Fishes of Texas Naturalist Contest

Calling to action Texas anglers and fish enthusiasts! We want YOUR help to track occurrences of our native Texas fishes.
Introducing the Fishes of Texas iNaturalist Contest!
Every 2 months we will spotlight a different species starting off with the state fish of Texas, Guadalupe Bass. Win this first challenge by submitting the most observations of Guadalupe Bass to the Fishes of Texas Project on iNaturalist between July 1st- August 31st. Each submission will strengthen the dataset used by TPWD and researchers across the state to aid in the conservation of Guadalupe Bass and our river ecosystems 🐟
Contest Rules:
• Observations must occur between July 1st – August 31st and tagged to the Fishes of TX iNaturalist project.
• One fish per observation with photo quality good enough to correctly ID to species.
• Location information must be within 100m of accuracy.
Learn more about Guadalupe Bass: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/gdb/
Download the iNaturalist mobile app: https://www.inaturalist.org/
Learn more about how to use iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting+started
Add your observations to the Fishes of Texas Project: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/fishes-of-texas
Learn more about the Fishes of Texas Project: https://www.fishesoftexas.org/home/
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No Fly Tying night due to holidays and summer break

There will NOT be a Fly-Tying session this Thursday (July 4th) due to the holiday.  We will also take a break for the summer months (August/ September).  Our next session will be the first Thursday in October.  I will send out a reminder for this.
Hope you have a great summer.  Hope to see you in October.
Gary

July 13, 2024 – Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers Club Meeting

When: 07/13/2024 9:30 AM, CST
Where: 451 Guadalupe St, Kerrville Tex 78028

Judson Cole – Guest Speaker

Judson Cole owns/operates the Rio Anglers guide service in partnership with the Rio Guadalupe Resort. Rio Anglers is part of the Rio Guadalupe Resort, headquartered on the Guadalupe River at the 4th Crossing on River Rd., New Braunfels, TX. HGR offers cabins, RV sites, tube rentals/ shuttles, and a fishing guide service.

Guided trips fish the Guadalupe for trout and the other surrounding rivers (San Marcos, Colorado, Blanco, and Llano rivers) for bass and panfish, and a saltwater guide on staff. They also offer a booking service for saltwater trips to Port Aransas. Meet Judson at the club meeting and learn about the great opportunities that await.

Meeting Leader:  Jeff Schroeder  jeffschroeder@thcff.org

AGENDA

1. Opening Comments – Jeff Schroder

2. Upcoming Events – Jim Hines

3. Event – Judson Cole, Rio Anglers

4. Closing comments – Jeff Schroder

The THCFF Club 2024 calendar promises to be an exciting time for THCFF starting the year off 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

June 20 2024 – FLY TYING NIGHT – Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers

When: 06/20/2024 6:45 PM, CST
Where: Volunteer Fire Station, Waring TX 78074

EVENT DETAILS:

Enjoy Fly Fishing & Tying Night  – Thursday June 20th

Texas Hill Country Area Fly Fishers Get Together.
All Interested Fly Fishers Invited

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

Come for all activities or tying only. Group snacks welcome! Spare flies for the “fly library” appreciated. Trading flies encouraged.

5:30 Fly Fishing Guadalupe River, with your rod/reel/flies, and Fly Tying Friends. [PARK: DO NOT BLOCK VFD EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS in front of the VFD Buildings – park on the grass across the street] Walk the short distance to the river to join the group fishing fun riverside. 

6:45 Fly Tying This Month’s featured tier is Forest West who will demonstrate Easy DIY Foam Popper Flies.  Learn how to make you own foam bodies.

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.  

All interested, experienced, or newbies are welcome to come and tie whatever flies they’d like. We promise a fun, happy environment to learn, teach, and socialize. Please join us!

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

 

 

Fly Tying Rendezvous 2024

The Second Annual FTG Rendezvous, organized by the FFI Fly Tying Group, will take place in Farmers Branch, Texas on September 27th and 28th. Farmers Branch is a Dallas suburb and is 20 minutes from both of Dallas’ major airports (DFW and Lovefield). Registration has begun, be sure to signup today!

Dallas, Texas
Springlake Event Center
2280 Springlake Road, Suite 100
Farmers Branch, TX

The event will feature demonstration tyers the Fly Tying Group who will show their skills Friday and Saturday. The event will offer a full schedule of events:

  • Featured Tyers
  • Classes and Workshops teaching a wide variety of Fly Tying subjects
  • A FTG fly box exchange (a fun filled event from past FFI Expo’s)
  • A Banquet and Fund raising event Friday evening
  • A chance to meet Fly Tyers from across the Fly Tying Group
  • Rendezvous shirts, hats and pins
Click to Learn More & Register

The Summer 2024 Issue of Flyfisher is out now!

Be sure to check out the latest issue of the FFI magazine, Flyfisher. This twice-yearly publication features the work of FFI members, clubs, and councils working to advance the mission of FFI, in addition to highlighting important updates from our conservation partners and other industry news.

FFI members, you can log into to FFI site to view the digital version of the magazine at flyfishersinternational.org. For this issue we’re covering the important role fly shops play in the community of fly fishing.

If you’re not yet an FFI member, Flyfisher isa popular member benefit included wen you join. Memberships start at $35 a year, and you can choose the level that right for you. Click to join FFI today!