or AA

Apply your wader rental cost towards the purchase of waders and boots.

If you participate in the 101 clinic, you quality for a $25 savings on the 201 clinic the next morning! (N/A. The 101 won’t be scheduled again until 2022)

Please email info@actionangler.net to make a reservation. Include how many anglers and if wader rentals are needed.

If you miss the date, or prefer a one on one lesson, we offer 4hr lessons any time on our website. www.actionangler.net

Streamer Fly Tips

Sage SONIC Fly Rod
Streamer flies can incredibly effective in the transition into spring, especially on pre-spawn Rainbows.  The problem is that springtime conditions often require changing between streamers, nymphs, and dry flies in order to figure out the bite.  This is a common struggle especially when prospecting new water.  Introduce the idea of a sink tip line and forget about it. Most anglers won’t hassle with changing spools, sink tips, or rods in order to experiment with streamers.

There are some tricks to fishing a streamer on a floating line.  See the video tip below for an outline on how to fish a streamer on a floating line.

Tips for Fishing Streamers on Floating Lines:

  • Use well weighted streamers
  • Fluorocarbon Tippet 1X – 3X Size
  • Fish the fly from the bottom up.
  • Jig in a consistent temp on the “swing out”
  • Use a 9′ fast action rod, preferably a 5-6 weight
  • Link to Video on streamers

LEARN HOW TROUT ARE RAISED IN HATCHERIES

These eggs have been harvested from several female trout at a hatchery and are ready to be fertilized. Learn more about how trout are raised at Missouri Department of Conservation hatcheries at two upcoming online programs

LEARN HOW TROUT ARE RAISED IN HATCHERIES AT MDC VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jan 25, 2021

BRANSON, Mo. – Trout are a popular fish to catch in Missouri, but they’re not native to the Show-Me State. Many of the rainbow and brown trout found in Missouri streams and at trout parks began their lives in a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) cold-water hatchery.

People can learn more about the unique process of raising trout at two free virtual programs being conducted by staff at Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery. The first online event, “The Hatchery in Pictures,” will be from 10-11 a.m. on Jan. 30. This program, which will be instructed by MDC Interpretive Center Manager Alison Bleich, will be a photographic tour of Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery and will talk about the facility’s history, how trout are raised at the hatchery, and where they are stocked. This program is designed for all ages. People can register for this program at:

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/175781

On Feb. 4, MDC Naturalist Leah Eden will offer a live behind-the-scenes look at how trout are spawned at the hatchery at “Trout Spawning, Hatchery Style,” a virtual program which will be from 9-9:30 a.m. Hatchery staff will walk through the process from egg collection to fertilization and will be available to answer questions. People can register for this program at:

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/175807

Though these programs are free, registration is required to participate using the links above. Registrants must provide an e-mail, so a program link can be sent to them. Both programs will include chat-based question-and-answer periods where participants can interact with the presenters.

Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding virtual programs. A listing of these programs can be found at mdc.mo.gov/regions.

GBRA Scholarship Program due by Jan 22

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Reminder! Tomorrow is the last day to submit an application for the GBRA Scholarship Program. The application and essay portion must be received by midnight, January 22. Graduating high school seniors living in the following 10 counties of GBRA’s service area: Kendall, Comal, Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Gonzales, DeWitt, Victoria, Calhoun and Refugio are eligible to apply. All graduating seniors meeting the eligibility requirements may submit a scholarship application. https://bit.ly/GBRA-Scholarship