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We are back in Texas and getting the fly shop in order for the season. Store hours will return to 7 days a week in mid November  but we are on reduced hours (Wednesday – Sunday) until then. Please call or text us at 830.708.FISH (3474) to let us know if you are visiting the shop before mid November so we can schedule an appointment. Parking is available for wading access for $10 per person.

All of the local rivers currently have ideal flows and the temperatures are starting to cool down. Lots of bass and perch are being caught on surface patterns and streamers. Poppers, Beetles, and Hopper patterns are most common for dry flies, and various streamer patterns are working, as well. Please contact us if you want to experience some great hill country fly fishing.

Flows on the Guadalupe below Canyon Lake are currently at 109 CFS. The Canyon Lake level is a few 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.

There are a good number of trout that have made it through the summer. Good flows through the summer and a new feeding program from GRTU have helped increase these numbers. It’s extremely important not to over pressure these fish with the water temperatures still bordering on harmful to trout. Action Angler will not be targeting trout or encouraging trout angling until the water temperatures are a consistent 68 degrees throughout the day.

Don’t be intimidated by the skills needed to fish the warm water species. By booking a half day trip or 2 hour lesson, we can provide the equipment needed and show you how to use it. We can also schedule 2-hour lessons for trout fishing. This is a great way to break into the sport or improve skills prior to the Texas trout season.

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.

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 $600. Please contact us for details.

2. The next meeting for the New Braunfels Fly Fishers is scheduled for October 22, 2019.  https://www.facebook.com/NewBraunfelsFlyFishers The next GRTU meeting is November 16. http://www.grtu.org/

3. The annual Octoberfisch event hosted by the Fredericksburg Fly Fishers is scheduled for October 18-20. https://www.fredericksburgflyfishers.com/about-oktoberfisch

4. The annual Holdover Tournament and River Cleanup for 2019 is scheduled for November 16. Our annual Learn to Fly Fish event will be on December 7 from 9AM to 11AM. Please contact us for reservations.

5. We offer 2-hour lessons designed for your needs. Trout, bass, and saltwater fly fishing can all be covered. The price is $100 per angler.

6. 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/

7. Please let us know if you are interested in a premier Bull Trout fly fishing destination in the Northern Rockies of British Columbia.

Here are a few nice river homes to stay at while visiting the Guadalupe River. Two of them are located across the street from the fly shop and can sleep up to 8.

http://www.newbraunfelsescapes.com/Unit/Details/134273

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/12068571?bev_ref=1419265528_L9zlmItssOgZ0063&user_id=25097597&s=3

http://agent-77636.pages.tourfactory.com/

https://rioguadaluperesort.com/

https://www.maricopariversidelodge.com/

https://www.kueblerwaldrip.com/

Sincerely,

Chris Jackson, Owner/Lead Guide
Go Where the Action Is!
www.actionangler.net
830-708-FISH (830-708-3474)

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