The photos below are from early September and the trout were in perfect form! Daytime air temps never left the mid 60’s and the water temps stayed in the low 60’s all day when we went. Just in case you were wondering, we have a very decent number of holdover trout on the Guadalupe River this year. This weekend’s Instagram and Facebook live class will help you learn how, where, and when to chase them! Presentation info below:
Saturday, October 10th @ 10 A.M. CST – on IG and FB Live
Hunting Holdovers: Pursuing Naturalized Trout on the Guadalupe.
Many are familiar with the Guadalupe River trout fishery and the fact that it is our primary guiding destination during the cooler months. However, before the unofficial trout season actually starts, many anglers try their luck at hooking “holdovers” (Trout that have made it through the hot Texas summer). Chris has chased holdover trout intentionally for the last 10+ years on the Guadalupe and more often than not, he finds them! While it is great fun trying to hunt the proverbial needle in the haystack, there are several things that anglers need to know to increase their effectiveness in catching and successfully releasing Texas’ holdovers. Join Chris this Saturday as he covers the following topics:
• Water temperature and its importance
• How to safely handle and release your catch
• How to pick the best days for holdover hunting
• Targeting the tailrace: where to look for holdovers
• Proper fish-fighting techniques that will aid in an effective release
• Techniques and fly selection
