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NBFF December meeting notes

Minutes of NBFF Membership Meeting

12/14/2022 – New Braunfels Public Library

Dan Cone called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm at the New Braunfels Public Library.

Gary Nyland was happy to report that he had nine members attend the last fly tying meeting.  The next meeting is scheduled for January 5th and will cover dubbing and tying a fly that requires dubbing.

Ron DeMeyer reported the outing to Castell was a success with 10 members making the trip.  Morgan Ferry was the top angler for the day.  The burgers were good, as always, and the beer was cold.

Morgan Ferry has set up an Instagram account for the club and is looking at possible improvements to our face book page.

Ron said the accessories that were ordered for the GRTU Youth Camp gift bags had just arrived.  Also, he said that the response from the members for flies to include in the bag had been really good with lots of flies donated.

Ron also brought up Troutfest Texas 2023 scheduled for February 17 – 19 and wanted to know if the club wanted to do the same this time as years past.  It was decided to stay with what we have done in the past.

Dan Cone was our guest speaker.  His subject for the evening was “Nymphing the Guadalupe” but morphed into fly fishing techniques in general and tips on how to improve your skills.  It was informative and entertaining.

Dan adjourned the meeting at 8:50 pm.

 

Next NBFF Fly Tying session is January 5th

Our next NBFF Fly Tying session will be next Thursday, January 5th., from 6-8 pm at the Westside Community Center at 2932 South IH 35 Frontage Road, New Braunfels.  In this session we will be practicing the skill of adding dubbing to your fly.  This is a skill that takes some practice to get the right amount dubbing for an accurate looking fly.  As usual, we will be tying some flies for the club meeting’s monthly fly raffles.  The club will supply the materials needed and we have tying tools for anyone needing them.
 Hope to see you there.

November Fishing Report

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Fall is here! The temperatures have dropped and it’s a great time to get outdoors. It’s also a good time to reserve your dates for fall and winter in Texas. We’ll be targeting bass through November, then trout late November through April. 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 already low 60s to high 50s. Some trout have survived the summer heat in large part to the GRTU volunteers that feed the trout 2 days a week. The GRTU feeding program has kept some of the trout in cooler areas of the river. It’s likely to find several anglers in the few locations trying to land a holdover trout. The flows on the Guadalupe below Canyon Lake are 74 CFS. This is the time to enjoy all the warm water species the Texas Hill Country has to offer. Many great fishing stories of bass biting on poppers and streamers. The Canyon Lake level is 8 feet low and flows could reduce more if rainfall doesn’t increase. It’s very important to keep a watch on the river flows. Wading can become dangerous if you are on the river when the dam suddenly increases its flow. We recommend visiting http://www.grtu.org/flow/ to stay informed of the lake level and dam release. Make sure to book a trip soon to secure your date.

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. We are operating on a reduced schedule Monday through Thursday until the trout stockings begin. Please call before you head out on these days. Purchases can be made through or website at any time of the year.

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. The next meeting for the New Braunfels Fly Fishers is scheduled for December 7, 2022. https://www.facebook.com/NewBraunfelsFlyFishers The annual holdover tournament has been scheduled for November 5, 2022.

  4. Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited Troutfest is scheduled for February 17-19, 2023. Go to grtu,org for more details.

  5. Our annual Learn to Fly Fish 2 hour class is scheduled for December 3, 2022 from 9am to 11am. A second class from 2pm to 4pm will be added if there’s enough demand. There’s a maximum of 20 anglers per class. The entry fee is $40 per angler, and is nonrefundable. Please email info@actionangler.net to register

    Thank you for supporting our small business. We hope everyone is safe and healthy during these difficult times. Sincerely,

    Chris Jackson Owner/Lead Guide

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    www.actionangler.net

    830-708-FISH (830-708-3474